February 28 will be a big day at North Iowa Area Community College as nearly 800 students in 14 show choirs from eight schools descend on North Iowa for the first ever “Border Bash” show choir invitational. Performances start at 9:00 a.m. and run through the day, with a finals competition by the top six […]
Harrison Truck Centers Establishes Scholarship Fund through NIACC Foundation
Chad Harrison, along with Harrison Truck Centers of Clear Lake, has established the Stan Harrison Memorial Scholarship with an $11,000 contribution to the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Foundation. The endowed scholarship will assist NIACC.. read more
NIACC President Provides Update on Student Housing Project
NIACC President Dr. Steve Schulz met today with members of the media to provide an update on the NIACC student housing construction project. “We are extremely excited about the progress of our new student housing project,” he said. “Every time I.. read more
Launch & Grow Your Business: New Classes to be offered in Charles City and Osage
If you’ve ever been interested in starting a business, or you would like to grow an existing business, this is the perfect time to make your plans. A class offered through the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial.. read more
NIACC Joins Consortium to Offer More Online Courses
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has joined a state-wide consortium that allows the College an opportunity to provide more online course offerings, a move that College officials say will benefit students. This new partnership has been.. read more
Mason City Business selected to advance in John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition
The first round of the John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition is complete. Of the 50 executive summaries submitted, 26 have been selected to submit full business plans to be reviewed by judges. Brian Novacek of Legacy Financial Services, INC... read more
NIACC @ Night Offers Flexibility for Adult Students
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will offer night classes beginning this fall to better accommodate student schedules. “This is especially helpful for adult students,” said NIACC Admissions Director, Rachel McGuire. “Unlike traditional.. read more
NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Hosts Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
The North Iowa Area Community College John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (NIACC JPEC) conducted the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy on June 16-20. This free annual academy is offered to all high school students interested in entrepreneurship... read more
Auto Program at NIACC Receives Critical Tool as Gift
NIACC announced today the successful conclusion of fund-raising for a matching grant by the John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation to support the purchase of a Chassis Dyno for the NIACC Automotive program. As with many of the programs at NIACC, private.. read more
Buy More, Get More: Adults Who Come Back to NIACC Get a Discount
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is offering a discount on tuition for students 23 and older who have not taken a credit class at the College in the last three years. “This is an excellent opportunity to enroll at NIACC and enjoy a cost.. read more
NIACC Announces Spring 2014 Dean’s List
North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 651 individuals have been named to the 2014 Spring Term Dean’s List and President’s List. These students represent 90 Iowa communities, seven states outside of Iowa and four countries.. read more
Summer Adult Education and Literacy Classes
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is now offering the following classes this summer: High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly GED®) NIACC will offer a summer session of High School Equivalency Diploma preparation classes in Mason.. read more
RSVP Volunteer Receives Governor’s Volunteer Award
Stuart Vold of Mason City received a 2014 Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Terry E. Branstad during a special recognition ceremony Monday in Cedar Falls. Vold was honored with an Individual Volunteer Award by the Retired Senior Volunteer.. read more
Deadline extended one week for John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition; New and start-up businesses can enter to win up to $25,000
The deadline for entering the Iowa Business Plan Competition has been extended one week to June 20th. Iowa businesses are invited to submit business information via a secure online program called Gust. A link to Gust is available at.. read more
Pappajohn annual Iowa Business Plan Competition deadline approaches; New and start-up businesses can enter to win up to $25,000
The 2014 John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition is accepting entries from companies of their executive summaries until June 13. The competition is designed to stimulate business development and provide support for outstanding business plans. New.. read more
NIACC to Host Conference Exploring Racial and Economic Imbalances
On Thursday, June 19, NIACC will host “Roll of the Dice: Reaching and Serving Latino Communities,” an all-day conference to learn about our largest growing population in Iowa. The conference will be held on the NIACC campus in the Muse Norris.. read more