Iowa Lakes Students are
Career-Ready.
Day One.
"I chose Iowa Lakes for their agriculture programs. The instructors are student-focused and want us to succeed. I enjoy the hands-on experiences at the college farm with the swine and cow-calf operations."
Ben C. – Agriculture Production Technology

Iowa Lakes By the Numbers
1:15
Faculty to Student Ratio
$2,000
Average Scholarship Dollars Awarded per student
48%
of students graduate debt-free
30+
Student Clubs & Organizations
Latest News & Announcements
NACEP Reaccredits Career Connect At Iowa Lakes
Iowa Lakes Community College Releases Spring 2023 Honors Lists
Iowa Lakes Jazz Camp Concerts Announced
Simington Receives Outstanding Alumnus Award
Career Connect Serving As A Way For Students To Jump Start College Careers Discussed At Iowa Lakes Board Meeting
Iowa Lakes Students Earn High Honors at 2023 Iowa SkillsUSA Competition
Iowa Lakes Nursing Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony
Two Iowa Lakes Students Place at National Leadership Conference
Iowa Lakes Announces Spirit Lake Regional Career Academy Open House and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Troy Larson Named As Next Dean of Students at Iowa Lakes
START HERE, GO ANYWHERE!
High-quality education, hands-on learning, real-life work experience – that's what you can expect at Iowa Lakes Community College. Whether you plan to complete an AA or AS degree and transfer to a four-year college or university or complete your program and enter the workforce, you can start here and go anywhere!
Located in Northwest Iowa within the Iowa Great Lakes Region, Iowa Lakes has locations in Algona, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Spencer, and Spirit Lake to serve our students' needs best.
No matter where your journey looks like, Iowa Lakes is here to help you accomplish your goals and gain substantial experience, not only for your career and academics but also for life.
WE ARE LAKER PROUD!