North Iowa Concert Band to Present Fall Concert
The North Iowa Concert Band will present its Fall Concert on Tuesday, November 24 at 7:30 pm in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus. The concert is free and open to the public.Under the direction of conductor Mary Kate Arians, the concert will open with “Beyond the Summit,” a piece composed by […]
Home Free: Coming Home for the Holidays
Sponsored by The NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership SeriesAll-vocal Country entertainers Home Free are back at NIACC this holiday season! Home Free came to our stage for Christmas in 2023, and we’re excited to have them back for this special add-on date!With praise from Billboard, Rolling Stone, and American Songwriter, Home Free has made their […]
Chris Funk – The Wonderist
Sponsored By First Citizens Bank, Visit Mason CityChris Funk’s REDEFINING WONDER is an engaging multimedia experience that has audiences talking and scratching their heads for years to come. From NBC’s America’s Got Talent, CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us & Masters of Illusion, FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen and Syfy’s Wizard Wars, Chris has pioneered the use of instruments like the violin, guitar and more […]
Saturday Campus Visit
NIACC is offering campus visits on Saturday mornings where you and your family can attend a group presentation and a campus tour. This option is intended for students who do not need individual counseling, but instead want an overview of admissions requirements, financial aid, academic programs, and student life. Saturday Visits will be located in […]
Saturday Campus Visit
NIACC is offering campus visits on Saturday mornings where you and your family can attend a group presentation and a campus tour. This option is intended for students who do not need individual counseling, but instead want an overview of admissions requirements, financial aid, academic programs, and student life. Saturday Visits will be located in […]
October 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Dr. Joeli Koenig of Foundational Chiropractic in Forest City, IA as the October 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month.When Dr. Joeli Koenig was studying at the Palmer College of Chiropractic, she always knew she wanted to own her own business. After […]
The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass
Hearing Associates and KCMR 97.9 FM proudly present The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2026. This presentation is part of the 2026-2027 NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series.The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass is America’s premier large brass […]
NIACC to Receive Funding Through Iowa STRONG Workforce Training Initiative
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will receive $528,237 through Iowa STRONG, a statewide initiative supported by a $10.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The initiative will help NIACC expand short-term workforce training opportunities aligned with the needs of North Iowa employers in high-demand industries, including advanced manufacturing, construction and skilled trades, […]
Conor Knighton
Conor Knighton is a national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning—the country’s #1 morning news show—and the author of The New York Times Bestseller Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park. His reports for CBS Sunday Morning have covered everything from the Scandinavian obsession with salty licorice to what it’s like to wake up on Wake Island, one […]
Rural Development Conference
Anyone looking for fresh ideas to strengthen their workplace, business or community is invited to attend the Rural Development Conference on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 8 AM to 3:30 PM at North Iowa Area Community College.The conference will feature a full day of professional development, networking and practical ideas attendees can put to work. Breakout […]
Original Group Holdings Named One of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses
Britt, Iowa manufacturer recognized by U.S. Chamber of Commerce as a 2026 CO—100 honoree and Community ChampionMASON CITY, IOWA – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is proud to share that Original Group Holdings, the parent company of Original Saw Company and Williams & Hussey Machine and Tool, has been named one of the U.S. […]
Carpenters: The Songs, The Stories
Sponsored By The G.G. George Family, Henkel ConstructionCelebrating the music, memories, and legacy of the CarpentersExperience a dynamic, uplifting musical journey sharing the love, care, and genius that defined the Carpenters’ timeless music. This captivating concert masterfully weaves together the fascinating tales behind the songs and the meticulous craftsmanship that defined the duo’s signature sound. […]
Rural Development Conference to Bring Region Together for a Day of Learning and Connection
Anyone looking for fresh ideas to strengthen their workplace, business or community is invited to attend the Rural Development Conference on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 8 AM to 3:30 PM at North Iowa Area Community College.The conference will feature a full day of professional development, networking and practical ideas attendees can put to work. Breakout […]
Winners Announced at the 2026 NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala
MASON CITY, IOWA – The 2026 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrated North Iowa’s entrepreneurs on September 24, 2026 at a special recognition event at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, IA.The 2026 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala presented Dean Snyder Construction, Inc. of Clear Lake, IA with the prestigious Legacy Award. The Legacy Award recognizes a […]
NIACC Adds Evening ESL Class at Franklin County Career Center
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is adding a new evening English as a Second Language (ESL) class at the NIACC Career Center – Franklin County in Hampton. The tuition-free class is available to adults age 18 and older whose first language is not English.Orientation will be held Monday, October 19, with classes beginning Monday, […]