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, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
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, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
North Iowa Students Receive Christopherson Medical Scholarships
The Christopherson Medical Scholarship Advisory Committee awarded scholarships totaling $20,000.00 to 11 North Iowa students studying medicine.Student recipients of the Christopherson Medical Scholarship for the 2018-19 academic year include Madelyn Mason (Belmond-Klemme), Bradley Burns, Jacob Pingel (both of Clear Lake), Dalton Ebel, Levi Endelman, Sarah Floden, Julia Gales, Benjamin Pappas, Nicholas Stoyles (all of Mason […]
RSVP Volunteers Honored for Service in North Central Iowa
Volunteers throughout North Central Iowa were honored for their years of service to their communities during RSVP’s annual Volunteer Celebration on June 7.RSVP of North Central Iowa staff presented 30 Outstanding Volunteer Awards to individuals who volunteer in the six counties RSVP serves: Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, Mitchell, Winnebago and Worth.The volunteers honored serve in […]
Bob Rolling of Lake Time Brewery recognized as Pappajohn Entrepreneur of the Month for June 2018
MASON CITY, Iowa – The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Bob Rolling of Lake Time Brewery as the Entrepreneur of the Month for June 2018. Lake Time Brewery was founded by Bob and Suzy Rolling in 2012. Bob’s interest in craft beer started in 1999 as […]
5 Alarm Brewing Co. honored by America’s SBDC Iowa as Business of the Month for May 2018
The North Iowa Area SBDC and 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center are proud to announce that 5 Alarm Brewing has been awarded Business of the Month for May 2018 by America’s SBDC Iowa. 5 Alarm Brewing was nominated by the North Iowa Area SBDC for this honor. Every month, all of the America’s SBDC Iowa offices across […]
TechTalk Returns to Mason City with Digital Marketing Technology & Growth Hacking Panel
Join local entrepreneurs, technologists, and business people for TechTalk on June 13, 2018 at 11:30am-1:00pm at the North Iowa Regional Commerce Center in Mason City, Iowa.TechTalk is a free, speaker-led discussion event open to anyone in North Iowa who works with or has an interest in technology. TechTalk draws technology experts from across Iowa to […]
Middle School Girls to Learn Augmented Reality, 3D Design, Design Thinking and More This Summer
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) and the Verizon Innovative Learning Program partner to bring Augmented Reality, 3D Printing, Entrepreneurship and More to Prepare Girls for the Tech Careers of the FutureThis summer, 51ÁÔÆæ will once again join Verizon Innovative Learning, the education initiative of the Verizon Foundation, to introduce more girls, especially those in […]
Summer Camp Offerings at 51ÁÔÆæ
Are you looking for ways to keep the kids busy this summer? Activities that are fun and provide a unique learning experience? 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) is offering several new summer camps this year that will provide much needed mental and physical stimulation for those long summer days.The 51ÁÔÆæ […]
The deadline has been extended for the 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Youth Entrepreneurial Academy in July!
Sign up today, we are extending the May 14 deadline as we still have a few spots open! The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will again be conducting the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on July 9-13, 2018.The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center has extended invitations to all North Iowa 9th grade to graduating senior high school […]
51ÁÔÆæ Announces 2018 – 2019 Performing Arts and Leadership Series
The 2018 – 2019 Performing Arts and Leadership series was announced today at 51ÁÔÆæ on Monday, May 7th.“We certainly are ‘Livin’ it Up!’ right here in North Iowa,” said Elizabeth Gales, Director of the 51ÁÔÆæ Performing Arts and Leadership Series. “Together, we have experienced world leaders, Nobel Peace Prize winners, Tony […]
51ÁÔÆæ 2018 GRADUATION PRESS RELEASE – HONORS
HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES(Graduates earning all A’s at 51ÁÔÆæ)Alex Goranson, Mason CityNicole M. Hemann, StacyvilleBrandon L. Hyde, ReadlynJohn M. Kraft, Mason CityJordan N. Prantner, HamptonJordan M. Rowe, Mason CityTrey W. Tesch, St. AnsgarAbdallah K. Yasin, Mason CityAlfaisal K. Yasin, Mason City PHI THETA KAPPA GRADUATES(Graduates inducted into the Alpha Psi Beta Chapter of this international honor […]
51ÁÔÆæ recognized nearly 550 Graduates at Commencement
During the 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 4, nearly 550 graduates were awarded 659 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates. Several Honors and Awards were also presented. 51ÁÔÆæ’s Class of 2018 represented 9 countries, 15 states and 95 Iowa communities.(*Midyear Graduate)ACKLEY* MiKayla Maye JonesMorgan Marie WeichersALBURNETT* Kaitlyn Marie KristiansenALLISONMatthew Ryan DavisKayla […]
51ÁÔÆæ Graduation Commencement May 4
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Commencement: May 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the 51ÁÔÆæ Gymnasium.A Graduation Reception for graduates, friends, and family will be held prior to Commencement from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. in Muse Norris Conference Center. Doors to the gymnasium open at 5:30 p.m.# # #Ref # 6366
51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to Host Youth Entrepreneurial Academy in July
The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Pappajohn Center) will again be conducting the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on July 9-13, 2018. With generous financial support from the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation will once again make this a free event for the students participating. YEA is now entering […]



