Extreme Makeover: Win a Free Year of College at NIACC
For 13 years, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has been providing adult students with an opportunity to return to college at no cost. It’s a unique makeover that changes lives. Extreme Makeover: College Edition is a contest where two lucky winners receive an entire year of free tuition, textbooks and more. “This is an amazing […]
RSVP Honors Volunteers for Giving Back During National Volunteer Week
Communities throughout North Central Iowa are stronger thanks to the time and talent shared by Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers. RSVP of North Central Iowa is honored to recognize its members and highlight the wonderful work they do to fulfill needs and address problems in their communities during this year’s National Volunteer […]
NIACC To Hold D-Day Presentation on April 11
North Iowa Area Community College will offer a presentation about D-Day on Thursday, April 11, at the NIACC Beem Center, Room 200 from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. The presentation is sponsored by NIACC’s Lifelong Learning Institute and the public is invited to attend free of charge, no registration is required. The class will be […]
Mason City Mayor Bill Schickel Recognizes RSVP Volunteers
On National Service Recognition Day, April 2nd, 2019 Mason City Mayor Bill Schickel joined more than 5,200 local leaders across the country in a nationwide effort to recognize the positive impact of national service, to thank those who serve, and to encourage more citizens to give back to their communities. In honor of National Service […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering 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, do market research, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business. Start […]
Brad and Angie Barber of Cabin Coffee Co in Clear Lake, Iowa Honored among Nation’s Top Small Businesses
MASON CITY, Iowa – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year winners. Iowa’s 2019 SBA Small Business Persons of the Year are Brad and Angie Barber, owners of Cabin Coffee in Clear Lake, Iowa. Brad and Angie Barber dreamed up the idea for Cabin Coffee back in […]
NIACC Performing Arts Series Proudly Presents Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure
From the creators of Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live! is Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15th, 2019. This presentation is part of the 2018-2019 Performing Arts and Leadership Series. Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure was created in Australia by Erth Visual & […]
Quodlibet Performances on April 11, 12, and 14
“Come Alive” with NIACC’s annual spring vocal music spectacular Quodlibet! Titled after the song of the same name Quodlibet, “Come Alive” features music of resiliency in the face of adversity with songs of hope and inspiration. A dedication to North Iowa’s Piano Man, Gary Gjerstad, this year’s production will uplift and energize the audience with […]
Retired Los Angeles County Sheriff to Speak at Public Forum at NIACC
On Monday, April 8, the NIACC Criminal Justice Club will be hosting retired Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell on the NIACC campus. In addition to meeting with Criminal Justice students and Criminal Justice Advisory Committee members in the morning, Sheriff McDonnell will be speaking on ‘Contemporary Issues in American Policing’ at 3 pm […]
North Iowa Job and Career Fair to be held at NIACC on April 10
Whether you’re looking to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find many exciting opportunities at the North Iowa Job and Career Fair, hosted by North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and IowaWORKS. This event will take place on Wednesday, April 10 from 11:00 a.m. to […]
Ibrahim Alhussain joins the NIACC Pappajohn Center as Director of Business Acceleration & Innovation
MASON CITY, Iowa – The NIACC Pappajohn Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce and welcome Ibrahim Alhussain as the Director of Business Acceleration and Innovation. Ibrahim will be responsible for providing business consulting and accelerator services to start-up companies and existing small businesses in all phases of business who are in […]
North Iowa Concert Band Performs Spring Concert on April 2
The North Iowa Concert Band, under the direction of John Klemas, will present a Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the North Iowa Area Community College campus. Chuck Cooper is the band’s announcer. The program includes: “Dedicatory Fanfare from “The Odyssey” by Robert W. Smith; […]
John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition to Once Again Award $100,000 in Cash Prizes
MASON CITY, Iowa – Applications for the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Venture Competition are now being accepted. The fourteenth annual statewide competition will be awarding $100,000 in cash prizes. The $100,000 in seed funding consists of a $50,000 contribution from John and Mary Pappajohn and a $50,000 match from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). […]
Russ Gibson of Christensen Jewelry recognized as NIACC Pappajohn Center March Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Russel Gibson of Christensen Jewelry as the Entrepreneur of the Month for March 2019. Russ Gibson bought Christensen Jewelry in Hampton, Iowa in 1988 but his entrepreneurial journey began at a much earlier age. Russ grew up surrounded by […]
NIACC Trojan Athletics Invites Public to Relive and Celebrate Most Memorable Moments
North Iowa Area Community College is hosting a NIACC Trojans Forever event on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium. The public is invited to attend as NIACC celebrates 100 years of MCJC and NIACC athletics, honoring and recognizing former athletes, coaches, and championship teams. “We are very excited […]