News
PRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES JAZZ FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH RENOWNED GUEST ARTISTS AND STUDENT PERFORMERS
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — An evening of exceptional jazz returns to Iowa Lakes Community College as the Iowa Lakes Jazz Festival Concert takes the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: THIRD ANNUAL WHISKER WALK BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO SUPPORT PEOPLE FOR PETS
EMMETSBURG, Iowa — Iowa Lakes Community College students, employees, and community members came together for the third annual Laker Whisker Walk, raising funds and collecting much-needed supplies to support People…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES PHI THETA KAPPA HOSTS HYGIENE AND FOOD DRIVE TO SUPPORT STUDENTS
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for students at two-year colleges, is putting its commitment to service into action at Iowa Lakes Community College through…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: 12TH ANNUAL HEARTLAND HONOR CHOIR TO FEATURE MORE THAN 200 AREA HIGH SCHOOL SINGERS
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa – More than 200 talented high school singers from across northwest and north-central Iowa will come together at Iowa Lakes Community College for the 12th annual Heartland Honor…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: EMMY AWARD-WINNING PERFORMER SHAUN JOHNSON TO BRING THE GOLDEN ERA OF COUNTRY MUSIC TO THE ESTHERVILLE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa – Fans of classic country music are invited to relive the soundtrack of the 1990s as Emmy® Award-winning performer Shaun Johnson brings Shaun Sings Country – ’90s Edition to…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: THOM-PEDERSEN ENDOWMENT HONORS LEGACY OF SERVICE AT IOWA LAKES
Estherville, Iowa — A gift of more than $100,000 from Hank and Pam Pedersen has established the Thom-Pedersen Endowment at Iowa Lakes Community College, ensuring scholarships for students pursuing law…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES BOARD HIGHLIGHTS MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS, WELCOMES NEW FACULTY AND ACCEPTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Estherville, Iowa — The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees learned more about the college’s Music Department and the continued growth of performing arts programming and community outreach, welcomed…
Read MoreJOINT PRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND PACHS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE HEALTHCARE GROWTH AND EDUCATION
EMMETSBURG, IOWA — Iowa Lakes Community College and Palo Alto County Health System (PACHS) have reached agreements totaling $500,000 that will support the future of healthcare services and healthcare education…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES REPORTS STRONG ENROLLMENT GROWTH FOR FALL 2026
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — Iowa Lakes Community College continues to see positive enrollment momentum, with student headcount increasing 4.4% for Fall 2026 compared to the previous fall. The growth reflects Iowa…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES SECURES $2 MILLION FEDERAL TRIO TALENT SEARCH GRANT TO SUPPORT NORTHWEST IOWA STUDENTS
Five-year award continues college and career access services for students in grades 6–12 and expands program to Pocahontas Area Community Schools ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — Iowa Lakes Community College has been…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: RAISE A GLASS FOR THE ARTS AT IOWA LAKES DURING UNCORKED FUNDRAISER
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — The Iowa Lakes Community College Music Department invites the community to an elegant evening of music, fine food, and philanthropy during UNCORKED, a new semi-formal fundraising gala…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: ESTHERVILLE PERFORMING ARTS CONCERT SERIES BRINGS PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN SHAUN JOHNSON TO LOCAL STUDENTS
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — The Estherville Performing Arts Series at Iowa Lakes Community College is creating an opportunity for local high school students to learn directly from a nationally recognized professional…
Read More