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Thriving rural communities need more than businesses—they need educated workers, strong partnerships, and opportunities that encourage people to live, work, and build their futures close to home.  Community colleges play…

Reading about a skill is one thing. Practicing it is another.  Whether it’s caring for a patient, welding a joint, repairing an engine, piloting an aircraft, analyzing soil samples, or presenting a business proposal,…

The Iowa Lakes Men’s Soccer team is back on the pitch and ready to take on the challenges ahead as they work to live up to the high expectations surrounding…

Career exploration doesn’t begin after high school—it begins while students are still discovering their interests, strengths, and future possibilities.  Career Academies are changing the way Iowa students prepare for life after graduation by…

A college degree can open doors.  But what helps graduates succeed once those doors open?  According to national employer surveys, it’s often the professional skills students develop alongside their technical knowledge that…

“Is college worth it?”  It’s one of the most common—and most important—questions students and parents ask.  With rising tuition costs, evolving workforce needs, and more educational pathways available than ever before, it’s reasonable…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 at Iowa Lakes Community…