Dancing Queen An ABBA Salute
Sponsored By NSB Bank and Henkel ConstructionDancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is the ultimate tribute to the music of ABBA – sure to capture the hearts of fans and audiences of all ages! This live show is full of musical precision, fabulous flair and fashion, and promises a mesmerizing ABBA experience for every Chiquitita, Super Trouper, […]
Dog Man The Musical
Sponsored By The NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership SeriesPhoto by Jeremy Daniel L-R: Sadie Jayne Kennedy, Glory Yepassis-Zembrou, Brandon James Butorovich, Marquise Neal, Jake Wernecke, Mundo BallejosBased on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of […]
October 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognizes Steve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm as the October 2025 Entrepreneur of the MonthMASON CITY, IOWA – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Steve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm in Mitchell, IA as the October 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month.Steve […]
Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
Sponsored by Country Inn & Suites and the Globe GazetteSpend a deliciously chilling evening with renowned criminologist and serial killer expert, Dr. Scott Bonn, as he takes you inside the minds of the world’s most savage and prolific murderers. Dr. Bonn reveals the insatiable, psychological hungers that drive the likes of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey […]
NIACC Book Sale to Benefit Emergency Textbook Fund, October 7-9
The NIACC Foundation and NIACC Library will host a three-day book sale October 7-9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Activity Center on the North Iowa Area Community College campus. The sale is open to the public and all are welcome.The sale boasts over 1,000 books of all genres for book enthusiasts to […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognizes Christy Marchand of Altus CXO as the September 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Christy Marchand, co-founder of Altus CXO in North Iowa, as the September 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month.Christy Marchand built her career in corporate finance and executive leadership, but she always carried an entrepreneurial drive. “I’ve always been passionate about helping […]
NIACC Board Member David Steffens Receives National Recognition
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has announced North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Board of Directors member David Steffens as a recipient of a 2025 ACCT Regional Trustee Leadership Award.Each year, ACCT recognizes community college trustees, presidents, faculty, and professional staff members from across the country for their exceptional contributions to community colleges […]
August 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognized Jared Doerfler of Hanna Golf as the August 2025 Entrepreneur of the MonthMASON CITY, IOWA – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC announced Jared Doerfler of Hanna Golf in Mason City, IA as the August 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month.Jared Doerfler has built a […]
Winners announced in the 20th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
North Iowa Entrepreneur Wins 3rd Prize of $15,000Jared Doerfler of Mason City, IA won Third Place at the 20th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition on Friday, August 22, 2025. Out of more than 35 submissions, 12 teams advanced to the final presentation round, with winners announced during a luncheon at Iowa State University […]
An Evening with Celtic Thunder
An Evening with Celtic Thunder – Their Greatest Songs and along the way a Reunion with Old FriendsSponsored By Mason City Clinic, P.C. and The Hanson Family Foundation & MBT BankAn Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder is more than just a concert—it’s a journey through the group’s incredible legacy. Featuring a carefully curated setlist of their […]
NIACC Introduces New Director of the Performing Arts and Leadership Series
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is pleased to introduce Jared Barnes as the new Director of the NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series. A lifelong resident of North Iowa, his early passion for the performing arts was fostered by the region’s dedicated arts educators and rich cultural opportunities—including the NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership […]
Winners Announced for NIACC’s Extreme Makeover: College Edition
Congratulations to Jennifer Hoodjer of Allison and Marianel Lovrien of Charles City—they are the winners of North Iowa Area Community College’s Extreme Makeover: College Edition! Each will receive free NIACC tuition, plus textbooks and more, for the 2025–26 school year.Jennifer Hoodjer shared her excitement and gratitude, saying that winning this opportunity means more than she […]
New Student Orientation
All new students to NIACC must participate in New Student Orientation, where you will become acquainted with NIACC students, faculty, and staff while becoming familiar with campus resources that will help to enhance both academic and personal development.Orientation – August 21, 2025Schedule of EventsCheck-in: 12:30-1:15pm – NIACC GymnasiumOrientation: 1:30-5:00pm *prize drawing 4:45pmFood Trucks: 4:00-7:30pm ($10 […]
July 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognizes Mike & Angie Lester of Winan Creek Barn as the July 2025 Entrepreneur of the MonthThe NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Mike and Angie Lester of Winan Creek Barn in Clear Lake, IA as the July 2025 Entrepreneurs of the […]
Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute
Sponsored By Sukup Manufacturing Co. and In Memory of Jack Nielsen by Joyce NielsenNot associated with the estate of Taylor SwiftGet ready to step into the extraordinary world of Taylor Swift with Blank Space. Fronted by the charismatic Olivia Moretti, who embodies Taylor’s spirit with every note and move, Blank Space is more than just a […]