51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center Announces Entrepreneur Gala in October
MASON CITY, Iowa – The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will host the 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrates the entrepreneurs and partners who make our communities a great place to work and live. The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will share our story, recognize the region’s […]
51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Hosts Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (51ÁÔÆæ JPEC) conducted the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy on June 10 – 14 sponsored by the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation. The academy is offered annually and free to all high school students interested in entrepreneurship. Participants receive a $500 51ÁÔÆæ scholarship sponsored by […]
Jessica and Derek Balsley of The Art of Education University recognized as 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center June Entrepreneurs of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Jessica and Derek Balsley of The Art of Education University as the June 2019 Entrepreneurs of the Month.The Art of Education University, founded by Jessica and Derek Balsley in 2011, is a local Iowa success story of building a […]
RSVP Volunteers Honored for Service in North Central Iowa
Volunteers throughout North Central Iowa were honored for their years of service to their communities during RSVP’s annual Volunteer Celebration on June 6, with the theme of 51ÁÔÆæ’s 100th Anniversary.RSVP of North Central Iowa staff presented 28 Outstanding Volunteer Awards to individuals who volunteer in the six counties RSVP serves: Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, Mitchell, […]
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Proudly Present Kevin Hines
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare proudly present Kevin Hines at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26th, 2019.In 2000, Kevin Hines attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival, […]
Last-Dollar Scholarship Available to Students at 51ÁÔÆæ
New State Program Will Fill Gap in Financial Aid for High-Demand Credentials The new Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship, signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds on June 3, 2019, will be available to qualified students at 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) for the 2019-20 academic year. The Last-Dollar Scholarship is intended to cover tuition and […]
51ÁÔÆæ Extreme Makeover: College Edition Winners Announced
Congratulations to Terrie Orlowski of Hanlontown and Nancy Rheinfels of Northwood; they are the winners of 51ÁÔÆæ’s Extreme Makeover: College Edition. Each will receive free 51ÁÔÆæ tuition plus textbooks and more for the 2019-20 school year.Orlowski was excited to be selected as one of the winners. “I am so honored to […]
Summer Camp Offerings at 51ÁÔÆæ
Are you looking for ways to keep the kids busy this summer? Activities that are fun and provide a unique learning experience? 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) is offering several summer camps this year that will provide much needed mental and physical stimulation for those long summer days.The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) […]
TechBrew comes to Limestone Brewers in Osage, IA on Tuesday May 28, 2019
MASON CITY, Iowa – TechBrew comes to Osage, Iowa for the first time on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Join us at Limestone Brewers from 5pm-7pm. TechBrew is a monthly event bringing together entrepreneurs, technologists, business people and investors from across North Iowa. Join like-minded North Iowans for an evening of creative thinking, conversation, and connections.TechBrew […]
North Iowa CEOs to discuss the Future of Technology in North Iowa at TechTalk on May 17, 2019 at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
MASON CITY, Iowa – Four of North Iowa’s CEOs will participate in TechTalk on May 17, 2019 at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. The TechTalk will be a panel discussion event bringing together North Iowa’s founders and CEOs to discuss the future of technology and business in North Iowa. The session will provide informative […]
51ÁÔÆæ 2019 GRADUATION PRESS RELEASE – HONORS
HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES(Graduates earning all A’s at 51ÁÔÆæ)Sarah K. Betz, Mason CityMikyla Z. Marquard, HamptonAlexandra D. Trager, BelmondDaniel M. Wilbur, St. Ansgar PHI THETA KAPPA GRADUATES(Graduates inducted into the Alpha Psi Beta Chapter of this international honor society for two year colleges)Awais Abid, Birmingham, United KingdomAshley E. Alert, Mason CityParker B. Allen, HamptonJoellen A. Andrade, […]
51ÁÔÆæ recognized over 825 Graduates at Commencement
During the 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 3, over 825 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 980 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates during the 2018-19 Academic Year. Several Honors and Awards were also presented.51ÁÔÆæ’s Class of 2019 represents 14 countries, 10 states and 96 Iowa communities.AlexanderTori Lynn CiaramitaroAshlynn Sue McCallumNadia […]
51ÁÔÆæ awarded $300,000 grant from National Science Foundation for robotics
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) was recently awarded its first National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. This $300,000 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant will be used over the next three years to embed new robotics technology into its manufacturing programs. 51ÁÔÆæ will be introducing and testing a new National Coalition of Certifications Centers (NC3) credential […]
51ÁÔÆæ Graduation Commencement May 3
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Commencement: May 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the 51ÁÔÆæ Gymnasium.A Graduation Reception for graduates, friends, and family will be held prior to Commencement from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. in Muse Norris Conference Center.Doors to the gymnasium open at 5:30 p.m.51ÁÔÆæ will live stream the commencement ceremony on the 51ÁÔÆæ […]
51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to Host Youth Entrepreneurial Academy in June
The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Pappajohn Center) will again be conducting the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on June 10-14, 2019. With generous financial support from the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation will once again make this a free event for the students participating. YEA is now entering […]