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DMACC Building 5, image courtesy DMACC

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

Photos: Intramural flag football

Photos: Intramural flag football

October 15, 2025 at 11:16 am 0 comments

Teams met at the Ankeny DMACC campus on Wednesday, Oct. 8 to face off in intramural flag football. Photos by Jayden Park.  

Campus View student housing gets a facelift

Campus View student housing gets a facelift

October 9, 2025 at 11:25 am 0 comments

Students with a keen eye may have noticed that the Campus View looks a little bit different this Fall. This is due to the ownership of the property changing hands over the summer. The property is now owned by Haverkamp Properties, which also owns Prairie Point. Since changing hands, 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

The Honors banquet, April 24, at the FFA Center on the DMACC Ankeny Campus. Photo courtesy Aimee Langager

Honors banquet showcases student work

May 16, 2025 at 7:11 am 0 comments

The efforts of students in DMACC’s Honors Program took center stage (literally) at the Honors Recognition Banquet held this past April 24 at the FFA Center on the Ankeny Campus.  The event showcased the academic achievements of students while providing them an opportunity to display their final projects for friendsRead More

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