North Iowa LINC

Mission

To empower and connect young professionals in North Iowa, fostering personal and professional growth, creating a supportive network, and giving back to our community through collaboration and engagement.

Vision

Our goal is to cultivate a thriving community of young professionals who support each other’s career growth, engage in meaningful community initiatives, and build lasting connections through educational events, mentorship, volunteer opportunities, and social events.

Who We Serve

  • Young professionals ages 21–40
  • Early-career or growing in leadership
  • Community-minded & collaborative
  • New to North Iowa and looking to connect
  • From all industries — cross-sector encouraged

Why Join

  • Build your network with peers & professionals
  • Grow your leadership skills through events & workshops
  • Make an impact through volunteering & local initiatives
  • Attend social events and get plugged into your community
  • Find your people — especially if you’re new to the area

Join LINC

 

Why Businesses Should Partner 

  • Enhance Retention: Show employees you support their growth and care about their life beyond the office.
  • Increase Visibility: Be recognized as a company investing in the next generation of local leaders.
  • Drive Collaboration: Connect with other community-minded businesses through mixers, projects, and shared initiatives.
  • Support Community Engagement: Align your brand with positive change, volunteerism, and community development.
  • Develop Future Leaders: Play a role in shaping tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, executives, and changemakers in North Iowa.

Sponsorships

 

Events

North Iowa LINC will meet on a monthly basis for a variety of programming including social mixers, community volunteering, educational sessions, and more!

Upcoming Events

LINC Lunch & Learn: Young Entrepreneurship
Thursday, April 23 | 12-1PM
Commerce Center (9 N Federal Ave)
Explore what it means to be an entrepreneur in this engaging Lunch & Learn with Dr. Candi Karsjens, Executive Director of the NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Designed for aspiring young innovators, this session covers practical steps to turn ideas into action, test concepts before building, and avoid common pitfalls, while highlighting local resources to support your journey.

REGISTER HERE!
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Adaptive Kickball
LINC will be volunteering to help with adaptive kickball through the Parks & Rec department the month of June. Volunteers (2-4) are needed each week on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30PM at Frederick Hanford Sports Complex in Mason City.

 

Past Events

  • LINC Ice Cream Social | Thursday, May 22
  • Kickball Games | Wednesday, June 25
  • Lunch & Learn: Personality Styles | Thursday, July 17
  • Moonlight Bike Ride | Friday, August 22
  • Habitat for Humanity Build | Wednesday, September 10
  • Harvest Connections | Monday, October 27
  • Potluck & Possibilities | Thursday, November 20
  • LINC Trivia Night | Wednesday, December 10
  • North Iowa Bulls Game | Friday, January 2
  • Sip & Paint Pottery | Wednesday, February 4
  • LINC Game Night | Wednesday, March 25

Contact

Thank You Sponsors!