Archive for 2026
PRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES MASSAGE SUMMER CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE
Community members are invited to experience the healing benefits of massage therapy while supporting the next generation of massage professionals through Iowa Lakes Community College’s Massage Therapy Summer Clinical program.…
Read MoreCraftsmanship, Connection and Opportunity: A Hands-On Experience with Gary Striegler
Some of the most meaningful learning experiences do not start in a classroom. They start with a conversation. A few years ago, during a Sashco Trade Teacher Appreciation Event at…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE HONORS STUDENTS WITH 2026 KIBBIE OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
Estherville, Iowa — Iowa Lakes Community College recognized three students during its Commencement Ceremony on May 15, 2026, with the John P. “Jack” Kibbie Outstanding Service Award, an honor presented…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: STUDER RECEIVES OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD
(ESTHERVILLE, IOWA) – The Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni and Friends Association presented Melissa Studer with the 2026 Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award during the 2026 Commencement ceremony on Friday,…
Read MoreBuilding Community, One Conversation at a Time
For many students, college is about more than classes, assignments, and schedules. It is about finding a place where they feel welcomed, supported, and connected. That sense of belonging was…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES TRUSTEES RECEIVE ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM UPDATE DURING MAY MEETING
SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa — The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 20, at the Spirit Lake campus as part of the college’s series of traveling board…
Read MoreIt’s Never Too Late: Ray Jorgensen’s HSED Journey
When Ray Jorgensen walked across the stage to receive his High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), it marked far more than the completion of a program. It represented perseverance, determination, and…
Read MoreHands-On Learning, Lasting Impact
At Iowa Lakes Community College, the work happening in the classroom often reaches far beyond it. It shows up in the communities we serve, in the partnerships we build, and…
Read MoreBuilding a Business That Builds Community—with Support from Small Business Development Center
For nearly 15 years, Gracie Dammann has invested in the lives of young children and families. First starting as an in-home childcare provider and later as the director of an…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES ANNOUNCES DYNAMIC 2026-2027 ESTHERVILLE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES LINEUP
Estherville, Iowa — Iowa Lakes Community College is proud to announce its 2026–2027 Estherville Performing Arts Series, bringing a dynamic lineup of music and live entertainment to the Janice K.…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES ANNOUNCES NURSING TRANSFER PARTNERSHIP WITH MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO
Emmetsburg, Iowa — Iowa Lakes Community College has established a new transfer partnership with Minnesota State University, Mankato through the Maverick Advance Plan, or MAP, creating a streamlined pathway for…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES TO HOST PARKINSON’S DISEASE SESSION FOCUSED ON MENTAL HEALTH
Emmetsburg, Iowa — Iowa Lakes Community College will host an informational session, Parkinson’s Disease: A Mental Health Approach, on Thursday, May 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Emmetsburg…
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