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Des Moines Register Courts Reporter William Morris has been at the paper since 2020. Photo courtesy The Des Moines Register.

Day in the life of a Des Moines Register courts reporter

April 27, 2026 at 11:59 am 0 comments

I have had a strong interest in writing about crimes since I was 15. I had always had an interest in writing, but during my sophomore year of high school, I went to the Washington Journalism and Media Conference to learn more about journalism.  One of the speakers was AlexisRead 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

Professor doesn't settle for cubicle life

Professor doesn’t settle for cubicle life

March 31, 2025 at 11:59 am 0 comments

For many, especially for students in college, career changes are daunting. But for Jeffery Gard, an English instructor in his first year at DMACC, the decision to leave behind the rigid structure of corporate life and pursue the college world was a significant change for the better. With a Ph.D.Read More

February 10 Transfer Fair

February 10 Transfer Fair

February 12, 2025 at 7:01 am 0 comments

Chronicle reporter Jaeyden Henry talks to representatives from Iowa State, Iowa, BVU, and UNI.

Librarian Emma Adams poses in the library, located in Building 6. Photo by Katie Hirth.

Need some academic help? Head over to Building 6

February 6, 2025 at 2:45 pm 0 comments

A not-so-hidden gem of DMACC is the Academic Achievement Center (AAC). The AAC is where staff are on hand to assist students in anything they could be struggling with. The best part? It is free.  From math to writing, science, and speech, there will more than likely be someone thereRead More

The cover of English Professor Marc Dickinson's book, "Replacement Parts."

“Replacement Parts” examines characters in small-town Iowa

February 1, 2025 at 10:10 am 0 comments

Ankeny DMACC English Professor Marc Dickinson published his first book, “Replacement Parts” on Sept. 24, 2024.  Dickinson said the book focuses on multiple characters in a small fictional town called Dexton, Iowa. Each character tries to overcome the challenges of living in this small town and the obstacles that comeRead More

Need a little exercise? Try these intramural sports

Need a little exercise? Try these intramural sports

January 30, 2025 at 8:46 am 0 comments

With the spring semester underway, are you wondering what activities you can do around the DMACC Ankeny campus?  There are many opportunities for you to choose from, one being intramurals this semester. There is currently a volleyball league about to start. If you would like to create a team, reachRead More

Bethany Fast, owner of The Little Book in Highland Park. Photo by Dashae Lee

Independent bookstores foster connections

January 16, 2025 at 11:48 am 0 comments

In a time where companies like Barnes & Noble and Amazon make it more convenient to shop for books, going to a local bookstore has become less to do with being convenient and more to do with community, culture and connection. That is where independent bookstores come in. They allowRead More