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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 sense of belonging was…
Read MoreIt’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 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 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…
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