Archive for 2026
PRESS 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…
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…
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