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Michael Borst sits down with Thomas Corrigan to help share Thomas’ story of overcoming his struggle with affliction, addiction, and the path of recovery.

On this day, we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the life and legacy of the civil rights leader born Jan. 15, 1929. A man whose life and legacy continue to shape the moral conscience of the nation. King emerged as a central figure in the civil rights movement, advocating for equality and justice […]

Hey Bear Family, my name is Thomas Corrigan, and I am back again this semester to bring you entertainment, but in a way that keeps you informed. Knowledge is power after all. I am from Perry, Iowa, and I am currently 24 years old. I love to write and watch films while analyzing them in […]

Join Thomas in welcoming our new counselor on campus, Michael Borst, as we confront the stigma of mental health whether it be on or off campus, offering a solution, while going over Fall 2025’s needs assessment.

I pushed through the campus doors and found a buck standing beside me under the building lights. He was startled as was I, then galloped out of the light, rejoining a doe nearby. Together, they paused in the darkness at the end of the snowy courtyard before slipping farther away from campus. Deer are often […]

Fishnets, corsets and call-outs will soon take over the Boone Theater as The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns for its annual participation screening on November 7 and 8 at 10 p.m. The event, now in its 10th year, is curated by Homie Simmonds, who has spent the last decade turning Boone into one of Iowa’s […]

Local voting is just around the corner. It is our civic duty to participate in the voting process. Some of the elections you would be voting for are for the school board, city council, and mayor. Voting takes place on November 4th in your respective precinct, and voting locations are based on your residence.  There […]

We have a lot of fun here in the newsroom, and we’re looking for new, fresh faces to join us in exploring interesting and entertaining stories here at Banner News on the Boone DMACC Campus.  We have endless opportunities that leave you with highly transferable skills. From sports broadcasting and podcasting to interviewing celebrities, we […]

Isaiah introduces Thomas as they talk about upcoming films into the next year, surrounding their most anticipated horror gore fests and star studded action films.

Hey there, Bears! My name is Thomas Corrigan, introducing myself from the amazing team at Boone DMACC’s Banner Newsroom. I am ecstatic to go on this journey with you this semester. Raised in Perry, where I attended high school, I decided early in life that I love digital media and film. Boone Campus has my […]