NIACC awarded $博天堂娛樂城0,000 grant from National Science Foundation for robotics
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) was recently awarded its first National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. This $博天堂娛樂城0,000 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant will be used over the next three years to embed new robotics technology into its manufacturing programs. NIACC will be introducing and testing a new National Coalition of Certifications Centers (NC3) credential […]
NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to Host Youth Entrepreneurial Academy in June
The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Pappajohn Center) will again be conducting the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on June 10-14, 2019. With generous financial support from the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation will once again make this a free event for the students participating. YEA is now entering […]
North Iowans Join NIACC Foundation Board of Directors
The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Foundation is proud to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors:Bill Paulus of Garner is the Market President of Reliance State Bank. He is a 1980 graduate of NIACC and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Agricultural Business from Buena Vista […]
NIACC Pathways to Success Honored 71 Student Leaders
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) recognized 71 student leaders at the 29th annual Pathways to Success luncheon held April 5th in the Muse-Norris Conference Center at NIACC. Honorees were nominated by NIACC faculty and staff for their academic achievement, positive attitude, character, teamwork, and ability to inspire others. The event also featured a keynote […]
Tom and Lorraine Winterink of Red Cedar Lodge recognized as NIACC Pappajohn Center April Entrepreneurs of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Tom and Lorraine Winterink of Red Cedar Lodge as the April 2019 Entrepreneurs of the Month.Red Cedar Lodge began with a walkthrough of an overgrown farm where Tom Winterink used to play as a child. The property had recently […]
Extreme Makeover: Win a Free Year of College at NIACC
For 13 years, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has been providing adult students with an opportunity to return to college at no cost. It’s a unique makeover that changes lives.Extreme Makeover: College Edition is a contest where two lucky winners receive an entire year of free tuition, textbooks and more. “This is an amazing way […]
Brad and Angie Barber of Cabin Coffee Co in Clear Lake, Iowa Honored among Nation’s Top Small Businesses
MASON CITY, Iowa – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year winners. Iowa’s 2019 SBA Small Business Persons of the Year are Brad and Angie Barber, owners of Cabin Coffee in Clear Lake, Iowa.Brad and Angie Barber dreamed up the idea for Cabin Coffee back in 2001. They […]
North Iowa Job and Career Fair to be held at NIACC on April 10
Whether you’re looking to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find many exciting opportunities at the North Iowa Job and Career Fair, hosted by North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and IowaWORKS. This event will take place on Wednesday, April 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 […]
John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition to Once Again Award $100,000 in Cash Prizes
MASON CITY, Iowa – Applications for the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Venture Competition are now being accepted. The fourteenth annual statewide competition will be awarding $100,000 in cash prizes.The $100,000 in seed funding consists of a $50,000 contribution from John and Mary Pappajohn and a $50,000 match from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The goal […]
29th Annual Pathways to Success Luncheon on April 5 at NIACC
The public is invited to attend the NIACC Alumni Association’s 29th annual Pathways to Success luncheon on Friday, April 5, 2019. The event is scheduled to begin at 11:博天堂娛樂城 a.m. in the Muse Norris Conference Center on campus.The NIACC Alumni Association hosts Pathways to Success annually to honor accomplished alumni and to recognize a select group […]
NIACC Announces 2018 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List
North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 773 individuals have been named to the 2018 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 88 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 […]
North Iowa Area Community College Inks New Recruits
Together with more than sixty community colleges from around the nation, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) held a National CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day at 10:00 am on Thursday, February 21, 2019. New and prospective CTE students for the 2019-20 school year took part in a signing ceremony, similar to an athletic signing, in the […]
Iowa’s Internet of Things Experts to speak at February TechTalk: Lunch and Learn with Free Seminar and Roundtable Event
MASON CITY, Iowa – The Internet of Things is revolutionizing the way we live and work. From agriculture to advanced manufacturing, from infrastructure to healthcare, businesses are utilizing the Internet of Things to revolutionize industry and the customer experience.Join us on February 12, 2019 for the Internet of Things TechTalk. Three of Iowa’s experts will […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
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, do market research, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Semester Kick-Off: Lifelong Learning Institute 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 off […]