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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 the director of an…
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 MoreEarly 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 play a key role…
Read MoreI 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 her mind set on…
Read MoreIowa 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 certifications. Iowa Lakes Community…
Read MorePHI 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 often pride—followed quickly by…
Read MoreFrom 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 Transfer major studying economics,…
Read MoreCORNHOLE CLUB DEBUTS AT IOWA LAKES WITH SUCCESSFUL FIRST MEET
Iowa Lakes Community College introduced a new opportunity for student involvement this fall with the creation of the Laker Cornhole Club. On November 22, the club hosted its first home…
Read MoreFind Your Path in Education at Iowa Lakes
Teaching is more than a career, it’s a calling. At Iowa Lakes Community College, students now have multiple pathways to pursue their passion for education. In addition to the Early…
Read MoreStart in the Field, Transfer with Confidence: Agriculture at Iowa Lakes
If you’re passionate about agriculture, whether that means raising livestock, working in crop production, precision ag, selling ag products, or inspiring the next generation, there’s no better place to start…
Read MoreFamily, Grit, and Gears: A Father-Son Duo Thrives in Powersports
From Corrections to Career Reinvention at Iowa Lakes Community College When Jeremy and Michael Anderson—father and son from St. Cloud, Minnesota—each decided it was time for a career change, they…
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