Archive for 2026
Blog: 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…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: FIFTH ANNUAL IOWA LAKES ALL-STATE CHOIR CAMP RETURNS AUGUST 15-16
PRESS RELEASE (Estherville, Iowa) Iowa Lakes Community College will host its Fifth Annual All-State Choir Camp on Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, welcoming high school choir students from…
Read MorePublic Notice: Region 3 Regional Planning Partnership Meeting
Public Notice: There will be a meeting of the Region 3 Regional Planning Partnership (RPP) in the SERT Building on the Estherville Campus on Thursday, September 3, at 9:00 a.m.
Read MorePublic Notice: Iowa Lakes Community College is SELLING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY to Palo Alto County Health System
Public Hearing Notice– Iowa Lakes Community College is SELLING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY to Palo Alto County Health System: LEGAL DESCRIPTION (PARCEL B) (A,B,C,D,A): That part of an Existing Parcel described…
Read MoreBlog: Why More Iowa Students Are Choosing Community College First
For generations, the expectation was simple: graduate from high school and head straight to a four-year university. While that path is still the right choice for many students, it’s no longer the…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES OFFERS AUTO DEALER CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE WITH FLEXIBLE OPTIONS
Emmetsburg, IA — Iowa Lakes Community College is offering multiple opportunities for auto dealers to complete required training through its upcoming Auto Dealer Continuing Education course. With both in-person and…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES AND ELC INVITE COMMUNITY TO 13TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — Iowa Lakes Community College and the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District are once again partnering to welcome students, families, and community members to the 13th Annual Back…
Read MoreFrom Campus Broadcasts to the Corner Office: Iowa Lakes Alumna Leads KTIV Television
For Bridget Breen, the path to leading one of the region’s premier television stations began in the studios of Iowa Lakes. Today, Breen serves as Vice President and General Manager…
Read MoreBlog: Why On-the-Job Training Matters: Learning Beyond the Classroom
The classroom is where future diesel technicians build their knowledge. On-the-job training is where that knowledge comes to life. Every Farm Equipment & Diesel Technology student at Iowa Lakes Community…
Read MoreMeet the Aviation Alumni: From Student Pilot to Professional Charter Pilot
After graduating from Iowa Lakes Community College in the summer of 2024, Brett Schouten, an Aviation & Airport Management alumnus, has already launched an exciting career in professional aviation. Today,…
Read MoreMeet the Aviation Alumni: Logan Abrahamson
Logan Abrahamson graduated from Iowa Lakes in 2020 and is now a First Officer with Southwest Airlines. Logan says the Iowa Lakes Aviation & Airport Management program stands out because…
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