Boone Features

Discover your future at DMACC Boone! We offer an unbeatable combination: the comprehensive opportunities of a large college with the personalized attention and welcoming atmosphere of a close-knit community.

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Athletics

DMACC Athletics is part of the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) and participates in National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XI Division II Sports. All athletic programs are located at DMACC Boone.

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Track & Field
• Women's Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Track & Field, Volleyball
• Coed Sports: Dance, Esports

DMACC Bears Athletics

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Borgen Square Apartments

Thinking about living on campus? We have just the place for you! The Borgen Square Apartments, owned by DMACC, are located directly across from DMACC Boone and provide a great opportunity to meet new friends while attending DMACC. There are five unfurnished apartment complexes with occupancy for 208 students.

Each apartment contains:

• Four private bedrooms & two baths
• Common living room
• Full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher
• Washer & dryer in each unit
• Rent includes all utilities and wireless internet

For more information, please contact DMACC Resident Housing Coordinator Jamie Sitterle at jrsitterle@dmacc.edu.

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Campus Cafe

The Campus Cafe is located in the Courter Center and is open Monday through Friday. Stop by for breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We can't wait to serve you!

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Facilities

Athletics

• Cheer on the DMACC Bears at home games in our main gym, which we like to call the “Den.”
• We have one of only three facilities in Iowa with three regulation-size college basketball courts under one roof. This makes winter practices a breeze!
• Our weight room features custom-made equipment. All equipment is handcrafted from Power Lift in Jefferson, the same business that developed the weight room for the Green Bay Packers!

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Mural

Siriaco “Siricasso” Garcia’s mural on the first floor of the west wing vividly captures the spirit of being a Bear and the essence of Bear Country.

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Student Health and Wellness

DMACC is committed to the whole student—supporting not just academic success, but also physical and mental well-being. Our Student Health & Wellness (SHAW) department provides essential health services and resource connections to support the personal and academic journey of all DMACC Boone students.

We recognize that personal challenges can impact learning. SHAW's goal is to ensure you have easy access to campus and community resources that help you thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Connect with the SHAW Team

You can contact our dedicated SHAW service providers directly or visit the Student Services Office (Room 120) for general information and assistance.

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About Boone

History

In 1927, the Boone Independent School District established the Boone Junior College to offer local students the opportunity to earn transferable liberal arts credits. The college was initially located on the third floor of Boone High School and had an opening enrollment of about 60 students. It was led by Dean J.R. Thorngren and Boone School District Superintendent George Wooten.

During the Great Depression, the college was vital for many local students who couldn't afford to attend college elsewhere. After World War II, enrollment grew with the influx of returning veterans and students from surrounding towns, leading the college to move to Franklin Hall in 1955 and use several other community buildings to accommodate its growth.

In the mid-1960s, a statewide effort to consolidate Iowa's public junior colleges led to the formation of area districts. Boone became part of Area XI, which would eventually become Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). Local leaders ensured that Boone Junior College would be designated as an "attendance center," securing its future. The Boone community demonstrated overwhelming support for keeping a college in town, passing a bond election with 96% approval to fund new facilities.

In September 1968, the college moved to its new 23-acre campus. On July 1, 1969, Boone Junior College officially became the Boone Campus of Des Moines Area Community College. The new campus served 410 students with 21 full-time instructors and nine support staff, continuing its legacy of providing local access to higher education.