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 […]
51ÁÔÆæ Extreme Makeover: College Edition Winners Announced
Congratulations to Oscar Madong of Mason City and Yanileth Guzman of Belmond; they are the winners of 51ÁÔÆæ’s Extreme Makeover: College Edition. Each will receive free 51ÁÔÆæ tuition plus textbooks and more for the 2021-22 school year. The three other finalists – Robert Putney of Rockford, Samantha Mary of Garner, and Shawn Snelling of Clear Lake will each receive half price tuition for the 2021-22 academic year. Many scholarship opportunities are available at 51ÁÔÆæ for adults […]
Design Thinking Summer Academy is June 28-July 2
The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Design Thinking Summer Academy will run from June 28-July 2. This week-long camp will run every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will learn the steps of the design thinking process and put it into practice.Kids entering grades 8th-12th will find out how engineers and designers […]
51ÁÔÆæ Announces New Athletic Director
MASON CITY – Cam Olson will become 51ÁÔÆæ’s fifth athletic director in school history.Olson, who previously served as an interim athletic director at San Jose City College in 2019, replaces current athletic director Dan Mason, who is retiring on June 30. Mason has served as 51ÁÔÆæ’s athletic director since 2006.“I am excited […]
Mind Mania is June 14-18 at 51ÁÔÆæ
The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Mind Mania camp is the best week of the summer! 51ÁÔÆæ’s Mind Mania day camp will run from June 14-June 18 and offer campers the chance to exercise their minds and bodies throughout the day.Kids entering grades 3-8 next year will find out exactly what the summer excitement is […]
51ÁÔÆæ Graduate Honors
HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES(Graduates earning all A’s at 51ÁÔÆæ)Trevor A. Brinkman, BristowAngela L. Dodd, Clear LakeKessa A. Fingalsen, ManlyMattilyn S. Flack, BradfordMadison J. Klingenborg, DumontKeri L. Larson, Mason CityThea G. Lunning, Mason CityHailey N. McCoy-Munger, SheffieldCollin W. McCrabb, WiltonEmily J. Majerczyk, Clear LakeJacob J. Mehmen, Mason CityJoseph D. Monson, Clear LakeJacob C. Petersen, Clear LakeJalen […]
Winners announced in the 21st Annual John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 2021 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held virtually with 13 students advancing to the final presentation round, where plans were reviewed by John Pappajohn and his team. Student entrepreneurs entering the competition came from Drake University, Iowa State University, 51ÁÔÆæ, the University of Iowa, and the University of […]
51ÁÔÆæ Graduation Commencement May 7
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Commencement: May 7, 2021 in the 51ÁÔÆæ Gymnasium. To adhere to social distancing guidelines, there will be four separate ceremonies.Each graduate will receive two guest tickets. Masks will be required on campus and to attend all ceremonies.Graduation Ceremony and TimeHealth (This will include the pinning of the ADN, PN and Medical […]
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 […]
It’s a First: Three Women Named 51ÁÔÆæ’s Outstanding Math and Engineering Students
Emily Majerczyk, Hailey McCoy-Munger, and Thea Lunning have been named 51ÁÔÆæ’s outstanding students in Mathematics and Engineering this year. It is the first in over thirty years that the recipients have all been female.Each spring the 51ÁÔÆæ Mathematics department honors its most outstanding students in Mathematics and Engineering. Faculty members in the department nominate students with […]
51ÁÔÆæ’s New Volunteer Center
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) is opening a volunteer center on campus. The College has been awarded a Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant of $31,354 from the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service, the state agency that fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. This funding provides the resources for the College to create a […]
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Paige Rolling and Jillian Enke of Clear Lake Connected as the April 2021 Entrepreneurs of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Paige Rolling and Jillian Enke of Clear Lake Connected in Clear Lake, IA as the April 2021 Entrepreneurs of the Month.The founders of Clear Lake Connected, a boutique digital marketing business, may not be what you expected. Paige Rolling and […]
51ÁÔÆæ students earn seed money in regional pitch competition
Three student teams representing 51ÁÔÆæ competed at the regional level in The Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition held at 51ÁÔÆæ on April 12, 2021. Jillian Enke and Paige Rolling (Clear Lake Connected) Preston Kyles (Team Dream Chasers Basketball Academy), and McKelary Robertson (Unheard Voices Clothing) pitched their business ideas to panel […]
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 be offered on Wednesday, April […]
51ÁÔÆæ Pathways to Success Honored 25 Student Leaders
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) recognized 25 student leaders at the 31st annual Pathways to Success event held April 9 in the North Iowa Community Auditorium. Honorees were nominated by 51ÁÔÆæ faculty and staff for their academic achievement, positive attitude, character, teamwork, and ability to inspire others. The event also featured a keynote address by 2021 Outstanding Alumna […]