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 […]
51ÁÔÆæ Volleyball 50th Anniversary Reunion
Mark your calendars to reconnect withformer teammates and coaches, and seethe tradition of excellence continue.51ÁÔÆæ Volleyball 50th Anniversary1973-2023Friday, October 6, 20235:30 PM – Registration6:00 PM – Recognition of attendees,followed by a 51ÁÔÆæ Volleyball Match7:30 PM – Reunion Social and Program
STEM Careers Camp
We’ve built the best opportunity for your student to discover the excitement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through theoretical and hands-on experiences. Our in-depth summer program teaches STEM concepts and put them to the test, while demonstrating the importance of teamwork and planning. Campers will be taught skills related to design thinking, 3D […]
Minds On! Hands On! Camp
The Minds On! Hands On! Camp is a great opportunity to explore technology you never imagined. The camp is designed for girls that have an interest in hands on careers in the industrial field. This year’s camp will focus on the 51ÁÔÆæ Welding and Industrial Maintenance programs. This is a great opportunity to be creative […]
Health Careers Camp
Come and experience what it’s like to care for people in some of our most exciting health care fields! At Health Careers Camp, you will learn some essential skills related to working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Medical Assistant (MA), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). You will […]
51ÁÔÆæ Announces Spring 2023 President’s and Dean’s List
51ÁÔÆæ is pleased to announce that 843 individuals have been named to the 2023 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 93 Iowa communities, 15 states outside the state of Iowa and 16 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEDEAN’S […]
Extreme Makeover: Win a Free Year of College at 51ÁÔÆæ
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) invites adults, ages 23 and up, to apply for an Extreme Makeover: College Edition – a unique makeover that changes lives. 51ÁÔÆæ has been providing adult students with this opportunity to return to college at no cost, for more than 17 years.Extreme Makeover: College Edition is a contest where two […]
May 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Jon Tofte of I-35 Auctions as the May 2023 Entrepreneur of the MonthThe 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Jon Tofte of I-35 Auctions in Clear Lake, IA as the May 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month.Jon is the founder and CEO […]
2023-24 Performing Arts and Leadership Series Announcement
North Iowa residents are invited to celebrate a new season of the 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Performing Arts and Leadership Series at the season announcement of the 2023-2024 season on May 31st at 7:00 p.m.Lindsay Dalrymple, Executive Director, is grateful for all the support shown from the community over the last year. “Our […]
51ÁÔÆæ Student Awarded a National Community College Transfer Scholarship
(Left to Right): 51ÁÔÆæ President Dr. Steve Schulz; 51ÁÔÆæ Student Oscar Madong; Dr. Erin Shaw, 51ÁÔÆæ Interim Vice President of Academic AffairsLansdowne, VA – Oscar Madong, a student at 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ), is one of 60 high-achieving community college students selected to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The […]
51ÁÔÆæ Recognizes 718 Graduates at Commencement
At the four 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 5, 718 graduates were recognized as earning 756 Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates during the 2022-23 academic year. Several honors and awards were also presented.51ÁÔÆæ’S Class of 2023 represents 9 countries, 17 states, and 105 Iowa communities.(*Midyear Graduate)Ackley*Brittany Morgan ShafferAlexanderElijah Jon Alden*Lucero […]
Mind Mania Camp
Mind Mania: June 12-15 from 9am-3:30pm on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus.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 will […]
Exploring Health Careers Camp – Forest City
Join us for two, fun filled days, exploring Health Careers! This camp is designed to be interactive and provide lifelike experiences to increase awareness, interest, and understanding of health careers in our area. The camp is free and for students entering 9-12th grade. This camp will be held on June 7th and 8th from 9am-2pm.The […]
Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Pappajohn Center) will again be conducting the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on June 12-16, 2023, with pitch presentations on Tuesday, June 20. With generous financial support from the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation will once again make this a free event for […]
Exploring Health Careers Camp – Hampton
Join us for two, fun filled days, exploring Health Careers! This camp is designed to be interactive and provide lifelike experiences to increase awareness, interest, and understanding of health careers in our area. The camp is free and for students entering 9-12th grade. The camp will be held on June 5th and 6th from 9am-2pm.The […]