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 […]
HSE and ESL classes coming to North Iowa in March
51ÁÔÆæ to Offer High School Equivalency (HSE) Classes Beginning in March51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will offer a new session of High School Equivalency (HSE) classes beginning in March at multiple locations across North Iowa.Orientation and intake for the March session will begin March 16. Students must complete orientation and required testing prior to […]
Women of Americana
Sponsored By First State Bank of Belmond and North Iowa BroadcastingJoin us for a heartfelt celebration of early folk, country, gospel, and Western swing music with Women of Americana! This isn’t just a concert—it’s an exuberant exploration of this singular American genre that planted the roots of American music. Featuring vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and […]
National CTE Signing Day
Please join us for National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Letter of Intent Signing Day on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in the 51ÁÔÆæ Auditorium on campus.The event, modeled after an athletic signing, is for students committing to further their education in one of 51ÁÔÆæ’s Agriculture, Skilled Trades, Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing and Medical […]
Registration Opens for 51ÁÔÆæ Career Center – Franklin County
For most high school students, the question isn’t if they want to build a successful future – it’s how to get started.Now, students across the region have a new answer.Registration is officially open for the 51ÁÔÆæ Career Center – Franklin County, giving high school students the opportunity to earn college credentials while completing their high school diploma, at no […]
51ÁÔÆæ Launches “Let’s Light ’Em Up” Campaign to Elevate Trojan Athletics and Serve the Region
When the lights come on at 51ÁÔÆæ, they represent more than competition, they represent pride, opportunity, and community. Today, 51ÁÔÆæ officially launches the “Let’s Light ’Em Up” campaign, a strategic initiative designed to enhance athletic facilities and expand opportunities for student athletes while creating venues that will serve communities across the region.Momentum is […]
February 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognizes Jesus Juarez of Reserve 173 Bar & Grill as the February 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Jesus Juarez of Reserve 173 Bar & Grill in Clear Lake, IA as the February 2026 Entrepreneur of the […]