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Retiring NIACC President Sees Growing Demand for Skills, Not 4-Year Degrees
After leading North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) in Mason City for over a decade, President Steve Schulz retired on Friday (06.28). Schulz says he’s enjoyed his long career in education. He predicts enrollment at community colleges will grow in the years ahead. Still, Schulz worries about the future...
Moonlight Bike Ride returns to downtown Mason City in August
MASON CITY, Iowa – The Moonlight Bike Ride will have a new route this August. The Mason City Chamber of Commerce says the Moonlight Bike Ride is just one of many initiatives designed to motivate North Iowans to get out and move more. Endorsed by Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative (HSI), the Moonlight Bike Ride aligns with its goal for Iowa to become the healthiest state in the nation.
Flood watch issued as additional heavy rainfall is expected
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of Iowa through Tuesday morning as additional heavy rainfall is expected. This includes Mason City, Forest City, and Algona. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through Monday night and Tuesday bringing heavy rainfall to Iowa and Minnesota. Rainfall...
Tornado Watch in Effect for Adair, Guthrie, Union and Ringgold Counties
(Des Moines) A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. for Adair, Guthrie, Union, and Ringgold counties, along with all of south-central and southeast Iowa. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com.
America’s SBDC Iowa announces new Regional Director
AMES, Iowa – America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) has announced that Elizabeth Christensen is the new Regional Director for the Iowa Western SBDC at Iowa Western Community College, located in Council Bluffs. Elizbeth Christensen will advise and train entrepreneurs and existing business owners in Pottawattamie, Shelby, Harrison, Page, Mills, Cass and Fremont counties. Elizabeth started in early June and is excited to continue supporting western Iowa businesses.
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