Education

Wed
02
Sep

NICC to offer “Kids in the Kitchen”

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering “Kids in the Kitchen: Baking Basics” Tuesday, September 15 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the NICC Waukon Center, located at 1220 Third Avenue NW.

This introductory level class is designed for kids ages eight to 15 to learn how to navigate around the kitchen, keep it clean while working, learn to measure correctly and how to make substitutions when out of an ingredient that is needed. The class will end by baking some quick, easy treats and taste-testing them.

To register online for “Kids in the Kitchen: Baking Basics” (#74833) or for more information, visit www.nicc.edu/solutions/74833, or call the NICC Waukon Center at 844-642-2338, ext. 6700. Registration deadline is September 9.
 

Wed
02
Sep

4-H School Supplies Drive benefits Allamakee County Relief Office ...

The Allamakee County 4-H County Council sponsored a School Supplies Drive during the 2020 Allamakee County Fair to benefit the Allamakee County Relief Office. Supplies such as notebooks, crayons, book bags and much more were collected throughout the fair for the Relief Office to then distribute to students who may need them as the new school year begins. Pictured above, left to right, are Allamakee County 4-H County Council member Diana Davison and Allamakee County Director of Relief Services Rebecca Hawes displaying some of the school supplies donated to his year’s drive. For further information about the Allamakee County 4-H Program contact the Allamakee County Extension and Outreach Office at 563-568-6345. Submitted photo.
 

Wed
02
Sep

NICC to offer scone making class September 15

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering “The Scone Workshop” Tuesday, September 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the NICC Waukon Center. Register online at www.nicc.edu/solutions/74830 or call 844-642-2338, ext. 6700 by September 9.

Wed
26
Aug

ACSD Board of Directors hears about final preparations for new school year

by Brianne Eilers

The Allamakee Community School District (ACSD) Board of Directors met for its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, August 18, a day later than its typical Monday night meeting date. Prior to the meeting, there was a welcome reception for new staff members in the school district.

Under the consent agenda, the board approved after school programming staff as well as Brody Baxter as seventh and eighth grade football assistant coach; paraprofessionals Sue Kiesau, Cathy Krupa and Sophia Krupa; and bus drivers Michelle Grangaard and Jim Hennessy. The board also accepted the following resignations: Teresa Condon, Spanish teacher; Teralee Lidsay, paraprofessional; Ben Lange, seventh and eighth grade football coach; Denise Tysland, cook; Mary Berns, cook; Jim McCormick, bus driver; Lorri Pladsen, paraprofessional; and Carlyn Lechtenberg, grades 6-12 art teacher. Caleb Ferring was transferred from assistant to seventh and eighth grade football coach.

Wed
26
Aug

NICC to offer “Kids in the Kitchen” September 15

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering “Kids in the Kitchen: Baking Basics” Tuesday, September 15 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the NICC Waukon Center, located at 1220 Third Avenue NW.

This introductory level class is designed for kids ages eight to 15 to learn how to navigate around the kitchen, keep it clean while working, learn to measure correctly and how to make substitutions when out of an ingredient that is needed. The class will end by baking some quick, easy treats and taste-testing them.

To register online for “Kids in the Kitchen: Baking Basics” (#74833) or for more information, visit www.nicc.edu/solutions/74833, or call the NICC Waukon Center at 844-642-2338, ext. 6700. Registration deadline is September 9.
 

Wed
19
Aug

NICC to resume the option of face-to-face classes

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) plans to bring students, staff and faculty back to its campuses and service locations in a slow, safe and methodical way this fall. The College’s primary goal is to preserve a vibrant learning environment while keeping the college community safe.

NICC will continue to offer alternative learning options, such as online, hybrid and online synchronous learning formats. The plan is to resume the option of face-to-face classes starting August 20. NICC will pivot from that option, if necessary, based on ever-changing safety recommendations. The hands-on portion of all Career and Technical Education courses will remain face-to-face.

“We must be patient and cautious in our reopening plan. My philosophy is to open up slowly and methodically in an effort to avoid taking steps backwards. Be assured that providing a safe environment is our top priority,” said NICC President Liang Chee Wee, Ph.D.

Wed
19
Aug

Monarchs, Butterflies and other Pollinators to be presented August 29

Join the Allamakee County Conservation Board (ACCB) and the Friends of Yellow River State Forest (YRSF) at the Yellow River State Forest Headquarters from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, August 29 to learn about pollinators, focusing on butterflies and monarch butterflies. Participants will meet at the Yellow River State Forest Headquarters, located at 729 State Forest Road, Harpers Ferry.

After the presentation, families are invited to the prairie area to look for and catch monarch butterflies to tag for the Monarch Watch program. Monarch Watch is a program through Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS that studies monarchs, monarch habitat and their migration. A limited number of insect nets will be available, but those who have their own insect net (typically with a fine mesh and deep hoop) are welcome to bring it along.

Wed
19
Aug

“Offline/Online” virtual conference will focus on protecting children’s social well-being this Saturday

A collaboration including HAWC (Howard, Allamakee, Winneshiek and Clayton) Partnerships for Children, Community Partnerships for Protecting Children and Mobile Mamma will be offering a free Virtual Conference this Saturday, August 22 at 10 a.m. entitled “Offline/Online”. The virtual conference is open to the public online from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will focus on protecting children’s social well-being.

The conference will feature six speakers who will discuss such topics as Online Safety, Human Trafficking, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Suicide Awareness, Drug Abuse and more. This is a free event, and a spot within the virtual conference can be reserved by emailing info@mobilemamma.org.

Wed
12
Aug

Shara Cota awarded ACCF Conservation Scholarship ...

The Allamakee County Conservation Foundation (ACCF) recently awarded 2020 Waukon High School graduate Shara Cota with its 2020 Conservation Scholarship in the amount of $500. One of the Foundation’s many goals is to support area youth who are interested in careers in conservation. Cota is planning on attending Iowa State University in the fall where she intends to major in Biology. Pictured above at the scholarship presentation are, left to right: Allamakee County Conservation Foundation Board members Jeanie Carroll and Jesse Delaney, scholarship recipient Shara Cota, Allamakee County Conservation Foundation Board member Gary Krapfl and Allamakee County Conservation Board Naturalist Ross Geerdes.

Wed
05
Aug

Northeast Iowa Community College administrator and faculty member receive top IACCT honors

The Iowa Association of Community College Trustees (IACCT) has honored a Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) faculty member and an administrator with awards for excellence.

Carla Heathcote, a Graphic Design instructor at NICC, received the 2020 Outstanding Faculty Award. Kyle Collins, associate dean of Instructional Design and Innovation at NICC, received the 2020 IACCT Outstanding Administrator Award.

IACCT recognized Heathcote for excellence in teaching, innovation in programming and advancement of community college education. As an instructor, Heathcote created “NICC Creates!” a student-run design cooperative that provides design and marketing services to NICC students and non-profit organizations. The cooperative recently partnered with a local innovation center, Creative Adventure Lab, and the University of Iowa’s Venture School to assist with the creation of the visual communications for new entrepreneur-students participating in the class.

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