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, […]
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 […]
NIACC Student Receives Chime Scholars Foundation Award
Hailey Stalzer, a student at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) in Iowa, has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar, joining 200 students nationwide recognized for their academic achievement and pursuit of career-focused education.The Chime Workforce Scholarship, funded by the Chime Scholars Foundation and administered by the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation, provides each scholar […]
NIACC to Recognize Constitution Day On September 17
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will recognize Constitution Day on Thursday, September 17, with two special classes that are free and open to the public. The classes will explore topics related to the U.S. Constitution, voting rights and important constitutional issues throughout American history.The U.S. Constitution and Voting RightsThe first class, The U.S. Constitution […]
NIACC Breaks Ground on “Let’s Light ‘Em Up” Athletic Facilities Project
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) marked an important milestone Monday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of its “Let’s Light ‘Em Up” athletic facilities project at the NIACC softball field.The first phase of the project includes new synthetic turf baseball and softball fields, along with upgraded soccer facilities. College leaders, student-athletes, donors, […]
Extreme Makeover: Win a Free Year of College at NIACC
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) invites adults ages 23 and up to apply for Extreme Makeover: College Edition – a unique makeover that changes lives. NIACC has been providing adult students with this opportunity to return to college at no cost for 20 years.Extreme Makeover: College Edition is a contest where two deserving winners […]
NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to Host IDEA Camp for Middle School Students
One Day Summer Camps in Clear Lake and Charles City Registration is now open for the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center’s premiere youth program for North Iowa middle school students. IDEA Camp is designed for 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students, and will be held in Summer 2026 at locations in Clear Lake and Charles City, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Graduation
The 2025 – 2026 NIACC commencement ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 1 in the NIACC Auditorium.
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 […]