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Mark Your Calendars: NIACC Commencement Ceremonies Scheduled for May 3
We are looking forward to Commencement Day! NIACC graduation ceremonies will take place in the NIACC Auditorium on Friday, May 3. Health Sciences – Friday, May 3 at 1:00 PM Skilled Trades – Friday, May 3 at 3:00 PM Arts & Sciences – Friday, May 3 at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are required. Visit https://www.niacc.edu/graduation-information/ for more information and a link to the live stream.Visit here for more details.
Edgar downs Newman Catholic softball
EDGAR – The Newman Catholic softball team was held to just one first-inning run and dropped a Marawood Conference South Division game to Edgar 4-1 on Tuesday at Edgar High School. Lily Shields singled and came around to score on a passed ball for the Cardinals’ only run of...
NIACC Welcomes Joel Pedersen as New President to Shape Future Education and Community Growth
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has named Joel Pedersen as its new President, effective July 1. Pedersen will succeed Steve Schulz, who is retiring after more than ten years of service at the college. The selection of Pedersen followed a thorough search by a committee of faculty, staff, students, and community leaders, aiming for a fair and inclusive process.
Local Innovators Shine at NIACC's Venture School Launch Day
On April 11, 2024, the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition. This event concluded a seven-week training program where participants developed business models and engaged in customer discovery. Previously held online, the competition allowed entrepreneurs to present their business ideas in person.
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