Graduation
The 2025 – 2026 NIACC commencement ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 1 in the NIACC Auditorium.
Electric Avenue
Sponsored By NSB BankWe don’t get to repeat even one minute of our time here, but what if you could experience all of the youthful energy and sonic celebration that was 1980s New Wave & Radio Pop? Every sound. Every nuance. Every feeling. That’s Electric Avenue.Electric Avenue creates a high energy space that will remind you of […]
North Iowa Entrepreneurs Compete in Spring 2026 Venture School Launch Day Competition
$4000 in Prizes Awarded to Local EntrepreneursThe NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The NIACC Spring 2026 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their business model alongside local […]
NIACC Alumnus Gilman Anderson to be Honored Guest, Keynote Speaker for Upcoming Pathways to Success Program
The public is invited to attend the NIACC Alumni Association’s annual Pathways to Success event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The event is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on campus.The NIACC Alumni Association hosts Pathways to Success annually to honor accomplished alumni and to recognize a select group […]
March 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognizes Stephanie Lorenson of North Iowa Wellness Clinic as the March 2026 Entrepreneur of the MonthThe NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Stephanie Lorenson of North Iowa Wellness Clinic in Lake Mills, Iowa as the March 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month.With more […]
Clue – Live On Stage
In Memory of Patricia Johnston by Dr. Tom JohnstonA mansion. A murder. A mystery.Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? […]
NIACC awarded $1 million to expand career academy opportunities
$1 million each was awarded to North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), Northwest Iowa Community College, and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges; $776,655 awarded to Des Moines Area Community CollegeFour Iowa community colleges, including NIACC, have been awarded nearly $4 million in competitive grants through the state’s Career Academy Incentive Fund to empower more students with […]
HSE and ESL classes coming to North Iowa in March
NIACC to Offer High School Equivalency (HSE) Classes Beginning in MarchNorth Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will offer a new session of High School Equivalency (HSE) classes beginning in March at multiple locations across North Iowa.Orientation and intake for the March session will begin March 16. Students must complete orientation and required testing prior to […]
Women of Americana
Sponsored By First State Bank of Belmond and North Iowa BroadcastingJoin us for a heartfelt celebration of early folk, country, gospel, and Western swing music with Women of Americana! This isn’t just a concert—it’s an exuberant exploration of this singular American genre that planted the roots of American music. Featuring vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and […]
National CTE Signing Day
Please join us for National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Letter of Intent Signing Day on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in the NIACC Auditorium on campus.The event, modeled after an athletic signing, is for students committing to further their education in one of NIACC’s Agriculture, Skilled Trades, Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing and Medical […]
Registration Opens for NIACC Career Center – Franklin County
For most high school students, the question isn’t if they want to build a successful future – it’s how to get started.Now, students across the region have a new answer.Registration is officially open for the NIACC Career Center – Franklin County, giving high school students the opportunity to earn college credentials while completing their high school diploma, at no […]
NIACC Launches “Let’s Light ’Em Up” Campaign to Elevate Trojan Athletics and Serve the Region
When the lights come on at NIACC, they represent more than competition, they represent pride, opportunity, and community. Today, North Iowa Area Community College officially launches the “Let’s Light ’Em Up” campaign, a strategic initiative designed to enhance athletic facilities and expand opportunities for student athletes while creating venues that will serve communities across the region.Momentum is […]
February 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognizes Jesus Juarez of Reserve 173 Bar & Grill as the February 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Jesus Juarez of Reserve 173 Bar & Grill in Clear Lake, IA as the February 2026 Entrepreneur of the […]
North Iowa Students Compete at NIACC Everyday Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the Everyday Entrepreneur Pitch Competition on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The Everyday Entrepreneur Program is sponsored in conjunction with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), helping to provide access to entrepreneurial education and funding for students to take their businesses from an idea to a thriving […]
Ireland with Michael
Sponsored By Mason City Clinic, P.C. and KGLO AMA Stunning New Concert from Ireland’s Leading TenorIreland With Michael LIVE is a multimedia experience that combines the music, dance, & stories of Ireland and features the ethereal voice of leading Irish tenor Michael Londra. Following the overwhelming success of his travel and music series on PBS, Michael […]