Archive for 2026
PRESS RELEASE: RAISE A GLASS FOR THE ARTS AT IOWA LAKES DURING UNCORKED FUNDRAISER
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department invites the community to an elegant evening of music, fine food, and philanthropy during UNCORKED, a new semi-formal fundraising gala…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: ESTHERVILLE PERFORMING ARTS CONCERT SERIES BRINGS PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN SHAUN JOHNSON TO LOCAL STUDENTS
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — The Estherville Performing Arts Series at Iowa Lakes Community College is creating an opportunity for local high school students to learn directly from a nationally recognized professional…
Read MoreBlog: 5 Skills Every Employer Wants—and How Students Can Build Them at Iowa Lakes
A college degree can open doors. But what helps graduates succeed once those doors open? According to national employer surveys, it’s often the professional skills students develop alongside their technical knowledge that…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: JIVE FOR FIVE BRINGS “FROM BACH TO ROCK” TO ESTHERVILLE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES SEPTEMBER 22
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — An evening of music ranging from Bach and Mozart to the Beatles, Duke Ellington, Broadway favorites, and more is coming to Estherville when Jive for Five! From…
Read MoreBlog: Is College Worth It? Let’s Look at the Numbers
“Is college worth it?” It’s one of the most common—and most important—questions students and parents ask. With rising tuition costs, evolving workforce needs, and more educational pathways available than ever before, it’s reasonable…
Read MoreBlog: How Iowa Lakes Partners with Local Employers to Build Iowa’s Workforce
Strong communities are built on strong partnerships. At Iowa Lakes Community College, employer partnerships aren’t an added benefit—they’re central to our mission. Every day, we work alongside businesses, healthcare systems, manufacturers, agricultural leaders, school…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES BOARD HEARS COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH UPDATE, ACCEPTS GIFT SUPPORTING POWERSPORTS PROGRAM
Estherville, Iowa — The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees received an update on the college’s collaborative institutional research efforts and accepted an in-kind donation from POET Bioprocessing –…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES PREPARES TO WELCOME STUDENTS FOR FALL SEMESTER
Classes begin Aug. 25, and there is still time for students to enroll and register ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — The countdown to a new academic year is underway at Iowa Lakes…
Read MoreBlog: Why Career Exploration Starts Earlier Than You Think
Ask a group of high school students what they want to do after graduation, and you’ll likely hear a variety of answers—some confident, some uncertain, and many still exploring their options. That’s perfectly normal. Career exploration…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES AND RSVP PARTNER TO OFFER FREE THIRD AGE COLLEGE COURSES THIS FALL
Expanded partnership makes lifelong learning opportunities more accessible for area adults. (Spencer, Iowa) Iowa Lakes Continuing & Professional Education and RSVP are launching an exciting new chapter for Third Age College,…
Read MoreBlog: What Parents Need to Know About Concurrent Enrollment
As a parent, you want your child to graduate from high school with confidence, direction, and opportunities. One of the best ways to help make that happen is through a concurrent…
Read MoreBlog: Construction Technology Student Gains Valuable Experience with Longtime Iowa Lakes Industry Partner
When Blake Thom of Comfrey, Minnesota, accepted an internship with Blue Ribbon Builders in Big Sky, Montana, he knew he would be stepping into a valuable learning experience. What he…
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