NIACC Unveils 2024-2025 Performing Arts & Leadership Series
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Performing Arts & Leadership Series, featuring an extraordinary lineup of national touring shows and performances. This season promises a rich blend of entertainment, bringing world-class acts to the heart of Iowa. Nestled in a convenient rural location right off the interstate […]
NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Hosts Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center conducted the 2024 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on June 3-7. YEA is a free one-week academic camp sponsored by the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation, and is offered annually to all North Iowa high school students interested in entrepreneurship. Each participant receives a $500 NIACC scholarship sponsored […]
NIACC Announces 2024 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List
North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 851 individuals have been named to the 2024 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 167 Iowa communities, 11 states outside the state of Iowa and 17 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown. NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY […]
North Iowa Area Community College Welcomes Derrick Snead as New Band Director
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is proud to welcome Derrick Snead as the new Director of Bands. Snead brings a wealth of experience and a passion for music education that promises to inspire and elevate NIACC students’ musical journeys. Snead is a dedicated educator with a mission to positively influence the lives of young […]
NIACC Honors Board of Directors During Iowa School Board Recognition Month
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is proud to celebrate School Board Recognition Month by honoring the dedicated members of its Board of Directors. These individuals play a crucial role in guiding the college and ensuring that it remains a leading institution of higher education in the region. The NIACC Board of Directors comprises a […]
Extreme Makeover: Win a Free Year of College at NIACC
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) invites adults, ages 23 and up, to apply for an Extreme Makeover: College Edition – a unique makeover that changes lives. NIACC has been providing adult students with this opportunity to return to college at no cost, for more than 17 years. Extreme Makeover: College Edition is a contest where […]
May 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month: The Trendy Pineapple Boutique
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Bethany Fisher of The Trendy Pineapple Boutique in Garner, IA as the May 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month. The Trendy Pineapple is a family-focused clothing boutique in Garner, IA. The boutique offers unique styles, from everyday wear to occasion wear, […]
Make-A-Thon to be held at NIACC
North Iowa Area Community College’s Innovation Workspace will host a Make-A-Thon competition from Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9, 2024. This free, high-energy event will challenge participants to turn creative ideas into real solutions. Teams will design and build a prototype that will solve a mystery challenge. They will present their project to a […]
NIACC Recognizes Nearly 700 Graduates at Commencement
At the three North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 3, nearly 700 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 860 Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates during the 2023-24 academic year. Several honors and awards were also presented. NIACC’S Class of 2024 represents 14 countries, 15 states, and 89 Iowa communities. (*Midyear Graduate) […]
NIACC To Offer ESL Classes in Charles City
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will now offer tuition-free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Charles City. This program is specifically designed for adults 18 and older whose first language is not English, aiming to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills in a supportive, friendly environment. Registration and orientation, which […]
NIACC Student Wins Top Prize at 2024 Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) student Catherine Dow was named one of the top three winners at The Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, sponsored by John Pappajohn, Equity Dynamics, Inc. Catherine was awarded one of three $5,000 prizes. Catherine is currently a freshman at NIACC where she is studying Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management. […]
NIACC, NICC, and One Cedar Valley receive federal Title I grant
The US Department of Labor has awarded a federal Title I grant to North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) and nonprofit organization One Cedar Valley. The Title I grant funding will support initiatives that provide workforce services to youth and adults who face barriers to employment. One focus of the […]
North Iowa Area Community College Welcomes Joel Pedersen as New President
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is excited to announce the appointment of Joel Pedersen as its new President, effective July 1. Pedersen will succeed Steve Schulz, who is retiring after more than 10 years of distinguished service to the college. The selection of Pedersen was the culmination of an extensive search led by a […]
North Iowa Businesses Compete in Venture School Launch Day
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The NIACC Spring 2024 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their business model alongside local entrepreneur coaches. A panel of judges […]
NIACC Earns Reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
The Board of Directors of North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) proudly announces that NIACC has successfully earned reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). This achievement reaffirms the college’s commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and its significant role in higher education within the community and beyond. Following a rigorous evaluation process, which included […]