51ÁÔÆæ Announces 2022 – 2023 Performing Arts and Leadership Series
The 2022 – 2023 Performing Arts and Leadership Series was announced on Tuesday, June 28th.“There is a lot to look forward in our upcoming season,” said Lindsay Dalrymple, Director of the 51ÁÔÆæ Performing Arts and Leadership Series. “From country legends, to comedy greats we’ve worked hard to find the right balance for our patrons. We’re […]
RSVP Volunteers Honored for Service in North Central Iowa
RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) of North Central Iowa celebrated volunteers in June at their annual volunteer recognition event. 289 volunteers were honored. Cumulatively, they served more than 7,000 hours during the 2021-2022 program year throughout six counties. (Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, Mitchell, Winnebago and Worth)The ceremony featured messages from both Alison Mason, RSVP director […]
North Iowa Entrepreneurs Take Home Wins rom 2022 Venture School Pitch Competition
MASON CITY, IOWA – Three North Iowa entrepreneurs took home wins from the 2022 University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day which was held Thursday, June 9, 2022. Five finalists from across the state of Iowa competed in the pitch competition, held at EntreFEST, a two-day entrepreneurial conference held in Iowa City, IA. This year, […]
Nominations now being accepted for the 2022 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala
MASON CITY, Iowa – The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting nominations for the Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala Awards.The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrates the entrepreneurs and partners who make our communities a great place to work and live. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala […]
Spring Term President’s and Dean’s List Announced at 51ÁÔÆæ
51ÁÔÆæ is pleased to announce that 782 individuals have been named to the 2022 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 101 Iowa communities, 9 states outside the state of Iowa and 11 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEPRESIDENT’S LIST2022 SPRING TERM(Students who complete a minimum of six semester hours […]
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Jason Laube of Cutting Edge Fitness as the May 2022 Entrepreneur of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Jason Laube of Cutting Edge Fitness in Clear Lake, IA as the May 2022 Entrepreneur of the Month.Jason’s entrepreneurial journey took him from coaching and training around the United States and in NFL Europe, back to the Midwest to grow his […]
Summer Conference Offers Entrepreneurship Training and Resources For Veterans
MASON CITY, Iowa– Are you a Veteran planning to start or grow your own small business? There are a few basic things you must know to get started down a path to success.Home Base Iowa, America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa, and the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship at Iowa State University will be co-hosting […]
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center hires Dr. Tom Moore as Director of Innovation and Acceleration
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is proud to welcome Dr. Tom Moore as the Director of Innovation and Acceleration. Dr. Moore will be responsible for providing business consulting to start-up companies and existing small businesses in all phases of business who are in need of funding, management and operational expertise to improve their chances […]
51ÁÔÆæ Recognized Nearly 750 Graduates at Commencement
At the two 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 6, nearly 750 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 900 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates during the 2021-22 Academic Year. Several Honors and Awards were also presented.51ÁÔÆæ’S Class of 2022 represents 10 countries, 16 states and 106 Iowa communities.ACKLEYDavid Lee BriganceAlyssa Ann HamesReid […]
51ÁÔÆæ Graduation Honors
HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES(Graduates earning all A’s at 51ÁÔÆæ) Bradley J. Andrews, Charles CityKaitlin G. Davis, Mason CityMacy Rose Dirksen, SheffieldSullivan Friedrich Fair, ElmaNeil Patrick Gogerty, Mason CityCade Wyatt Hanig, Mason CityCayden Reece Kelley, Nora SpringsRaven Irene Kinnetz, ClarionBrianna Elizabeth Notermann, Mason CityEmily Marie Rooney, SheffieldTalia DuPree Schon, GliddenKatey Nicole Tegtmeyer, BrittConner David Thompson, Forest CityRachel […]
51ÁÔÆæ Named Semifinalist for 2023 Aspen Prize
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) is honored to be named a semifinalist for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million Aspen Prize is the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges that are achieving high, improving, and equitable outcomes for students. 51ÁÔÆæ is one of only twenty-five colleges in the country […]
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 […]
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 […]