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Hi! I’m Erin. I’m passionate about the environment, and I’m happiest when I’m outside under a tornado or thunderstorm warning. Think of me as an amateur storm chaser, minus all the equipment and actual know-how. I spend my time drawing, singing, and re-reading chapters of books I started months ago. Hi!! My name is Olivia […]

Written Chanler Twedt & Alex Loew Major League Baseball (MLB) is experiencing its first work stoppage since the 1994-95 players strike. Anyone who follows baseball or sports in general, may not know what a lockout is or why MLB has currently halted any kind of baseball-related activity. Anything found on the world wide web may […]

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For decades, Sandi Johnson greeted almost every student who has attended DMACC’s Boone campus from her window in the front office. She passed away August 23, but will be remembered by generations of DMACC students, faculty and staff.  “She just was such a sweet-hearted genuine caring individual,” said coworker and friend Dr. Nancy Woods. “She […]

Layk Nollen Editor & Chief Hello there! I am back for another year as Editor & Chief, sadly for all of you. This is my third year at DMACC, and I’m excited to be back on campus like everyone else. However, I am sad that I have to wear regular clothes to class instead of […]

At the Boone campus, the Banner News team is not only run by students but is also supported by volunteers. Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a part of a digital news website or podcast production? Interested in getting some interviewing or research experience? Perhaps you would like to expand your advertising […]

With warm weather on the rise, the SAC has some more activities for March to usher in spring. March 8 H.O.R.S.E. Tournament in SAC Gym, 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. March 11 Bowling at Perfect Games, 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. March 12 SAC Meeting over Zoom (Gift Card Prize Drawing!) 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. […]

Despite the negative weather, the Student Activities Council has put together some positive activities for the rest of February. February 17 Movie night at the Boone Theatre, the movie will be “Land.”  February 18 Ski Night at Seven Oaks, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Perfect Games Bowling Night, 9:00 – 12:00 a.m.  February 25 Perfect Games […]

Editor and Chief: Hello again! It’s me, Layk. Your Editor and Chief for the Banner News! What’s new with me? Well, this is my second year at DMACC, and now I have shorter hair. Genealogy is still my biggest passion, and this cold winter hasn’t stopped me from walking through cemeteries. I also just turned […]

DMACC student DeNae Nash, 21, of Ames, formerly of Waterloo, died on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Services were held on December 2, 2020 in Waterloo. DeNae enrolled at DMACC in January 2019 to play basketball for the Bears. She was not eligible to play, but she could practice […]