If you randomly ask anyone if they believe in second chances, the answer would most likely be “yes.” Our society believes in a new day and a fresh start. This ties in nicely with the popular saying that “everybody deserves a second chance.” Yet, the National Sex Offender Public RegistryRead More

I’m sure most of you have turned on the news or have at least heard about the Ebola scare in the United States. CNN and other news stations have dedicated entire news broadcasts to Ebola reaching the United States. Panic and paranoia have spread like wildfire; thousands of people haveRead More

These days I often try to recall my childhood, attempting to pinpoint exactly where the traits my sons exhibit come from. In particularly I search for the roots of the crazy gene. Now, many of my peers may not have hit this point in their lives yet—meaning settled down withRead More

If you are looking for a gourmet place to eat, you don’t have to look far. The Bistro of DMACC in Building 7 offers an array of cuisines from DMACC’s culinary arts students. The DMACC Bistro is a full restaurant experience for aspiring chefs. According to DMACC Culinary Arts InstructorRead More

The most common police response to student housing is “disturbing peace and quiet,” according to information from Ankeny police. Campus Town, Campus View and Prairie Pointe are all considered student housing. All three apartments are relatively new. Campus View opened in 2012, while Campus Town and Prairie Pointe opened inRead More

If you’ve been out on the town anytime in the last couple years and have happened to see a talented local band or artist─ maybe you have a favorite you follow─ and wondered why you’ve never heard them on the radio? Their songwriting is strong, they put on a greatRead More

You probably don’t need me reminding you that life’s journey is not an easy one. But I can assure you, that is, if my assurance counts, it could be an easy one, only if you possess one thing called “Faith.” Looks simple, appears simple, at least, on the surface thatRead More

Kevin Patterson, head of the Mortuary Science program at DMACC, recently took some time out of his schedule to discuss the ten-year anniversary of the program, the path that lead him here to DMACC, the changes he’s seen in the business, and what he sees for the future of theRead More