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DMACC's Trevian Carson Named ICCAC Athlete of the Week for Division II Men's Basketball

Posted November 20, 2024

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Carson honored for the second time this season

  • Carson averaged 13.5 points, 11 rebounds and 6.5 assists during the week
  • Carson shot 77 percent from the field, hitting 10 of 13 field goal attempts
  • Carson is averaging 14.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists a game this season

The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) has named DMACC's Trevian Carson the ICCAC Athlete of the Week for Division II Men's Basketball for the week of November 11 to 17.

Carson, a sophomore from Des Moines, is being honored for the second time this season. He also earned the award the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 3 and he is the only member of the DMACC men's basketball team to be honored by the ICCAC thus far in the 2024-25 season.

Carson averaged 13.5 points, 11 rebounds and 6.5 assists a game in helping the Bears to two wins during the week. He had 10 points, nine rebounds and six assists in a 106-62 win over the Grand View University Junior Varsity (GVUJV) on Nov. 15 and came away with 17 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists in an 89-77 win over Black Hawk-Moline Community College (BHMCC) on Nov. 16.

Carson shot 77 percent from the field in the two games. He was 5-of-6 from the field in the win over GVUJV and made five of seven field goal attempts in the win over BHMCC. Carson missed his only three-point attempt and was 0-for-1 from the free throw line in the GVUJV game and hit one of two three-pointers and was a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line in the BHMCC game.

Carson is averaging 14.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists a game for DMACC. He has scored 86 points in six games, hitting 34 of 52 field goal attempts for 65.4 percent. He is 5-of-9 from three-point range for 55.6 percent and is 13-of-15 from the free throw line for 86.7 percent.

Carson has 55 rebounds, including 45 defensive rebounds, and 28 assists in the six games. His season also includes 14 steals and nine blocked shots.

The DMACC men's basketball team, ranked second in this week's Division II poll from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) is idle until Nov. 25 when the Bears will face Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) at Inver Hills, Minn. DMACC, which opened the season with six consecutive victories, suffered its first loss Nov. 19 when the Bears dropped an 85-67 decision to Marshalltown Community College (MCC) inside the DMACC gymnasium. MCC is an NJCAA Division I program.​

DMACC Men's Basketball Team Suffers First Loss of the Season

Posted November 20, 2024

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Marshalltown CC tops DMACC, 85-67

  • Second-ranked Bears slip to 6-1 for the season
  • Sophomore Trevian Carson leads DMACC with 24 points and six rebounds
  • Bears shoot just 38 percent in the loss

After opening the season with six consecutive victories, the DMACC men's basketball team suffered its first loss November 19 when Marshalltown Community College (MCC) handed the Bears an 85-67 defeat inside the DMACC gymnasium.

The Tigers, a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I program, shot 53 percent from the field and held the Bears to 38 percent in coming away with the win. MCC led 38-35 at halftime and outscored DMACC 47-32 in the second half.

DMACC is an NJCAA Division II program and is ranked second nationally in this week's Division II poll.

Sophomore Trevian Carson of Des Moines led the Bears with 24 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Freshman Andrew Austin of Rock Rapids had 10 points and was the only other DMACC player to score in double figures. Carson got his 24 points from nine field goals in 12 attempts. He was 1-of-2 from three-point range and 5-of-6 from the free throw line.

The Bears' 38 percent shooting came from 24 field goals in 64 attempts. The Bears were just 2-of-24 from three-point range and 17-of-25 from the free throw line.

MCC had a 40-35 advantage in rebounding with Carson's six boards leading the Bears. Sophomore Jamal Ambrose and freshman Dylan Omweno, both of Apple Valley, Minn., had five rebounds apiece and sophomore Demerius Shakur of Milwaukee, Wis., led DMACC in assists with five. He also had three steals.

The DMACC men's basketball team is idle until Nov. 25 when the Bears will travel to Inver Hills, Minn., to play Dakota County Technical College (DCTC).​​

Farm Fresh Pork Available for a Limited Time

Posted November 20, 2024

Farm Fresh Pork Available for a Limited Time

The DMACC Dallas County Farm currently has two hogs ready to sell. Orders are on a first-come first-serve basis but need to be placed by Dec 5 to ensure the meat would be ready for pick up in time for Christmas ....Perfect for gift giving and/or to enjoy farm fresh pork over the Holidays with family and friends. Pork can be purchased by the half or whole animal. Please understand that if you order a half hog, you will get a maximum of one choice of ground meat.  If you order a whole hog, you will choose up to two ground meats. 

The next pork sale date will be the Summer of 2025.  The next beef sale date will be May/June of 2025.  We currently have a waitlist for beef. Be sure to order now to secure a beef order for Summer. Beef can be purchased by the quarter, half, or whole animal. 

The DMACC Dallas County Farm takes orders throughout the year on a first-come first-served basis to sell its locally grown beef and pork. Animals are raised in an educational environment free of growth hormones, and treated with a preventative vaccine early in life to keep the herd healthy, strong, and viable with limited use of antibiotics.

To learn more and/or to place your order, click on the Meat Sales Link 

If you would like assistance with ordering or have questions reach out to : 

Jacob Githens - Farm Coordinator  jmgithens@dmacc.edu

Travis Lautner - Agribusiness Co-Chair  twlautner@dmacc.edu

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DMACC Student Life Bear Essentials: November 18th Edition

Posted November 20, 2024

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DMACC students, be sure to check out the latest news across the College and learn about events happening at your campus in this week's Bear Essentials weekly e-newsletter from DMACC Student Life! Just click here to read the November 18th edition.

Plus, did you know that you can also sign up to have the Bear Essentials e-newsletter sent directly to your dmacc.edu email address each week? To sign up, visit this link.​


DMACC Programs & Scholarships Info Session

Posted November 19, 2024

​The DMACC Honor's Capstone invites students to join them for an informational session to discover the variety of programs offered at DMACC! Plus, learn about scholarships that could help fund your education. Whether you're considering your options or you're ready to start your educational journey, we're here to answer all your questions! 


When? Friday, November 22, 10AM - 1PM
Where? Ankeny Campus, Building Five


Second Chances Upcycle Thrift Event

Posted November 19, 2024

​Need some new threads? Wanna get a unique gift for a friend or family member? Come to the Urban Campus, Building 7 from 11am - 1pm on Wednesday, November 20th to find a "new to you" treasure. You can either take it as is or embellish. All items are FREE, but the Urban GSA is accepting cash donations for future club events. Tell your friends!!

Progress Grade/QA Reporting: Term 6

Posted November 19, 2024

​Part of Term 6 QA/Progress Reporting

Reminder to Faculty Part of Term 6 (November 5th – December 12th)

The web will open on Tuesday, November 19th at 8 a.m. for Progress Grade/QA Reporting for Part of Term 6. The web will close on Friday, November 22nd at 11:59 p.m. ​


DMACC Women's Basketball Team Tops St. Ambrose JV, 87-68

Posted November 18, 2024

​Bears improve to 3-1 for the season

  • Sophomore Mary Walker leads DMACC with 28 points
  • Sophomore Joy Beran adds 15 points
  • Bears shoot 52 percent in the win

Sophomores Mary Walker of Fonda and Joy Beran of Riceville scored 28 and 15 points respectively to lead the DMACC women's basketball team to an 87-68 win over the St. Ambrose University Junior Varsity (SAUJV) November 15 at Davenport.

Freshman Chloe Costello of Northwood came off the bench to score 10 points as the Bears improved to 3-1 for the season.

DMACC led throughout the game. The Bears were up 22-13 at the end of the first quarter and held a 49-36 advantage at halftime. They had a 65-52 lead at the end of the third quarter.

DMACC shot 52 percent from the field, hitting 32 of 62 shots. The Bears were 8-of-23 from three-point range and 15-of-22 from the free throw line.

Beran and freshman Breeley Clayburg of Coon Rapids had six rebounds apiece as DMACC came away with a 37-31 advantage on the boards. Freshmen Whitney Jensen of Remsen and Kaylee Stratton of Tiffin topped the Bears in assists with five and four respectively and Costello and sophomore Reese Stevens of Tulsa, Okla., led the way in steals with three apiece.

The DMACC women's basketball team will host the DMACC Tournament Nov. 22 and 23 inside the DMACC gymnasium. The Bears will play Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) on Nov. 22 and will face the Midland University Junior Varsity on Nov. 23.



DMACC Men's Basketball Team Defeats Grand View JV and Black Hawk-Moline CC in DMACC Classic

Posted November 18, 2024

​Second-ranked Bears improve to 6-0 for the season

  • Sophomore Jamal Ambrose and freshman Dylan Omweno score 21 points apiece in win over Grand View JV
  • Sophomore Da'Shon Fisher tallies 21 points in win over Black Hawk-Moline 
  • DMACC faces Marshalltown Community College on Nov. 19


The DMACC men's basketball team stayed unbeaten at 6-0 with a pair of wins in the DMACC Classic November 15 and 16 inside the DMACC gymnasium.

Sophomore Jamal Ambrose of Apple Valley, Minn., and freshman Dylan Omweno, also from Apple Valley, Minn., scored 21 points apiece in the Bears' 106-62 win over the Grand View University Junior Varsity (GVUJV) on Nov. 15 and sophomore Da'Shon Fisher of Iowa City had 21 points in an 89-77 win over Black Hawk-Moline Community College (BHMCC) on Nov. 16.

Fisher had 15 points, freshman Jalen Hayes of Milwaukee, Wis., reached double figures with 13 points and sophomore Trevian Carson of Des Moines added 10 points in DMACC's win over GVUJV. The Bears opened the game with a 14-3 run and never looked back in winning their fifth consecutive game. They had a 46-27 lead at halftime and led by as many as 46 points in the second half.

DMACC, ranked second in the most recent Division II poll from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), shot 55 percent in the win, making 41 of 75 field goal attempts. The Bears were 11-of-34 from three-point range and 13-of-16 from the free throw line.

Carson's nine rebounds lifted DMACC to a 41-29 advantage on the boards and he also led the Bears in assists with six. Omweno topped DMACC in steals with four.

Carson, Ambrose and freshman Rylan Smith of Lincoln, Neb., joined Fisher in double figures in the win over BHMCC with 17, 15 and 13 points respectively.

The Bears went just more than three minutes without scoring as BHMCC, coached by former DMACC standout Kannon Burrage, scored the game's first seven points before DMACC got on the board. The Bears gained an 11-11 tie with 14 minutes, 19 second to play in the half and took the lead for good at 15-13 on a pair of free throws by Carson with 13:16 left in the half.

DMACC had a seemingly comfortable 53-28 lead at halftime and led as many as 25 points before BHMCC mounted a comeback that saw the Braves close to within seven at 81-74 with 3:34 to play. Omweno rescued the Bears with a three-point basket and Smith added a pair of free throws with 1:41 left for an 86-74 lead and BHMCC never got closer than nine points the rest of the way.

DMACC came away with 48 percent shooting, hitting 30 of 63 field goal attempts. The Bears made six of 25 attempts from beyond the arc and they were 23-of-27 from the free throw line.

Carson recorded his third double-double of the season with 13 rebounds as DMACC won the rebound battle, 45-38. Carson also led the Bears in assists and steals with seven and four respectively.

The DMACC men's basketball team will play Marshalltown Community College (MCC) Nov. 19 inside the DMACC gymnasium. Game time is 6 p.m. MCC, an NJCAA Division I program, brings a 5-1 record into the game.

Diversity Commission Tapestry Award – Accepting Nominations

Posted November 18, 2024

​Diversity Commission Tapestry Award – Accepting Nominations 

The Diversity Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Tapestry Award! Please click here to read more about nomination information and to submit your nominations by January 13th! Winners will be announced at the in-service day in February! Email any questions to diversitycommission@dmacc.edu  


Spring Semester 2025: NCVRW Student Showcase Entries Wanted

Posted November 18, 2024

​It’s the perfect time for faculty to begin thinking about contributing to DMACC’s 2nd Annual National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) Student Showcase, to be held on April 8th and 9th, at Building 5 Conference Center, Ankeny Campus!
 
The DMACC NCVRW Student Showcase is one of many activities planned to honor and support victims and survivors of crime, victim services agencies, non-profits, and community groups, for the national annual observance for NCVRW. This year, the NCVRW theme is Connecting < KINSHIP > Healing, which is a call-to-action to recognize that shared humanity should be at the center of supporting all survivors and victims of crime.
 
The DMACC 2025 NCVRW ad hoc committee invites all faculty to consider reimagining one course activity in order to provide students with a way to connect and contribute to the Showcase in observance of Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
 
Last year, DMACC students in criminal justice, psychology, and sociology classes completed course assignments and displayed their work in  Ankeny’s Bldg. 5 Student Showcase and also at the Urban Campus. Media campaigns (think tri-fold poster displays or posters), videos/PSA, and other projects were displayed for students, faculty, staff, and the public to view.
 
This year, the ad hoc committee welcomes ALL disciplines to consider a course activity that may give students an opportunity to be creative and share in the support of others or their own survivorship.  Examples could include artwork, demonstration or presentation, photography, messaging or media campaigns, illustration or graphic design projects, essays, poetry, letters to the editor, storytelling, writing victim impact statements, and more.
 
DMACC’s 2025 NCVRW events can be found by scrolling to the bottom of the Criminal Justice web page under Additional Resources,  with more information forthcoming. DMACC librarians Emma Adams and Christine Whitney are creating a NCVRW LibGuide for curated sources, information, and more, to share with interested faculty, staff, students, and the public.
 
Please contact  Samantha O’Hara, criminal justice professor at sjohara@dmacc.edu or Kiersten Trost, criminal justice work study student at kltrost@dmacc.edu, with your interest or questions for the Ankeny Showcase, or to get connected with your campus/center NCVRW leader for a showcase near you!

Good Luck on Finals - Hot Chocolate Bar

Posted November 15, 2024

​DMACC Carroll will be offereing a Hot Chocolate Bar to wish students the best of luck on their finals. The hot chocolate bar will be available Monday, December 2 - Friday, December 6 with all the fun mixes and flavors to add. 

Flannel Friday

Posted November 15, 2024

​Tis the season for flannels! DMACC Carroll is inviting everyone to wear their favorite flannel Friday, November 22nd.

Grocery Cart Giveaway

Posted November 15, 2024

​DMACC Carroll will be hosting a friendly competition for the "Grocery Cart Giveaway". Students can stop by the Student Services Office to make their best guess on how much the grocery cart is worth without going over for a chance to win the entire grocery cart! Make your best guess between Monday, November 18 and Friday, November 25. 

Create Holiday Cards for Local Area Assisted Living residents!

Posted November 15, 2024

​DMACC Carroll Campus will be bringing joy to the local area assisted living residents created by faculty, staff, and students. Materials will be located in Knott Commons November 8-29. Cards will be delivered the first week of December! 

DMACC To Add Dance Team To Athletics Program

Posted November 14, 2024

Program will begin with the 2025-26 academic year

  • Kelsey Gillespie has been named the head coach
  • Program will focus on the competitive side of dancing
  • Tryouts will be held in June of 2025

DMACC Director of Athletics B.J. McGinn has announced the addition of a Competitive Dance Team to the school's athletics program. The Dance Team will join men's and women's golf, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball and E Sports as part of the DMACC athletics program.

“The Athletic Department is excited to announce the addition of a Competitive Dance Team for Des Moines Area Community College," McGinn said. “This program will provide opportunities for students to continue their dance competitions after high school and also promote DMACC and the DMACC Bear brand. I am happy to have Kelsey Gillespie on board as our head coach and am excited to get the program started!"

The program will begin in the summer of 2025 with tryouts scheduled for June 21. Kelsey Gillespie has been named the head coach. Gillespie is the owner and director of the Colfax Dance Academy.

“I'm very excited and thankful for the opportunity to be a part of DMACC and starting a dance team," Gillespie said. “Dance has grown so much over the years and I'm thrilled to be able to offer it to student-athletes who want to continue competing, as well as continue their education at DMACC. I'm looking forward to meeting the athletes and creating a fun, positive, and hard-working team to share the passion of dance with."

DMACC Boone To Host 2025 NJCAA DII Women's Golf Championship

Posted November 14, 2024

​Tournament will be played at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone

  • Tournament will be the first national championship hosted by DMACC
  • NJCAA began sponsoring Division I and Division III championships in 2022
  • Cedar Pointe's original nine holes are one of oldest golf courses in Iowa

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced that DMACC-Boone Campus will host the first-ever 2025 NJCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship. The tournament will be played May 13 to 16 at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone.

“DMACC, along with its great staff, including President Rob Denson, Director of Athletics B.J. McGinn and Women's Head Golf Coach Chris Seaboch, will partner with the staff at Visit Boone County to provide a championship atmosphere for all involved, including coaches, players and spectators," said McGinn. “Our community is appreciative of the chance to host such a high-class event."

Cedar Pointe is a beautiful and unique golf course. The original nine holes, a classic style golf course with trees lining both sides of most holes, were designed in the early 1900s. The second nine, more links style, was laid out almost 100 years later. Shot shaping is a premium on the front nine that features just two water hazards and seven sand bunkers. Players will see a more open style course when they make the turn with less trees but many more sand bunkers and water hazards. Out-of-bounds makers line many of the holes.

The Cedar Pointe Clubhouse, recently remodeled, features a full bar, multiple wall-mounted TVs and ample seating. The facility's Events Room comfortably seats large crowds and provides accommodations for many gatherings.

“DMACC is excited to host the 2025 NJCAA Division II Women's Golf Championships," McGinn said. “We know the Cedar Pointe course, along with its staff, specifically the Pat Clemons Family and course superintendent Cory Henson, will have the venue in championship condition."

The NJCAA has been sponsoring women's golf since 1976 and began the Division I and Division III championships in 2022.

“We are looking forward to having the inaugural NJCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship this coming spring," said NJCAA Division II Women's Golf Chair Kevin O'Connor." Cedar Pointe Golf Course and the Des Moines Area will provide the teams and individuals with a wonderful venue for this event."


Five DMACC Volleyball Players Earn Postseason Honors

Posted November 14, 2024

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Sophomores Abbi Brenizer and Emma Jones earn all-region and all-conference first-team honors 

  • Sophomore Halia Mahi named to the all-region and all-conference second teams
  • Freshman Emma Liechti named to the all-region and all-conference third teams
  • Freshman Jaelynne Clark receives all-region and all-conference honorable mention recognition 


The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) has announced the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 11 All-Region and ICCAC All-Conference Volleyball Teams and the recipients include five members of the DMACC volleyball team.

Sophomores Abbi Brenizer of Norwalk and Emma Jones of Readlyn were named to the all-region and all-conference first teams and Brenizer was named to the Region 11 All-Tournament Team. Sophomore Halia Mahi of Cedar Falls was named to the all-region and all-conference second teams and freshman Emma Liechti of Ankeny was named to the all-region and all-conference third teams. Freshman Jaelynne Clark of Alliance, Neb., received all-region and all-conference honorable mention recognition.

Brenizer led DMACC in kills with 424 and was also the conference leader in that category. She hit .341 with those kills coming from 971 attacks with 93 attack errors. Brenizer averaged 2.83 kills per set. Her season also included 10 assists, 41 ace serves and 142 blocks, 124 of which were block assists. Brenizer ranked sixth nationally in total blocks.

Jones, a defensive standout, led the ICCAC in digs with 740 and ranked fourth in the ICCAC in digs per set at 5.14. Her season also included 85 assists and 46 ace serves. Jones also had five kills from a six attacks with one attack error for a .667 hitting percentage, ranking fourth in the ICCAC in that category.

Mahi led DMACC in assists with 1,030 and ranked fifth in the ICCAC in assists per set at 7.69. Her season also included 80 kills, 36 ace serves, 373 digs and 26 blocks, 24 of which were block assists. Mahi averaged 2.78 digs per set.

Liechti led DMACC in blocks with 158, including 129 block assists. She finished fifth in the ICCAC in blocks per set at 1.05. Liechti was also one of DMACC's top hitters with 239 kills from 674 attacks with 71 attack errors for a .249 hitting percentage. Her season also included six assists and 51 digs.

Clark was another key hitter for the Bears, collecting 240 kills from 857 attacks with 74 attack errors for a .194 hitting percentage. Her season also included 10 assists, 21 ace serves, 528 digs and 42 blocks, 26 of which were block assists.

The DMACC volleyball team finished the 2024 season with a 23-18 record and an 8-3 record in the ICCAC, good for fourth place. The Bears had a 10-2 record inside the DMACC gymnasium, a 3-7 record in road matches and a 10-9 record on neutral courts. The Bears were 14-8 in three-set matches, 5-6 in four-set matches and 4-4 in five-set matches.


Nov. 19th-21st: 'Morocco: A Tapestry of Tradition & Modernity' Presentation at DMACC Campuses

Posted November 14, 2024

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DMACC International Year will host "Morocco: A Tapestry of Tradition and Modernity" by Christina M. Sibaouih at all DMACC campuses.

Christina M. Sibaouih currently serves as Section Chief at the Iowa Department of Education. This presentation offers an immersive exploration of Moroccan society and culture through the lens of an American who has lived in Morocco. By weaving personal experiences with academic insights, we’ll examine how Morocco’s unique geographic location and complex history have shaped a vibrant, multifaceted culture. Key topics include Morocco’s blend of Berber, Arab, and European influences, evolving social structures, religious practices, and the ongoing negotiation between tradition and modernity. This session aims to provide an informed, nuanced understanding of a country that is modernizing while steadfastly preserving its rich heritage, with time for audience questions and discussion.
 
West Campus: Tues.,​ Nov. 19th, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Auditorium (Room 202C)
Urban Campus: Wed., Nov. 20th, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Building 1 - Room 141/142
Boone Campus: livestream on Wed., Nov. 20th, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Room 146
Carroll Campus: livestream on Wed., Nov. 20th, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Room 180
Newton Campus: livestream on Wed., Nov. 20th, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Room 130A
Ankeny Campus: Thur., Nov. 21st, 12:50 p.m. - 1:50 p.m., Conference Center (Building 5, Room 1240 C)​

These presentations are FREE to attend and open to all!

More information about DMACC International Year can also be found at facebook.com/DMACCInternationalYear.


December 5: Brother to Brother at DMACC Game Day Event

Posted November 11, 2024

​Brother to Brother at DMACC will be hosting their Game Day event at DMACC's Ankeny campus on Thurs. December 5, 2024, from 11:30am-1pm in Building 5 Room 124A & 124J. This event will be a time for students to come together to enjoy some games and snacks while learning about the Brother to Brother program. Please reach out to Will Thomas via email at wcthomas@dmacc.edu or phone at 515-612-6841 with any questions. We're hoping to see you there!Fall 2024 Game Day Event (Instagram Post).png

Giving Thanks Through Food Drive

Posted November 11, 2024

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Join Us in Supporting Our Community!

The DMACC Urban Latino Club is organizing a food drive to help our fellow students. We’re collecting non-perishable food items to be distributed on Tuesday, November 26th, in the Building 7 lobby area.

How You Can Contribute:

  • Donate Today: Bring your non-perishable food items to the Student Services Office in Building 7 before November 26th.
  • Need More Info? Reach out to Ivon Mihura with any questions.

Your donations can make a significant difference. Let’s come together and show our support. Thank you for your generosity!


Now-Dec. 6th: Holly Jolly Book Drive at Carroll Campus

Posted November 8, 2024

​The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society is sponsoring a Holly Jolly Book Drive on the DMACC Carroll Campus! Please donate new and gently used books between now and Dec. 6th. Donation boxes are located at the Carroll Campus by Knott Commons and near Room 122. Books will be donated to New Opportunities to give children books for the holiday season. 

With any questions, please contact Lexie Vande Hoef​ at ​​(712) 792-8306 or lsvandehoef@dmacc.edu.​​​​​

Now-Nov. 29th: Donation Drive for Central Iowa Shelter & Services at Ankeny, Boone & Urban Campuses

Posted November 6, 2024

Now through the end of November, the DMACC Human Services Club and the Fitness Trail Club are partnering with Central Iowa Shelter &​ Services to collect donations for Central Iowans who are experiencing homelessness. Items needed include men's t-shirts, socks and briefs, as well as canned goods for shelter residents and community members who use the shelter.

Donations are being collected at drop-off boxes located on the DMACC Ankeny, Boone and Urban Campuses.

Please email Annie Wood-Long at akwoodlong@dmacc.edu​ if you would like to donate and/or if you have any questions!​​​​​​

Now-Dec. 6th: Winter Warmth Drive at Carroll Campus

Posted October 31, 2024

​The DMACC Carroll Campus Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society is currently holding a Winter Warmth Drive to help local families in need! Please consider donating gently used winter wear, including hats, mittens, scarves, coats and jackets. Donations are being accepted now through Fri., Dec. 6th, at the Carroll Campus.

With any questions, please contact Lexie Vande Hoef​ at ​​(712) 792-8306 or lsvandehoef@dmacc.edu.​​​

Nov. 22nd: DMACC Executive Committee Members to Visit Newton Campus

Posted October 16, 2024

​Members of the DMACC Executive Committee will visit the DMACC Newton Campus on Fri., Nov. 22nd, to participate in individual and small-group "drop-in" conversation sessions with DMACC faculty and staff members from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Rooms 129 & 135. The goal of this visit is to provide a better opportunity for sharing thoughts, ideas and challenges, and to discuss how we can move forward as a stronger and more unified College. Please stop by.

With any questions, please email Brooke Stowe at bastowe@dmacc.edu.​​

Dec. 6th: DMACC Executive Committee Members to Visit Carroll Campus

Posted October 14, 2024

​Members of the DMACC Executive Committee will visit the DMACC Carroll Campus on Fri., Dec. 6th, to participate in individual and small-group "drop-in" conversation sessions with DMACC faculty and staff members from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Rooms 145 & 147. The goal of this visit is to provide a better opportunity for sharing thoughts, ideas and challenges, and to discuss how we can move forward as a stronger and more unified College. Please stop by.

With any questions, please email Brooke Stowe at bastowe@dmacc.edu.​​​​

Dec. 2nd: Deadline to Apply for Spring Semester DMACC Honors Program

Posted September 10, 2024

The DMACC Honors​ program is a space for students who look to achieve a little bit more than your average college student. Those who strive for perfection, finish coursework early, or even those who think they​ could use more coursework, are a great fit for the program.

If any of those statements describe you, we want you to apply!

Some of the benefits you will receive:​

  • ​Save money: Up to three (3) credits reimbursed per semester

  • Advising support: Dedicated Honors Advisor for your campus

  • Early Course Registration: Beneficial for those classes that fill up quickly!

  • Honors Seminar Courses are Tuition-Waived: All we ask is that you pass the class with a B or higher (which is easy!)​

​For a full list of benefits, visit the Prospective Honors Students page on the DMACC website!

Application Requirements:​

  • ​Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher

  • Have completed 12 or more college credits

  • Submit an Academic Reference (we will reach out to them regarding a letter of recommendation)

  • Write an application essay (prompt listed on the application page)

  • Submit your transcripts (if you are a current DMACC student, we already have them!)

  • Submit by the deadline of Dec. 2nd! 

​Apply today online: https://www.dmacc.edu/honors/application.html​​

For more information and/or if you have questions, please email DMACC Honors Program Director Dr. Nancy Woods at nawoods@dmacc.edu or DMACC Honors Program Assistant Alex Bormann at albormann@dmacc.edu​.

We look forward to seeing your application!

Nov. 15th-24th: DMACC Ankeny Theatre Production of 'The Swindlers: A True-ish Tall Tale'

Posted September 3, 2024

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Mark your calendars: The DMACC A​nkeny Theatre's upcoming production of "The Swindlers: A True-ish Tall Tale​," written by Noah Diaz and directed by Brittny Rebhuhn, will run Nov. 15th-24th in the Black Box Theatre in the Bldg. #5 Student at the DMACC Ankeny Campus!

All performances are FREE to attend; to get your free tickets, just click here.

Performance dates/times are as follows:

  • ​Fri., Nov. 15th, 7:30 p.m.

  • Sat., Nov. 16th, 7:30 p.m.

  • Sun., Nov. 17th, 2 p.m.

  • Thur., Nov. 21st, 7:30 p.m.

  • Fri., Nov. 22nd, 7:30 p.m.

  • Sat., Nov. 23rd, 7:30 p.m.

  • Sun., Nov. 24th, 2 p.m.​

Doors for each performance will open 30 minutes prior to show time.

Questions can be directed to theatre@dmacc.edu.

​About the show:

Marie is feeling discontent. Her boyfriend’s a dud, her bank statements are piling up and her job at the local dry cleaners feels like a dead end. Oh, and the FBI has just seized her house and assets in their pursuit of her father, a notorious con man on the run for swindling families and businesses out of their money. When Marie is used as bait to lure her father in, she inexplicably finds herself stuck on a road trip with him to acquire the stolen funds. Loosely inspired by the real-life exploits of the playwright’s mother and grandfather, "The Swindlers: A True-ish Tall Tale​" is a raucous "memory farce" that explores redemption, reconciliation and the unspoken rewards of surviving time with family.

Nov. 22nd: Men on the Move Clothing Closet Giveaway at Evelyn K. Davis Center

Posted September 3, 2024

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DMACC's Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families will host a Men on the Move Clothing Closet Giveaway from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 22nd, at the Center, which is located adjacent to the DMACC Urban Campus. An assortment of adult male clothing, including fall attire, suits, dress shirts and pants, will be available!  

All are welcome! Please bring your own bag!​

If you have any questions, please call (515) 697-7700.

Dec. 9th: Join a UNI@DMACC Partnership Virtual Info Session

Posted September 3, 2024

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DMACC students, are you interested in earning your four-year degree without having to relocate?​

The UNI@​DMACC partnership offers a variety of online degree completion programs and could be a great fit for you!

Join us for one of our UNI@DMACC Virtual Information Sessions this fall to learn more about how you can earn your bachelor's degree through the UNI@DMACC partnership. During these sessions, representatives from UNI Admissions and Online & Distance Education, as well as program advisors from departments across UNI, will share information about the flexible online delivery, degree program options and available scholarship opportunities available through the UNI@DMACC partnership. Sessions will be conducted via Zoom and will last approximately 60 minutes, with time for questions included. 

All sessions are FREE to attend and open to everyone!​

​Upcoming session dates/times are as follows:

Degree programs covered during the informational sessions will include:​​

Register for an info session:

To attend any of the upcoming Info Sessions, ​​​r​egister here​. 

For more information about the UNI@DMACC Partnership, including the programs listed above and scholarships, visit iacc.uni.edu/dmacc.​

Future Ready Scholarships are available for qualified students; FAFSA required.

Stop by and say hi!

UNI@DMACC staff are also available in-person to answer your questions and help you get started! Just stop by the Student Services Center in Bldg. #7 at the DMACC Urban Campus and ask for Jakob or Paul, our UNI@DMACC Student Support Specialists.

We hope to see you soon!

Dec. 2nd: DMACC Executive Committee Members to Visit Ankeny Campus

Posted September 3, 2024

Members of the DMACC Executive Committee will visit the DMACC Ankeny Campus on Mon., Dec. 2nd, to participate in individual and small-group "drop-in" conversation sessions with DMACC faculty and staff members from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Bldg. #5, Room 120 E & F. The goal of this visit is to provide a better opportunity for sharing thoughts, ideas and challenges, and to discuss how we can move forward as a stronger and more unified College. Please stop by.

With any questions, please email Brooke Stowe at bastowe@dmacc.edu.​

Dec. 11th-14th: Volunteer During the 2024 Toys for Tots Campaign at DMACC's EKD Center

Posted September 3, 2024

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DMACC's Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families is serving as a Toys For Tots Campaign location again this year, and there are a lot of fun opportunities to help out and get involved! 

As toys come into the Center Wed., Dec. 11th, through Sat., Dec. 14th, volunteers are needed to help organize, shop and distribute the toys. We have lots of two-hour volunteer shifts available and would love to have your support!

Sign up today: To learn more and sign up to volunteer, just click​ here​.

Thank you so much for your support of this wonderful service we are able to provide to the community.

With any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Robert Bibens at rgbibens@dmacc.edu or (515) 697-1483. 

Nov. 26th: DMACC Executive Committee Members to Visit Boone Campus

Posted September 2, 2024

Members of the DMACC Executive Committee will visit the DMACC Boone Campus on Tues., Nov. 26th, to participate in individual and small-group "drop-in" conversation sessions with DMACC faculty and staff members from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Courter Center​. The goal of this visit is to provide a better opportunity for sharing thoughts, ideas and challenges, and to discuss how we can move forward as a stronger and more unified College. Please stop by.

With any questions, please email Brooke Stowe at bastowe@dmacc.edu.​​​​​