海角社区 To Offer ESL Classes in Hampton
海角社区 (海角社区) is excited to partner with La Luz Centro Cultural and offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Hampton. This program is specifically designed for adults 18 and older whose first language is not English, aiming to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills in a supportive, […]
海角社区 Announces 2024 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List
海角社区 is pleased to announce that 1,002 individuals have been named to the 2024 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 95 Iowa communities, 11 states outside the state of Iowa, and 24 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEDEAN’S […]
2025 Venture School Applications Open
Applications Now Open for Spring 2025 CohortNorth Iowa entrepreneurs are achieving success with the assistance of the 海角社区 Pappajohn Center cohort of the University of Iowa Venture School. Venture School is the premiere business training program in Iowa, emphasizing real-world entrepreneurship and innovation based on a leading-edge curriculum. Participants learn to overcome the chaos and […]
North Iowa Entrepreneur Wins 2024 InnoVenture Iowa Challenge
Billie Asmus of Hampton wins $100,000 Top Prize at Pitch CompetitionBillie Asmus of Hampton, IA won the top prize at the 2024 InnoVenture Challenge on Thursday, December 5. The InnoVenture Challenge invites the best and brightest Iowa entrepreneurs to participate in a pitch competition where three early-stage startup companies compete on-stage for a winner-take-all $100,000 […]
海角社区 Athletics Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class
The 海角社区 athletic department has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame class, which will be the sixth class in school history. A total of three former standout student-athletes, a national championship team, a former coach and a current coach who has broadcasted 海角社区 athletics at KGLO for several years make up the Class of 2025. All of […]
First FAA Test Completed at 海角社区 Testing Center
海角社区 (海角社区) is proud to announce a significant milestone: the first student has successfully completed their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification test at the newly established FAA Testing Center on campus. This marks the launch of a valuable new service for students and aviation professionals in the North Iowa region.On November […]
海角社区 Joins GivingTuesday for the First Time to Support Campus Food Pantry
海角社区 (海角社区) is excited to join GivingTuesday, the global movement of generosity, for the first time this year, spotlighting an essential campus resource: the 海角社区 Food Pantry. Located in the Foundation suite and open to the 海角社区 community, the Food Pantry provides vital support to those experiencing food insecurity. Each month, […]
海角社区 Launches Before the Bell Academy: Fast-Track Your Future in Education
海角社区 (海角社区) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Before the Bell Education Academy, a program designed to help individuals start or transition into a rewarding career in education—quickly and affordably. With the Paraeducator Certificate program, participants will step into the classroom as soon as they begin, gaining hands-on experience […]
North Iowa Entrepreneurs Compete in Venture School Launch Day Competition
$3,700 in Prizes Awarded to Local StartupsMASON CITY, Iowa— The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition on Thursday November 14, 2024. The 海角社区 Fall 2024 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their business […]
海角社区 Unveils New Tagline: Future, Found.
海角社区 (海角社区) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new tagline, Future, Found. This powerful phrase reflects 海角社区’s commitment to being a place where students, faculty, and the community come together to forge meaningful paths to success.Future, Found reflects 海角社区’s dedication to helping students uncover their academic and career aspirations […]
海角社区 To Offer ESL Classes in Lake Mills
海角社区 (海角社区) is excited to partner with the Lake Mills Library and offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Lake Mills. This program is specifically designed for adults 18 and older whose first language is not English, aiming to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills in a […]
Winners Announced at the 2024 海角社区 Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur Gala
The 2024 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrated North Iowa’s entrepreneurs on October 3, 2024 at a special recognition event at 海角社区 in Mason City. Entrepreneurs and businesses across North Iowa were invited to apply for four awards categories: Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Student Entrepreneur of the Year, […]
Finalists Announced for 海角社区 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala Awards
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala awards. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will take place on Thursday October 3, 2024. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will celebrate the remarkable journey of the Pappajohn Center, showcase the achievements of North Iowa’s outstanding entrepreneurs, and honor the […]
North Iowa Entrepreneur Wins First Place at the 19th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
Billie Asmus of Hampton, IA won First Place at the 19th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition on Thursday, August 22, 2024. From more than 30 submissions, 10 teams advanced to the final presentation round, where the winners were announced at a luncheon at Iowa State University in Ames.The ceremony began with remarks regarding […]
The Book of Mormon Single Tickets Go On Sale August 14
The producers ofthe national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical, and 海角社区 Performing Arts & Leadership Series announced that single tickets will go on sale August 14 at 9am. THE BOOK OF MORMON plays in Mason City for a limited engagement on May 4, 2025 at the […]






