Articles by: Cordella Prather

DMACC One Book author speaks at Ankeny campus

DMACC One Book author speaks at Ankeny campus

November 10, 2025 at 2:10 pm 0 comments

Nikki Erlick, the author of “The Measure,” spoke to a full audience at the DMACC Ankeny campus on Tuesday, November 4, in Building 5 at 10 a.m. “The Measure” is the 2025 selection for the DMACC Library’s “One Book, One College, One Community.” Erlick spoke about how she was inspiredRead More

Apiary production photo courtesy Krister Strandskov.

“The Apiary” in an intense experience

November 5, 2025 at 10:58 am 0 comments

“The Apiary” by Kate Douglas was performed at the Ankeny campus in the Black Box Theatre, located in Building 5. There were seven performances from October 3 to 12. By the entrance, there was a coat rack with white lab coats that audience members were encouraged to wear during theRead More

Author Jess Walter: think of writing as "playing"

Author Jess Walter: think of writing as “playing”

September 29, 2025 at 11:38 am 0 comments

As part of the Celebration of the Literary Arts, author Jess Walter came to the DMACC Ankeny campus on Sept. 11 to discuss his new book, “So Far Gone,” and answer questions from the audience.  He discussed his life, and he described how he got the idea for “So FarRead More