Business Transition Planning Workshop
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC will host a free virtual Business Transition Planning Workshop on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm via Zoom. Registration is required.Small business owners are invited to learn how to protect their legacy and plan for the future in this […]
51ÁÔÆæ Graduation Ceremonies
The 2024 – 2025 51ÁÔÆæ graduation ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 2nd in the 51ÁÔÆæ Auditorium at the following times:1 pm – Health Sciences3 pm – Skilled Trades5 pm – Arts & Sciences
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
The 51ÁÔÆæ Nursing Pinning Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the 51ÁÔÆæ Activity Center. Please join us in celebrating the class of 2025 Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Medical Assistant graduates.
North Iowa Concert Band Spring Concert
We invite you to an unforgettable evening of music at the North Iowa Concert Band’s annual spring concert, A Night at the Movies, on Tuesday, April 29th at 7:30 PM in the 51ÁÔÆæ Auditorium. The concert will feature a dynamic selection of movie themes by celebrated composers. This free event showcases the incredible talent of […]
Pathways To Success
Mark your calendars for the 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association’s annual Pathways to Success event on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium. This inspiring event celebrates the achievements of 51ÁÔÆæ alumni and students who exemplify scholarship, leadership, and character.This year’s keynote speaker and Outstanding Alumnus Award recipient is Zakaria “Zak” […]
51ÁÔÆæ Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Designation
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher […]
National marketing council honors 51ÁÔÆæ at 50th anniversary national conference
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) received a 2024 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference last month in New Orleans. The conference also concluded a year-long celebration of NCMPR’s 50th anniversary, which was founded in 1974.51ÁÔÆæ earned the Print Wild Card award for its […]
Applications Now Open for 2025 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy at the 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center
Unique Opportunity for North Iowa High School StudentsMASON CITY, IOWA – The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting applications for the 2025 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA), taking place from Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20, 2025. A concluding pitch competition will be held on Monday, June 23, […]
National CTE Signing Day
Please join us for National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Letter of Intent Signing Day on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in the Muse Norris Conference Center on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus.The event, modeled after an athletic signing, is for students committing to further their education in one of 51ÁÔÆæ’s Agriculture or Skilled Trades programs. Along with more than […]
51ÁÔÆæ Trojans 2025 Hall of Fame Event
The program is set for Friday, April 4 in the 51ÁÔÆæ Activity Center. The event will begin with a reception at 5 p.m. followed by a dinner at 5:45 p.m. and the induction ceremony to conclude the evening.The Class of 2025 is Tom Dunn (softball coach), Chris Frenz (long-time KGLO broadcaster and current 51ÁÔÆæ men’s […]
Spring 2025 Venture School Launch Day Competition Awards
$4,000 in Prizes Awarded to Local EntrepreneursThe 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition on Thursday March 27, 2025. The 51ÁÔÆæ Spring 2025 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their business model alongside local […]
Andrew’s You’ve Got A Friend In Me Car Show
Join us for Andrew’s You’ve Got A Friend In Me Car Show on Sunday, June 8th at 51ÁÔÆæ.Money raised will help fund tuition for the 51ÁÔÆæ’s ‘Educate’ program as well as helping families with individuals with intellectual challenges and special needs.There will be food trucks available.For more information visit: https://andrews-friends.org/
March 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month: Lori Finch
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Lori Finch of Gabby’s Gluten Free Goods of Britt, IA as the March 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month.Lori Finch, founder of Gabby’s Gluten Free Goods, turned a personal challenge into a business that provides high-quality gluten-free baked goods to customers […]
51ÁÔÆæ Job Expo
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will host its 2025 Job Expo from 10 am-1 pm on Wednesday, April 2 in the 51ÁÔÆæ Gymnasium. Students looking to begin their post-academic careers, those exploring career paths, and job seekers looking for their next opportunities in North Iowa are invited to attend. This event is also a […]
51ÁÔÆæ and UNI Establish Articulation Agreement to Enhance PTA and Kinesiology Education Pathways
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) have recently developed an articulation agreement that will provide 51ÁÔÆæ Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students with a seamless pathway to earning a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at UNI. The agreement also offers UNI Kinesiology students an efficient route to obtaining a PTA […]