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NIACC Automotive Program Receives National Reaccreditation
The Automotive Technology program at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City has received ASE Training Program reaccreditation by the ASE Education Foundation. NIACC’s Automotive Technology program continues to be accredited as Master Automobile Service Technology designation, the top accreditation possible.To achieve this coveted recognition, the school’s automotive training program underwent rigorous evaluation by […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Shelby Pohlman of Kidtastic Cuts as the November 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Shelby Pohlman of Kidtastic Cuts and Glow Up Hair Studios in Mason City, IA as the November 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month.When Shelby Pohlman opened Glow Up Hair Studios in 2021, it was just a part of her overall entrepreneurial […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC to hold Entrepreneurship Events during Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov 13-19)
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center & SBDC is hosting several days of events in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week on November 13-19, 2023. Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) inspires millions every year to explore their potential while fostering connections and increasing collaboration within their ecosystems to empower entrepreneurs and strengthen communities. GEW reaches beyond traditional […]
The Aspen Institute Names NIACC as a Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize
$1 Million Prize Recognizes Excellence in Equitable Outcomes for Students in and After CollegeCONTACT:Tatiana Johnson, The Aspen Institute, 202-736-3538, tatiana.johnson@aspeninstitute.orgValerie Zahorski-Schmidt, NIACC, 641-422-4435, valerie.zahorski-schmidt@niacc.eduNovember 1, 2023 – The Aspen Institute has named North Iowa Area Community College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College […]
The Nutcracker Local Talent Cast List
Minnesota Ballet, Dream Barre Studio, and the NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series proudly present The Nutcracker Local Talent Cast ListMinnesota Ballet, Dream Barre Studio, and the NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series are proud to announce the casting for the upcoming performance of The Nutcracker at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Kayla Nagel as the October 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Kayla Nagel of Fizz Co. in Clear Lake, IA as the October 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month.Fizz Co. is a full-service non-alcoholic beverage company that serves both public and private events, operating out of an Instagrammable renovated horse trailer with […]
North Iowa Entrepreneurs Win at 2023 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 18th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition awarded $1太阳城app,太阳城app0 in cash prizes to nine Iowa ventures Friday, August 25, 2023. The $1太阳城app,太阳城app0 in seed funding consists of a $50,太阳城app0 contribution from John Pappajohn and a $50,太阳城app0 match from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The goal of this competition is to support Iowa’s […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag as the September 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag in Washington, IA as the September 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month.Continuum Ag is a soil health data intelligence company, using its TopSoil Tool to scale the “how-to” of regenerative agriculture and enable farmers to profit […]
Lifelong Learning Institute kick-off events announced
Folding Crane Expedition, Egyptian Mythology, Normandy, and John Wayne —these are just a handful of classes offered through the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), a division of NIACC’s Continuing Education DiscoverU that focuses on enriching the lives of North Iowans.The Lifelong Learning Institute is a membership organization comprised of a community of adults who simply learn […]
MOVEit Transfer Tool Data Breach
As recently reported in the news, a major data breach is impacting millions of people. The breach involved exploiting a vulnerability with the file transfer tool “MOVEit” which is widely used by third-party organizations that have a relationship with many corporations and institutions of higher education across the country, including North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC).No […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center now accepting applications for Fall 2023 Venture School
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 cohort of the University of Iowa Venture School program. The Fall 2023 program will be held as a hybrid in-person/online on Thursday evenings, and will begin with an in-person orientation session on Thursday, September 28, 2023.U of I Venture School is […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes the July 2023 Entrepreneurs of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Ashley & Matt Thompson of Child Time Daycare in Northwood, IA as the July 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month.Ashley Thompson began Child Time Daycare as an in-home business in Northwood in 2018. She successfully ran the daycare at home for […]
NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Hosts Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center conducted the 2023 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on June 12-16. YEA is a free one-week academic camp sponsored by the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation, and is offered annually to all North Iowa high school students interested in entrepreneurship. Each participant receives a $5太阳城app NIACC scholarship sponsored […]
Everist named Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities at NIACC
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has hired Joel Everist as vocal music instructor and director of choral activities. Everist will be responsible for all vocal music activities at the college including curriculum, course instruction and vocal music ensembles.Everist comes to NIACC with thirty-plus years of teaching experience, including 31 years in the Grammy Award […]
North Iowa entrepreneur takes home win from 2023 Venture School Launch Day Competition
MASON CITY, IOWA – Mary Jo Vrba of Mason City, IA, took home Third Place at the 2023 University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day which was held Thursday, June 8, 2023. Eleven teams from across the state of Iowa competed in the event that was held at EntreFEST, a two-day entrepreneurial conference in Iowa […]