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By Quincy Jagnow Moving in step with the evolution of technology is our society’s increased engagement with it; including, and perhaps especially our elders. The Millenial and Gen Z generations are relatively privy to digital financial scams. Typically, we can recognize them in an instant. Evidence suggests, however, that this is not the case with […]

By Gabrielle Woolman In the year 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics reported an astounding 6.6 million violent victimizations of people aged 12 and older, and approximately only 42% victimizations were reported to the police (DMCityView). These statistics are the exact reason for why National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is recognized every year […]

By Leya Williamson Violence can happen to anyone, no matter your race, gender, sexuality, beliefs, economic status, etc. It can also present itself in many ways, including physical or physiological experiences or even just threats to your wellbeing. Many who have experienced violence find it hard to access resources or even feel they cannot express […]

The long-awaited study rooms are the newest addition to the DMACC Boone Campus library. What has been on the minds of staff and students for years finally solidified when construction began in October 2024.  Melanie Murray, library specialist at Boone Campus, said that the rooms were made a reality through the collaborative efforts of Director […]

Whether one is a DMACC student or someone living in the city of Boone, stop by the Boone DMACC Campus Cafe to meet with friends, enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee or  try menu items like a Chickle,  What IS a Chickle? It is an creation by Alice Erb, cook and campus cafe manager,  […]

The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) is a tough conference in the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) with many competitive teams. The ICCAC features 14 community colleges including: Des Moines Area, Ellsworth, Hawkeye, Indian Hills, Iowa Central, Iowa Lakes, Iowa Western, Kirkwood, Marshalltown, Northeast, North Iowa Area, Scott, Southeastern, and Southwestern. Each week […]

DMACC golfers have recently resumed play after waiting for the winter weather to halt. Athletes battled tough conditions so far in the early spring season. Both men’s and women’s teams competed in two meets so far in the young season. The women’s team recently canceled a meet due to inclement weather. The women’s golf team […]

Ever since the Boone DMACC campus has reopened its doors for face-to-face classes, there has been someone there to make sure those doors stay open. And in some cases, locked. Bruce Lasch, 61, is a full-time security officer who originally started working at the Ankeny campus in September of 2019, but transferred to the Boone […]

This past week, the DMACC Men’s Basketball team opened up the NJCAA Division II national tournament with a 76-59 win over Parkland Community College on Tuesday, March 14th.Going into halftime, the Bears had their lead on a short string, only being up by two, putting the score at 35-33. With a strong second half, the […]

It has been over a month since the Bears have experienced a loss, and they plan to continue this hot streak going into regions.   Since January 8, the DMACC men’s basketball team has been on a 12-game win streak, including 3rd ranked Iowa Lakes and 4th ranked Iowa Western. The Bears suffered a tight schedule […]