Design Thinking Summer Academy is June 28-July 2
The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Design Thinking Summer Academy will run from June 28-July 2. This week-long camp will run every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will learn the steps of the design thinking process and put it into practice. Kids entering grades 8th-12th will find out how engineers and […]
NIACC Announces New Athletic Director
MASON CITY – Cam Olson will become North Iowa Area Community College’s fifth athletic director in school history. Olson, who previously served as an interim athletic director at San Jose City College in 2019, replaces current athletic director Dan Mason, who is retiring on June 30. Mason has served as NIACC’s athletic director since 2006. “I […]
Mind Mania is June 14-18 at NIACC
The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Mind Mania camp is the best week of the summer! NIACC’s Mind Mania day camp will run from June 14-June 18 and offer campers the chance to exercise their minds and bodies throughout the day. Kids entering grades 3-8 next year will find out exactly what the summer excitement […]
North Iowa Area Community College Joins Manufacturing Consortium
As business and industry evolve at an ever-increasing pace, the next wave of change in the form of digitalization and automation, known as “Industry 4.0,” will require new processes for businesses and new skills for employees. Today, North Iowa Area Community College joins with Iowa’s Community Colleges and the Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial […]
NIACC Celebrates Graduation With Four Ceremonies
At the four North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 7, nearly 700 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 900 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates during the 2020-21 Academic Year. Several Honors and Awards were also presented. NIACC’S Class of 2021 represents 11 countries, 19 states and 117 Iowa communities. (* Midyear […]
NIACC Graduate Honors
HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES (Graduates earning all A’s at NIACC) Trevor A. Brinkman, Bristow Angela L. Dodd, Clear Lake Kessa A. Fingalsen, Manly Mattilyn S. Flack, Bradford Madison J. Klingenborg, Dumont Keri L. Larson, Mason City Thea G. Lunning, Mason City Hailey N. McCoy-Munger, Sheffield Collin W. McCrabb, Wilton Emily J. Majerczyk, Clear Lake Jacob […]
NIACC Graduation Commencement May 7
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Commencement: May 7, 2021 in the NIACC Gymnasium. To adhere to social distancing guidelines, there will be four separate ceremonies. Each graduate will receive two guest tickets. Masks will be required on campus and to attend all ceremonies. Graduation Ceremony and Time Health (This will include the pinning of the ADN, […]
NIACC Plans For A Normal Return To Classes This Summer, Fall
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is planning for the summer and fall 2021 semesters to resemble pre-COVID days with more in-person experiences and fewer restrictions related to COVID-19. “We’re excited about the prospect of this summer and next fall more closely resembling a typical academic year,” said Steve Schulz, NIACC President. “Due to the […]
It’s a First: Three Women Named NIACC’s Outstanding Math and Engineering Students
Emily Majerczyk, Hailey McCoy-Munger, and Thea Lunning have been named NIACC’s outstanding students in Mathematics and Engineering this year. It is the first in over thirty years that the recipients have all been female. Each spring the NIACC Mathematics department honors its most outstanding students in Mathematics and Engineering. Faculty members in the department nominate students […]
NIACC’s New Volunteer Center
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is opening a volunteer center on campus. The College has been awarded a Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant of $31,354 from the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service, the state agency that fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. This funding provides the resources for the College to create a […]
National Wrestling Champion Christian Minto
Sophomore Christian Minto became NIACC’s 14th national champion in the sport of wrestling. Minto completed a perfect 2021 season with a 13-6 victory over Iowa Central’s Keaton Geerts in the 165-pound title match at the NJCAA Division I national championships Thursday night at the Mid-America Center. Minto completed the 2021 season with a 13-0 record and […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business. Start Smart will be offered on Wednesday, […]
NIACC Pathways to Success Honored 25 Student Leaders
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) recognized 25 student leaders at the 31st annual Pathways to Success event held April 9 in the North Iowa Community Auditorium. Honorees were nominated by NIACC faculty and staff for their academic achievement, positive attitude, character, teamwork, and ability to inspire others. The event also featured a keynote address by 2021 Outstanding Alumna […]
NIACC Alumna, Dr. Jodi Ostendorf Cahalan is Honored Guest, Keynote Speaker for Upcoming Pathways to Success Event
Dr. Jodi Ostendorf Cahalan, a Clear Lake native and 1987 graduate of NIACC, will be honored for her accomplishments with the Outstanding Alumna award for 2021. Cahalan spent a majority of her career with Des Moines University, retiring as the Dean of the College of Health Science in December 2020. She will serve as the […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business. Start Smart […]