by Adam Gellert Football is an American past-time, enjoyed by just about everyone in the country. Fans gather together, often times outside the gates of the stadium to tailgate before the game. These fans and traditions aren't just limited to the NFL, as college football has a substantial fanbase as well, with games also receiving... Continue Reading →
Strong Start for Tech Club
By Adam Gellert This past Friday marks the beginning for the Iowa Lakes Technology Club on the Estherville campus. The club welcomes all technology enthusiasts, regardless of major. The club’s sole faculty sponsor this year is web development and game design instructor, Kevin Grems. He has been a faculty sponsor for the club in the... Continue Reading →
Security Updates at Iowa Lakes Campus
By Michael Houseman Iowa Lakes community college updates dorm security to the same tier as D1 universities This year here at Iowa Lakes Community College the college has updated its security system to get into the dorms. The dorms have been updated by using a barcode on the back of your Iowa Lakes student ID... Continue Reading →
Snow days, snow teaching
By Jacob Rosenberg Winter weather in the Midwest has always been an obstacle. All schools have a plan to deal with the weather disrupting class. Unfortunately, whether it's two hours late or a full blown cancellation, teachers are having issues. A delay can either make the commute for a 10 a.m. class slower or cancel... Continue Reading →
Iowa Lakes student faces additional charges after brief escape from jail
By Michael Houseman An Iowa Lakes student was apprehended after briefly escaping from the Emmet County jailhouse the evening of Friday, Feb. 1. Divine Roman Watkins, 19, was originally arrested Monday, Jan. 28, on charges of first-degree burglary — a Class B felony — after a 911 call at a dormitory on the Iowa Lakes... Continue Reading →
Helping those who help us
By Adam Gellert As young adults graduate high school, some answer the call of duty and join our country's armed forces. There are many programs to take care of these veterans after their tour of duty, one such program exists on the Estherville campus of Iowa Lakes Community College in the form of the Vet... Continue Reading →