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Iowa Lakes Community College announces the creation of the Anna Mae Kacmarynski Memorial Scholarship, a tribute to the inspiring life and legacy of Anna Mae Kacmarynski, established by her daughter, Cathy Hanish. “I wanted to honor our mom’s love of learning and her belief that it is never too late to pursue your dreams,” shared…

Jim and Bettje Willmore, long-time Iowa Lakes Community College champions and beloved community members, have once again demonstrated their commitment to service and education. On Tuesday, September 17, the Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees graciously accepted the Willmore’s generous $100,000 gift, establishing a new endowment to support students in Nursing, Men’s Basketball, Instrumental…

Iowa Lakes Community College proudly announces the renaming of the SAVE Scholarship to the Elise Hinders Memorial SAVE Scholarship, honoring the remarkable life and legacy of Elise Hinders, who inspired many people despite her young age. A 2022 Newell-Fonda High School graduate, Hinders excelled in and out of the classroom. She was actively involved in…

The Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni and Friends Association presented Carlton Mitchell the 2024 Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award during the 2024 Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, in Estherville. Mitchell joins the ranks of other Iowa Lakes graduates who exemplified outstanding support of community, business, and service organizations while serving as positive role models…

Iowa Lakes Community College is pleased to announce that a newly endowed nursing scholarship, established in 2024 by the Loebach family, will be available starting in Fall 2024. The Ruth Ann and Joe Loebach Nursing Scholarship is a tribute to Ruth Ann’s exceptional academic achievements, compassionate nature, and profound dedication to patient care. Inspired by…

Iowa Lakes Community College is proud to announce the establishment of the Joe and Ruth Ann Loebach Wind Energy Scholarship, a newly endowed scholarship by the Loebach family, as a testament to Joe and Ruth Ann’s forward-thinking approach to sustainability. Joe and Ruth Ann Loebach were trailblazers in environmental stewardship long before it became mainstream.…

Iowa Lakes Community College is proud to introduce a new scholarship, funded by the Emmetsburg Knights of Columbus Council #936, to support students enrolled or planning to enroll in the Culinary and Hospitality Management program for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. This scholarship, valued at $500 per student, is established with the goal of easing…

(Estherville, Iowa) The Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni & Friends Association invites nominations for the 31st annual Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award. Established in 1992, this award recognizes Iowa Lakes alumni who have made exceptional contributions to the community, business, school, and service clubs. Named after Jim Hall, a dedicated 1968 alumnus and assistant football…

Iowa Lakes Community College releases the Fall 2023 Honors Lists recognizing students who achieve the highest academic standards earning inclusion on the President’s List or Dean’s List. For the Fall 2023 semester, 118 students earned President’s List, an honor achieved by those who recorded a “straight-A” or 4.0 GPA, and 263 students made the Dean’s…

(Estherville, Iowa) The Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship has proven to be a game changer for students at Iowa Lakes, with over $3.5 million in scholarships awarded since the program’s beginning. During the Fall 2023 term, Iowa Lakes students received an impressive $374,800 in scholarship aid from the program. “The Last-Dollar Scholarship program bridges the…