Archive for 2026
It’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…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING HIGHLIGHTS STUDENT SUCCESS, HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM GROWTH AT APRIL MEETING
(Emmetsburg, Iowa) – The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 21, at the Emmetsburg Campus. The meeting opened with recognition of…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRODUCTION OF “THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES”
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — Iowa Lakes Community College will host auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of The Emperor’s New Clothes on Monday, June 8, at the Janice K. Lund…
Read MoreFrom Starting Over to Standing on Top: Keyahna Phillips Makes History at Iowa Lakes
When Keyahna Phillips stepped onto campus at Iowa Lakes Community College, she wasn’t just starting college, she was starting over. Coming from Chicago, Keyahna didn’t grow up surrounded by opportunity.…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES STUDENTS SERVE ON SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIP TO CHICAGO
During Iowa Lakes Community College’s spring break, students from Iowa Lakes’ Laker Life campus ministry spent their week serving others on a mission trip to Chicago. Rather than taking a…
Read MoreIOWA LAKES HANDBELL CHOIR TO PRESENTS SPRING CONCERT
(Spirit Lake, Iowa) The Iowa Lakes Community College Handbell Choir will celebrate the arrival of spring with a special concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at First Presbyterian Church,…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES MUSIC DEPARTMENT TO SHOWCASE ENSEMBLES AT SPRING CONCERT
(Estherville, Iowa) – The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department invites the public to its annual Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Janice K. Lund…
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