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 […]
Rent
Drs. Beck, Bhangoo, & Ondoma: Neurosurgery of North Iowa, P.C. Proudly Present RentDrs. Beck, Bhangoo, & Ondoma: Neurosurgery of North Iowa, P.C. proudly present Rent at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13th, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series.For […]
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. […]
Women’s Day Empowerment Seminar
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will be offering a Women’s Day Empowerment Seminar in honor of 2022 International Women’s Day. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022, from 1:00-4:30 pm, with sign-in and networking from 12:30-1:00.Participants will hear empowering and inspirational messages from three speakers:KILLER CONFIDENCE with Jodi Krikke of Jak […]
The Great DuBois
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and Country Inn & Suites proudly presents The Great DuBois at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 27th, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series.The Great DuBois is a fast-paced, high energy circus show for […]
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 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 […]
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 […]