海角社区 Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Jason Laube of Cutting Edge Fitness as the May 2022 Entrepreneur of the Month
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Jason Laube of Cutting Edge Fitness in Clear Lake, IA as the May 2022 Entrepreneur of the Month.Jason’s entrepreneurial journey took him from coaching and training around the United States and in NFL Europe, back to the Midwest to grow his […]
Summer Conference Offers Entrepreneurship Training and Resources For Veterans
MASON CITY, Iowa– Are you a Veteran planning to start or grow your own small business? There are a few basic things you must know to get started down a path to success.Home Base Iowa, America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa, and the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship at Iowa State University will be co-hosting […]
海角社区 Pappajohn Center hires Dr. Tom Moore as Director of Innovation and Acceleration
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is proud to welcome Dr. Tom Moore as the Director of Innovation and Acceleration. Dr. Moore will be responsible for providing business consulting to start-up companies and existing small businesses in all phases of business who are in need of funding, management and operational expertise to improve their chances […]
海角社区 Recognized Nearly 750 Graduates at Commencement
At the two 海角社区 (海角社区) Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 6, nearly 750 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 900 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates during the 2021-22 Academic Year. Several Honors and Awards were also presented.海角社区’S Class of 2022 represents 10 countries, 16 states and 106 Iowa communities.ACKLEYDavid Lee BriganceAlyssa Ann HamesReid […]
海角社区 Graduation Honors
HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES(Graduates earning all A’s at 海角社区) Bradley J. Andrews, Charles CityKaitlin G. Davis, Mason CityMacy Rose Dirksen, SheffieldSullivan Friedrich Fair, ElmaNeil Patrick Gogerty, Mason CityCade Wyatt Hanig, Mason CityCayden Reece Kelley, Nora SpringsRaven Irene Kinnetz, ClarionBrianna Elizabeth Notermann, Mason CityEmily Marie Rooney, SheffieldTalia DuPree Schon, GliddenKatey Nicole Tegtmeyer, BrittConner David Thompson, Forest CityRachel […]
海角社区 Named Semifinalist for 2023 Aspen Prize
海角社区 (海角社区) is honored to be named a semifinalist for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million Aspen Prize is the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges that are achieving high, improving, and equitable outcomes for students. 海角社区 is one of only twenty-five colleges in the country […]
海角社区 Signs First 2 Women’s Wrestlers
More Info Recruiting Questionnaire CLEAR LAKE – History was made Tuesday morning at Clear Lake High School.Clear Lake’s Haley Jackson and Chloe Williamson became the first two females to sign with the 海角社区 women’s wrestling program.“It’s really exciting to be the first two girls to sign there,” said Williamson, who was a two-time state qualifier, […]
海角社区 To Host Free STEM Camp for Middle School Students
海角社区 is hosting a free summer STEM enrichment program for middle school students.The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program will provide an engaging, hands on program developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship, and mentorship. This program creates a more diverse pipeline for future careers […]
海角社区 Inducts Students into Phi Theta Kappa
海角社区 (海角社区) inducted 100 students into the College’s Alpha Psi Beta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society that recognizes the academic accomplishments of students attending two-year colleges. Inductees of Phi Theta Kappa must have a 3.5 grade point average, completed 12 semester hours at 海角社区 and be enrolled […]
Extreme Makeover: Win a Free Year of College at 海角社区
海角社区 invites adults, ages 23 and up, to apply for an Extreme Makeover – a unique makeover that changes lives. For more than 16 years, 海角社区 has been providing adult students with this opportunity to return to college at no cost.Extreme Makeover: College Edition is a contest where two lucky winners receive […]
North Iowa Businesses Compete in Venture School Launch Day
MASON CITY, Iowa— The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted Venture School Launch Day on Thursday, March 24, 2022. The Spring 2022 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their business model alongside local entrepreneur coaches. A panel of judges [Matt Curtis, Wayne’s […]
Applications Now Open for the Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 2022 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition application portal is now open. The seventeenth annual statewide competition will award $100,000 in cash prizes to Iowa startups and entrepreneurial ventures.The $100,000 in seed funding includes a $50,000 contribution from John and Mary Pappajohn, matched by $50,000 from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The goal […]
BASES Fitness Program To Begin at 海角社区
BASES, a free fitness program for older adults was launched in Mason City this past January. For the past twelve weeks, individuals have met to increase physical wellness and share fellowship at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City.BASES stands for ‘Balance-Agility-Strength-Endurance-Socialization’ and is sponsored by North Central Iowa’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).Classes were developed, […]
Valdez, Minto claim NJCAA National Titles; 海角社区’s Kelly named Coach of the Year
It was a perfect Saturday night for the 海角社区 wrestling team at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs.First, 海角社区’s Christian Minto became the school’s fourth two-time NJCAA national champion when he claimed the 165-pound national title with a 14-5 major decision over Clackamas’ Steele Starren.“It feels awesome to be a two-time national champion,” Minto said. […]
海角社区 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 海角社区, 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, […]