Archive for 2026
PRESS RELEASE: THOM-PEDERSEN ENDOWMENT HONORS LEGACY OF SERVICE AT IOWA LAKES
Estherville, Iowa — A gift of more than $100,000 from Hank and Pam Pedersen has established the Thom-Pedersen Endowment at Iowa Lakes Community College, ensuring scholarships for students pursuing law…
Read MoreBlog: How Community Colleges Fuel Rural Economic Growth: Building Stronger Communities Through Education
Thriving rural communities need more than businesses—they need educated workers, strong partnerships, and opportunities that encourage people to live, work, and build their futures close to home. Community colleges play…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES BOARD HIGHLIGHTS MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS, WELCOMES NEW FACULTY AND ACCEPTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Estherville, Iowa — The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees learned more about the college’s Music Department and the continued growth of performing arts programming and community outreach, welcomed…
Read MoreJOINT PRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND PACHS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE HEALTHCARE GROWTH AND EDUCATION
EMMETSBURG, IOWA — Iowa Lakes Community College and Palo Alto County Health System (PACHS) have reached agreements totaling $500,000 that will support the future of healthcare services and healthcare education…
Read MoreBlog: The Value of Hands-On Learning: Why Experience Matters in College and Career Success
Reading about a skill is one thing. Practicing it is another. Whether it’s caring for a patient, welding a joint, repairing an engine, piloting an aircraft, analyzing soil samples, or presenting a business proposal,…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES REPORTS STRONG ENROLLMENT GROWTH FOR FALL 2026
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — Iowa Lakes Community College continues to see positive enrollment momentum, with student headcount increasing 4.4% for Fall 2026 compared to the previous fall. The growth reflects Iowa…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES SECURES $2 MILLION FEDERAL TRIO TALENT SEARCH GRANT TO SUPPORT NORTHWEST IOWA STUDENTS
Five-year award continues college and career access services for students in grades 6–12 and expands program to Pocahontas Area Community Schools ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — Iowa Lakes Community College has been…
Read MoreBlog: Iowa Lakes Men’s Soccer Ready for ICCAC Play
The Iowa Lakes Men’s Soccer team is back on the pitch and ready to take on the challenges ahead as they work to live up to the high expectations surrounding…
Read MoreBlog: Career Academies in Iowa: How High School Students Prepare for College and Careers
Career exploration doesn’t begin after high school—it begins while students are still discovering their interests, strengths, and future possibilities. Career Academies are changing the way Iowa students prepare for life after graduation by…
Read MorePRESS 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…
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