North Iowa Area Community College Welcomes Joel Pedersen as New President
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is excited to announce the appointment of Joel Pedersen as its new President, effective July 1. Pedersen will succeed Steve Schulz, who is retiring after more than 10 years of distinguished service to the college. The selection of Pedersen was the culmination of an extensive search led by a […]
North Iowa Area Community College Welcomes Joel Pedersen as New President
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is excited to announce the appointment of Joel Pedersen as its new President, effective July 1. Pedersen will succeed Steve Schulz, who is retiring after more than 10 years of distinguished service to the college. The selection of Pedersen was the culmination of an extensive search led by a […]
NIACC Earns Reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
The Board of Directors of North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) proudly announces that NIACC has successfully earned reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). This achievement reaffirms the college’s commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and its significant role in higher education within the community and beyond. Following a rigorous evaluation process, which included […]
The Aspen Institute Names NIACC as a Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize
$1 Million Prize Recognizes Excellence in Equitable Outcomes for Students in and After College CONTACT: Tatiana Johnson, The Aspen Institute, 202-736-3538, tatiana.johnson@aspeninstitute.org Valerie Zahorski-Schmidt, NIACC, 641-422-4435, valerie.zahorski-schmidt@niacc.edu November 1, 2023 – The Aspen Institute has named North Iowa Area Community College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen […]
NIACC Announces 2022 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List
North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 806 individuals have been named to the 2022 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 98 Iowa communities, 10 states outside the state of Iowa and 13 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown. NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE […]
NIACC Adds Women’s Wrestling
More Info Recruiting Questionnaire The NIACC athletic department will add women’s wrestling as its 15th sport starting in the 2022-23 academic year. NIACC will be the fourth school from the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference to add the sport of women’s wrestling. Indian Hills, Iowa Western and Iowa Central were the first three schools from […]
NIACC Student Wins Top Prize at 2024 Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) student Catherine Dow was named one of the top three winners at The Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, sponsored by John Pappajohn, Equity Dynamics, Inc. Catherine was awarded one of three $5,000 prizes. Catherine is currently a freshman at NIACC where she is studying Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management. […]
NIACC Commencement
We are looking forward to Commencement Day! NIACC graduation ceremonies will take place in the NIACC Auditorium on Friday, May 3. Health Sciences – Friday, May 3 at 1:00 PMSkilled Trades – Friday, May 3 at 3:00 PMArts & Sciences – Friday, May 3 at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are required. Visit https://www.niacc.edu/graduation-information/ for more information and a […]
NIACC, NICC, and One Cedar Valley receive federal Title I grant
The US Department of Labor has awarded a federal Title I grant to North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) and nonprofit organization One Cedar Valley. The Title I grant funding will support initiatives that provide workforce services to youth and adults who face barriers to employment. One focus of the […]
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
The G.G George Family proudly present the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th. This presentation is part of the 2023-2024 Performing Arts and Leadership Series. Opening for the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is a selection of Mason City […]
North Iowa Businesses Compete in Venture School Launch Day
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The NIACC Spring 2024 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their business model alongside local entrepreneur coaches. A panel of judges […]
NIACC Earns Reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
The Board of Directors of North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) proudly announces that NIACC has successfully earned reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). This achievement reaffirms the college’s commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and its significant role in higher education within the community and beyond. Following a rigorous evaluation process, which included […]
NIACC Student Entrepreneurs Advance to Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition Finals
Three students representing North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) competed in Round 1 of the 2024 Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition and advanced to the Finals. The competition was held during the Student Entrepreneurship Conference at Drake University in Des Moines, IA on April 5-6, 2024. The three NIACC student entrepreneurs competing in Round 1 […]
North Iowa Concert Band – Spring Concert
On Tuesday, April 16th, Dr. Justin Smiley-Oyen will conduct the North Iowa Concert Band in their Spring Concert at 7:30pm in the North Iowa Community Auditorium. This highly-talented group of community and student musicians will play a concert of “New Classics,” featuring works by Copland, Whitacre, and Gordon Jacob. Music starts at 7:00 PM, and […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC April 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Holly Neuberger of Lake Animal Clinic as the April 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Holly Neuberger of Lake Animal Clinic in Clear Lake, IA as the April 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month. When Holly […]
This We Believe
In connection with the NIACC Common Read This I Believe, NIACC will be hosting This We Believe on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the NIACC Activity Center. Showcased will be This I Believe statements, unique artworks, photography, videos, and other expressions of personal beliefs from NIACC students, faculty, staff, and community members. This promises to be an evening […]
Quodlibet ’24
The 47th annual Quodlibet variety show presented by North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus. This year’s theme ‘Millennium Music’ is a tribute to 21st Century Pop Rock. “There will […]
Quodlibet ’24
Quodlibet ’24 Coming to the NIACC Auditorium on April 13 & 14 The 47th annual Quodlibet variety show presented by North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus. This year’s theme […]