Iowa Lakes Community College Construction Technology

06/10/2026

Keep up the great work, Nessa! Proud of you!

Meet Our Summer Intern! We're excited to welcome Danessa Bruner to the APX team this summer! A Construction Management Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Danessa brings an impressive combination of military service, heavy equipment, crane operation, and hands-on construction experience. Since joining the U.S. Army in 2019, she has built a strong foundation in the field while continuing her education and pursuing a career in construction management.

Beyond the classroom and jobsite, Danessa is actively involved in the Construction Management Women's Association (CMWA) at Minnesota State University, Mankato, a student organization dedicated to supporting, connecting, and empowering women in construction through leadership, networking, and industry engagement opportunities.

Danessa's leadership, dedication, and willingness to take on new challenges make her a great addition to the APX team. We're excited to support her professional growth and provide opportunities to gain real-world experience throughout the summer.

Please join us in welcoming Danessa to APX and wishing her a successful internship experience!

06/02/2026

From Vision to Reality: Watch our student-built duplex transform from a shell in October to the finished masterpiece in May. Proud of these students and all their hard work and determination!

05/28/2026

This was a fun day installing siding in the gorgeous weather using awesome tools!

05/28/2026

Thank you Sashco! 🫶

The trades don’t sustain themselves. They’re passed on. And that passing on...the patience, the timing, and the care, is a craft in itself.
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In honor of our 90th anniversary, we’re celebrating 90 days of gratitude for the pros who keep it all running.

Featuring Corey Menning of Iowa Lakes Community College



Iowa Lakes Community College

05/28/2026

The details are what separate a good cabinet install from a great one. 👌

One thing we really appreciate about the custom cabinets built right here in Emmetsburg by Buhrow Construction and Custom Cabinetry is that they come with all the finishing details already color matched, scribe pieces, crown molding, toe kick, shoe molding, and other profiles.

Those pieces let us dial everything in:
✔️ Close gaps at walls
✔️ Finish off toe kicks cleanly
✔️ Add crown to the uppers
✔️ Hide end grain
✔️ Leave a polished final product

👀 spot the way the scribe, shoe molding, and baseboard all come together in the corner! 👀

It’s those small details that make a big difference. 🔨

The students this year had a great time installing all these pieces and paying attention to every detail!

05/14/2026

Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it. My dad, a fellow Iowa Lakes grad, taught my students bricklaying! Every brick they laid carried a piece of family legacy and pride. This is what building a future looks like.

02/12/2026

Iowa Lakes Community College is grieving following a tragic bus accident involving our baseball team. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the team’s bus crashed on Highway 4 near Twin Lakes, Iowa, resulting in one fatality and injuries to 32 others. The team was en route to Arkansas for a series of scheduled games.

Please keep the team, coaches, staff, faculty, friends, and families of everyone involved and affected in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.