Articles by: Jayden Park

Black History in Iowa: Historic African American Leaders Who Helped Shape The State

Black History in Iowa: Historic African American Leaders Who Helped Shape The State

February 12, 2026 at 12:28 pm 0 comments

Before Iowa State played in a stadium named after Jack Trice and before Des Moines activists forced Katz Drug Store to serve Black customers, African Americans in Iowa were already rewriting what seemed impossible in a state that rarely saw them as equals. Iowa is not usually the first placeRead More

Former ambassador, Kenyan visitors share their story

Former ambassador, Kenyan visitors share their story

November 5, 2025 at 12:56 pm 0 comments

DMACC students, faculty, and staff recently had the chance to hear from two very different but equally important and inspiring speakers. On Oct. 30, Former U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia, Kenneth Quinn, and a panel of Kenyan professionals who now call the U.S. and Iowa home. Quinn served more than 30Read More

Photos: Oct. 29 Intramural flag football finals

Photos: Oct. 29 Intramural flag football finals

October 31, 2025 at 2:50 pm 0 comments

DMACC Intramural Flag Football held its playoffs and championship game on Wednesday, October 29, on the intramural fields outside Ankeny Campus. The 1st game between The Ball Busters and Gretchies Good Boys ended in a nail biter in a score of 40 to 39 as the 2nd playoff game betweenRead More

London study abroad applications due Nov. 13

London study abroad applications due Nov. 13

October 31, 2025 at 9:32 am 0 comments

DMACC’s Study Abroad Program has its eyes set on a new trip to London this spring 2026 semester, and student applications are due November 13.  The program is a 10-week semester starting with the first two weeks of classes on the Ankeny campus at the beginning of February. The 8-weekRead More

It's okay to not be okay: The untold struggles of college athletes

It’s okay to not be okay: The untold struggles of college athletes

October 28, 2025 at 5:43 pm 0 comments

Many college athletes struggle with their mental and physical health throughout their collegiate career, and they deserve and need better mental health support around them. A college athlete playing sports seems like an ultimate dream for most; they get a free education, exposure of their talent, and even a shotRead More

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DMACC presidential search postponed

October 15, 2025 at 11:50 am 0 comments

The search for the next DMACC president will be postponed after two of the three finalist candidates withdrew their names from consideration for the job, according to a DMACC press release. Candidates were scheduled to come to the DMACC campus in mid-October for interviews. With the future president uncertain, DMACCRead More

Professor Lindberg lands summer gig at Steppenwolf Theatre

Professor Lindberg lands summer gig at Steppenwolf Theatre

September 24, 2025 at 11:29 am 0 comments

This summer, Professor Carl Lindberg spent 10 weeks in Chicago acting professionally at Steppenwolf Theatre Company.  Lindberg, who is the drama professor and program chair at the Ankeny campus, was part of the cast of “You Will Get Sick” by Noah Diaz. He calls the theater a “world-renowned theater companyRead More

DMACC's Fashion Show: Luminous Interlude

DMACC’s Fashion Show: Luminous Interlude

April 25, 2025 at 3:44 pm 0 comments

The DMACC Fashion Institute will host the 11th Annual Fashion Show on April 25 and 26 in the Building 5 Black Box Theatre. This year’s theme is “Luminous Interlude.” Producer and Fashion Design major Nyiel Mayen, from Des Moines, said the theme is inspired by night and day. Tickets forRead More