NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognizes Jordan Klooster of Klooster Flaps as the May 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Jordan Klooster of Klooster Flaps in Garner, Iowa as the May 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month.As the founder of Klooster Flaps, Jordan is proving that entrepreneurship starts with identifying a simple need and grows through the willingness to figure out […]
NIACC Announces Spring Term President’s and Dean’s List
North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 1,146 individuals have been named to the 2026 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 104 Iowa communities, 15 states outside the state of Iowa, and 18 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEDEAN’S […]
NIACC Recognizes Nearly 850 Graduates at Commencement
At the three North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 1, nearly 850 graduates were recognized as earning approximately 1270 Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates during the 2025-2026 academic year. Several honors and awards were also presented. NIACC’S Class of 2026 represents 17 countries, 21 states, and 94 Iowa communities. (*Midyear Graduate)AkronJack […]
The Aspen Institute Names NIACC as a Semifinalist for $1 Million Aspen Prize
NIACC Named One of 25 Community Colleges Advancing in National Prize Recognizing Excellent Student OutcomesToday, the Aspen Institute (Aspen) named North Iowa Area Community College as one of 25 semifinalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Rooted in deep research and backed by $1 million in award money, the Aspen Prize is the […]
2026-27 Performing Arts Preview Night
Season PreviewWednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 7PMNorth Iowa Community AuditoriumFree AdmissionFind out what performances are coming to the North Iowa Community Auditorium next season and build your own Season Ticket Package with up to a 15% discount for this night only.Dates for the upcoming 2026-2027 Performing Arts season:Dates are subject to change, and more dates […]
Pathways to Success
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 […]
NIACC Celebrates Community College Month
This April, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) joins colleges nationwide in celebrating Community College Month (#CCMonth), highlighting the essential role community and technical colleges play in powering America’s workforce and expanding economic opportunity. #CCMonth is an annual grassroots campaign to bring attention to the value and importance of community colleges led by the Association of […]
Quodlibet
The 49th annual Quodlibet variety show presented by North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will take place on Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus. This year’s theme is ‘On Broadway’ featuring new and classic hits from your favorite musicals.“There […]
Quodlibet
The 49th annual Quodlibet variety show presented by North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will take place on Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus. This year’s theme is ‘On Broadway’ featuring new and classic hits from your favorite musicals.“There […]
North Iowa Concert Band
The North Iowa Concert Band, under the direction of Leon Kuehner, will present a Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the North Iowa Area Community College campus. Mary Kate Arians will also be featured as guest conductor.The North Iowa Concert Band’s programincludes: “Fanfare Nueve” by John Fannin, “Afterlife” by […]
Applications Now Open for the 2026 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 2026 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition application portal is now open. The annual statewide competition will award a total of $100,000 in cash prizes to early-stage Iowa startups and entrepreneurial ventures that intend to scale operations in Iowa. The John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition contest is intended to encourage and promote entrepreneurial […]
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 […]