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Iowa Lakes freshman Ben Nath has earned a trip to the 2012 NJCAA Division II National Tournament on May 22-25 at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Ind. Nath, a native of Luverne, Minn., is no stranger to championship play – making back-to-back appearances at the state tournament his last two...

Eight Iowa Lakes Community College students will advance to the National SkillsUSA competition this June thanks to their rankings at the state level. A total of 11 college students placed in the state competition. In addition, two high school students will also compete in the national event. Of the college...

Tuition and fees for the 2012-2013 college year were approved by the Board of Trustees of Iowa Lakes Community College at their meeting Tuesday afternoon in Spirit Lake. Student tuition for Iowa (and Minnesota) residents will be $146 per credit hour.  Non-Residents and International students will pay $148 per credit...

Golf enthusiasts are invited to attend the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation’s Kossuth County Scholarship Golf Outing set for Friday, June 1, at the North Kossuth Golf Course in Bancroft. Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a noon shotgun start. A short awards program will follow...

The Women’s NJCAA National Golf Tournament in Daytona Beach, Fla., began today, Monday, May 14, and Laker Sam Mueller teed off at 9:10 a.m. for the first round.   Mueller is one of 115 golfers from 36 colleges to participate in the four-round event, and Laker Golf Coach Andy Soper...

Registration is now open for summer classes at Iowa Lakes Community College, and students have options to pay for their courses. Many students take summer classes. Some are interested in the courses to lighten their course load the following college year. Others use the classes to reach the goal of...

Iowa Lakes Community College began summer hours of operation on Monday, May 14. Offices at all Iowa Lakes campuses are open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Those who wish to conduct business with Iowa Lakes outside of summer business...

The Wrestling Coach at Iowa Lakes has taken a new head coaching position at the university level. Corey VanGroll notified the college that he accepted a head coach position in Wisconsin and would be moving on. VanGroll was appreciative of his time with Iowa Lakes. “I would like to thank...

The 25th Annual Senior Fun and Wellness Day planned in Emmetsburg is rapidly approaching. Senior Fun and Wellness Day is held annually and features a day of activities, health screenings, workshops and entertainment centered on those age 50 and better. This year’s keynote speaker is Marcia Wallace, the Emmy Award...

The Spring 2012 Commencement Ceremony for Iowa Lakes Community College will be held Friday, May 11.  Following the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters, 549 students have completed or are in progress to complete the requirements for their degrees or diplomas at Iowa Lakes.  Nearly 300 students plan to attend...

The 8th Annual Lakes Health Conference - “I Will Survive” is fast approaching!  Those interested in attending are encouraged to get registered this month. The conference is planned for June 7 & 8, at Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center in Okoboji.  Health Care professionals including, but not limited to, nurses,...

Area schools joined with the Landscape & Turfgrass Technology program at Iowa Lakes recently to make the world a little greener. Kevin Fehr, the instructor of the Landscape & Turfgrass Technology program, delivered trees to local schools to help celebrate the 140th annual Arbor Day, which took place on April...

Iowa Lakes Community College is announcing the establishment of several new scholarships. The Carrington Baker Memorial Scholarship is in memory of Carrington Baker, a student who touched many lives during his two years at Iowa Lakes Community College. He was a strong leader in the Laker Life Club and a...

A high school senior from Guthrie Center has signed to play two sports at Iowa Lakes Community College starting in the fall of 2012. Head Women’s Basketball Coach Nicole Bullock and Head Cross Country Coach Molly Struve jointly announced the signing of Leah Courtney to a National Junior College Letter...

Scott Benson, a former Iowa Lakes Community College men’s golf standout, placed third overall and helped lead his Alabama State team to the 2012 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship. Benson, a senior Accounting major at Alabama State, posted a third place finish overall with a score of 223 at the...

Iowa Lakes Community College Golf Coach, Andy Soper, has announced the signing of a local women’s golfer.  Cassie Galm, a Spencer High School Senior, officially signed a letter of intent Wednesday afternoon to play golf at Iowa Lakes. Galm is in her fourth year on the varsity squad at Spencer...

A week ago, a group of 20 students and faculty from Iowa Lakes were in Creston helping with their tornado cleanup.  The experience went from ‘just wanting to help others in their time of need’ to an educational experience these students will never forget.

A ribbon cutting was held in Emmetsburg Friday as Iowa Lakes Community College officially opened the doors to the public on the Veterinary Technician building. Students began taking classes in the fall of 2011 in campus facilities.  Much work was done to get to this point. “When we initially explored...

A famous Hollywood actress from the 1970s will be the featured speaker at this year’s Senior Fun and Wellness Day in Emmetsburg. Marcia Wallace may not be an easily recognizable name – but who she portrayed in The Bob Newhart Show is a memorable ‘character.’ Wallace was best known as...

Two Iowa Lakes Community College Landscape and Turfgrass students have received scholarships from the Siouxland Golf Course Superintendents Association (SGCSA). Jacob Kopaska, Coon Rapids, and Travis Goeders, Mallard, were awarded scholarships for the spring semester.  The scholarships were in recognition of their achievements in their studies at the college and...

Two Iowa Lakes Community College administrators were nominated for and received an Iowa Community College Online Consortium (ICCOC) STARS Award, an award to recognize those who are Striving To Achieve Retention and Success for students enrolled in online courses through the ICCOC. Barb Grandstaff, Registrar, and Scott Stokes, Estherville campus...

A total of 17 students from Iowa Lakes Community College headed out Monday to assist in cleanup efforts in Creston, following the weekend tornado in that community.  On Sunday morning, word spread that Southwestern Community College had damage to a housing unit.  That’s when Carol Ayres, Professor of Instrumental Music,...

Area residents are encouraged to attend an open house and ribbon cutting of the newly remodeled building for the Veterinary Technician program on Friday, April 20, at the Emmetsburg campus of Iowa Lakes Community College. The college is working in cooperation with the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce for the regular...

Two Campus Visit Days will be held this spring for anyone interested in attending classes at Iowa Lakes Community College. The Visit Days will be held on Friday, April 13, in Estherville and Friday, April 20 in Emmetsburg, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The days will include:  advisor presentations...

Art exhibits created by Iowa Lakes Community College students will be on display for the fifth year in a row at the Pearson Lakes Art Center, Okoboji, this month.  The exhibit opens on Tuesday, April 10.  An Open House Reception will be held on Thursday, April 12, from 5 to...