Students in both high school and college are often times told how important it is to get themselves involved. Extracurricular activities are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. On Thursday, October 24, Iowa Lakes Community College hosted the annual Heartland Honor Choir event. The Heartland Honor Choir featured 130 high... Continue Reading →

by Adam Gellert Just about everyone knows that figuring out what you want to for college and a career is a tough decision. Some lucky people just know from a young age exactly what they want to do and have a plan set for college onwards starting in high school. For many others, the sheer... Continue Reading →

The waiting is the hardest part in many instances. After what seems like forever for some, the new performing arts center which is under construction at the Estherville campus of Iowa Lakes Community College is nearing its completion.  The building, which was originally scheduled to be completed by January 2019, is set to open by... Continue Reading →

Do you ever wonder where those pesky student fees go? Every student gets charged for them, even if you don’t live on campus. Or how about when you see things going on around the campus and wondering why you never even heard about them? Things like Alcohol Awareness Week, costume parties, or even homecoming for... Continue Reading →

By Adam Gellert             Since June of this year, there have been mass protests in Hong Kong against a Chinese extradition law that could be abused to violate Hong Kong citizen’s rights. As the protests continue, more people across the world are voicing support for the protestors. While support for protestors is being seen globally,... Continue Reading →

With the winter months quickly approaching, the Iowa Lakes Men's Basketball team is readying itself for the 2019-2020 season. A handful of returning sophomores and some new freshmen will band together to put together a successful season. One key player to watch for this season is sophomore Alan Kikwaki. For some, leaving for college is... Continue Reading →

by Adam Gellert More and more people are becoming aware of the threat of climate change, and are doing more to combat it. Part of this fight is finding alternative sources of energy to lessen carbon output by decreasing reliance on fossil fuel. In addition to solar energy, another growing renewable energy source is wind... Continue Reading →

Students are hitting that mid-semester slump. Classes are getting monotonous, homework is starting to pile up on everyone, teachers are getting behind on grading, and students are getting more antsy for a break. Grades might be slipping, but there are some tips and tricks for getting ready for midterms and dealing with the madness of... Continue Reading →

With the arrival of the month of October, more and more companies will start using pink to show awareness for breast cancer. The NFL players will wear pink cleats and gloves, WWE turns the ropes on their rings pink, and various other companies will show pink in commercials. It seems like everyone knows someone who... Continue Reading →