In a lot of sub-Saharan African villages, being able to afford one meal a day was the norm. However, thanks to developmental economist Dr. Andrew Mude, that all began to change in 2010. Dr. Mude, this year’s World Food Prize winner and an economist from Kenya, spoke to DMACC studentsRead More

By Breanna Owen Special to the Chronicle A friend reached out to me this week, “Are you doing okay?” My immediate response was “define ‘okay.’” After a brief chat, her parting words were “it takes a village.” These words are golden truth dear reader, yet the reality behind the phraseRead More

By Kay Curtis Special to the Chronicle I believe that locks are more than door adornments. Although some are beautiful enough to be classified as art, they have a function – to keep our possessions from growing legs and walking away. However, there are people who don’t see the valueRead More

By Merlyn Patil Special to the Chronicle Many feel comfortable with the idea of online classes. You do not have to travel to college campus; you avoid all the traffic to attend class. You can study in the comfort and convenience of your own home. One of the major benefitsRead 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

Stickers promoting right-wing ideology have been found in the men’s bathroom in Building 4 at DMACC. One sticker promoted the “Fash the Nation” podcast and the other had an image of a statue with the phrase, “Protect Your Heritage. Identity Evropa.” Identity Evropa’s Facebook page states, “We are an AmericanRead More

Mark Wahlberg did not disappoint in this thrilling retelling of the 2010 BP oil spill. “Deepwater Horizon” follows the misfortunate events that led up to the infamous disaster that wreaked havoc on the gulf six years ago. The movie starts out with an in-depth look at the home life ofRead More

From covering tornados to interning with Conan O’Brien, KCCI 8 News Executive Producer Erin Moynihan’s work in the TV business has taken her across the country. She has produced multiple newscasts throughout the Midwest, and prior to becoming executive producer, she produced the top-rated 10 p.m. newscast on KCCI. SheRead More