Spring Break is coming up for DMACC students in a few weeks, so it is time to start planning your vacation. With spring break being in the middle of the semester, students often feel stressed out and exhausted. They are in need to get out of the books and haveRead More

DMACC students looking to travel abroad this spring have two options: 12 days in Ireland, or three weeks in Australia and New Zealand. Janelle Patterson, an instructor of nursing at the Boone campus, is hosting the Australia and New Zealand trip. She says, “I feel as though international travel helpsRead More

With most DMACC professors recommending three hours of study time per in class hour, it’s no surprise that students can find themselves easily overwhelmed during the average school year. Luckily, DMACC offers students opportunities to have fun on campus and enjoy the company of others by taking part in differentRead More

My experience with Valentine’s Day is different than everyone else since honestly, I had no long-term relationships (beyond a month) before I met my wife. Thus everything short of grade school paper Valentine’s cards that we all put in other kids boxes doesn’t exist for me. Plus because my wife’s birthdayRead More

DMACC has it’s own culture, it’s own vibe within Ankeny and within Central Iowa.  But what are the best places to go for DMACC students to go out to eat, have fun with friends, plus clubs to join and professors that are well liked on campus.  Here’s your chance toRead More

CiWeek (Celebrate Innovation Week) is an annual DMACC West event where speakers from many different walks of life come and share their experiences. This upcoming ciWeek runs Feb. 27 – March 2, 2017. There are eight speakers ranging from astronauts to a world-renowned rock climber. In the past they’ve hadRead More

Monday, October 24 at 10 a.m., DMACC held the ribbon cutting for the new Veterans Lounge in Ankeny Campus Building 5. This space is set aside for Veterans who, according to Veterans Services Coordinator Don Enright, might need a little extra help adjusting to civilian life. “Having a space likeRead More

After a year and a half of construction, Building 5 is reopened with a range of new spaces and services, including a new food court and space for student activities. Compared to the old building staff describe the new remodel as “much larger, brighter, light, airy, friendly and workable.” ComparedRead More