LIFE AS A LAKER Blog
Blog: 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...
Blog: 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...
Blog: 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...
From 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...
Blog: Why On-the-Job Training Matters: Learning Beyond the Classroom
The classroom is where future diesel technicians build their knowledge. On-the-job training is where that knowledge comes to life. Every Farm Equipment & Diesel Technology student...
Meet the Aviation Alumni: From Student Pilot to Professional Charter Pilot
After graduating from Iowa Lakes Community College in the summer of 2024, Brett Schouten, an Aviation & Airport Management alumnus, has already launched an exciting career...
Meet the Aviation Alumni: Logan Abrahamson
Logan Abrahamson graduated from Iowa Lakes in 2020 and is now a First Officer with Southwest Airlines. Logan says the Iowa Lakes Aviation & Airport Management...
Meet the Aviation Alumni: Wyatt Brink
Wyatt Brink completed the Iowa Lakes Aviation & Airport Management program in 2023, earning his Instrument and Commercial ratings. Today, he flies the KC-135 with the...
Stepping Into the Student Role: Teacher Gains New Perspective Through Iowa Lakes Nursing Externship
Before the first bell rings each fall, teachers spend countless hours preparing classrooms, organizing lesson plans, and getting ready to welcome a new group of students....
Meet the Aviation Alumni – Levi Rus
For Levi Rus, earning his degree from the Iowa Lakes Aviation & Airport Management program was the beginning of an exciting career in corporate aviation. After...
Aviation Alumni Spotlight: Jacob Doran
Jacob Doran, a 2021 graduate of Iowa Lakes, is now a Pilot/First Officer with Sun Country Airlines. He credits the Iowa Lakes Aviation program's flexibility as...
Meet the Aviation Alumni: Andrew Tran
For Andrew Tran, choosing the Iowa Lakes Aviation & Airport Management program was the first step toward a successful career in the skies. After graduating in...
Exploring Passions, Building Futures: Mikalah Konz’s Iowa Lakes Story
When Iowa Lakes Community College student-athlete Mikalah Konz first began exploring colleges, she wasn’t entirely sure what she wanted in a school. That changed the moment...
Craftsmanship, 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...
Building 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...
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...
Hands-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...
Building 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...
From 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...
Early Childhood Education Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Community Partnerships at Iowa Lakes
When it comes to career preparation, some of the most impactful learning happens beyond the classroom. At Iowa Lakes Community College, hands-on experiences and community partnerships...
I Didn’t Choose Iowa Lakes…. Iowa Lakes Chose Me!
When people ask why she chose Iowa Lakes, Delanie Bruellman simply smiles and says, “I didn’t choose Iowa Lakes… Iowa Lakes chose me.” Originally, Delanie had...
Iowa Lakes Community College Offers Global Wind Organisation Training
Earn Wind Safety Certification Close to Home The wind energy industry continues to grow across the Midwest, creating strong demand for trained technicians with specialized safety...
PHI THETA KAPPA AT IOWA LAKES: MORE THAN AN HONOR SOCIETY
Phi Theta Kappa at Iowa Lakes: More Than an Honor Society When students receive an invitation to join Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the first reaction is...
From Classroom Concepts to Real-World Entrepreneurship
From Classroom Concepts to Real-World Entrepreneurship For Kadin Walter, choosing Iowa Lakes Community College wasn’t just about earning credits—it was about building a future. A Business...
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