Governance at Iowa Lakes
Leadership, Accountability, & Commitment to Excellence
Iowa Lakes Community College operates under a structured governance model designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and student-centered decision-making. Our governance framework supports the college’s mission, strategic priorities, and commitment to serving students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.
Board of Trustees
Iowa Lakes Community College is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, elected to four-year terms by voters in the district of Merged Area III. The Board provides oversight, policy direction, and financial stewardship to support the college’s long-term success. Board members work collaboratively to advance academic excellence, workforce development, and institutional sustainability.
The Iowa Lakes Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. at the Iowa Lakes Community College Administrative Offices, located at:
Iowa Lakes Community College Administrative Offices
19 South 7th Street
Estherville, Iowa 51334
Note: The Board of Trustee meeting location varies from month to month. Any changes in location will be posted in advance.
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Arden Kinnander President District 1 Armstrong |
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Bob Jennings Vice President District 7 Algona |
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Janice Lund Trustee District 2 Estherville |
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Curt Petersen Trustee District 3 Spirit Lake |
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Jane Nolan Goeken Trustee District 4 Spencer |
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Kari Batman Trustee District 5 Milford |
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Pat Kibbie Trustee District 6 Emmetsburg |
Questions? Let's Talk
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Mischelle Dahna President's Office Coordinator 712-362-0434 | mdahna@iowalakes.edu Administration Campus |
ADA Request for Accommodation
The Board of Trustees of Iowa Lakes Community College, with sufficient notice of at least forty-eight (48) hours before the start of a scheduled public meeting, will relocate the scheduled public meeting to accommodate the participation of individuals with disabilities.
Any individual requests from persons with disabilities to meet with college employees at the Administration Building will also be accommodated appropriately.
Accommodation requests may be submitted below.
