NIACC Programs Help Student Start Beekeeping Business
Being an entrepreneur is more than simply owning your own business. You are building something tangible out of an idea. It takes extreme dedication and relentless hard work to become a sustainable business, especially without the support of a parent company or big industry to back your concepts.Thinking outside of the box is an attribute […]
NIACC Marketplace (Open to Public)
The public is invited to attend the annual NIACC Marketplace from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 16 in the NIACC Activity Center. This event is held during Global Entrepreneurship Week. The Marketplace is an opportunity for NIACC Students, Staff, Alumni, and Faculty who are entrepreneurs to set up a display table to […]
Tickets now on sale for the 2022 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala. The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will host the NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala on Tuesday, October 11. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.pappajohncenter.com/gala.The NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrates the entrepreneurs and partners who make our communities a great place to work and live. […]
Fundraiser Set for NIACC Charles City Scholarship
The North Iowa Area Community College Charles City Scholarship Committee will host a gourmet dinner, “A Night at the Ballet” the 25th bi-annual scholarship fund-raising event on Thursday, September 8, at the Charles City Elks Lodge – 2111 Clark Street. The social hour with live music by Charles City High School orchestra students performing, will begin at […]
RSVP (Senior Volunteer Program) is expanding in Cerro Gordo County
RSVP of North Central Iowa is excited to be adding two additional schools in Cerro Gordo County this fall. Jefferson Elementary and Hoover Elementary of Mason City Community Schools will both host Pen Pal and Reading Buddy programs for their students.Post Pandemic, the need for community volunteers in schools has only increased. Students greatly benefit […]
NIACC Announces 2022 – 2023 Performing Arts and Leadership Series
The 2022 – 2023 Performing Arts and Leadership Series was announced on Tuesday, June 28th.“There is a lot to look forward in our upcoming season,” said Lindsay Dalrymple, Director of the NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series. “From country legends, to comedy greats we’ve worked hard to find the right balance for our patrons. We’re […]
RSVP Volunteers Honored for Service in North Central Iowa
RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) of North Central Iowa celebrated volunteers in June at their annual volunteer recognition event. 289 volunteers were honored. Cumulatively, they served more than 7,000 hours during the 2021-2022 program year throughout six counties. (Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, Mitchell, Winnebago and Worth)The ceremony featured messages from both Alison Mason, RSVP director […]
North Iowa Entrepreneurs Take Home Wins rom 2022 Venture School Pitch Competition
MASON CITY, IOWA – Three North Iowa entrepreneurs took home wins from the 2022 University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day which was held Thursday, June 9, 2022. Five finalists from across the state of Iowa competed in the pitch competition, held at EntreFEST, a two-day entrepreneurial conference held in Iowa City, IA. This year, […]
Spring Term President’s and Dean’s List Announced at NIACC
North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 782 individuals have been named to the 2022 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 101 Iowa communities, 9 states outside the state of Iowa and 11 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEPRESIDENT’S LIST2022 SPRING TERM(Students who complete a minimum of six semester hours […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center hires Dr. Tom Moore as Director of Innovation and Acceleration
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is proud to welcome Dr. Tom Moore as the Director of Innovation and Acceleration. Dr. Moore will be responsible for providing business consulting to start-up companies and existing small businesses in all phases of business who are in need of funding, management and operational expertise to improve their chances […]
Exploring Health Careers Camp
Join us for two, fun filled days, exploring Health Careers! This camp is designed to be interactive and provide lifelike experiences to increase awareness, interest, and understanding of health careers in our area.This camp is a hands on learning experience to help students explore careers in health care and is being offered locally in Hampton […]
Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers
Free summer STEM enrichment program for middle school studentsEvery student deserves access to a better future. That’s why we’ve launched the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program–an engaging, hands-on program developed to enrich earning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship and mentorship. This program creates a more diverse pipeline for future careers […]
Minds On! Hands On! Camp
The Minds On! Hands On! Camp is a great opportunity to explore technology you never imagined. The camp is designed for girls that have an interest in hands on careers in the industrial field.This year’s camp will focus on the NIACC Heating and Air Conditioning program with a focus on maintenance and repair in the […]
Mind Mania Camp
Calling all day-campers – it’s time for Mind Mania 2022! Your camper will get their mind moving in the morning and then enjoy an active afternoon. Campers will get to enjoy a lunch on campus of hamburgers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and pizza. Each day milk and water will be served.Sit down with your camper […]
Health Careers Camp
Come and experience what it’s like to care for people in some of our most exciting health care fields! At Health Careers Camp, you will learn some essential skills related to working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Medical Assistant (MA), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). You will […]