DMACC News Releases

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

DMACC Selected to Offer Honda PACT Training Option for Automotive Program Students

"The DMACC Automotive Program announced today it has received Iowa Department of Education approval to begin offering the Honda PACT (Professional Automotive Career Training) Program beginning in fall 2020. …"

Tuesday, December 03, 2019

New Agreement Paves the Way for DMACC Skills Training in Kosovo

"Media Advisory...Kosovo’s Minister of Economic Development is coming to DMACC to sign new agreement WHO: Valdrin Lluka, Kosovo’s Minister of Economic Development and DMACC President Rob Denson will sign a new agreement that paves the w …"

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Newton Campus Announces ici's® Baking and Pastry Arts

"Media Advisory... The announcement will take place during the DMACC Newton Campus Annual Holiday Celebration. WHO:Newton Campus Provost Joe DeHart, chefs from the Iowa Culinary Institute® (ici®) and students will announce the Iowa Cul …"

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Des Moines Civil Rights Leader Receives Honorary Degree

"Long-time Iowa Civil Rights Leader Mary E. Campos has received a college degree that she has wished for all of her life. One day shy of her 90th birthday, Campos received an Honorary DMACC Nursing degree from DMACC President Rob Denson. The aw …"

Monday, November 11, 2019

DMACC Partners with Court Avenue Brewing Co. on New ciLive! 11 Bottle Label Design Contest

"DMACC and Court Avenue Brewing Co. have announced a unique design contest in conjunction with ciLive! – also known as Celebrate Innovation Live! – as the week-long speaker series prepares to mark its 11th year. …"

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DMACC In the News

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Urban Campus student inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

Osceola Sentinel-Tribune

"Angel Nunez Torres of Osceola, a current student at the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Urban Campus, was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society on Dec. 5 during a special ceremony held on the DMACC Urban Campus. …"

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

'You've gotta have heart' for CNA program at Perry DMACC

The Perry News

"Fresh swine hearts were the object lesson Wednesday for the dozen students in the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) class at the DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy. …"

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Des Moines Area Community College works to build trust and engagement with Spanish-speaking students and families

NASFAA

"One institution — Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) — has found a way to bridge the gap and help make financial aid more digestible for broader groups of students. …"

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Pella FFA alumna competes in state agriculture pageant

KNIA-KRLS

"She is from Reasnor, Iowa and attended Pella Community Schools, graduating in the class of 2018, and is currently attending DMACC. …"

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

DMACC to offer Honda PACT training for automotive students

The Perry News

"The DMACC Automotive Program announced Tuesday it has received approval from the Iowa Department of Education to offer the Honda PACT (Professional Automotive Career Training) program beginning in fall 2020. …"