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PRESS 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 MorePRESS RELEASE: JIVE FOR FIVE BRINGS “FROM BACH TO ROCK” TO ESTHERVILLE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES SEPTEMBER 22
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — An evening of music ranging from Bach and Mozart to the Beatles, Duke Ellington, Broadway favorites, and more is coming to Estherville when Jive for Five! From…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES BOARD HEARS COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH UPDATE, ACCEPTS GIFT SUPPORTING POWERSPORTS PROGRAM
Estherville, Iowa — The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees received an update on the college’s collaborative institutional research efforts and accepted an in-kind donation from POET Bioprocessing –…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES PREPARES TO WELCOME STUDENTS FOR FALL SEMESTER
Classes begin Aug. 25, and there is still time for students to enroll and register ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — The countdown to a new academic year is underway at Iowa Lakes…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: IOWA LAKES AND RSVP PARTNER TO OFFER FREE THIRD AGE COLLEGE COURSES THIS FALL
Expanded partnership makes lifelong learning opportunities more accessible for area adults. (Spencer, Iowa) Iowa Lakes Continuing & Professional Education and RSVP are launching an exciting new chapter for Third Age College,…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: FIFTH ANNUAL IOWA LAKES ALL-STATE CHOIR CAMP RETURNS AUGUST 15-16
PRESS RELEASE (Estherville, Iowa) Iowa Lakes Community College will host its Fifth Annual All-State Choir Camp on Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, welcoming high school choir students from…
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