Pathways to Success
Each April, some of 51ÁÔÆæ’s top students are recognized for their scholarship, leadership and character during the 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association’s Annual Pathways to Success. This year’s accomplished graduate of the College, Linda Upmeyer, will share her “Pathway to Success” with the honored students and audience. 51ÁÔÆæ Distinguished Alumni Awards are also presented during the event. […]
Applications Now Open for the Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 2022 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition application portal is now open. The seventeenth annual statewide competition will award $100,000 in cash prizes to Iowa startups and entrepreneurial ventures.The $100,000 in seed funding includes a $50,000 contribution from John and Mary Pappajohn, matched by $50,000 from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The goal […]
BASES Fitness Program To Begin at 51ÁÔÆæ
BASES, a free fitness program for older adults was launched in Mason City this past January. For the past twelve weeks, individuals have met to increase physical wellness and share fellowship at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City.BASES stands for ‘Balance-Agility-Strength-Endurance-Socialization’ and is sponsored by North Central Iowa’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).Classes were developed, […]
Valdez, Minto claim NJCAA National Titles; 51ÁÔÆæ’s Kelly named Coach of the Year
It was a perfect Saturday night for the 51ÁÔÆæ wrestling team at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs.First, 51ÁÔÆæ’s Christian Minto became the school’s fourth two-time NJCAA national champion when he claimed the 165-pound national title with a 14-5 major decision over Clackamas’ Steele Starren.“It feels awesome to be a two-time national champion,” Minto said. […]
Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Proudly Presents Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion ShowMercyOne North Iowa Medical Center proudly presents Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series.Buckets […]
Drum Tao
Samuel & Patricia Congello Proudly Present Drum TaoSamuel & Patricia Congello proudly present Drum Tao at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 20th, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series.More than 800 million spectators across the world have been touched […]
51ÁÔÆæ Part of Over $5.5 Billion Contribution To Iowa’s Economy
Last week, the Iowa Department of Education released an Economic Impact report about Iowa’s Community Colleges, including 51ÁÔÆæ, by Emsi Burning Glass. The report shows a $5.5 billion impact to Iowa’s economy, including the support of 87,149 jobs to Iowans during the last year.Iowa’s Community Colleges provide lasting impact to students, […]
Goitse
MBT Bank & the Hanson Family Foundation proudly present Goitse at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series.The popular and multi-award winning quintet Goitse is taking the Irish music scene by storm. Goitse […]
51ÁÔÆæ Adds Women’s Wrestling
More Info Recruiting Questionnaire The 51ÁÔÆæ athletic department will add women’s wrestling as its 15th sport starting in the 2022-23 academic year.51ÁÔÆæ will be the fourth school from the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference to add the sport of women’s wrestling. Indian Hills, Iowa Western and Iowa Central were the first three schools from the […]
Rent
Drs. Beck, Bhangoo, & Ondoma: Neurosurgery of North Iowa, P.C. Proudly Present RentDrs. Beck, Bhangoo, & Ondoma: Neurosurgery of North Iowa, P.C. proudly present Rent at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13th, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series.For […]
Spring and Summer Short-Term Certificate Offerings through 51ÁÔÆæ Continuing Education
51ÁÔÆæ Continuing Education is pleased to offer several short-term certificate offerings in the spring and summer of 2022.Our NEW 8-week Fundamentals of Advanced Manufacturing certificate is designed to introduce and immerse students into multiple areas of the industry. Upon successful completion, students will have basic foundational knowledge of: measurement tools/instruments, shop math, safety in the […]
51ÁÔÆæ, Smithfield Foods Sign 3 Students to New Apprenticeship Program
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ), Smithfield Foods partner to bring award-winning maintenance technician apprenticeship program to Mason City areaFrom left to right: Jeston Ulmstead, Eric “Dezzi” Despenas, and Jay James51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) and Smithfield Foods, Inc. have partnered to offer a new maintenance technician apprenticeship program in the Mason City area. […]
Women’s Day Empowerment Seminar
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will be offering a Women’s Day Empowerment Seminar in honor of 2022 International Women’s Day. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022, from 1:00-4:30 pm, with sign-in and networking from 12:30-1:00.Participants will hear empowering and inspirational messages from three speakers:KILLER CONFIDENCE with Jodi Krikke of Jak […]
The Great DuBois
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and Country Inn & Suites proudly presents The Great DuBois at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 27th, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series.The Great DuBois is a fast-paced, high energy circus show for […]
51ÁÔÆæ Announces Leadership Changes for the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
Dr. Steve Schulz, President 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) has announced a leadership change for the 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Candi Karsjens has been named the Center Director after the position was vacated by Tim Putnam.Putnam joined 51ÁÔÆæ in 2000 and has developed and delivered entrepreneurial training programs for entrepreneurs, small business owners, […]