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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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Decluttering and Downsizing Made Simple 

ID:21776
Feeling overwhelmed by too much “stuff”? Whether you’re preparing for a move, helping a loved one, or just wanting to simplify life, this class will s ...  View More

Start date: 03/17/26

End date: 03/17/26

Tue 6:30 PM - 8:00 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 : Multiple

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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 Activity Center Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Activity Center.

Room :  AC101

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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Junk Journaling 

ID:21708
Create a junk journal in a hands-on workshop. Create a personalized journal using recycled materials and found items such as vintage papers, fabric re ...  View More

Start date: 03/25/26

End date: 03/25/26

Wed 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (3/25/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Wednesday .

Tuition: $7.00

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

Room :  AC101

Instructor : Candee Schamber 

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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: 03/27/26

End date: 03/27/26

Fri 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (3/27/2026)

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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The Musical Growth of The Beatles: Rubber Soul and Revolver Explored 

ID:20645
The Beatles considered the recording studio to be their experimental laboratory. It was really with two Beatles' albums that said otherwise. We will e ...  View More

Start date: 04/01/26

End date: 04/01/26

Wed 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (4/1/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Wednesday .

Tuition: $0.00

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

Room :  BC200

Instructor : Timothy Coffey 

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ETC Topics of Interest 

ID:21702
Do you enjoy learning new things and sharing your opinions with others? If so, you might be interested in joining the Topics of Interest class. In thi ...  View More

Start date: 04/06/26

End date: 04/27/26

Weekly - Mon 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (4/6/2026-4/27/2026)

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 : Carol Meyer 

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VOICES. Women Share Their Military Stories: The Merging of Professionalism, Policy, and Personality 

ID:21820
Last year our country experienced a number of changes, challenges, and creative attempts to alter lives, environments, and government as we have known ...  View More

Start date: 04/07/26

End date: 04/07/26

Tue 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (4/7/2026)

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 : Charlene Gooch 

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