DMACC News - 2026 News Releases

Daniel Mbaz stands with arms crossed in front of industrial automation and electrical control panels in a laboratory setting.

From Angola to Ankeny: One Student's Year of Resilience Ends in National Recognition

September 3, 2026 | By DMACC

International student Daniel Mbaz started in the robotics program at DMACC one year ago, knowing little English. Today, he's a nationally-recognized Phi Theta Kappa scholar.

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DMACC Adult Literacy Center to Celebrate 50 Years of Changing Lives at Anniversary Gala

August 26, 2026 | By DMACC

Current and former students and volunteer coaches, supporters and donors, Adult Literacy Center community invited to Sept. 10 event at DMACC Urban Campus.

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From Alum to Event Leader: Darcy Palan Steps into New Role at DMACC Foundation

August 18, 2026 | By DMACC

Darcy Palan, a graduate of DMACC Boone, has been with the Foundation for five years.

A room with black metal shelves storing organized items of nonperishable foods.

DMACC Receives $25,000 Grant from Prairie Meadows to Support Food Pantries at Polk County Campuses

August 17, 2026 | By DMACC

For the past five years, the funding from Prairie Meadows has helped keep pantries stocked with food and essential personal care items.

Welcome to DMACC! Monday, August 24 all College offices and campuses will be temporarily closed until 11:30 a.m. while employees participate in our first annual Kickoff event to prepare for the best semester ever!

DMACC Campuses Closed Morning of August 24th

August 7, 2026 | By DMACC

Services will resume after 11:30 a.m., when the first annual All-College Kickoff concludes.