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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.

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

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.

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

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