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![DMACC officials and partners from the public and private sectors (pictured above) participate in a Nov. 14 groundbreaking for a new $9 million DMACC Transportation Institute on Des Moines’ north side. The 8,600-square-foot facility will be named after DMACC alumnus and Agribusiness executive Dennis Albaugh, who donated $1 million to the project. Additional funding includes a $1 million grant from the State of Iowa; a $500,000 donation from the Kent Corporation; and a $50,000 donation from Bob and Jane Sturgeon. Pictured (left to right) are Del Stevens, DLR Group; Megan Ellsworth, Director of Industry and Technology at DMACC; Joe Pugel, DMACC Board Chair; Steve Van Oort, Polk County Supervisor; Dennis Albaugh, DMACC alumnus and Agribusiness executive; Rob Denson, DMACC President; Dr. Jenny Foster, Executive Academic Dean of Industry and Technology at DMACC; and Beth Townsend, Iowa Workforce Development Executive Director.](/news/images/20231116.jpg)
DMACC Announces New $9 Million Transportation Institute
November 16, 2023 | By DMACC
New facility will allow DMACC to double its capacity to train truck drivers.
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Three DMACC Agribusiness Students Awarded American FFA Degree at 2023 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis
November 14, 2023 | By DMACC
The American FFA Degree is the highest degree achievable in the National FFA organization.
![DMACC Transportation Institute semi trailer](/news/images/202300113.jpg)
DMACC Announces Plans for New $9 Million Transportation Institute; Groundbreaking Set for Nov. 14th
November 13, 2023 | By DMACC
New transportation facility will train next generation of truck drivers
![Kolb earned her paramedic certification just 10 days before going out on the memorable call.](/news/images/20231107-1.jpg)
Emma Kolb, 2023 DMACC Paramedic Graduate, Helps Deliver Baby Along Interstate 80
November 7, 2023 | By DMACC
Kolb earned her paramedic certification just 10 days before going out on the memorable call.
![Fresh new look reflects strong and continued growth at DMACC](/news/images/20231030.jpg)
DMACC Announces Launch of New College-Wide Brand and Logo
October 30, 2023 | By DMACC
Fresh new look reflects strong and continued growth at DMACC
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