Volunteers Needed to Renew the Reading Coach Program at Hampton-Dumont Middle School
The difference between earning a diploma and dropping out is often linked to reading proficiency. Multiple studies show that students who cannot read proficiently are four times more likely to drop out of school than their peers who are skilled readers. One key to helping these students master reading is to provide extra, one-on-one attention.The […]
51ÁÔÆæ receives $1 million grant to help build a new regional center in Charles City
$1 million each was awarded to Des Moines Area Community College, Iowa Lakes Community College, Iowa Western Community College and 51ÁÔÆæDES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today awarded four $1 million competitive grants through the Career Academy Incentive Fund to prepare more high school students […]
51ÁÔÆæ receives a $2,000 grant for The Power of Beekeeping
Grant provided by Farm Credit Services of America Working Here Fund for agriculture educationMASON CITY, IOWA- 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) received a $2,000 grant for their Power of Beekeeping program. The grant is provided through Farm Credit Services of America’s (FCSAmerica) Working Here Fund.51ÁÔÆæ will use the Working Here […]
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center now accepting applications for Spring 2022 Venture School
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting applications for the Spring 2022 cohort of the University of Iowa’s Venture School program. The Spring 2022 program will be held as a hybrid in-person/online on Thursday evenings, and will kick-off on February 3. U of I Venture School is a premier statewide program for entrepreneurs […]
Former Trojan Kendall Cornick Named 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year
Former 51ÁÔÆæ student-athlete Kendall Cornick was named the 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year.Kendall was at 51ÁÔÆæ from 2015-17 and was a member of the softball team. She was an all-American in 2016 and was injured and did not play in the 2017 season.https://goaugie.com/news/2021/11/9/softball-the-2021-ncaa-woman-of-the-year-kendall-cornick.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1zaSWJnmgJRSBLXR6QUxzkCcnOCMQB3dA-SBOLdVf-wXoue4xrPa3dsxk
Volunteers Needed for New Reading Coach Program at Osage Middle School
The difference between earning a diploma and dropping out is often linked to reading proficiency. Multiple studies show that students who cannot read proficiently are four times more likely to drop out of school than their peers who are skilled readers. One key to helping these students master reading is to provide extra, one-on-one attention.The […]
Free Nurse Aide Training at 51ÁÔÆæ in December
FOR UPDATED INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT THIS PAGE: /2023/01/11/free-health-careers-training-at-niacc/Looking for a fresh start or different career direction in 2022? 51ÁÔÆæ’s new 4-week Nurse Aide training program may be a good fit for you! Start the 75-hour training program on 12/20/2021, complete the training by 01/14/2022, take the state certification exam, and then […]
Robotics Family Day Camp to be held at 51ÁÔÆæ
51ÁÔÆæ will be holding a Robotics Family Day Camp on Saturday, November 13 from 9am-3pm for students in Grades 6, 7, and 8th and one adult per student. Anthony Riesen will be the instructor of this camp.Robots can take a wide variety of shapes and forms performing simple tasks and very complicated ones. Students and […]
John V. Hanson Career Center Opens in Forest City
Almost a year to the day from when ground was broken, the John V. Hanson Career Center officially opened today to students and the public. Local and state officials, along with representatives from the partner high schools, donors, and community members gathered in Forest City to celebrate the opening of the new Career Center. Due […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart will […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart will […]
Biology/STEM Family Day Camp to be held at 51ÁÔÆæ
51ÁÔÆæ will be hosting a Biology/STEM Family Day Camp on Saturday, October 23 from 9am-3pm. This day camp is for students in grades 6-8 and one adult per student.This camp will give participants the unique opportunity to explore the world of Biology and STEM with their child. Activities will include DNA extraction and an exploration […]
51ÁÔÆæ Plans a Quilting Seminar
Quilting Treasures will once again be held from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 2nd at the Activity Center at 51ÁÔÆæ. Organizers say the event offers ideas and inspirations with an opportunity to hear from experts and enthusiasts in the art of quilting.The featured speaker is Sue Poser from Gruber’s Quilt Shop in Waite […]
51ÁÔÆæ’s Crew wins national, ICCAC honors
It was quite a week for 51ÁÔÆæ freshman Hailey Crew.On Friday, Crew, who is from Ogden, Utah, signed a national letter of intent to play for the 51ÁÔÆæ women’s soccer team.On Saturday, Crew stopped six shots on goal, including a penalty kick, to help lead the Trojans to a 6-0 season-opening win over Anoka-Ramsey CC. […]
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center now accepting applications for Fall 2021 Venture School
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting applications for the Fall 2021 cohort of the University of Iowa’s Venture School program. The Fall 2021 program will be held as a hybrid in-person/online on Thursday evenings, and will kick-off on September 30th. Classes will be held virtually every Thursday for the next 7 weeks […]