Make-A-Thon to be held at 51ÁÔÆæ
51ÁÔÆæ’s Innovation Workspace will host a Make-A-Thon competition from Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9, 2024. This free, high-energy event will challenge participants to turn creative ideas into real solutions.Teams will design and build a prototype that will solve a mystery challenge. They will present their project to a panel […]
51ÁÔÆæ Career Center in Charles City Grand Opening
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) proudly announces the grand opening of its newly renovated Career Center in Charles City. To celebrate this milestone, 51ÁÔÆæ is hosting an open house on Friday, May 10th from 10am to 12pm at the facility. The community is invited to join this special event to tour the state-of-the-art space, […]
51ÁÔÆæ named Semifinalist for Prestigious 2025 Aspen Prize
51ÁÔÆæ is one of 20 Community Colleges Being Considered for a $1 Million National Prize that Recognizes Excellence in Student Outcomes, Both in College and After GraduationToday, the Aspen Institute named 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) as a semifinalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million award is the nation’s […]
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
The Hanson Family Foundation & MBT Bank proudly presentMarty Stuart and His Fabulous SuperlativesThe Hanson Family Foundation and MBT Bank proudly present Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024. This is rescheduled from the previous January 25 show […]
51ÁÔÆæ Recognizes Nearly 700 Graduates at Commencement
At the three 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 3, nearly 700 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 860 Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates during the 2023-24 academic year. Several honors and awards were also presented. 51ÁÔÆæ’S Class of 2024 represents 14 countries, 15 states, and 89 Iowa communities.(*Midyear Graduate)AlexanderJennie Mae […]
Mind Mania Jr.
Dates – June 4th & 6th (not June 5)Age – 1st-3rd gradeCost – $89Description:Mind Mania Jr. is a specialized two-day program meticulously designed for 1st-3rd graders, offering a condensed yet engaging version derived from our highly regarded Mind Mania camp. Tailored to the developmental needs and interests of younger campers, this unique experience provides an […]
Mind Mania
Dates: June 3-6Ages – 4th-7th gradePrice – $169Register at niacccamps.comDescription: Join in on all the fun this summer and get in on Mind Mania!!! Mind Mania takes the best part of every camp and rolls it into one. 51ÁÔÆæ’s Mind Mania day camp offers campers the chance to exercise their minds and their bodies. Campers […]
51ÁÔÆæ To Offer ESL Classes in Charles City
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will now offer tuition-free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Charles City. This program is specifically designed for adults 18 and older whose first language is not English, aiming to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills in a supportive, friendly environment.Registration and orientation, which are […]
Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
Applications due May 17MASON CITY, IOWA – The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will hold the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on Monday June 3 – Friday June 7, 2024, with pitch presentations on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Thanks to generous financial support from the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation, […]
51ÁÔÆæ Student Wins Top Prize at 2024 Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) student Catherine Dow was named one of the top three winners at The Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, sponsored by John Pappajohn, Equity Dynamics, Inc. Catherine was awarded one of three $5,000 prizes. Catherine is currently a freshman at 51ÁÔÆæ where she is studying Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management. […]
51ÁÔÆæ Commencement
We are looking forward to Commencement Day!51ÁÔÆæ graduation ceremonies will take place in the 51ÁÔÆæ Auditorium on Friday, May 3.Health Sciences – Friday, May 3 at 1:00 PMSkilled Trades – Friday, May 3 at 3:00 PMArts & Sciences – Friday, May 3 at 5:00 p.m.Tickets are required.Visit /graduation-information/ for more information and a link to the live […]
51ÁÔÆæ, NICC, and One Cedar Valley receive federal Title I grant
The US Department of Labor has awarded a federal Title I grant to 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ), Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) and nonprofit organization One Cedar Valley. The Title I grant funding will support initiatives that provide workforce services to youth and adults who face barriers to employment.One focus of the grant […]
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
The G.G George Family proudly present the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th. This presentation is part of the 2023-2024 Performing Arts and Leadership Series.Opening for the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is a selection of Mason City School […]
51ÁÔÆæ Welcomes Joel Pedersen as New President
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) is excited to announce the appointment of Joel Pedersen as its new President, effective July 1. Pedersen will succeed Steve Schulz, who is retiring after more than 10 years of distinguished service to the college.The selection of Pedersen was the culmination of an extensive search led by a broad-based […]
North Iowa Businesses Compete in Venture School Launch Day
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The 51ÁÔÆæ Spring 2024 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their business model alongside local entrepreneur coaches. A panel of judges […]