海角社区 Recognizes Nearly 700 Graduates at Commencement
At the three 海角社区 (海角社区) graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 3, nearly 700 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 860 Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates during the 2023-24 academic year. Several honors and awards were also presented. 海角社区’S Class of 2024 represents 14 countries, 15 states, and 89 Iowa communities.(*Midyear Graduate)AlexanderJennie Mae […]
海角社区 To Offer ESL Classes in Charles City
海角社区 (海角社区) will now offer tuition-free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Charles 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.Registration and orientation, which are […]
海角社区 Student Wins Top Prize at 2024 Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
海角社区 (海角社区) student Catherine Dow was named one of the top three winners at The Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, sponsored by John Pappajohn, Equity Dynamics, Inc. Catherine was awarded one of three $5,000 prizes. Catherine is currently a freshman at 海角社区 where she is studying Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management. […]
海角社区, NICC, and One Cedar Valley receive federal Title I grant
The US Department of Labor has awarded a federal Title I grant to 海角社区 (海角社区), Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) and nonprofit organization One Cedar Valley. The Title I grant funding will support initiatives that provide workforce services to youth and adults who face barriers to employment.One focus of the grant […]
海角社区 Welcomes Joel Pedersen as New President
海角社区 (海角社区) is excited to announce the appointment of Joel Pedersen as its new President, effective July 1. Pedersen will succeed Steve Schulz, who is retiring after more than 10 years of distinguished service to the college.The selection of Pedersen was the culmination of an extensive search led by a broad-based […]
North Iowa Businesses Compete in Venture School Launch Day
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The 海角社区 Spring 2024 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 […]
海角社区 Earns Reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
The Board of Directors of 海角社区 (海角社区) proudly announces that 海角社区 has successfully earned reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). This achievement reaffirms the college’s commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and its significant role in higher education within the community and beyond.Following a rigorous evaluation process, which included a […]
海角社区 Student Entrepreneurs Advance to Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition Finals
Three students representing 海角社区 (海角社区) competed in Round 1 of the 2024 Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition and advanced to the Finals. The competition was held during the Student Entrepreneurship Conference at Drake University in Des Moines, IA on April 5-6, 2024.The three 海角社区 student entrepreneurs competing in Round 1 were:Each […]
海角社区 Welcomes Joel Pedersen as New President
海角社区 (海角社区) is excited to announce the appointment of Joel Pedersen as its new President, effective July 1. Pedersen will succeed Steve Schulz, who is retiring after more than 10 years of distinguished service to the college.The selection of Pedersen was the culmination of an extensive search led by a broad-based […]
海角社区 Pappajohn Center & SBDC April 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month
海角社区 Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Holly Neuberger of Lake Animal Clinic as the April 2024 Entrepreneur of the MonthThe 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Holly Neuberger of Lake Animal Clinic in Clear Lake, IA as the April 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month. When Holly Neuberger opened […]
海角社区 Earns Reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
The Board of Directors of 海角社区 (海角社区) proudly announces that 海角社区 has successfully earned reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). This achievement reaffirms the college’s commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and its significant role in higher education within the community and beyond.Following a rigorous evaluation process, which included a […]
March 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month
海角社区 Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Colton Card of Twenty Fore Seven Golf as the March 2024 Entrepreneur of the MonthThe 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Colton Card of Twenty Fore Seven Golf in Mason City, IA as the March 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month. Twenty Fore […]
海角社区 To Offer ESL Classes in Britt
海角社区 (海角社区) will now offer tuition free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Britt. 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 in a supportive, friendly environment.Registration will be held […]
Applications Now Open for the Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 2024 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition application portal is now open. The nineteenth annual statewide competition will award $100,000 in cash prizes to early stage Iowa startups and entrepreneurial ventures that intend to scale operations in Iowa. The $100,000 in seed funding includes a $50,000 contribution from the late John Pappajohn, matched by $50,000 […]
海角社区 Student Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar
Benjamin Tindall, a student at 海角社区, has been named a 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship.The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver, and 50 Bronze Scholars with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholar also receives […]