DMACC presidential finalists discuss student support, shared governance

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 2,592

Last Updated: 3 days, 20 hours ago

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Finalists for the presidency at Iowa’s largest community college visited Ankeny and Des Moines this week from across the U.S. to pitch themselves for the leadership role.

Des Moines Area Community College invited four candidates to Iowa this week as they vie for the college’s open presidency after President Rob Denson’s retirement last year. Each candidate spoke with students, administrators and faculty and staff through public forums, where they touted successes at their current and …

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