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La De Dah! The Cinematic Gift of Diane Keaton 

ID:21706
We recently lost the beloved actress Diane Keaton. Her wit, heart, and versatility made her unforgettable. Let’s reflect on some of her greatest perfo ...  View More

Start date: 02/18/26

End date: 02/18/26

Wed 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (2/18/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Wednesday .

Tuition: $0.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Muse Norris Conference Center Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Muse Norris Conference Center.

Room :  NC180

Instructor : Scott Bertelsen 

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Hey, Handsome! The Cinematic Treasure Robert Redford 

ID:21707
The world recently lost an American icon of the silver screen: Robert Redford. His film legacy spans decades and has shaped American cinema in profoun ...  View More

Start date: 02/18/26

End date: 02/18/26

Wed 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (2/18/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Wednesday .

Tuition: $0.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Muse Norris Conference Center Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Muse Norris Conference Center.

Room :  NC180

Instructor : Scott Bertelsen 

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Everyone Has a Story A Recipe for a Life Well Lived 

ID:21766
Everyone has a story or two to share. On the flip side, everyone loves to listen to stories. If you missed this class last semester, you won't want to ...  View More

Start date: 02/19/26

End date: 02/19/26

Thu 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (2/19/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Thursday .

Tuition: $0.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Pappajohn Business Center Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Pappajohn Business Center.

Room :  PC117

Instructor : Dyan Childress 

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A History of TED Talks 

ID:21771
This class introduces TED Talks, a global platform for sharing ideas through short, powerful presentations. Originating in 1984 as a conference on Tec ...  View More

Start date: 02/20/26

End date: 02/20/26

Fri 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (2/20/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Friday .

Tuition: $0.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Muse Norris Conference Center Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Muse Norris Conference Center.

Room :  NC180

Instructor : Melinda Heinz 

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ETC Book Club 1 

ID:21703
Come together to discuss TBD. This book club provides the opportunity to share your thoughts while also listening to gain the perspectives of others. ...  View More

Start date: 02/25/26

End date: 02/25/26

Wed 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2/25/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Wednesday .

Tuition: $0.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Pappajohn Business Center Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Pappajohn Business Center.

Room :  PC117

Instructor : Dyan Childress 

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From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America 

ID:21760
Join author Dave Markward as he tells us about his book, From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America. A powerful, ins ...  View More

Start date: 02/26/26

End date: 02/26/26

Thu 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2/26/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Thursday .

Tuition: $0.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Beem Center Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Beem Center.

Room :  BC200

Instructor : Dave Markward 

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Dracula: The Novel Behind the Myth 

ID:21765
Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1897) is more than a famous vampire tale; it’s a window into the fears and fascinations of the late Victorian age. In this six- ...  View More

Start date: 03/05/26

End date: 04/09/26

Weekly - Thu 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (3/5/2026-4/9/2026)

6 sessions.

Days of the Week: Weekly - Thu .

Tuition: $0.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Activity Center Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Activity Center.

Room :  AC101

Instructor : George Riesen 

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ETC Womens History 

ID:21701
We know his-story; but what about her-story. In the Women’s History study group, members will introduce two to three women each week to learn about th ...  View More

Start date: 03/09/26

End date: 03/30/26

Weekly - Mon 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (3/9/2026-3/30/2026)

4 sessions.

Days of the Week: Weekly - Mon .

Tuition: $0.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Pappajohn Business Center Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Pappajohn Business Center.

Room :  PC118

Instructor : Karen Fick 

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Life After Retirement 

ID:21772
We spend most of our lives preparing for retirement. What we don't spend a lot of time thinking about is LIFE AFTER RETIREMENT. A lot of things interf ...  View More

Start date: 03/17/26

End date: 03/17/26

Tue 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (3/17/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Tuesday .

Tuition: $0.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Beem Center Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Beem Center.

Room :  BC200

Instructor : Dennis Wilson 

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Everybody Has a Story Recipe for a Contented Life 

ID:21767
Everyone has a story or two to share. On the flip side, everyone loves to listen to stories. If you missed this class last semester, you won't want to ...  View More

Start date: 03/19/26

End date: 03/19/26

Thu 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (3/19/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Thursday .

Tuition: $0.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Pappajohn Business Center Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Pappajohn Business Center.

Room :  PC117

Instructor : Dyan Childress 

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More Than Dogs: Creating Independence and Hope 

ID:21842
Many people don’t realize how life-changing service dogs can be. Join us to discover how Retrieving Freedom trains dogs to assist Veterans with disabi ...  View More

Start date: 03/20/26

End date: 03/20/26

Fri 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (3/20/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Friday .

Tuition: $0.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Beem Center Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Beem Center.

Room :  BC200

Instructor : Calvin Ver Mulm 

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Brief Overview of the History of Modern Israel 

ID:21822
The modern state of Israel was birthed in May of 1948. We will explore definitions of Zionism and what led to this moment in history. Why and how did ...  View More

Start date: 03/24/26

End date: 03/31/26

Weekly - Tue 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3/24/2026-3/31/2026)

2 sessions.

Days of the Week: Weekly - Tue .

Tuition: $0.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Activity Center Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Activity Center.

Room :  AC101

Instructor : Shannon Quigley 

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