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The 2025 London Study Abroad group pose in Covent Garden, London.

Students, faculty return from 2025 study abroad in London

May 8, 2025 at 6:45 am 0 comments

It was that time of year again when some of DMACC’s very own set off across the pond, immersing themselves in the culture and vibrant city life of London during the annual Study Abroad program.  Headed by Professors Kate Rice (Psychology) and Beth Baker-Brodersen (English/Humanities), the 10-week program included twoRead More

2025 Fashion Show Slideshow

2025 Fashion Show Slideshow

May 8, 2025 at 6:23 am 0 comments

This year’s show by the Fashion Program was held April 25 and 26 in the Building 5 Black Box Theatre at the DMACC Ankeny Campus. Photos by Lara Jones. Read more about the show here.

DMACC President Rob Denson driving the DMACC semi truck. Photo courtesy DMACC.

DMACC sees grown during Denson’s tenure

May 6, 2025 at 8:06 am 0 comments

Rob Denson, DMACC President for 22 years, will be retiring from his position effective December 30, 2025. The Iowa native took the position on November 1, 2003, after the DMACC Board reached out to him about the position as he was working as President of Northeast Iowa Community College. DensonRead More

Chronicle archives give insights to timeless student struggles

Chronicle archives give insights to timeless student struggles

April 26, 2025 at 3:04 pm 0 comments

What most students probably don’t know is that DMACC was established in 1966. What even I didn’t know was that the history of DMACC began to be documented in the student newspaper, which started up in 1972. The long history of the student newspaper came to my attention when copiesRead 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

DMACC basketball team group picture after a win - photo courtesy Blake Sandquist

More than a score: basketball season one to remember for DMACC

April 25, 2025 at 2:09 pm 0 comments

The DMACC basketball team finished the season 29-5 this year, and although falling short of the championship game, still had a season to remember.  Trevian Carson was named player of the year in the ICCAC, the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference. Head Coach Blake Sandquist won Coach of the YearRead More

Criminal Justice students share "This I believe"

Criminal Justice students share “This I believe”

April 24, 2025 at 2:18 pm 0 comments

As part of National Crime Victims’ Week this April, DMACC Ankeny Professor Julie Roosa has shared with the Chronicle personal statements from her Criminal Justice students. These essays are inspired by the “This I Believe” project, which encourages people from all walks of life to share their core values andRead More

Pending DEI legislation puts some DMACC activities on hold

Pending DEI legislation puts some DMACC activities on hold

April 23, 2025 at 10:57 am 0 comments

A bill passed by the Iowa House and moving toward a vote in the Senate would prohibit public colleges or universities in Iowa from requiring students or faculty to engage in certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.  The bill would make it so that students are not required toRead More