Groundbreaking Event for New Career Center in Forest City
On Monday, local and state officials gathered in Forest City to break ground on the new John V. Hanson Career Center. Thanks to a combination of bond revenue, generous donations by the Hanson Family Foundation and the City of Forest City, and a $1 million grant from the IA Department of Education, the John V. […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Jeff and Lori Otto of Otto’s Oasis as the October 2020 Entrepreneurs of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Jeff and Lori Otto of Otto’s Oasis in Charles City, IA as the October 2020 Entrepreneurs of the Month. Jeff and Lori are entrepreneurs who know the importance of resilience and building a strong team. Otto’s Oasis is a destination […]
TechTalk hosts Preparing the Future Workforce through Innovative Education-Business Partnerships panel on October 27
MASON CITY, Iowa – North Iowa’s educators, professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners are invited to participate in a virtual discussion panel at TechTalk: Preparing the Future Workforce through Innovative Education-Business Partnerships on Tuesday, October 27 at 5pm. North Iowans know the importance of STEM education and careers – and we’re ready for the next steps. […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is partnering with IowaWORKS to offer a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to […]
Winners announced in the 15th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 2020 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held virtually in September. Twelve teams advanced to the final presentation round, and the following businesses emerged as winners of this year’s competition.3D Health Solutions received first place and was awarded $40,000. 3D Health Solutions is commercializing 3-dimensional in vitro canine cell culture lines for therapeutic […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Frank & Julie Fox of Fox Auction Company as the September 2020 Entrepreneurs of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Frank and Julie Fox of Fox Auction in Mason City, IA as the September 2020 Entrepreneurs of the Month. Frank Fox founded Fox Auctions in 2004. Frank grew up on a farm and was familiar with the world of auctions […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business. Start Smart […]
NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series Proudly Presents Follow Me: The Virtual Escape Room
NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series proudly presents Follow Me: The Virtual Escape Room. The interactive online experience is Saturday, October 10 at 7 p.m. from the comfort of your own home. Grab your virtual badges and race against the clock to catch the criminal and save your partner during this interactive mystery experience! You […]
NIACC Solar Project Kicks Off
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) held a groundbreaking ceremony today, September 23, 2020, celebrating the construction of one of the largest solar arrays at a community college in the country. State and local officials, members of the NIACC Board of Trustees, and others close to the project gathered to ceremonially break ground on the […]
TechBrew to be held as Virtual Event on September 22
MASON CITY, Iowa – The North Iowa TechBrew is holding a virtual networking and roundtable discussion event on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. The virtual TechBrew program will begin at 5:30pm, with optional additional networking for those who log in early. September’s virtual TechBrew is sponsored by Router 12 Networks, LLC of Mason City, IA. TechBrew […]
NIACC Instructors Receive Excellence in Teaching Awards
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) congratulates this year’s Excellence in Teaching award winners: Rodney Zehr, Kevin Losee, and Brad Grout. During the 2019-20 academic year graduating students were invited to respond to a survey and provide comments about an instructor they had in class who made a positive impact in their life and educational […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business. Start Smart […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business. Start Smart will be offered on Wednesday, […]
Lifelong Learning Institute: Semester Kickoff Coffee
The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will start the semester off with a cup of coffee and a chance to meet new members, potential members, and faculty of the Lifelong Learning Institute. NIACC President Dr. Steve Schulz and Dr. Darshini Jayawardena, Director of the Lifelong Learning Institute, will kick […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Jayson Ryner of ReEnvision Ag as the July 2020 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are excited to announce Jason Ryner of ReEnvision Ag in Nora Springs, IA as the July Entrepreneur of the Month.Jason Ryner founded ReEnvision Ag to develop disruptive technology that will change the row-crop farming industry. Jayson developed what is now called REAP (ReEnvision Ag […]