Archive for 2026
Blog: 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…
Read MoreMeet the Aviation Alumni: Wyatt Brink
Wyatt Brink completed the Iowa Lakes Aviation & Airport Management program in 2023, earning his Instrument and Commercial ratings. Today, he flies the KC-135 with the 185th Air Refueling Wing…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES BOARD OF TRUSTEES HIGHLIGHTS INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES
Algona, Iowa — The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, July 21, on the Algona Campus. The Board received the Iowa Lakes Report from…
Read MoreStepping Into the Student Role: Teacher Gains New Perspective Through Iowa Lakes Nursing Externship
Before the first bell rings each fall, teachers spend countless hours preparing classrooms, organizing lesson plans, and getting ready to welcome a new group of students. This summer, however, Spencer…
Read MoreMeet the Aviation Alumni – Levi Rus
For Levi Rus, earning his degree from the Iowa Lakes Aviation & Airport Management program was the beginning of an exciting career in corporate aviation. After graduating in 2023, Levi…
Read MoreAviation Alumni Spotlight: Jacob Doran
Jacob Doran, a 2021 graduate of Iowa Lakes, is now a Pilot/First Officer with Sun Country Airlines. He credits the Iowa Lakes Aviation program’s flexibility as one of its greatest…
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