10/04/2023
👕📚🧢 Gear Up! 💻 The Iowa Lakes Campus Store is now online and waiting for you to start shopping. Discover all the amazing Iowa Lakes goodies at our Campus Store.
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Has the COVID chaos put you in a state of job insecurity? Are you contemplating a career change but not sure where to start? Join us on Wednesday, July 22 for a free Google webinar “Use Google Tools to help you land your next job”. Learn free tips & tools to start your journey to a new occupation!
Hosted by the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center and the NW IA SBDC. Attendees may attend in person at Algona Campus-Iowa Lakes Community College or view it online- register to view online at https://growonair.withgoogle.com/…/use_google_tools_to_help…
Contact Shelly Brown at [email protected] or 515.295.8531 with questions.
Hosted by the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center and the NW IA SBDC. Attendees may attend in person at Algona Campus-Iowa Lakes Community College or view it online- register to view online at https://growonair.withgoogle.com/…/use_google_tools_to_help…
Contact Shelly Brown at [email protected] or 515.295.8531 with questions.
Join us Wednesday evening, July 15 at 6 pm Algona Campus-Iowa Lakes Community College to hear tips from local insurance agent Deb Conway-Plathe to make sure your business is protected to prevent against the unexpected. Complimentary session, registration appreciated at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800.252.5664 (reference class #3787.)
Want to know how to better utilize social media to grow your business and spur economic development in your community? Join us on Tuesday, March 17 at noon for "Social Media is the Highway for Growth in Your Community". Algona Campus-Iowa Lakes Community College, room 16. Registration $29. Register at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800.252.5664.
Join us this Wednesday, March 11, to learn how Google's business insight tools can help you make better business decisions. Grab your lunch and join us for this FREE webinar (and swag!) from 11:00 am - noon. Algona Campus-Iowa Lakes Community College, room 16. Register at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800.252.5664.
Reminder - join us at noon tomorrow for 'Back to Basics Social Media' - simple, yet effective strategies to promote your business! Algona Campus-Iowa Lakes Community College. $29 registration: register at www.iowalakes.edu or call 800.252.5664.
Today is the day! Author interview with Bill Funnemark at 6:30 pm Algona Campus-Iowa Lakes Community College. Come join us and hear the story of 'Last Lunch'.
Reminder - come out this Wednesday evening to hear local author Bill Funnemark share the story of 'Last Lunch' - a memoir of love and loss. Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 pm, Algona Campus-Iowa Lakes Community College. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Pre-registration appreciated at www.iowalakes.edu/ce, class #3930. Walk-ins welcome - bring a friend!
Reminder - free session for entrepreneurs, business owners and insurance managers - "Simple Solutions to Complicated Commercial Insurance" on Tuesday, Dec. 3 Algona Campus-Iowa Lakes Community College at 6 pm. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome. www.iowalakes.edu/ce or 800.252.5664.
Business owners - want to better understand your insurance policy to get the most protection for your business? Attend this free session to learn more. Dec 3 at 6:00 pm Algona Campus-Iowa Lakes Community College.. Register at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800.252.5664.
Attention business owners! FREE webinar to help you Spruce Up Your Holiday Marketing Plan! Hear tips from experts Google & Constant Contact that you can apply immediately for the upcoming holiday season! Oct 16, 11 am, Algona Campus-Iowa Lakes Community College. Hosted by the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center and the NW IA SBDC. Register at www.iowalakes.edu/ce or call 800.252.5664.
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10/04/2023
09/28/2023
Louie the Laker basks in the sun at the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce scarecrow garden on the corner of Hwy 169 and State Street! Louie and pals are all ready to join in the Algona Band Day 75th Celebration this Saturday, Sept. 30! Come check them out!
09/25/2023
Contact Connie Harrington, ESL Instructor on the Algona campus, for English as a Second Language class information and details: 515.295.8521 or email [email protected].
Take advantage of FREE English as a Second Language (ESL) classes on any of our Iowa Lakes Community College campuses (Algona, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Spencer, and Spirit Lake). Improve English proficiency and literacy through fun activities and interaction with others!
Contact us to learn more:
https://iowalakes.edu/continuing-education/adult-education-literacy/ael-contact-form/
or 712.852.5206 (Melissa Haukap).
09/21/2023
🤩 A Better FAFSA is coming! 🤩 Opt-in to receive updates and learn about changes to the FAFSA. Text FAFSA to 515.575.9829!
09/18/2023
Student tips to improve the online learning experience.
Avoid Distractions During Online Learning Recorded 2/2/22. Iowa students share experiences and advice about avoiding distractions during online learning.
08/23/2023
Welcome back to all you Lakers out there! Whether you're returning for another semester or starting your journey here, we have dedicated faculty and staff here to assist you with any questions, help with assignments, provide study tips, or engage in a friendly chat. Remember, education is a wonderful opportunity for growth and learning, so make the most of your time here. If you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to ask. Have a great academic year!
08/21/2023
Check out the Fall 2023 Career Opportunities publication for training opportunities and resources!
Career Opportunities Magazine - Iowa Lakes Community College Iowa Lakes publishes the Career Opportunities Magazine twice a year, highlighting success stories happening throughout the College.
08/18/2023
* Important Move-In Day Info! *
Iowa Lakes Community College has decided to move the check-in location for the move-in day scheduled for Sunday, August 20, on the Emmetsburg Campus.
🌞This change is being made due to the extreme heat forecasted for Sunday.
➡️Housing check-in is now at the Business Office on the main campus.
➡️Please use Entrance 3 and the main parking lot upon your arrival.
Once check-in is complete, our housing staff will assist students and their families with the next steps in the move-in process.
🍔Please note: We have also moved the Grill-Out Lunch to the Dining Center on the main campus. The Grill-Out Lunch for housing students and their families will be held from 10:30 am - 1 pm.
08/17/2023
Iowa Lakes Community College offices will be closed this morning, August 17, for staff Professional Development. We will open at 1:00 pm today.
08/15/2023
We've returned to regular office hours this week! We're here to serve you Monday-Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm, and Friday 7:30 am - 4 pm.
08/08/2023
Congratulations to Marilyn Wallick of Algona, lucky winner of the Algona Campus-Iowa Lakes Community College registration prize at the Kossuth County Fair 2023. Thanks to all who visited our booth and registered for the prize!
08/05/2023
Last day to enjoy the fabulous Kossuth County Fair! Come out and visit us in floral hall til 7 pm.
08/04/2023
Lots of activities at the Kossuth County Fair today! Come check it out and visit us in floral hall! Construction Tech Instructor Corey Menning will be in the booth ready to talk all things construction; Nursing Instructor Traci Hanson will be available to answer any nursing/health program related questions, Registrar Barb Grandstaff is a mastermind on classes/schedules/academic records, and transfers, and Theresa Waechter can tell you about everything offered at the local Algona campus. We look forward to seeing you!
08/03/2023
Day 2 at the Kossuth County Fair! Stop by our booth in floral hall and visit with Connie about obtaining your HiSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) or learning English as a Second Language, or visit with Theresa about upcoming fall classes or general college questions. We'll be here from 12-8 pm!
08/02/2023
Who doesn't love a county fair?! The Kossuth County Fair is in full swing today! Stop by floral hall and visit with Algona staff members Grant Buscherfeld, Shelly Brown, Jeanette Walker, and Theresa Waechter. Learn about our offerings, pick up a freebie, and register for the door prize!
08/01/2023
It's Kossuth County Fair Week! Come visit Iowa Lakes Community College in the southwest corner of Floral Hall this evening through Saturday! STEM activities for kids, info for prospective college students, and register for our prize drawing!
07/28/2023
At 1 pm this afternoon we will celebrate our summer graduates and their accomplishments! Please join us in the Emmetsburg campus gymnasium, or watch the webcast here: https://iowalakes.edu/student-services/records-registration/graduation-and-commencement/
🎓Come and help us celebrate our Summer Graduates for the Summer 2023 Commencement Ceremony on the Emmetsburg Campus!
The Commencement Ceremony is this Friday, July 28, 2023, starting at 1 pm.
07/25/2023
Summer commencement is this Friday!
🎓Come and help us celebrate our Summer Graduates for the Summer 2023 Commencement Ceremony on the Emmetsburg Campus!
The Commencement Ceremony is this Friday, July 28, 2023, starting at 1 pm.
07/17/2023
Thinking of transferring from an Iowa community college to a four-year university next semester? Visit the Transfer in Iowa website, a one-stop shop for transfer information. https://www.transferiniowa.org/
07/14/2023
Have you registered for Fall 23 Classes yet? Get ahead and use the link below to register now! You can also sign up for one of our Orientation & Registration Days on August 1st or August 3rd to hit the ground running!
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07/12/2023
New Iowa Lakes Bookstore - check it out!
Online Bookstore - Iowa Lakes Community College THE IOWA LAKES ONLINE BOOKSTORE Everyone is excited! Created in partnership with Akademos, Inc. and powered by TextbookX, the Online Bookstore simplifies the textbook ordering process for students and professors Read More »
07/04/2023
The College will be closed tomorrow, July 4th, to celebrate Independence Day!
06/19/2023
Reminder: Iowa Lakes is closed today in celebration of Juneteenth!
06/16/2023
Congratulations to MaKiley Pesicka, graduate of Iowa Lakes Community College Vet Tech and Professional Dog Grooming programs, as she celebrated with the Algona community this morning for a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting at her grooming salon, Kileys Grooming Pawlor, located at 212 East State Street in Algona. Kiley provides dog grooming in a professional and caring atmosphere. We are proud of Makiley's accomplishments and congratulate her on her business opening and success! Learn more about Kileys Grooming Pawlor at https://www.facebook.com/kileysgroomingpawlor/
06/08/2023
2023 Recap Slideshow!
2023 Graduation Slideshow A slideshow recap of photos from the 2022-2023 academic year at Iowa Lakes Community College.
06/06/2023
Congratulations John Emswiler of Moving Veterans Forward North Central Iowa!
05/28/2023
Just a friendly reminder that Iowa Lakes will be CLOSED Monday, May 29th, for Memorial Day!
05/24/2023
Don't miss out on your chance for a massage with our massage therapy students (sessions held at the Spencer campus) - see details below!
The Iowa Lakes Massage Therapy Program has announced Summer offerings open to the public!
The following days and times are available:
Wednesdays - 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm
Thursdays - 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm
Fridays - 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am
If you want to schedule a massage, contact Ellie Larsen at 712-580-8625 or [email protected].
05/22/2023
Check out how some on your Kossuth County neighbors, a.k.a. RSVP volunteers, spent Friday morning!
05/20/2023
New hours start on Monday. Happy Summer!
05/17/2023
Iowa Lakes Community College proudly awarded scholarships to seven Algona High School graduating seniors today at the AHS Senior Awards Ceremony. Scholarship recipients include James Burma, David Doege, Jacob Haase, Brenda Hodge, Allyssa Lohman, Jaden Spear, and Lilly Vaske. Congratulations and best wishes as you celebrate your high school graduation and soon begin your college journeys!
05/16/2023
Bishop Garrigan Sixth Grade Entrepreneur for a Day learning experience!
Heads up! The Iowa Lakes Community College office hours will change for the summer, beginning Monday, May 15. From May 15 through August 11, offices will be open Monday through Thursday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, and from 7:30 am – noon on Fridays.
05/11/2023
05/10/2023
Cheers to Dawn Bernhard on her approaching retirement! Dawn will retire in June after serving as the Northwest Iowa RSVP - Retired Senior Volunteer Program Director & Kossuth County Coordinator. Dawn has touched many individuals with her caring, compassionate, friendly, and cheerful demeanor!
Best wishes and congratulations Dawn!
05/08/2023
Many thanks to the Chips Woodworking Club for their generous donation to the Iowa Lakes Community College scholarship program. The group presented a $500 check to be awarded for the 2023-24 academic year. They have made a three year commitment to help students enrolled in the Iowa Lakes Construction Technology program.
Theresa Waechter, Algona Campus Supervisor, accepted the gift on behalf of the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation.
05/05/2023
Check out the TOP 5 Iowa Lakes' programs!
04/27/2023
Join us in welcoming new staff member Connie Harrington, Adult Education & Literacy/Success Center Instructor. Connie will instruct ESL classes as well as proctor student assessment testing, and teach and tutor students who are working toward a HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma). Contact Connie at 515.295.8521 or [email protected].
04/20/2023
New Online Bookstore - check it out!
INTRODUCING a new website for ordering textbooks! 📚
Created in partnership with Akademos, Inc. and powered by TextbookX, Iowa Lakes’ new Online Bookstore simplifies the textbook process for students and faculty members. Visit the website at iowalakes.textbookx.com or learn more at iowalakes.edu/campus-life/campus-store/online-bookstore.
04/19/2023
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2111 Highway 169 N
Algona, IA
50511
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 4pm |
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