DMACC in the News

"Dr. Darin Jensen will teach full time at the DMACC Carroll Campus as well as serve as editor of TETYC. …"

"BJ McGinn, DMACC Athletic Director …"

"Wells, who plans to play softball at Des Moines (Iowa) Area Community College next season, said she feels good about what she’s been able to accomplish in her current position. …"

"He has completed one year at DMACC and will return this fall to finish his associate degree. …"

"Mark and Jill Oman gave $1 million to support a joint program between DMACC and UNI that is designed for students to complete their first two years at the community college and the remaining two years online through the university. …"

"DMACC administrators and staff are busy preparing the College’s 12 campuses and learning centers across Central Iowa to be open and ready for students when the fall semester starts Aug. 26. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) made a big announcement Wednesday about its program that allows students to start there and finish their degree on campus through the University of Northern Iowa. …"

"A new partnership between the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) received a $1 million boost this week thanks to the generosity of UNI alumni Mark and Jill Oman of West Des Moines. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) will be offering an assortment of learning options for the upcoming fall semester due to COVID-19, which will include face-to-face learning. …"

"Jennie Doke-Kerns is the director of corrections education and academic services for Des Moines Area Community College and oversees all of DMACC’s educational offerings in the five correctional facilities in central Iowa. …"

"Dr. Mary Chapman is vice president emeritus of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). …"

"An effort to make higher education more accessible for Des Moines’ minority students received a boost Wednesday with a $1 million donation to a new partnership between the University of Northern Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College. …"

"A new partnership between Des Moines Area Community College and the University of Northern Iowa has received a significant boost with a $1 million donation from two UNI alumni — Mark and Jill Oman. …"

"The ‘UNI at DMACC’ program will bring the same advantages of a four-year degree to students at DMACC’s Urban Campus without requiring students to leave their jobs, families and community. …"

"The University of Northern Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College are teaming up to help minority students earn degrees through UNI. …"

"The donation will go towards the "UNI at DMACC" 2+2 program that's set to launch this fall. …"

"A new partnership between the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) aimed at helping location-bound students in Des Moines earn a college degree through UNI received a $1 million boost this week thanks to the generosity of UNI alumni. …"

"The DMACC Urban Campus in Des Moines begins the UNI at DMACC 2+2 program this fall, in which students can earn year four-year degrees, without relocating. …"

"A University of Northern Iowa alumni couple, who call West Des Moines home, announced the gift toward a new UNI-Des Moines Area Community College “2+2” partnership aimed at helping Des Moines-based students earn a four-year degree from UNI by starting at DMACC. …"

"Students resuming classes this fall at Des Moines Area Community College campuses will have a number of options to choose from in how they attend classes, say DMACC officials. …"

"DMACC administrators and staff are busy preparing the College’s twelve campuses and learning centers across Central Iowa to be open and ready for students when the fall semester starts on Wednesday, August 26. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College is announcing plans for in-person instruction for the fall semester, which starts Wednesday, August 26. …"

"Chef Karla Boetel, culinary instructor at the Iowa Culinary Institute at DMACC. …"

"All 12 Des Moines Area Community College campuses will welcome students this fall for both in-person and online classes, the school announced Tuesday in a news release. Classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 26. …"

"DMACC, along with four other Microsoft Datacenter Academies around the country, now have a new requirement to test their tech skills: CompTIA certifications. …"

"Omar Ordaz, 32, is studying political science at Des Moines Area Community College and plans to go to school to become an immigration lawyer. …"

"Willie Guy Jr. - Sophomore-to-be basketball player at Des Moines Area Community College in Boone, where he played in every game as a freshman. …"

"Twenty internship spots are available for this summer. Preference will be given to members of DMACC’s 2020 SQUAD, and remaining slots will be open to the general public. …"

"Drew Nelson, Provost, DMACC Boone Campus, Aired Thursday, June 18, 2020 …"

"Darin is an Instructor of English at the Carroll Campus for Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). …"

"Currently, five community colleges around the US have Microsoft Data Center training programs, including Des Moines Area Community College in Iowa. …"

"On Tuesday, June 16, the Perry Hy-Vee and DMACC came together to give back a little with their surprise gift basket to a Perry High School graduating senior. …"

"The DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy and the Perry Hy-Vee teamed up Tuesday to bring a smile to the face of Perry High School graduate Angela Hernandez. …"

"McGill is currently a student at Des Moines Area Community College and is studying under the Mark Pearson FFA Leadership Scholarship. …"

"At Des Moines Area Community College, students in the horticulture program’s Greenhouse Production II course were preparing rows and rows of flowers and plants on the DMACC Ankeny Campus at the start of this year. …"

"Students will check in with business partners, and DMACC staff will coordinate project completions and facilitate support. …"

"The 20-year-old enrolled on a scholarship for the 2019/20 academic year at Iowa-based Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), where he combined playing basketball alongside studying for an Associates of Art degree. …"

"Beginning June 15, Ames Chamber of Commerce will host its second-annual conference, “Teaching for the Workforce Academy,” which is a partnership with DMACC to connect and educate area teachers with local businesses. …"

"“I started going to (DMACC camps) since I was about a freshman,” Voshell told KMA Sports. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College, which owns the former Maytag buildings that make up Legacy Plaza, has long envisioned the creation of multi-family housing units in Building 16. …"

"Students at Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa, provided about 1,500 containers of student-raised plants and flowers to health care workers and facilities for UnityPoint Health, Des Moines, Iowa, according to a Des Moines Register article. …"

"Tina Akinyi, Des Moines Area Community College, named DMACC GEAR UP Iowa coordinator …"

"Maura Nelson, Des Moines Area Community College …"

"Students enrolled in the DMACC Horticulture Program’s Greenhouse Production II course traditionally spend each spring semester tending to robust rows of vibrant flowers and plants in a modern greenhouse on the DMACC Ankeny Campus, culminating with a public sale that showcases their work. …"

"After considering a variety of options, DMACC decided to donate approximately 1,500 containers of student-raised plants and flowers to local UnityPoint health care workers and facilities. …"

"The DMACC Foundation, the preferred giving channel for Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), recently received a $2,000 grant from Bayer Fund in support of Pamela's Food Pantry on the DMACC Ankeny Campus. …"

"Southeast Polk 2020 Graduate, Devin Wignall, planned on walking across two stages this spring: one for his associate degree in welding from DMACC and the second for his high school diploma from Southeast Polk. …"

"Among the grants, Des Moines Area Community College received $2,000 to purchase promotional products for potential students. …"

"Recruitment isn’t a problem for the Diesel Technology program at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), which has experienced full capacity for as long as Shea Parsons, instructor and program chair, can remember. …"

"A total of 36 Iowa high school students have accomplished what was unheard of years ago: they earned a DMACC degree before receiving their high school diploma. …"

"Boone-based Fareway Stores Inc. on Tuesday presented a $250,000 donation to the DMACC Foundation to be used for the new DMACC Boone Campus Student Activity Center. …"

"A Pella High School senior was among 36 across Central Iowa earning an associate’s degree from DMACC before receiving a high school diploma. …"

"“It seems overwhelming at first, but the more recipes you acquire and taking 30 minutes to sit down and plan your meals and grocery list can save you,” said Sydney Furgerson, a culinary graduate of Des Moines Area Community College. …"

"Fareway Stores, Inc., headquartered in Boone, presented a $250,000 check to the DMACC Foundation and DMACC President Rob Denson today to be used for the new DMACC Boone Campus Student Activity Center. …"

"Many high school students take college classes while attending high school, but this year, 36 high school students earned a degree from DMACC before receiving their high school diploma. …"

"The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) a grant in support of their adult literacy and education efforts. …"

"All Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) campuses are included in this program. …"

"This spring, however, the COVID-19 pandemic and closure of DMACC campuses and centers meant plans to hold a public sale were scrapped – but a new idea soon sprouted …"

"Rob Denson, DMACC President, said while Gov. Kim Reynolds waived instructional hours for courses, the college worked to develop a way in which students would be able to gain those skills at a later date. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College has named Tina Akinyi as the DMACC GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Iowa coordinator. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College had to rework class schedules to accommodate students in technical classes that require hands-on learning. …"

"A new program at Des Moines Area Community College is aiming to encourage young people in rural Iowa to pursue careers in the tech industry. …"

"The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded Des Moines Area Community College with a $5,500 grant to support the college’s adult literacy and education efforts, DMACC announced. …"

"DMACC Libraries, the official library system of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), is participating in an unprecedented cooperative project that allows students to return DMACC library items by dropping them off at one of 37 participating libraries across Iowa. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) students can return library items for the DMACC Library at Dunn Library on the Simpson College campus, according to a news release from DMACC Wednesday. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College announced today it plans to move a majority of its programs to real-time, virtual classes for its fall semester across its campuses. The move would include about 55% of DMACC students taking classes virtually, while the remainder — those whose programs require being on campus, would have in-person classes …"

"As part of its overall plan to welcome back students this fall, the College announced DMACC Rx, (R) real (x) time virtual classes as more face-to-face classes move to this unique online format …"

"On today’s Perry Fareway Let’s Talk Dallas County program, we’re talking with Eddie Diaz, the Director of the Perry DMACC Center, about the new Computer Languages Academy …"

"West Harrison senior Chloe Gilgen is excited to continue playing volleyball at the next level with Des Moines Area Community College …"

"Students studying at DMACC will be able to see and interact with classmates and instructors in a real-time virtual format following the rollout of the college’s DMACC Rx program. …"

"Some of the high-tech, high-dollar jobs found at the heart of America’s technology capitol might soon start cropping up in the Perry area as the DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy unveils a Computer Languages Academy starting this fall term. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College will use a $5,500 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support its adult literacy and education efforts. …"

"Anyone with questions can contact Jacki Boldt, Business Solutions Consultant with Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). …"

"A new curriculum will be starting up at the Perry DMACC VanKirk Career Academy this fall, which is a step towards bringing more technology companies and jobs to small-town Iowa. …"

"For May 22nd: Nic Mishler, DMACC Baseball …"

"DMACC is adding a Baking diploma to its Culinary Arts curriculum on the Newton Campus and Honda PACT joins Ford ASSET, General Motors ASEP and MOPAR Chrysler as automotive technician partnerships with the two-year College. …"

"The Perry Center is offering a 30-credit, one-year diploma program in the high-demand, high-paying software development field. …"

"The current coronavirus pandemic has not held up construction on the DMACC Boone Campus Student Activity Center. In fact, mild weather conditions this spring has allowed construction to move ahead quickly. …"

"Cory Thompson a 2013 graduate of the DMACC Carroll Campus nursing program, knew he and his fellow health care workers were going to need more personal protection equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. …"

"Rob Denson, president of Des Moines Area Community College. …"

"The DMACC-Boone Campus Food Pantry recently received a large delivery from the Food Bank of Iowa and is now preparing to distribute that food. …"

"days ago, amid the pandemic, he urged young people, on a video call with Des Moines Area Community College Carroll Campus Provost Joel Lundstrom and others, to pursue a computer-languages course of study that could lead them to the Accenture’s modern branch in Jefferson, with high-paying careers, more so when you factor the low cost of living here in rural Iowa. …"

"Here Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and The Runway Innovation Studio and I discuss virtual meetings and what the future of the office might be even post pandemic. …"

"The 100-hour program included online class work as well as in-person work at Des Moines Area Community College …"

"DMACC is excited to open a baking and pastry school at their Newton campus. …"

"At a time when many people in Central Iowa are facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Polk County has launched a new initiative aimed at significantly increasing the availability of free financial counseling for Polk County residents. …"

"Construction on the 10,700-square-foot renovation to the existing building is expected to begin later this summer …"

"Coaches Corner for May 15th: Nic Mishler, DMACC Baseball …"

"IowaWatch spoke with students from Des Moines Area Community College, Drake University, Loras College, Simpson College, the University of Iowa and Wartburg College about their job prospects and internships …"

"Like many professionals, Kirsten Lubkeman changed fields after spending years in a job that wasn’t satisfying. …"

"The DMACC Board of Directors has approved an Addition/Renovation Project on the DMACC Carroll Campus. Construction on the 10,700 square foot renovation to the existing building is expected to begin later this summer. …"

"DES MOINES, Iowa — Last month, Polk County announced the opening of Iowa’s first Financial Empowerment Center, offering one on one financial coaching as a free service to local residents. Des Moines Area Community College is the service provider for this program. DMACC and Polk County have been working on this financial empowerment center for over a year. …"

"In this episode, Darin Jensen talks about teaching at Des Moines Area Community College, basic writing pedagogies and practices, the characterization of "basic writing," and how institutions and programs can better support and prepare teachers for two-year colleges. …"

"Graduating from high school while maintaining better than a 3.0 grade point average isn’t easy. Doing that while also working on a degree from Des Moines Area Community College is even harder. …"

"Mike Hoffman, executive director of continuing education at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), and Curt Buhr, coordinator at DMACC, discuss new programming opportunities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. …"

"Construction is proceeding nicely on the Boone Athletic Addition project. …"

"DMACC is having to do things differently when it comes to clinical education for nursing students. …"

"According to Dave Pfiffner, director of the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Transportation. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College announced today it is guaranteeing student tuition for in-person and online instruction at all DMACC campuses and centers for the fall term. …"

"Day cares who sent appreciation messages include the DMACC Child Development Center, Ankeny. …"

"The scholars participated in a 100-hour curriculum, delivered through a blend of online and in-person learning, hosted at the DMACC Ankeny Campus. …"

"The task force, composed mostly of public-sector figures with a few representatives from the sphere of private business, was the brainchild of Perry Mayor John Andorf, Perry City Administrator Sven Peterson and DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy Director Eddie Diaz. …"

"Dr. Nicole Nichols of St. Charles is a nurse and a DMACC Adjunct Nursing Instructor. …"

"DMACC Softball (Sophomore Recognition) …"

"Dr. Nicole Nichols of St. Charles is a nurse and a DMACC adjunct nursing instructor. …"

"When the COVID-19 pandemic began to take shape in March, Des Moines Area Community College Boone Campus nursing student and Ames resident Thomas Lunaburg’s spring semester plans were suddenly put in flux. …"

"When the COVID-19 pandemic began to take shape in March, Des Moines Area Community College Boone Campus nursing student and Ames resident Thomas Lunaburg’s spring semester plans were suddenly put in flux. …"

"DMACC is waiving all online and web-blended technology fees for students taking summer term classes. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College says it's waiving technology fees for on-line and web-blended classes. …"

"Graduating nurses at Des Moines Area Community College will experience a new twist on a long-standing tradition, because of the pandemic. …"

"Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Nicole Nichols, RN from Knoxville who teaches at DMACC. …"

"One Des Moines Area Community College professor returns back to Iowa following 21 days working on the frontlines as a nurse in New York City. …"

"He is graduating from the DMACC Boone Campus nursing program. …"

"“You can’t sit on the sidelines,” says Eddie Diaz, a community organizer and Director of the DMACC VanKirk Career Academy in Perry. …"

"DMACC Golf Coach (Sophomore Recognition Part 2) …"

"Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus students and community members celebrated Earth Week 2020 by tending to and eagerly awaiting fresh produce growing inside the College’s Food Forest and Community Garden. …"

"Diaz said DMACC extended spring break by a week to allow staff members to move the vast majority of classes online. …"

"Each year during graduation ceremonies, Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) President Rob Denson and DMACC Board Chairperson Joe Pugel shake the hands of more than 2,000 graduates who walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. …"

"The DMACC softball team is known for achieving success, both on and off the field. …"

"My online classes through DMACC have taught me how to manage my time wisely, as I have to do everything independently. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College’s Carroll campus and Bomgaars are distributing 3,000 free masks to anyone who needs them at their organizations’ two locations in Carroll. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College, a public institution serving the educational and career training needs of Iowans, is committed to the lifelong success of its students. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College is the top recipient among Iowa’s public community colleges with $7.3 million, followed by Kirkwood Community College, expecting $6.3 million. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College is scheduled to return to in-person classes on July 1 as part of the school’s summer term. …"

"Chris Seaboch, DMACC Golf (Sophomore Recognition Part 1) …"

"DMACC was the major sponsor for the fall 2019 luncheon, which was hosted on the DMACC Ankeny Campus. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College announced that DMACC hands-on and lab-based classes will not return to campus this spring. …"

"The Des Moines Area Community College announced Wednesday that all hands-on and lab-based classes will not resume on campus this semester, and no in-person summer classes will meet prior to July 1. …"

"The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak is effecting summer classes at Des Moines Area Community College. …"

"DMACC President Rob Denson said today that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact DMACC face-to-face instruction, announcing that DMACC hands-on and lab-based classes will not return to campus this spring. …"

"The rain held off last night so planting in Central Iowa continues, including on the Big Show Corn Cam plot at DMACC with our friends at Wyffels Hybrids. …"

"We are joined by Mark Pearson Scholarship recipient Kaitlyn Deahl who shares about her experience in FFA and at DMACC. …"

"Michael King at DMACC and Bob are socially distanced on the Big Show Corn Cam Plot doing some planting today. …"

"She said DMACC provided Osmundson’s with a supply of face masks, two per person, and some people have brought homemade masks to the job. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College announced in a news release Thursday that in-person classes, including lab-based courses, will not return to campus this semester. …"

"There are currently 30 funds established including the DMACC Student Activity Center. …"

"Iowa State University and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) have partnered to create an online series of videos designed to help new home workers adjust to new cybersecurity practices. …"

"Each week I sit down with Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and The Runway Innovation Studio and chat a bit about business. …"

"A project was recently wrapped up at the Dallas County Human Services Campus, giving Des Moines Area Community College a new facility to use in their agriculture education program. …"

"The Iowa Small Business Relief Fund has formed in response to COVID-19, and the alliance includes Des Moines Area Community College Financial Empowerment Center. …"

"Centennial High School senior Christopher Martin is the first high school student accepted into the honors program at Des Moines Area Community College. …"

"Bauer was able to keep doing FFA during his senior year of high school and freshmen year at DMACC as the SouthWest Vice President. …"

"The Iowa Cyber Hub, a cybersecurity education partnership between Iowa State University and Des Moines Area Community College, is launching a series of videos at www.iowacyberhub.org to help newly remote workers adjust to new cybersecurity practices. …"

"Cory Thompson, an Emergency Room nurse at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll and a 2013 graduate of the Des Moines Area Community College Carroll Campus nursing program, knew that he and his fellow health care workers were going to need more personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. …"

"This story begins with an emergency department nurse at St. Anthony Regional Hospital who is a 2013 graduate of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in Carroll. …"

"“It started with the Iowa Cyber Hub,” said Jacobson, referring to a cybersecurity education and outreach partnership between Iowa State and Des Moines Area Community College. …"

"DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy Director Eddie Diaz and Perry City Administrator Sven Peterson — has raised enough money to buy 6,000 masks from TC&B Corporate Wearables, and the masks will be distributed to Perry residents at no cost. …"

"Cory Thompson, an Emergency Room (ER) nurse at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll and a 2013 graduate of the DMACC Carroll Campus Nursing Program, knew that he and his fellow health care workers were going to need more personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. …"

"Cory Thompson is a 2013 graduate of DMACC Carroll Campus Nursing Program. …"

"The Board then approved the final pay application of $30,210, as well as project acceptance and retainage payment of $5,015 to Cover’s Construction, for the DMACC classroom project at the Human Services Campus. …"

"DMACC Boone Campus student Pedro Salazar of Des Moines has been selected as a summer 2020 NASA internship recipient. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College is offering free online tutoring services during the coronavirus pandemic. …"

"A Des Moines Area Community College student has been selected to participate in a NASA summer internship. …"

"Pedro Salazar of Des Moines, a student at the DMACC Boone campus, was recently received a summer 2020 internship with the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). …"

"Iowans are rising to the occasion during the COVID-19 pandemic, including Gretchen Bohling, a fashion designer and adjunct Professor at DMACC. …"

"DMACC Boone Campus student Pedro Salazar of Des Moines, has been selected as a summer 2020 NASA internship recipient. …"

"For years Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMACC has been all about encouraging her students and the businesses to adopt a digital platform to reach consumers. …"

"Des Moines Area Community College, which offers a variety of trade and professional degree and diploma programs, will receive about $7.15 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, according to a report released Thursday by the state’s Legislative Services Bureau. …"