North Iowa Area Community College

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.

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

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 and Women)

Transportation
NIACC is connected to Mason City via the Purple Line of Mason City Transit. The Purple Line runs weekdays from campus to downtown Mason City.

Notable alumni

 * Marshal Yanda, National Football League (NFL) offensive guard
 * Aden Durde, National Football League (NFL) defensive line coach