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DMACC security fights back against COVID-19

DMACC security fights back against COVID-19

November 6, 2020 at 12:22 pm 0 comments

COVID-19 cases in Iowa have continued to rise, Friday alone saw 3,533 new cases and 912 hospitalizations. Despite this, DMACC’s campus security has been facing the challenge head-on.  When COVID-19 first hit the country and colleges began going virtual, security was faced with uncertainty. Director of Campus Safety Jay TiefenthalerRead More

Big Ten Football Preview

Big Ten Football Preview

October 21, 2020 at 3:15 pm 0 comments

The Big Ten reversed their initial decision of not playing football this year, and now there is a brand new eight game schedule for all conference teams. Big Ten teams are hopeful their respective team can close the gap on the dominant Ohio State squad. I’m going to break downRead More

To act or not to act- theatre in the age of COVID-19

To act or not to act- theatre in the age of COVID-19

October 14, 2020 at 11:55 am 0 comments

With COVID-19, many classes and extracurricular activities are finding different methods to engage students. Carl Lindberg, program chair of theatre at the Ankeny campus, has done just that by using Zoom for auditions, rehearsals, and putting on plays.  Last summer, the Theatre Department put on a four-part radio play. ForRead More

Chef John Andres giving a tour of the Bistro facilities. Photo courtesy Bella McDonald.

Inside look at the Bistro reopening

October 10, 2020 at 3:18 pm 0 comments

The Iowa Culinary Institute’s Bistro re-opened its doors to the public on Sept. 23.  Located right across from the pond, the Bistro can be found in Building 7 on the Ankeny DMACC campus. The culinary students, serving as cooks and waiters, are professional and upbeat. The waiters solidify the gourmetRead More

Culinary students make fruit salads at an event outside of Building 7 earlier this semester. Photo courtesy DMACC.

Culinary Arts adjusts to COVID-19, emphasis on safety

October 9, 2020 at 11:31 am 0 comments

Much like many colleges and high schools across the country, DMACC has had to rely on online learning for a majority of classes. The classes that are still in-person have had to make some adjustments. Some classes feel the effects more than others. Chef John Andres, director of the IowaRead More

Remembering RBG

Remembering RBG

September 30, 2020 at 1:43 pm 0 comments

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, died Sept. 18 at the age of 87, due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Ginsburg was known not only for her work as a Supreme Court justice, but also as a pioneer of women’s rights and an icon of justice for many. She isRead More

Seattle Seahawks week three prediction

Seattle Seahawks week three prediction

September 26, 2020 at 9:14 pm 0 comments

  Game 3- Dallas Cowboys  The Seattle Seahawks and the Dallas Cowboys will be coming off of close wins in week two as they head into Sunday’s matchup at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks will stay home after beating the New England Patriots after stopping Cam Newton at the goal lineRead More

Seattle Seahawks week two predictions

Seattle Seahawks week two predictions

September 19, 2020 at 8:16 pm 0 comments

Game 2- New England Patriots The Seattle Seahawks will return to Century Link field for their primetime matchup versus the new era of New England Patriots in week two. The Patriots recent addition of quarterback Cam Newton only adds to the highly anticipated home opener. It will be the firstRead More