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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle Wins 2022 Neal Smith Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Statewide Recognition Awarded by America’s SBDC IowaMASON CITY, Iowa – The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are proud to announce Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle, Mason City, as the winner of the 2022 Neal Smith Entrepreneur of the Year Award.The Neal Smith Entrepreneur […]
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Laura M. Schleusner of LMS Properties as the February 2022 Entrepreneur of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Laura M. Schleusner of Java 18 and LMS Properties in Garner, IA as the February 2022 Entrepreneur of the Month.Java 18 and LMS Properties were both founded in 2017, taking Laura through an entrepreneurial journey with some unexpected developments along […]
51ÁÔÆæ Selected to Participate in Non-Credit and Credit Alignment Lab
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and Education Strategy Group (ESG) have announced that 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) is one of 14 community colleges selected to participate in the Non-Credit & Credit Alignment Lab (NCAL). NCAL is a two-year initiative to support the selected community college governance units’ efforts to develop new or improved pathways between non-credit […]
51ÁÔÆæ Announces 2021 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List
51ÁÔÆæ is pleased to announce that 806 individuals have been named to the 2021 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 99 Iowa communities, 11 states outside the state of Iowa and 15 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown. NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEPRESIDENT’S […]
Two Join 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Advisory Board
Crystal Bell and Mary Jo Vrba have joined the 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Alumni Advisory Board.Crystal Bell ‘75 of Mason City, graduated from 51ÁÔÆæ with an associate’s degree, a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Wartburg College, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Buena Vista University. Bell is a retired band […]
51ÁÔÆæ Alumna Linda Upmeyer is Honored Guest, Keynote Speaker for Upcoming Pathways to Success Program
The public is invited to attend the 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association’s 32nd annual Pathways to Success event on Friday, April 1, 2022. The event is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on campus.The 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association hosts Pathways to Success annually to honor accomplished alumni and to recognize a select […]