51ÁÔÆæ Announces 2019 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List
51ÁÔÆæ is pleased to announce that 768 individuals have been named to the 2019 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 90 Iowa communities, 7 states outside the state of Iowa and 14 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEPRESIDENT’S […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering 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, do market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Semester Kick-Off: Lifelong Learning Institute Coffee
The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will start the semester off with a cup of coffee and a chance to meet new members, potential members, and faculty of the Lifelong Learning Institute.51ÁÔÆæ President Dr. Steve Schulz and Dr. Darshini Jayawardena, Director of the Lifelong Learning Institute, will kick off […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering 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, do market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Julia Dannen recognized as 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center January 2020 Entrepreneur of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Julia Dannen of D&S Services as the January 2020 Entrepreneur of the Month.Julia Dannen is an Enrolled Agent who is a federally licensed taxpayer representative admitted to practice before all branches of the IRS and IRS Office of Appeals. […]
Venture School Program in Mason City Trains Local Entrepreneurs
Mason City, Iowa – The University of Iowa’s Venture School, the state of Iowa’s premiere entrepreneurial training program developed by the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC), will train entrepreneurs in the Mason City region in partnership with 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center in Spring 2020. The seven-week Venture School […]
OSAGE BUSINESS CHOSEN FOR STATEWIDE SBDC AWARD
Petunias & Pixie Dust Boutique, Osage, chosen for Small Business of the Month AwardAMES, Iowa – America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) is pleased to announce that Petunias & Pixie Dust Boutique of Osage, is the winner of the SBDC’s statewide December Small Business of the Month Award.Petunias & Pixie Dust Boutique is an online boutique and […]
Katie Wold recognized as 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center December Entrepreneur of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Katie Wold of Three on the Tree as the December 2019 Entrepreneur of the Month.Three on the Tree is a cozy coffee shop in downtown Mason City, opened by risk-taking entrepreneur Katie Wold under the umbrella of her creative […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering 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, do market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
North Iowa Choral Society to present Winter Concert
North Iowa Choral Society presents its Annual Winter Concert, “The Season of…Joy,” on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Area Community Auditorium. The audition-only SATB choral ensemble is under the direction of Linda Ferjak and accompanied by Jackie Burk.The ensemble, which is sponsored by 51ÁÔÆæ, has been vocalizing and sharing beautiful music with […]
Brittany Low recognized as 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center November Entrepreneur of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Brittany Low of Fringe & Lace by Brittany as the November 2019 Entrepreneur of the Month.Fringe and Lace by Brittany is bringing boutique retail back to Northwood, Iowa. Brittany Low has always loved to sew. In high school, Brittany […]
51ÁÔÆæ Vocal Music Presents a Winter Concert
Everything from bright choreography to tuned water glasses will be featured when the 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Concert Choir and 51ÁÔÆæ Singers present their Winter Concert Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. The choirs will feature a wide range of seasonal selections including the Russian “Sleigh” and “African Noel.”“Along with the holiday selections, […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering 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, do market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Aspen Institute Names 51ÁÔÆæ as a Top 150 U.S. Community College Eligible for 2021 Aspen Prize
$1 Million Prize Recognizes Excellence in Equitable Outcomes for Students in and After College CONTACTS: Brooke McDonald, The Aspen Institute, 202-736-5834 (brooke.mcdonald@aspeninstitute.org) Valerie Zahorski-Schmidt, 51ÁÔÆæ, 641-422-4435 (zahorval@niacc.edu) WASHINGTON, D.C., November 5, 2019 — The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named 51ÁÔÆæ as one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the […]
51ÁÔÆæ Recognizes 2019-20 Scholarship Recipients and Donors
Students at 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) who received scholarships this year had an opportunity to show their gratitude during the 16th annual 51ÁÔÆæ Foundation Scholarship Recognition Luncheon held at the Muse Norris Conference Center on Thursday, October 31, 2019.“This is an important tradition that allows scholarship recipients the opportunity to personally thank the […]