Changing the Tide
Isaiah Banwart, Writer After 38 years, Bill Lapczenski time at Iowa Lakes is finally ending. As Director of Auxiliary Services, his final year at Iowa Lakes has been busy overseeing the Smiths Wellness Center, campus stores, dining services, Emmetsburg student senate, and the Parts Department. "This last year, with the pandemic, is the most unique... Continue Reading →
Morgan Larson, Writer Each individual student at Iowa Lakes Community College (ILCC), as well as its faculty and administration, has felt the impact of COVID-19 and the implications that it has had on almost everything. Students going from face-to-face learning to staying home and learning their courses through Zoom or Microsoft Teams. The faculty, who... Continue Reading →
The construction class is building homes for people in emmetsburg and that is amazing because they are helping people get a new house. The community is excited to get new houses because then they can move people into their new homes. My dad is apart of the program and he said "Building these houses are... Continue Reading →
Isaiah Banwart, Writer The morning of Tuesday, April 27th marked the beginning of a grand new tradition for Iowa Lakes: The Laker Loin Challenge. The rules were simple. Each of the contestants had a half hour to finish four and half pound meal consisting of six pork tenderloins, a lovely bun, a plate of fries,... Continue Reading →
The Iowa Lakes Lakers have gone to the championship tournament and have had a great time. they lost to garret college 90-71. It was his 300th win at the helm. Keshawn had a great game with 26 points and lead the whole game in 8 rebounds. The lakers lead the game in Assists. The lakers... Continue Reading →
Morgan Larson, Writer Flight has evolved into so many different ways and implemented into so many different occurrences through history, from war planes to commercial airlines, aviation provides a vital source of transportation. The Wright Brothers definitely were on to something when they created the first mockup of the airplane. Without it, no one may... Continue Reading →
Iowa lakes softball season has started and its a great season for the girls. This season they have batted a combined average of .332 and have 31 home runs. They are on base .401% of the time and have scored 172 runs leading up to this point. The most they have scored in a game... Continue Reading →
Morgan Larson, Writer Iowa Lakes Community College (ILCC / Iowa Lakes) provides a vast array of programs that help meet the needs of various job opportunities that are seeking potential employees. ILCC goes to great lengthsÂÂÂÂ to research, analyze and construct possible programs that are hot employment options. How does a program get established at... Continue Reading →
Isaiah Banwart, Writer What on Earth! is a  Canadian-made 1966 animated short dedicated to mocking car culture in America. The film follows a cast of Martians who, upon examination, mistake automobiles for the dominant species on Earth. In its light satirization, the film actually stumbles on a profound realization that cars have, in fact, overtaken humans. Earth... Continue Reading →
Isaiah Banwart, Writer Standing at 18-7 overall, the Iowa Lakes Lakers will play North Central Missouri College on April 21st at an as of yet undetermined location. This development comes after the team emerged victorious from a gauntlet of challenging matches throughout the second week of April against Kirkwood, Iowa Central, and Southwestern Community College.... Continue Reading →
Call of the Lake 