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April 17, 2020

CUPPA JOE | straight up news.

  • Spring 2020 Alumni Shining Stars: Brothers Brett (‘17) and Steve Avenarius (‘18) find great success in energy industry ... news


  • Catch up on the latest news in Dr. Wee's e-newsletter, the Spring issue of Visions ... link


  • April issue of Business Insight shares COVID-19 updates and new resources for business owners ... link


  • Winneshiek County Development teams up to launch the Small Business Helpline ... news

WEEKLY FEATURE | good to know.

In Case You Missed It: Check out Lisa Schaefer's Presentation

Thank you for joining Lisa Schaefer, our Business and Community Solutions presenter, for her webinar on Wednesday, NICC Time to Shine: Leadership, Stress and Resiliency. If you missed the webinar or want to view the recording, you can access the links below.

Ron McClain, Peosta Plant Director, Celebrates Essential Workers

Thank you, Ron McClain and family, for celebrating the nation's essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The McClains constructed the sign last week at his home in Dubuque.


APPETIZER | something for your appetite.

Event for the Whole College Community on April 23 at 9 p.m. !

Join the College community for Text Breakers hilarious game show virtually! Play on any laptop, tablet or mobile device. Just download the Zoom app. There's no need to miss out on seeing your NICC friends during the quarantine any more. Once you log in, you'll see everyone else who's playing in a video group chat. Steve, your show's host, will then explain the game rules including how to text in your answers. Fun games include Trivia, Guess the Picture, Fill the Blank and so many others. All answers are texted in from your phone and shown on the screen for everyone to see and laugh at together.

Make sure to register ahead of time! See you for the fun on Thursday, April 23, at 9 p.m. Learn what textbreakers is all about.

JUST DESSERTS | let's celebrate.

Our own Bailey Kloft, of Business and Community Solutions, was featured on the cover of the April 2020 issue of Her magazine! Her is a special publication produced by TH Media. Bailey's side business, STELLA Vivian Boutique, was spotlighted in the magazine.

STELLA Vivian is a women's clothing store in Bellevue, Iowa.

BIG FISH | be amazed.

Jason "Less is More" Benn

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What is your favorite movie of all time?

Mister Roberts with Henry Fonda, a 1955 war/comedy.


If you could start all over again, what would be your career choice?

Carpenter.


Is there a book you’ve read that you love so much you’ve read it twice, or even multiple times?

To Kill a Mockingbird.


Name one country or region in the world you have never visited that you someday want to visit, serve or spend a vacation?

Ireland.


If you could be an Olympic athlete, in what sport would you compete?

Discus.

If you have input on a upcoming feature, Big Fish, something to celebrate or a suggestion, email us at news@nicc.edu!