2024 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala to be held on October 3, 2024
Legacy Award to be presented to Stellar Industries, Inc.The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will host the 2024 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 海角社区.The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrates the entrepreneurs and partners who make our communities a great place to work and live. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will share our story, […]
Venture School Helps North Iowa Entrepreneurs Succeed: Applications Now Open for Fall 2024 Cohort
North 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 uncertainty of creating new ventures by […]
海角社区 To Offer A Training Program for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Starting this fall, 海角社区 (海角社区) will offer the EDUCATE (Education, Career, and Training Experience) program, which will provide an inclusive and supportive environment for students with intellectual disabilities. EDUCATE is a four-semester post-secondary education program that will empower students by offering personalized academic support, career preparation, life skills development, and social […]
English As A Second Language Classes in Forest City – Orientation is on Tuesday, August 6 at 5:00pm
海角社区 (海角社区) is offering tuition-free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Forest City. 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, friendly environment.ESL class starts on Tuesday, August […]
海角社区’s Nissen Named President of the National Council for Workforce Education
海角社区 (海角社区) is proud to announce the recent election of Paula Nissen to the position of President of the National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE). Nissen is the Director of the Institutional Research Collaborative, serving 海角社区, Iowa Lakes Community College, and Iowa Central Community College. Her previous […]
海角社区 Announces Launch of Canine Campus Professional Dog Grooming Salon Training Program
海角社区 (海角社区) is excited to announce the launch of the Canine Campus Professional Dog Grooming Salon, a full-service grooming salon and student training center. This new facility will provide comprehensive training in American Kennel Club standards and professional dog grooming skills beginning this Fall. It will be located at 215 19th […]
North Iowa Entrepreneur Wins Third Place Prize at 2024 Venture School Statewide Launch Day Competition
Caleb Renner of Klemme, IA, took home Third Place at the 2024 University of Iowa’s Venture School Launch Day on June 13, 2024. Ten teams from across the state of Iowa competed in the event which was held at EntreFEST, a two-day entrepreneurial conference in Cedar Rapids, IA. A total of $37,000 in prize money […]
海角社区 Unveils 2024-2025 Performing Arts & Leadership Series
海角社区 (海角社区) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Performing Arts & Leadership Series, featuring an extraordinary lineup of national touring shows and performances. This season promises a rich blend of entertainment, bringing world-class acts to the heart of Iowa. Nestled in a convenient rural location right off the interstate […]
海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Hosts Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center conducted the 2024 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on June 3-7. YEA is a free one-week academic camp sponsored by the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation, and is offered annually to all North Iowa high school students interested in entrepreneurship. Each participant receives a $500 海角社区 scholarship sponsored […]
海角社区 Announces 2024 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List
海角社区 is pleased to announce that 851 individuals have been named to the 2024 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 167 Iowa communities, 11 states outside the state of Iowa and 17 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEDEAN’S […]
海角社区 Welcomes Derrick Snead as New Band Director
海角社区 (海角社区) is proud to welcome Derrick Snead as the new Director of Bands. Snead brings a wealth of experience and a passion for music education that promises to inspire and elevate 海角社区 students’ musical journeys.Snead is a dedicated educator with a mission to positively influence the lives of young people […]
海角社区 Honors Board of Directors During Iowa School Board Recognition Month
海角社区 (海角社区) is proud to celebrate School Board Recognition Month by honoring the dedicated members of its Board of Directors. These individuals play a crucial role in guiding the college and ensuring that it remains a leading institution of higher education in the region.The 海角社区 Board of Directors comprises a diverse […]
Extreme Makeover: Win a Free Year of College at 海角社区
海角社区 (海角社区) invites adults, ages 23 and up, to apply for an Extreme Makeover: College Edition – a unique makeover that changes lives. 海角社区 has been providing adult students with this opportunity to return to college at no cost, for more than 17 years.Extreme Makeover: College Edition is a contest where two […]
May 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month: The Trendy Pineapple Boutique
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Bethany Fisher of The Trendy Pineapple Boutique in Garner, IA as the May 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month. The Trendy Pineapple is a family-focused clothing boutique in Garner, IA. The boutique offers unique styles, from everyday wear to occasion wear, and […]
Make-A-Thon to be held at 海角社区
海角社区’s Innovation Workspace will host a Make-A-Thon competition from Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9, 2024. This free, high-energy event will challenge participants to turn creative ideas into real solutions.Teams will design and build a prototype that will solve a mystery challenge. They will present their project to a panel […]