Scholarship Press Releases

Iowa Lakes Community College funds the Adult Learner Scholarship and awards several $500 scholarships in the fall and spring semesters. Requirements include minimum 25 years of age, completed one semester at Iowa Lakes and minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA.    The 2012-13 recipients are Kathleen Spellman of Algona; Stephanie Zahrt, Paul...

The Iowa Lakes Community College Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams had a successful fundraising event for the 2012 season.  With many of the players coming from Utah, Coach Ammon Bennett made a trip out west to visit with the players and their families for a barbeque.     “Nearly 150...

The date has been set for the Farm Field Day and Expo planned at the Iowa Lakes Community College Farm Lab, and Bill Northey, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, will be the keynote speaker.    Organizers will hold the event – rain or shine – on Thursday, August 30.   The...

Many area golf enthusiasts attended the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation’s Palo Alto County Scholarship Golf Outing on Friday, August 4, at the Hillcrest Golf Course in Graettinger.   The event featured a nine-hole, four-person team ‘best shot’ tournament format. The first flight went to Team Larson, second flight to...

Many area golf enthusiasts attended the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation’s Heldt-Laker Scholarship Golf Outing on Saturday, July 15, at the Estherville Golf Course.   The event featured a nine-hole, four-person team ‘best shot’ tournament format. The first flight went to Team Soper, second flight to Team Juhl and the...

Many area golf enthusiasts attended the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation’s Clay County Scholarship Golf Outing on Friday, June 15, at the Spencer Municipal Golf Course.   The event featured an 18-hole, four-person team ‘best shot’ tournament format. The first flight went to the Bank Midwest team, second flight to...

Many area golf enthusiasts attended the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation’s Kossuth County Scholarship Golf Outing on Friday, June 1, at the North Kossuth Golf Course in Bancroft.    The event featured a nine-hole, four-person team ‘best shot’ tournament format. The first flight went to Team Larson, second flight to...

The Clyde and Frances Christensen Memorial Scholarship was established at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2002 by Clyde just prior to his death. Clyde was a long-time DNR officer with a passion for the outdoors and Frances received a teaching degree from          The 2012-13 recipient is...

Carrington Baker was a student who touched many lives during his two years at Iowa Lakes Community College. He was a strong leader in the Laker Life Club at Iowa Lakes and a Youth Leader at Grandview Baptist Church. During his time at Iowa Lakes, Cary announced to the Laker...

This scholarship is a direct result of the Iowa Lakes Class of 2012 Associate Degree Nursing (AND) Club. The club has established an endowed scholarship to begin a legacy for future ADN students. Eligibility requirements for candidates include full time enrollment (12 credits or more) in the ADN program, and...

Iowa Lakes Community College funds the Bookstore Scholarship at each of the five campuses each semester. Requirements include completing an online scholarship application, obtaining a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, and financial need as determined by FAFSA results. Award is $200 and must be used for books only.   The 2012-13...

Iowa Lakes Community College is announcing establishment several new scholarships.   The Carrington Baker Memorial Scholarship is in memory of Carrington Baker, a student who touched many lives during his two years at Iowa Lakes Community College. He was a strong leader in the Laker Life Club and a Youth...

Area golfers are invited to attend the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation’s Palo Alto County Scholarship Golf Outing Friday, August 3, at the Hillcrest Golf Course in Graettinger.  The event features a nine-hole, four-person best shot tournament format.  Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a noon...

The 10th Annual Iowa Lakes Foundation Scholarship Poker Ride is set for Saturday, July 21. Proceeds from the ride benefit students with scholarships to attend Iowa Lakes Community College.   Ride registration will be from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Spencer Campus Main Entrance. Registration fee is $25 per...

The annual Linda Heldt Memorial Laker Scholarship Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, July 14, at the Estherville Golf Course.  Heldt, a long-time well-respected Iowa Lakes Athletic Department employee, succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2007.   Proceeds from the event provide scholarships for Iowa Lakes Community College student-athletes.  ...

Polaris Industries Inc., has donated two Victory motorcycles to the Iowa Lakes Community College Motorcycle and Small Engine program which will assist students in their learning experience.   The two motorcycles are a 2007 Vegas and 2007 Kingpin. They will be used for educations purposes.   “With the addition of...

Bring your grass skirts and sunglasses and plan to attend the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation’s 8th Annual Dickinson County Scholarship Luau. The Luau will take place on Thursday, June 21, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Barefoot Bar on Lake Okoboji.   Guests will enjoy a Luau Barbeque Meal...

The Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation’s Clay County Scholarship Golf Outing is this Friday and only a few days remain to bid on a hand-built, custom-painted pedal car.  The pedal car is one of a limited number of pedal cars which have been assembled by students in the college’s Auto...

Area golfers are invited to attend the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation’s Clay County Scholarship Golf Outing Friday, June 15, at the Spencer Municipal Golf Course.   The event features an 18-hole, four-person best ball tournament format. Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a noon shotgun...

Robert (Rob) Jacobs of Hartley, and John Wittneben of Estherville, were presented the Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award during Iowa Lakes Community College’s spring commencement Friday, May 11, by Institutional Advancement Executive Director, Jolene Rogers. Established in 1992, this award memorializes Jim Hall, a 1968 Iowa Lakes graduate and strong...

Golf enthusiasts are invited to attend the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation’s Kossuth County Scholarship Golf Outing set for Friday, June 1, at the North Kossuth Golf Course in Bancroft. Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a noon shotgun start. A short awards program will follow...

Iowa Lakes Community College is announcing the establishment of several new scholarships. The Carrington Baker Memorial Scholarship is in memory of Carrington Baker, a student who touched many lives during his two years at Iowa Lakes Community College. He was a strong leader in the Laker Life Club and a...

The We Believe General Scholarship was established by Iowa Lakes Community College employees in 1999. This scholarship is open to all Iowa Lakes students and is awarded on basis of financial need determined by FAFSA results. The scholarship award amounts vary and must be used for tuition, books or fees....

Iowa Lakes Community College funds the Adult Learner Scholarship and awards a $500 scholarship to one student at each campus. Recipient requirements include minimum 25 years of age, completed one semester at Iowa Lakes, and possess minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA. The 2011-12 recipients are Marcia Baade of Titonka, Elizabeth Harms...

The Dickinson County Luau Scholarship was established in 2004 at Iowa Lakes Community College. The Iowa Lakes Foundation, with the help of Iowa Lakes employees and community committee members, hosts an annual Luau to fund this scholarship opportunity. Recipients must be a permanent Dickinson county resident, and possess a minimum...