The Aspen Institute Names 51ÁÔÆæ as a Semifinalist for $1 Million Aspen Prize
51ÁÔÆæ Named One of 25 Community Colleges Advancing in National Prize Recognizing Excellent Student OutcomesToday, the Aspen Institute (Aspen) named 51ÁÔÆæ as one of 25 semifinalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Rooted in deep research and backed by $1 million in award money, the Aspen Prize is the […]
2026-27 Performing Arts Preview Night
Season PreviewWednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 7PMNorth Iowa Community AuditoriumFree AdmissionFind out what performances are coming to the North Iowa Community Auditorium next season and build your own Season Ticket Package with up to a 15% discount for this night only.Dates for the upcoming 2026-2027 Performing Arts season:Dates are subject to change, and more dates […]
Pathways to Success
The public is invited to attend the 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association’s annual Pathways to Success event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The event is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on campus.The 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association hosts Pathways to Success annually to honor accomplished alumni and to recognize a select group […]
51ÁÔÆæ Celebrates Community College Month
This April, 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) joins colleges nationwide in celebrating Community College Month (#CCMonth), highlighting the essential role community and technical colleges play in powering America’s workforce and expanding economic opportunity. #CCMonth is an annual grassroots campaign to bring attention to the value and importance of community colleges led by the Association of […]
Quodlibet
The 49th annual Quodlibet variety show presented by 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will take place on Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus. This year’s theme is ‘On Broadway’ featuring new and classic hits from your favorite musicals.“There […]
Quodlibet
The 49th annual Quodlibet variety show presented by 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will take place on Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus. This year’s theme is ‘On Broadway’ featuring new and classic hits from your favorite musicals.“There […]
North Iowa Concert Band
The North Iowa Concert Band, under the direction of Leon Kuehner, will present a Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus. Mary Kate Arians will also be featured as guest conductor.The North Iowa Concert Band’s programincludes: “Fanfare Nueve” by John Fannin, “Afterlife” by […]
Applications Now Open for the 2026 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 2026 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition application portal is now open. The annual statewide competition will award a total of $100,000 in cash prizes to early-stage Iowa startups and entrepreneurial ventures that intend to scale operations in Iowa. The John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition contest is intended to encourage and promote entrepreneurial […]
Graduation
The 2025 – 2026 51ÁÔÆæ commencement ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 1 in the 51ÁÔÆæ Auditorium.
Electric Avenue
Sponsored By NSB BankWe don’t get to repeat even one minute of our time here, but what if you could experience all of the youthful energy and sonic celebration that was 1980s New Wave & Radio Pop? Every sound. Every nuance. Every feeling. That’s Electric Avenue.Electric Avenue creates a high energy space that will remind you of […]
North Iowa Entrepreneurs Compete in Spring 2026 Venture School Launch Day Competition
$4000 in Prizes Awarded to Local EntrepreneursThe 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The 51ÁÔÆæ Spring 2026 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their business model alongside local […]
51ÁÔÆæ Alumnus Gilman Anderson to be Honored Guest, Keynote Speaker for Upcoming Pathways to Success Program
The public is invited to attend the 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association’s annual Pathways to Success event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The event is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on campus.The 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association hosts Pathways to Success annually to honor accomplished alumni and to recognize a select group […]
March 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognizes Stephanie Lorenson of North Iowa Wellness Clinic as the March 2026 Entrepreneur of the MonthThe 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Stephanie Lorenson of North Iowa Wellness Clinic in Lake Mills, Iowa as the March 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month.With more […]
Clue – Live On Stage
In Memory of Patricia Johnston by Dr. Tom JohnstonA mansion. A murder. A mystery.Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? […]
51ÁÔÆæ awarded $1 million to expand career academy opportunities
$1 million each was awarded to 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ), Northwest Iowa Community College, and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges; $776,655 awarded to Des Moines Area Community CollegeFour Iowa community colleges, including 51ÁÔÆæ, have been awarded nearly $4 million in competitive grants through the state’s Career Academy Incentive Fund to empower more students with […]