(Estherville)– Iowa Lakes Community College has announced the new dates for the 2026 Jazz Band Contest, which was postponed previously due to inclement weather. The new dates are Thursday, February 19th and Friday, February 20th
at the Janice K. Lund Performing Arts Center at the Estherville Campus. Judges are Kevin Linder and Rod Shedenhelm, retired band directors from northwest Iowa. A number of jazz bands from area schools will be competing.
Festival Schedule
Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Iowa Lakes Jazz Contest
1A Bands
- Newell-Fonda
- George-Little-Rock
2A Bands
- Estherville Lincoln Central
- Emmetsburg
- Sioux Central
- South Central Calhoun
- Okoboji
- Rock Valley
Awards: Class 1A & 2A
Friday, February 20, 2026 – Iowa Lakes Jazz Contest
Class 3A - Spencer Jazz II
- Spencer Jazz I
- Le Mars
- Storm Lake
Class 4A - Lewis Central Jazz II
- Lewis Central Jazz I
- Urbandale
Awards: Class 3A & 4A
Please visit the Iowa Lakes Music Department Facebook Page for the most up-to-date schedule, as last-minute changes may occur.
