NIACC Launches Before the Bell Academy: Fast-Track Your Future in Education
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Before the Bell Education Academy, a program designed to help individuals start or transition into a rewarding career in education—quickly and affordably. With the Paraeducator Certificate program, participants will step into the classroom as soon as they begin, gaining hands-on experience […]
NIACC Unveils New Tagline: Future, Found.
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new tagline, Future, Found. This powerful phrase reflects NIACC’s commitment to being a place where students, faculty, and the community come together to forge meaningful paths to success. Future, Found reflects NIACC’s dedication to helping students uncover their academic and career […]
NIACC To Offer A Training Program for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Starting this fall, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will offer the EDUCATE (Education, Career, and Training Experience) program, which will provide an inclusive and supportive environment for students with intellectual disabilities. EDUCATE is a four-semester post-secondary education program that will empower students by offering personalized academic support, career preparation, life skills development, and social […]
NIACC’s Nissen Named President of the National Council for Workforce Education
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is proud to announce the recent election of Paula Nissen to the position of President of the National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE). Nissen is the Director of the Institutional Research Collaborative, serving North Iowa Area Community College, Iowa Lakes Community College, and Iowa Central Community College. Her previous […]
NIACC Announces Launch of Canine Campus Professional Dog Grooming Salon Training Program
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is excited to announce the launch of the Canine Campus Professional Dog Grooming Salon, a full-service grooming salon and student training center. This new facility will provide comprehensive training in American Kennel Club standards and professional dog grooming skills beginning this Fall. It will be located at 215 19th […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 named Semifinalist for Prestigious 2025 Aspen Prize
NIACC is one of 20 Community Colleges Being Considered for a $1 Million National Prize that Recognizes Excellence in Student Outcomes, Both in College and After Graduation Today, the Aspen Institute named North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) as a semifinalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million award is the […]
Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
Applications due May 17 MASON CITY, IOWA – The North Iowa Area Community College John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will hold the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on Monday June 3 – Friday June 7, 2024, with pitch presentations on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Thanks to generous financial support from the John K. and Luise V. Hanson […]
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 […]