Artrageous
Sponsored By Visit Mason CityArtrageous is a troupe of misfits, artists, singers, dancers and musicians who started as friends doing street theatre. As people who live and breathe the Arts, Creativity, Community, and Inspiration, they created Artrageous to pay tribute to their roots and share their passion with the world. The show focuses on all the things they […]
NIACC To Offer High School Equivalency (HSE) Classes in Garner
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will offer High School Equivalency (HSE) classes in Garner beginning on Wednesday, October 29. Classes will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-7:30pm at the Garner Education Center.The HSE program is designed for adults age 17 and older who did not complete high school and would like to earn […]
North Iowa Concert Band Fall Concert
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) invites the community to experience an evening of music at the North Iowa Concert Band’s annual fall concert, “A Salute to Service”. This free event will take place on Tuesday, November 11th, at 7:30 PM at the NIACC Auditorium.Under the direction of Derrick Snead, NIACC’s Director of Bands, join us as […]
North Iowa Entrepreneur Billie Asmus Lands Deal on ABC’s Shark Tank
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are proud to celebrate Billie Asmus of Hampton, founder and CEO of Repaint Studios, for securing an investment deal on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank.Billie appeared on the October 8, 2025 episode, where she presented her company’s flagship product, The Repaint […]
Dancing Queen An ABBA Salute
Sponsored By NSB Bank and Henkel ConstructionDancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is the ultimate tribute to the music of ABBA – sure to capture the hearts of fans and audiences of all ages! This live show is full of musical precision, fabulous flair and fashion, and promises a mesmerizing ABBA experience for every Chiquitita, Super Trouper, […]
Dog Man The Musical
Sponsored By The NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership SeriesPhoto by Jeremy Daniel L-R: Sadie Jayne Kennedy, Glory Yepassis-Zembrou, Brandon James Butorovich, Marquise Neal, Jake Wernecke, Mundo BallejosBased on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of […]
October 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognizes Steve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm as the October 2025 Entrepreneur of the MonthMASON CITY, IOWA – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Steve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm in Mitchell, IA as the October 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month.Steve […]
Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
Sponsored by Country Inn & Suites and the Globe GazetteSpend a deliciously chilling evening with renowned criminologist and serial killer expert, Dr. Scott Bonn, as he takes you inside the minds of the world’s most savage and prolific murderers. Dr. Bonn reveals the insatiable, psychological hungers that drive the likes of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey […]
NIACC Book Sale to Benefit Emergency Textbook Fund, October 7-9
The NIACC Foundation and NIACC Library will host a three-day book sale October 7-9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Activity Center on the North Iowa Area Community College campus. The sale is open to the public and all are welcome.The sale boasts over 1,000 books of all genres for book enthusiasts to […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognizes Christy Marchand of Altus CXO as the September 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Christy Marchand, co-founder of Altus CXO in North Iowa, as the September 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month.Christy Marchand built her career in corporate finance and executive leadership, but she always carried an entrepreneurial drive. “I’ve always been passionate about helping […]
NIACC Board Member David Steffens Receives National Recognition
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has announced North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Board of Directors member David Steffens as a recipient of a 2025 ACCT Regional Trustee Leadership Award.Each year, ACCT recognizes community college trustees, presidents, faculty, and professional staff members from across the country for their exceptional contributions to community colleges […]
August 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognized Jared Doerfler of Hanna Golf as the August 2025 Entrepreneur of the MonthMASON CITY, IOWA – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC announced Jared Doerfler of Hanna Golf in Mason City, IA as the August 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month.Jared Doerfler has built a […]
Winners announced in the 20th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
North Iowa Entrepreneur Wins 3rd Prize of $15,000Jared Doerfler of Mason City, IA won Third Place at the 20th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition on Friday, August 22, 2025. Out of more than 35 submissions, 12 teams advanced to the final presentation round, with winners announced during a luncheon at Iowa State University […]
An Evening with Celtic Thunder
An Evening with Celtic Thunder – Their Greatest Songs and along the way a Reunion with Old FriendsSponsored By Mason City Clinic, P.C. and The Hanson Family Foundation & MBT BankAn Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder is more than just a concert—it’s a journey through the group’s incredible legacy. Featuring a carefully curated setlist of their […]
NIACC Introduces New Director of the Performing Arts and Leadership Series
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is pleased to introduce Jared Barnes as the new Director of the NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series. A lifelong resident of North Iowa, his early passion for the performing arts was fostered by the region’s dedicated arts educators and rich cultural opportunities—including the NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership […]