Iowa Lakes Community College is a public, comprehensive educational institution serving a rural five-county district in Northwest Iowa. Our mission is to "provide opportunities for quality lifelong learning and promote economic development for our communities". Iowa Lakes offers liberal arts, career option and vocational-technical courses leading toward associate degrees, diplomas and certificates; and is committed to continuous quality improvement while serving the changing needs of our customers. Enhancing area economic development and delivery of retraining and new skill opportunitities is a priority for Iowa Lakes Community College.