Sheldon, Iowa — Two Northwest Iowa Community College employees have received statewide awards.
NCC tells us that Chuck Ball and Katherine Knobloch have been recognized as the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards by Community Colleges for Iowa.
NCC officials say these prestigious awards celebrate Ball’s and Knobloch’s significant contributions to education and their exceptional leadership within Iowa’s 15 community colleges. The awards were presented during the second annual Community Colleges Convention and Tradeshow, held December 3–5, 2024, at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines. This event honors individuals who exemplify outstanding service and dedication to the academic community. Emily Shields, Executive Director of Community Colleges for Iowa, remarked, “The remarkable achievements of Iowa’s community colleges are a direct result of the commitment and dedication of professionals like Chuck Ball and Katherine Knobloch. Their efforts not only benefit their students and colleagues but also inspire excellence across our statewide network.”
