Venture School Helps North Iowa Entrepreneurs Succeed
Applications Now Open for Fall 2026 CohortThe NIACC Pappajohn Center is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 cohort of the University of Iowa Venture School program. The Fall 2026 program will begin with an online orientation session on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Classes will be held online via Zoom on Thursdays, October 8 through […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognize Eric Burt of EB Edits as the July 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Eric Burt of EB Edits in Mason City, Iowa as the July 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month.EB Edits provides photography and videography services for sporting events, teams, businesses, organizations, concerts, livestock shows, FFA events, races, and community events. “I do […]
North Iowa Business Named as One of 10 Semifinalists in Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced Plas-Tech Tooling, Inc. of Garner, Iowa as one of the ten semifinalists advancing in the Patriot Pitch Competition, the agency’s Freedom 250 initiative celebrating 250 years of American small businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and generate economic growth for local communities.Plas-Tech Tooling is an advanced manufacturing company specializing in precision […]
NIACC Launches New Online Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is expanding its Workforce Academy offerings with a new Pharmacy Technician Certificate program beginning August 31. The fully online, 16-week program was developed in response to conversations with local pharmacists who identified a need for trained pharmacy technicians prepared to enter the workforce with industry-recognized knowledge and skills.Using the […]
NIACC Celebrates Opening of Franklin County Career Center
HAMPTON, Iowa – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) celebrated the opening of the NIACC Career Center – Franklin County with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 8.The Franklin County Career Center is the result of a partnership between NIACC, Belmond-Klemme Community School District, Hampton-Dumont-CAL Community School District, and West Fork Community School District. Beginning this […]
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, […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognize Jeff & Lori Otto of Otto’s Oasis as the June 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Jeff and Lori Otto of Otto’s Oasis in Charles City, Iowa as the June 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month. Since purchasing the business in 2007, Jeff and Lori have continued to expand and adapt Otto’s Oasis. The business is a […]
North Iowa Entrepreneur Wins Second Place at the 2026 EntreFEST Pitch Competition
Zack Smith of Lake Mills, IA won Second Place at the 2026 EntreFEST Pitch Competition on June 12th, 2026. The EntreFEST Pitch Competition, presented by Hy-Vee, brought together community leaders, founders, investors, and supporters In Iowa City to hear from five entrepreneurs as they competed for $15,000 in prize funding. Now in its second year of […]
North Iowa Entrepreneur Wins Third Place at the 2026 Venture School Statewide Launch Day Competition
Cait Dillavou of Clear Lake, IA won Third Place at the University of Iowa’s Venture School Launch Day Competition on June 11, 2026. Ten teams from across Iowa competed in the event, which was held at EntreFest, a two-day entrepreneurial conference in Iowa City, IA. Five teams competed in the final round. A total of […]
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 Pappajohn Center Establishes Venture Launch Lab
New entrepreneurial incubator program helps North Iowa business owners build and grow a sustainable business ventureThe NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center recently launched Venture Launch Lab (VLL), a new entrepreneurial incubator program designed to help aspiring and early-stage business owners build the knowledge, systems, and confidence needed to successfully launch and grow a sustainable business.Venture […]
NIACC Unveils 2026-2027 Performing Arts and Leadership Series
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2026-2027 Performing Arts and Leadership Series, featuring an extraordinary lineup of award-winning performers, Broadway shows, acclaimed speakers, and spectacular performances all-around.“As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, this season is centered around themes of home and heritage, while still […]
Youth Entrepreneurial Academy Registration Now Open for Summer 2026
Hosted by the NIACC Pappajohn Center with New, Flexible FormatMASON CITY, IOWA – Registration is now open for the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center’s premiere youth program for high school students, the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA). The Youth Entrepreneurial Academy is a unique opportunity for North Iowa high school students to expand their horizons, discover […]
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 […]