DMACC in the News

"Mike Hoffman, Executive Director of DMACC Continuing Education, stopped by “Iowa Live” on CW Iowa 23 today to talk about an exciting new digital classroom on the DMACC Ankeny Campus. The classroom was made possible by a $97,000 grant from Facebook. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College and Facebook will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and demonstration to celebrate a new digital classroom located on the College’s Ankeny Campus. …"

"In February, she’s taking the students to Des Moines Area Community College to see a whole pig taken apart. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) announced Monday its next presidential candidate forum on the economic future of the U.S. will feature South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) athletics director B.J. McGinn has announced the hiring of Kevin Lewis as the school’s men’s and women’s cross country coach. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College has co-hosted forums with several Democratic presidential candidates. …"

"Several courses are being added to build an early childhood education program, which will be created in conjunction with Central College and DMACC. …"

"The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration has extended funding through 2023 for the Des Moines Area Community College YouthBuild of Central Iowa program. …"

"The DMACC Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams will host a “Pack The Gym” doubleheader versus North Iowa Community College (NIACC) on Saturday, Jan. 11, on the DMACC Boone Campus, and FREE admission will be offered for all K-12 students who attend wearing their school’s gear. …"

"Al-Hameed completed a certificate program in transportation, distribution and logistics through Des Moines Area Community College, which led to her being hired by a logistics company in Des Moines. …"

"DMPS partners with Des Moines Area Community College, United Way, Iowa Employment Solutions, and the Iowa Department of Education to make PLACE possible. The program serves former district students between the ages of 21-25 who aged out of traditional high school before getting a diploma. …"

"The DMACC men's and women's basketball teams will host a “Pack the Gym” doubleheader versus North Iowa Community College on Saturday on the DMACC Boone Campus, and free admission will be offered for all K-12 students who attend wearing their school’s gear. …"

"The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has extended funding through 2023 for the YouthBuild of Central Iowa program, a Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) pre-apprenticeship program that targets disadvantaged youth. …"

"Wednesday, January 8th is National Take the Stairs Day and students and staff at DMACC Ankeny are taking the stairs all day long. …"

"Students and faculty at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny took part in "National Take the Stairs Day" today (Wednesday). …"

"Heather Johnson, a development manager at the American Lung Association of Iowa, says dozens of students and others at the Des Moines Area Community College fitness center in Ankeny will be taking the stairs — all day long. …"

"He can take a few more courses outside of the Career Academy through Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) because what he earns in the high school classroom doesn’t quite get him to the two-year associate’s degree. …"

"When making her final college selection, West Harrison’s Chloe Gilgen studied her college choices like she studied her opponents. Once she spotted an opening she liked, she made her post-high school decision with authority, like slamming a kill. Gilgen signed her letter of intent on Dec. 17 to continue playing volleyball at Des Moines Area Community College in Boone in the fall of 2020. …"

"The Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) announced Monday its next presidential candidate forum on the economic future of the U.S. will feature Minnesota Democrat Sen. Amy Klobuchar. …"

"Two Perry DMACC Career Academy High School students captured seventh-place in the 28th annual DMACC/Iowa Automobile Dealers Association Automotive Skills Contest recently held at the DMACC Ankeny Campus. …"

"DMACC is only Iowa institution approved by Honda to offer its training program …"

"Des Moines Area Community College’s online business degree is one of the nation’s top-ranked programs, according to Intelligent.com, an online magazine and resource dedicated to students. …"

"Letter from DMACC Perry Center director Eddie Diaz …"

"After earning her GED, Noanady enrolled at Des Moines Area Community College to become a nurse, but shifted gears and eventually earned an associate degree in marketing. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College’s online business degree is one of the nation’s top-ranked programs, according to Intelligent.com, an online magazine and resource dedicated to students. …"

"Current IRDC sponsors include Des Moines Area Community College …"

"DMACC’s online Business Degree is one of the nation’s top-ranked programs according to Intelligent.com, an online magazine and resource dedicated to students. …"

"Jeremy Hoffmann, Chair of the Cyber Security Program at Des Moines Area Community College says the need for protecting our information needs to be a bigger priority than it is. …"

"Two Perry students of the Boone DMACC Campus were recent fall grads in the nursing sciences. …"

"Congratulations to Perry’s Alex Fickbohm for being the highest scoring sophomore in Iowa in the DMACC Automotive Skills Contest written test. …"

"As a graphic design instructor at DMACC, Michael is well-equipped for the job. …"

"Because DMACC is the largest nursing school in the state and most of its graduates stay local, presidents of both DMACC and ISU thought it was most fitting that Iowa State University add a BSN program. …"

"She returned to Des Moines Area Community College to get her GED – which she completed in less than six months. …"

"Students at Des Moines Area Community College will be able to earn their Bachelor’s Degree through the University of Northern Iowa, which will offer a physical presence at the community college. …"

"DMACC Workforce Training Academy (WTA) graduate Deborah Kyomugisha graduated from the Health Care Sterile Processing program. …"

"Angel Nunez Torres of Osceola, a current student at the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Urban Campus, was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society on Dec. 5 during a special ceremony held on the DMACC Urban Campus. …"

"Fresh swine hearts were the object lesson Wednesday for the dozen students in the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) class at the DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy. …"

"One institution — Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) — has found a way to bridge the gap and help make financial aid more digestible for broader groups of students. …"

"She is from Reasnor, Iowa and attended Pella Community Schools, graduating in the class of 2018, and is currently attending DMACC. …"

"The DMACC Automotive Program announced Tuesday it has received approval from the Iowa Department of Education to offer the Honda PACT (Professional Automotive Career Training) program beginning in fall 2020. …"

"The DMACC Automotive Program announced today it has received Iowa Department of Education approval to begin offering the Honda PACT (Professional Automotive Career Training) Program beginning in fall 2020. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson (left) on Thursday signed an agreement with Kosovo’s minister of economic development, Valdrin Lluka (right), that paves the way for DMACC training classes in welding and other skilled trades to be offered within the Kosovo Energy Corp.’s new facilities in Prishtina. …"

"Des Moines Area Community Collee President Rob Denson and Kosovo Minister of Economic Development Valdrin Lluka signed an agreement Thursday that paves the way for DMACC training classes in welding and other skilled trades to be offered within the Kosovo Energy Corporation’s (KEK) new facilities in Prishtina, the capital of Kosovo. …"

"Is a culinary arts class centered around baking the best thing since sliced bread? For some students at Newton DMACC, it very well could be. …"

"Students at Des Moines Area Community College will be able to earn their bachelor's degree through the University of Northern Iowa, which will offer a physical presence at the community college. …"

"The Creston to DMACC connection is set to continue with senior standout Sara Keeler. The Panthers first baseman tells KMA Sports DMACC is one of the offers she was most hoping for during the recruiting process. …"

"DMACC Southridge Center Liberal Arts students Elizabeth Jolly of Pleasantville, Mia Hughes of Indianola nd Paige Furler of Indianola pose for a photo …"

"Des Moines Area Community College has announced it will begin a new program in the culinary area for baking and pastry arts. …"

"He said a new one-year general construction apprenticeship program will start up in January in a partnership with Des Moines Area Community College. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College plans to launch ici's® new Baking and Pastry Arts at its Newton Campus next fall. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College and the Iowa Culinary Institute are launching a new Baking and Pastry Arts at DMACC's Newton Campus, according to a news release from the school. …"

"The idea originated from comments heard by red kettle bell ringers who were frequently told people would donate money but they did not carry cash, said Joe DeHart, the provost of Des Moines Area Community College Newton Campus and chair of the Newton Salvation Army’s advisory board. …"

"Before surgery, utensils are always wrapped to be sterilized, but then those surgical wrappers are quickly discarded and head straight for the landfill. That's why the DMACC surgical technology students decided to repurpose them into sleeping mats and pillows for the homeless. …"

"UNI, according to Nook, is taking steps to better brand itself and increase its outreach and collaborations — including with the Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus, the first public majority-minority college campus in Iowa. …"

"Janelle Patterson, a professor of nursing at Des Moines Area Community College, has both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice. …"

"President Denson regularly joins students for lunch at each of DMACC's six Campuses. Denson said he likes to hear directly from students regarding what they like best about DMACC, as well as what could help improve their experience at the College. …"

"Sixty-seven Kuemper Catholic, Carroll and Glidden-Ralston High School Students enrolled in Des Moines Area Community College Carroll Campus’ (DMACC) Internship course participated in an entrepreneurship seminar. …"

"The bottom line, senior Collin Minear said, is: “Your college choice might depend on how much money you have or how much in loans you want to take out.” Minear, 17, a senior, said he plans on attending Des Moines Area Community College because it will be an easier transition from high school and to college and will cost less than a four-year college. …"

"Gov. Kim Reynolds introduces Sarah Keehn, a North Iowa Area Community College student seeking to become a certified medical assistant, and Drake Noble, a Des Moines Area Community College student enrolled in an information technology program, during a news conference Tuesday focusing on the state’s Last-Dollar Scholarship program. …"

"On Tuesday, September 10, Farmboy was recognized, along with five other Iowa businesses at their Seventh-Annual DMACC Small Business Awards. …"

"UNI President Mark Nook and President Rob Denson of Des Moines Area Community College announced a new 2+2 partnership — earning an associate of arts degree on DMACC’s Urban Campus, then completing work through UNI for a bachelor of liberal studies degree. …"

"A group of DMACC students pose for a photo with DMACC President Rob Denson after taking part in 'Lunch With the President' Nov. 12, on the DMACC West Des Moines Campus. …"

"DMACC and Court Avenue Brewing Co. have announced a unique design contest in conjunction with ciLive! — also known as Celebrate Innovation Live! — as the week-long speaker series prepares to mark its 11th year. …"

"A Pleasantville student has the opportunity to learn about the inter-workings of a vehicle thanks to a donation to the DMACC Southridge Center. …"

"Gezellig Brewing Company is located inside Des Moines Area Community College's Legacy Plaza in Newton. It opened in the former Maytag Corporate Headquarters five months ago. …"

"Approximately 5,000 prisoners leave prisons each year in Iowa. Des Moines Area Community College is helping train them to enter the workforce. …"

"Twelve Boone High School students competed in the 28th annual DMACC/Iowa Automobile Dealers Association (IADA) Automotive Skills Contest recently at the DMACC Ankeny Campus. …"

"More than 80 students from Polk County and Dallas County heard about opportunities to pursue higher education during the 4-H RISE College Access Conference held this week at Des Moines Area Community College’s Ankeny campus. …"

"DMACC President Rob Denson sat down with a dozen DMACC students Tuesday for one of his periodic Lunch with the President events on the DMACC West Des Moines Campus. …"

"Court Avenue Brewing Co. and Des Moines Area Community College are partnering to host a bottle label design contest in celebration of ciLive! 11, DMACC’s weeklong speaker series taking place March 9-13 at the DMACC West Campus. …"

"Longtime Iowa civil rights leader Mary Campos will receive an honorary nursing degree from Des Moines Area Community College on Wednesday. …"

"Students learned leadership skills and explored career options with DMACC during the recent 4-H RISE College Access. …"

"Line Ponsonnet came to america to live with her aunt.  She said, "Basically, I came here to learn english because I come from France."  Des Moines is the only American home she`s known and she`s thankful it may stay that way.  "I`m happy because I already left my family once.   I want to stay here," said Ponsonnet. …"

"Twenty-nine Perry High School students recently competed in the 28th annual DMACC/Iowa Automobile Dealers Association (IADA) Automotive Skills Contest at the DMACC Ankeny Campus. …"

"Fewer are those who have “JD” appended to their names. It signifies they earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and are lawyers. Rob Denson, president of Des Moines Area Community College in Iowa, is one such educator/lawyer. But Denson, also has another certification of which he is equally proud: CDL. …"

"A new agreement announced Wednesday would permit students to obtain a University of Northern Iowa bachelor's degree without leaving Des Moines Area Community College's Des Moines campus, making higher education more accessible for metro-area students. …"

"The University of Northern Iowa is partnering with Des Moines Area Community college to provide a bachelor’s program from a Des Moines location. …"

"The University of Northern Iowa will start a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Des Moines Area Community College's Urban Campus. …"

"A new program from DMACC and the University of Northern Iowa means metro students can earn a Bachelor’s degree without leaving Des Moines. …"

"The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) are entering into a new partnership that will provide DMACC students with a streamlined pathway to a four-year degree - all while benefiting from the convenience of the Des Moines location. …"

"Students who start school at Des Moines Area Community College can finish at the University of Northern Iowa--all without leaving Des Moines. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) and the University of Northern Iowa announced a program today that allows students to get a UNI degree in Des Moines. …"

"The University of Northern Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College today announced “UNI at DMACC,” a new partnership that will provide DMACC students with a streamlined pathway to a four-year degree that they can complete without relocating from Des Moines. …"

"DMACC and UNI announced a 2+ 2 Partnership. …"

"After a year of negotiations, the University of Northern Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College this week will unveil a new “2+2” relationship providing Des Moines-area community college students a ready-made path to a four-year bachelor’s degree. …"

"It won't surprise you that Des Moines Area Community College is preparing students for jobs in the renewable energy field in the future...but how are students from Kosovo finding out about the program? …"

"During a panel hosted by Des Moines Area Community College in Carroll focused on LGBTQ+ people and issues, Dr. Mindy Graham-Hinners, a psychology instructor at DMACC in Carroll, said that more than just two genders exist, but society doesn’t always see it that way. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College is hosting its annual STEM festival with new sessions for both parents and students. …"

"Starting in the 2019-2020 academic year, 28 women from Kosovo have received scholarships to study technology, science, math and electrical engineering at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), in Iowa. …"

"The DMACC Foundation has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Polk County Community Development Grant Program to support the foundation’s "Building Community" fundraising campaign to modernize and expand the DMACC Urban Campus. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College has received $87,860 in federal aid to support tuition grants to veterans as part of a U.S. Department of Transportation effort to improve safety in the commercial driving field. …"