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Recap of DMACC Building 6 flood

February 9, 2022 at 12:42 pm 0 comments

There was a water main break causing a major flood in the basement of Building 6 on Dec. 21, 2021. Jay Tiefenthaler, Director of Energy Management, Safety, and Security, said, “Building 6 has a basement storage area that runs along the west wall of the building (under the library). TheRead More

Don't get scammed! (Like I almost did)

Don’t get scammed! (Like I almost did)

February 9, 2022 at 12:09 pm 0 comments

One of the great things about technology is we can reach people from anywhere, which is great if you have a small business as I do. The downfall, however, is that all your information is out there for the public, which increases the likelihood of being scammed. In the U.S.,Read More

DMACC opens new Automotive Center

DMACC opens new Automotive Center

February 9, 2022 at 11:58 am 0 comments

Nearly 10 years ago, the DMACC Automotive Programs approached the school asking for a larger space to offer students. This additional space allows for a partnership with Subaru, Mercedes, and Honda, as well as newer technology and more hands-on learning experience for Automotive Program students. Building 13 can hold upRead More

Psychology adjunct instructor Jessica DeBoom

Q&A with adjunct Psychology professor Jessica DeBoom

February 9, 2022 at 11:39 am 0 comments

Where did you get your degree and why did you choose it? I got my undergraduate degree in psychology from Simpson College and my master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Northern Iowa.  I chose to major in psychology basically because I loved learning about it.  InitiallyRead More

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A Farewell to the NFL’s Greatest Player

February 5, 2022 at 6:19 pm 0 comments

In the 2000 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected Michigan quarterback Tom Brady with the 199th pick in the draft.  In 2022, the greatest to ever play the sport, Tom Brady, has decided to end his historical run after 22 seasons. American football has been a staple in householdsRead More

Librarian Emma Adams

Librarian Emma Adams

February 4, 2022 at 10:27 am 0 comments

Halle Reynolds speaks to Public Services Librarian Emma Adams about what you can find at the DMACC Ankeny Library. https://campuschroniclenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/emma-adams-interview.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

The DMACC cybersecurity response team prepares for a call with the FBI around 9:30 a.m., June 5, to discuss the ransomware attack. 
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How DMACC fought back: The ransomware attack explained

December 8, 2021 at 4:42 pm 0 comments

Note: Names have been changed to protect the identity of the cyberattack response team. Summer classes were only one week underway when Robert Schmidt, a senior member of the DMACC technology team, received a notification on his phone indicating suspicious activity within DMACC’s database.  Several accounts were found to beRead More

Sinatra leaves an important legacy in America

Sinatra leaves an important legacy in America

December 8, 2021 at 12:09 pm 0 comments

Frank Sinatra is a household name for most families. Sinatra was someone who changed my life, just by his song and his voice. The first time I heard Sinatra, I was struggling with my self-worth after my parents divorced. The song that played was “My Way;” it really stood outRead More