DMACC in the News

"Nursing student Kendra Thompson, who studies at DMACC’s Ankeny program, was concerned she would not be able to complete her clinical hours because places are no longer allowing nursing students into their facilities due to COVID-19. …"

"Rhett Darland had trouble finding the exact words to express himself after Des Moines Area Community College had clinched a spot to the men’s national basketball tournament. …"

"As a world-renowned program, the Iowa Culinary Institute (ICI) at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) provides high-end culinary experiences and serves students, staff and visitors. …"

"Nearly 100 nursing students set to graduate from Des Moines Area Community College in May but who have not yet obtained their nursing licenses will be able to complete their education and be hired as nurses, under a section of the disaster emergency proclamation issued by Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday. …"

"Collin Maag of Scottsbluff, a 2016 graduate of Scottsbluff High School, poses for a photo with Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Automotive Collision Technology Program Chair Gary Sanger and the DMACC Bear mascot after signing a letter of intent to study automotive technology at DMACC. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College’s mission is to provide quality, affordable, education and training to empower students as they pursue life’s opportunities. …"

"In addition, several DMACC students received other honors. …"

"DMACC Fashion Merchandising and Design students are now making “Olson masks” from their homes to support local health care providers responding to COVID-19, DMACC announced today. …"

"DMACC Fashion Merchandising and Design students are now making Olson masks from their homes to support local health care providers responding to COVID-19. …"

"The Dallas County Hospital and Family Medicine Clinics in Perry received a donation of personal protective equipment Thursday from the DMACC Perry VanKikr Career Academy. …"

"DMACC students of fashion merchandising and design are reponding to the COVID-19 epidemic by making Olson masks from their homes to support local health care providers. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Foundation has announced the recipients of Foundation Scholarships for the spring semester. …"

"From a coaching standpoint, guys like Josh Sash at DMACC knows these delays will cause a long-lasting ripple effect. …"

"Christy Jones currently serves as an advisory member to the DMACC (Des Moines Area Community College) collision program. …"

"Christy Jones currently serves as an Advisory Member to the DMACC (Des Moines Area Community College) collision program. …"

"With me is Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and The Runway Innovation Studio with thoughts about working outside of the office. …"

"IKM-Manning senior Lexi Branning has parlayed a fantastic season into an opportunity at Des Moines Area Community College. …"

"Eighteen DMACC students were among the 77 Iowa Community College students statewide named to the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society All-Iowa Academic Team. …"

"Steve Krafcisin: Has served as the women’s basketball coach at Des Moines Area Community College since 2005. …"

"A group of 23 future DMACC students recently participated in the Second Annual DMACC Automotive Signing Day to celebrate their commitment to join the award-winning DMACC Automotive Technology Programs in fall 2020. …"

"When I had a chance to interview three speakers presenting at the upcoming ciLive! 2020 festival (to be held at Des Moines Area Community College’s West Des Moines campus), I almost didn’t know what to do with all of my notes. …"

"Coaches Corner for March 20th: Josh Sash, DMACC Men’s Basketball …"

"Six Perry scholars have been awarded Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Foundation Scholarships for the spring 2020 semester. …"

"The Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Foundation has announced the recipients of Foundation Scholarships for the Spring Semester. …"

"A group of 23 future DMACC students recently participated in the Second Annual DMACC Automotive Signing Day to celebrate their commitment to join the award-winning DMACC Automotive Technology Programs in fall 2020. …"

"Adam Shearer of West Des Moines, a senior at Valley High School, was the recipient of a $500 DMACC Automotive Technology scholarship at the Second Annual DMACC Automotive Signing Day. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College’s mission is to provide quality, affordable, education and training to empower students as they pursue life’s opportunities. …"

"The signing day recognized the first of about 100 students who will join DMACC automotive programs in the fall, with each student signing an official letter of intent. …"

"Suzy Fentress of Adel and formerly of Perry, a liberal arts major at the Des Moines Area Community College campus in Ankeny, has been named to the 77-member All-Iowa Academic Team. …"

"This season will feature some of Iowa Ingredient's favorite chefs, including Executive Chef and Professor Dean Luttrell of DMACC in Ankeny. …"

"Last Thursday, the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Carroll Campus hosted Damonte Stogner, a community engagement associate from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Iowa, for a community discussion on the legal and social challenges of racial justice as part of the school’s “We Include” speaker series. …"

"The 25-year-old receptionist at Marla’s Headliner on Main in Marshalltown is passionate enough about her hobby that she will attend the Iowa Culinary Institute at Des Moines Area Community College this fall. …"

"DMACC was starting a program called FARM/CAP – Career Assessment Program – for people in ag who were facing the farm crisis. …"

"Following high school he completed the diesel technology program at Des Moines Area Community College. …"

"The Monsignor McCann Community Fund (MMCF), which plans to give out roughly $50,000 worth of grants each year, recently announced its spring recipients and the Newton DMACC received $3,000 to assist students who may need mental health services. …"

"Organized by the Iowa Culinary Institute at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), the sold-out dinner will be held inside the Newton-based brewery at Legacy Plaza. …"

"Data centers in Iowa are a career opportunity for students in DMACC West Des Moines’ network technology program. …"

"DMACC Provost Joel Lundstrom talks about adjustments to classes in the light of the Corona virus, along with incredible scholarship opportunities and degrees in nursing, computer language and welding classes that are all available through DMACC locally. …"

"Remember Pluto? That little planet that wasn't a planet anymore? That will be a big topic at the new "Celebrate! Innovation Live" at Des Moines Area Community College! …"

"At age 11, he made his debut at Des Moines Area Community College’s Boone campus, and today performs at spots all across Iowa, for public and private concerts. …"

"The Tapestry Award is presented by the DMACC Diversity Commission to recognize individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity through their individual character, contributions to the college and service to the community. …"

"Congratulations to Valley High School senior Adam Shearer, who won a $500 scholarship to attend Des Moines Area Community College’s automotive mechanics technology program upon graduation. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College’s (DMACC) We Include speaker series returns to their Carroll campus Thursday with a community discussion on the legal and social challenges of racial justice and immigration. …"

"The talk featured former students Jessica Bamford-Love, circulation assistant at the Cedar Falls Public Library, Alissa Cornick, youth librarian at the Des Moines Public Library and Zach Lowe, library specialist and circulation lead at the Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny campus. The three were introduced by UNI Professor Jim O’Loughlin, who also helped to facilitate the discussion. …"

"A group of 23 students from seven different DMACC campuses and centers are participating in the annual DMACC London Study Abroad Program during the spring 2020 semester. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) students and instructors proudly display a DMACC flag in front of the iconic Tower Bridge in London during a recent tour of the city. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) will unveil a new, cutting-edge Virtual Learning Lab at the Microsoft Datacenter Academy located on its West Des Moines Campus on March 11, during Celebrate! Innovation Live. …"

"Morningside College and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) announced that they’re offering a pathway program for students to complete a Bachelor of Science in agricultural education and a Bachelor of Arts in applied agricultural and food studies. The pathway is for DMACC students to seamlessly complete their degrees at Morningside. …"

"DMACC, the largest undergraduate college in Iowa, will unveil a new, cutting-edge Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) at the Microsoft Datacenter Academy located on its West Des Moines Campus, at 12:15 p.m. on Wed., March 11, during Celebrate! Innovation Live (ciLive!). …"

"He eventually decided to change paths again and learn about mortuary science at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny. …"

"Boone DMACC students were recently inducted into the Tau Phi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society. …"

"Over the past several years, DMACC’s CiLive! has earned some of the boldest checkmarks on our annual calendar. Engaging and inspiring, it’s a five-day series of presentations by lively speakers who challenge us to imagine possibilities beyond our day-to-day lives. …"

"For the past two years Imagine the Possibilities, formerly known as Genesis, has formed a relationship with DMACC unlike they ever had before. …"

"There are 15 individuals preparing to take center stage at Des Moines Area Community College’s annual Celebrate! Innovation Live speaking festival (known as ciLive!). …"

"A group of 23 students from seven different DMACC campuses and centers are participating in the annual DMACC London Study Abroad Program during the spring 2020 semester. …"

"The Des Moines Area Community College Perry VanKirk Career Academy is hosting a special event at the end of March, and they invite the public to a night of dancing, drinks, and education. …"

"After Max graduates from high school, he would like to attend the Iowa Culinary Institute at DMACC or the Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa. …"

"Spotlighting some of our wonderful Mark Pearson Scholarship award winners and DMACC's Travis Lautner joins The Big Show to tell Andy and Bob about the great opportunities the scholarship has provided and success achieved. …"

"Stephanie Oppel - Director, Work Based Learning, Des Moines Area Community College …"

"Natalie Bachman, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Named to DMACC Foundation board of directors, Ankeny. Kim Butler Hegedus, Community State Bank, Named to DMACC Foundation board of directors, Ankeny …"

"Conversations and plans will come together as DMACC has officially announced they are building a Wellness Center on campus. The new building is set to include two gyms, a weight room, a golf room, and an athletic training room. The building will begin April 2020 with plans to finish the project by October 2020. …"

"Heckman was recently named a member of the DMACC Foundations Board, but he was asked years ago to become a member. Heckman already started working in his new position, and he is hard at work raising money for DMACC, one of his principal jobs. …"

"More than 200 students from eight local schools participated in Career Discover Days today (Tuesday) at Des Moines Area Community College’s (DMACC) Carroll Campus. …"

"The nursing program was started because the president of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) brought the idea to Iowa State for starting a Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program. …"

"More than 800 students graduated from the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban and West Campuses at the end of the fall term, including seven Perry-area scholars. …"

"Take Des Moines Area Community College as an example. It has expanded its noncredit programs to get new classes up and running more quickly than in the past, and teach students just enough to start a career. …"

"Sash has landed his first head coaching job for the DMACC Bears. …"

"Local 5 asked the nursing program leaders at DMACC about the licensing system for registered nurses. …"

"Iowa Safe Schools hosted its second LGBTQ Career Expo. Saturday’s event was held at the DMACC Ankeny Campus. Over 30 employers were looking to boost their businesses with employees from the LGBTQ community. …"

"Iowa Safe School is hosting the LGBTQ Career Expo Saturday, February 8th at DMACC Ankeny Campus. …"

"Amanda is the only farmer and tends the land all by herself. Amanda is also a mother, a recent graduate of Drake University, and holds a degree in horticulture from Des Moines Area Community College. …"

"Three high schools (Ankeny, Ankeny Centennial, North Polk) and three colleges (DMACC, Drake and UofI) were represented in the competition. …"

"U.S. Army veteran and member of the Green Berets Melvin Morris spoke at the DMACC Urban campus Wednesday morning. …"

"Best Community College in Iowa DMACC Life’s calling. That is the essence of what Des Moines Area Community College, the Best Community College in Iowa according to CITYVIEW readers, has to offer as it inspires, energizes and encourages students to achieve career dreams and life aspirations. …"

"Sergeant First Class Melvin Morris paid a visit to Iowa to speak at Des Moines Area Community College on Wednesday. Morris is one of the few living Medal of Honor recipients …"

"Check out the free or low-cost opportunities for lifelong learners in your state. The Des Moines Area Community College lets locals 62 and up take one free for-credit course each semester. …"

"The Iowa Culinary Institute at DMACC will host two upcoming information sessions for students interested in learning more about the School of Baking and Pastry Arts at the DMACC Newton Campus. …"

"Zoe Rene Gordon of Perry, a second-year student in the DMACC Iowa Culinary Institute (ICI) program, is among a number of chefs-in-training learning French cuisine at the hands of the masters. …"

"He decided what he wanted to do in the long run was to be a chef, so he entered the Iowa Culinary Institute at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny. …"

"Students wanting to learn more about the world of baking and pastry making, can get a sneak peek at what’s to come as DMACC Newton Campus offers a new one-year diploma program in baking and pastry arts in the fall. …"

"Naonady dropped out of high school during her senior year and started working full-time to support her family. She returned to Des Moines Area Community College to get her GED – which she completed in less than six months. …"

"A group of French chefs are visiting the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) campus as part of the anniversary celebration of an exchange program with the school’s culinary program. …"

"Every January, two chefs from the St. Etienne region of France come to the Ankeny Campus of DMACC as part of the annual French chefs exchange. …"

"Facebook and Des Moines Area Community College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new digital classroom located on DMACC’s Ankeny campus. …"

"A new digital classroom at the Ankeny campus of the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), made possible by a $97,000 grant from Facebook, was launched this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. …"

"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. …"