Archive for 2026
Blog: 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…
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 –…
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