Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to Host Youth Entrepreneurial Academy in JuneThe 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Pappajohn Center) will again be conducting the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on June 13 – 17, 2022. With generous financial support from the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation will once again […]
51ÁÔÆæ Signs First 2 Women’s Wrestlers
More Info Recruiting Questionnaire CLEAR LAKE – History was made Tuesday morning at Clear Lake High School.Clear Lake’s Haley Jackson and Chloe Williamson became the first two females to sign with the 51ÁÔÆæ women’s wrestling program.“It’s really exciting to be the first two girls to sign there,” said Williamson, who was a two-time state qualifier, […]
51ÁÔÆæ To Host Free STEM Camp for Middle School Students
51ÁÔÆæ is hosting a free summer STEM enrichment program for middle school students.The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program will provide an engaging, hands on program developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship, and mentorship. This program creates a more diverse pipeline for future careers […]
51ÁÔÆæ Inducts Students into Phi Theta Kappa
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) inducted 100 students into the College’s Alpha Psi Beta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society that recognizes the academic accomplishments of students attending two-year colleges. Inductees of Phi Theta Kappa must have a 3.5 grade point average, completed 12 semester hours at 51ÁÔÆæ and be enrolled […]
Quodlibet
Quodlibet is back! After a two-year absence 51ÁÔÆæ Vocal Music’s popular pops program returns to the North Iowa Community Auditorium Thursday and Friday, April 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee Sunday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m.Themed “Songs We Know by Heart” the Concert Choir and 51ÁÔÆæ Singers will bring great memorable songs […]
Extreme Makeover: Win a Free Year of College at 51ÁÔÆæ
51ÁÔÆæ invites adults, ages 23 and up, to apply for an Extreme Makeover – a unique makeover that changes lives. For more than 16 years, 51ÁÔÆæ has been providing adult students with this opportunity to return to college at no cost.Extreme Makeover: College Edition is a contest where two lucky winners receive […]
North Iowa Businesses Compete in Venture School Launch Day
MASON CITY, Iowa— The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted Venture School Launch Day on Thursday, March 24, 2022. The Spring 2022 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 [Matt Curtis, Wayne’s […]
North Iowa Concert Band – POSTPONED
Due to the forecast for severe weather this evening, the Spring Concert has been postponed. It will be rescheduled at a later date. The North Iowa Concert Band, under the direction of Justin Smiley-Oyen, will present a Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the North […]
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, […]