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
1:14
Student to Faculty Ratio
$792k
Scholarship Dollars Awarded in 2019-2020
43%
of students graduate debt-free
30+
Student Clubs & Organizations
Latest News & Announcements
Ernst Tours Iowa Lakes Community College, Discusses Support for Students, Wind Workforce Training
Cheers for Volunteers! RSVP Celebrates April – National Volunteer Month
Steve Reighard Memorial Scholarship Established at Iowa Lakes Community College
RSVP Volunteer Cultivating Connectedness Through Art
PACE and GAP Programs Highlighted at Iowa Lakes Board Meeting
8 Iowa Lakes Students Named to 2021 All-Iowa Academic Team
Iowa Lakes Community College Awarded for Military and Veteran Friendly Efforts
TRIO Upward Bound Students Spread Cheer in the Community
National Library Week STEM Challenges Festival April 2021
Iowa Lakes Trustees Approve FY 2022 Published Budget during February Board Meeting
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!