Former names | Mason City Junior College |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1918 |
| Endowment | $32.4 million (2019)[1] |
| President | Steven Shultz |
| Students | 2,995 [2] |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Athletics | NCAA NJCAA - ICCAC |
| Nickname | Trojans |
| Affiliations | American Association of Community Colleges, National Junior College Athletic Association, Iowa Community College Athletic Conference |
| Website | www |
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is a public community college in Mason City, Iowa.
History
NIACC began as Mason City Junior College in 1918, becoming the first public two-year college in Iowa. The college was located in the high school until 1953, when it moved to the Memorial University Building. In 1965, Mason City Junior College transformed into North Iowa Area Community College (Merged Area II) and moved into the former high school in downtown Mason City. In 1970, the college moved to its current campus on the east edge of Mason City.[3]
Athletics
North Iowa Area Community College's athletic teams are nicknamed the Trojans. NIACC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference [4]
Sports teams
- Baseball (Men)
- Basketball (Men and Women)
- Cross Country (Men and Women)
- Golf (Men and Women)
- Soccer (Men and Women)
- Softball (Women)
- Track & Field (Men and Women)
- Volleyball (Women)
- Wrestling (Men)
Notable alumni
- Marshal Yanda, National Football League (NFL) offensive guard[5]
References
- ^ As of June 30, 2019. "U.S. and Canadian 2019 NTSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2019 Endowment Market Value, and Percentage Change in Market Value from FY18 to FY19 (Revised)". National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "North Iowa Area Community College Student Population And Demographics". College Tuition Compare. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ Stewart, Ashley (September 9, 2018). "Centennial milestone: NIACC marks 100 years of education in Mason City (with photos)". Mason City Globe Gazette. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ "Iowa Community College Athletic Conference". Iowa Community College Athletic Conference. November 24, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ Shaffer, Jonas (November 24, 2019). "Where did Marshal Yanda's path to Ravens history start? With a junior-college pledge to 'sacrifice everything.'". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved January 13, 2020.