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Basic Dog Obedience 

ID:21583
This class will help you build the skills your dog needs to sit, have a place, learn “free”, react to their name, and other basic commands. 6 months a ...  View More

Start date: 03/17/26

End date: 04/07/26

Weekly - Tue 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (3/17/2026-4/7/2026)

4 sessions.

Days of the Week: Weekly - Tue .

Tuition: $89.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Canine Campus Dog Grooming Salon Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Canine Campus Dog Grooming Salon.

Instructor : Kelly Blackbourn 

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Decluttering and Downsizing Made Simple 

ID:21585
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: $15.00

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

Room :  BC200

Instructor : Multiple

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Easy Home Maintenance Everyone Should Know 

ID:21586
Owning a home comes with upkeep but it doesn’t have to be intimidating! In this class, you’ll learn simple, do-it-yourself home maintenance skills tha ...  View More

Start date: 04/14/26

End date: 04/14/26

Tue 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (4/14/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Tuesday .

Tuition: $15.00

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

Room :  AC101

Instructor : Multiple

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Be A Better Babysitter 

ID:21562
Become a better babysitter in this course for 10-15 year olds. Quality babysitting skills such as safety of the child(ren) and safety in the home will ...  View More

Start date: 04/18/26

End date: 04/18/26

Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (4/18/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Saturday .

Tuition: $25.00

Location : Charles City, NIACC Charles City Center Location : 
  Charles City, NIACC Charles City Center.

Room :  132

Instructor : Katrina Hamilton 

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Basic Dog Obedience 

ID:21584
This class will help you build the skills your dog needs to sit, have a place, learn “free”, react to their name, and other basic commands. 6 months a ...  View More

Start date: 04/21/26

End date: 05/12/26

Weekly - Tue 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (4/21/2026-5/12/2026)

4 sessions.

Days of the Week: Weekly - Tue .

Tuition: $89.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC Canine Campus Dog Grooming Salon Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC Canine Campus Dog Grooming Salon.

Instructor : Kelly Blackbourn 

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Dog Training and Obedience: For Beginners 

ID:21428
We will meet and work on skills such as sit, stay, heel, safe socializing and much more. From puppies to adult dogs, this class is a great way to star ...  View More

Start date: 05/07/26

End date: 05/28/26

Weekly - Thu 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (5/7/2026-5/28/2026)

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4 sessions.

Days of the Week: Weekly - Thu .

Tuition: $69.00

Location : Garner, Garner Education Center Location : 
  Garner, Garner Education Center.

Room :  102

Instructor : Kylee Bannister 

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Family Life and Balance 

ID:21548
Learn practical strategies to balance family, work, and personal well-being. We’ll focus on communication, time management, and building stronger fami ...  View More

Start date: 05/12/26

End date: 05/12/26

Tue 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (5/12/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Tuesday .

Tuition: $19.00

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

Room :  AC101

Instructor : Dyan Childress 

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Basic Dog Obedience 

ID:22570
This class will help you build skills with your dog to heel, sit, down, off, stay, come, go, potty train, and other basic commands. This class will be ...  View More

Start date: 06/04/26

End date: 06/25/26

Weekly - Thu 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (6/4/2026-6/25/2026)

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4 sessions.

Days of the Week: Weekly - Thu .

Tuition: $89.00

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

Instructor : Amanda Gifford 

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Be A Better Babysitter 

ID:21897
Become a better babysitter in this course for 10-15 year olds. Quality babysitting skills such as safety of the child(ren) and safety in the home will ...  View More

Start date: 06/16/26

End date: 06/16/26

Tue 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (6/16/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Tuesday .

Tuition: $25.00

Location : Mason City, NIACC McAllister Hall Location : 
  Mason City, NIACC McAllister Hall.

Room :  MH106A

Instructor : Katrina Hamilton 

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Basic Dog Obedience 

ID:22571
This class will help you build skills with your dog to heel, sit, down, off, stay, come, go, potty train, and other basic commands. This class will be ...  View More

Start date: 06/30/26

End date: 07/21/26

Weekly - Tue 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (6/30/2026-7/21/2026)

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4 sessions.

Days of the Week: Weekly - Tue .

Tuition: $89.00

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

Instructor : Kelly Blackbourn 

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Leash Training 

ID:22573
Walking with your pup can be much more enjoyable with a few of these leash manners to practice. This class will be held outdoors across the street fro ...  View More

Start date: 07/30/26

End date: 08/13/26

Weekly - Thu 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (7/30/2026-8/13/2026)

Please read: Learn leash manners for more enjoyable pup ...More

3 sessions.

Days of the Week: Weekly - Thu .

Tuition: $65.00

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

Instructor : Amanda Gifford 

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Money Talks for Teens 

ID:22350
Money Talks! This class will teach teens the important financial lessons they can use for life.

Start date: 08/05/26

End date: 08/05/26

Wed 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (8/5/2026)

1 session

Days of the Week: Wednesday .

Tuition: $19.00

Location : Lake Mills, Lake Mills Community School Location : 
  Lake Mills, Lake Mills Community School.

Room :  125

Instructor : Peter Zwart 

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