2001 NIACC Distinguished Alumnus

The title of "Civic Leader" should be one closely associated with Mike Grandon. Mike’s history with NIACC began in the early ‘60s while he attended classes at Mason City Junior College (MCJC), NIACC’s predecessor. He graduated from MCJC in 1964 but has kept close contact with NIACC over the past three decades.

Mike was the first president of the NIACC Alumni Association Advisory Board with which he remains involved. In addition to the time he donates to NIACC, he is also active in many Mason City and Clear Lake organizations. He is a member of the Board of the Salvation Army, a team member of Mercy Medical Center, an active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake, and is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Iowa State County Treasurers Association. Mike was a past Campaign Chairman and President of the United Way and received the Bob Dutcher Award. He is active in the Clear Lake Noon Lions and has received the highest honor, the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Mike currently serves as the Cerro Gordo County Treasurer.

Mike and his wife, Mary, have four grown children and seven grandchildren.