This endowment was created in memory of Clair E. Abbott and his wife, Grace. Clair was the first Dean of Boone Junior College, now the DMACC Boone Campus, when it first opened in 1969 and had 21 full-time instructors and six part-time staff members.

David Abegglen, DMACC Foundation Senior Accountant, established this scholarship fund to assist students that were not eligible for Federal Pell, SEOG and Work-study, or state-funded financial aid. Students having to pay out of pocket sometimes have more of a burden...

Dr. A. Jane Michael Roberts was born September 22, 1921 in Buffalo, New York to Arthur John and Mabel Josephine (Bartold) Michael. She was raised in Orchard Park, New York and graduated from Orchard Park High School. Jane passed away at the age of 93 on September 28,...

Alfred Casper Jensen was born in Canada on September 27, 1914, the son of Alfred and Francis (Buckway) Jensen. He grew up in Minot, North Dakota, where he graduated from high school. Just before entering into military service, Alfred married Arline Ethel Petersen in...

Founded in 1981, the Des Moines Area Community College Alumni Association represents and serves nearly 60,000 alumni and friends from all six DMACC campuses and six centers. The DMACC Alumni Association is an integral part of the DMACC Foundation and is a valuable...

The American Legion of Iowa Scholarship is supported by the American Legion of Iowa. The American Legion (TAL) was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, war-time veterans’ organization, devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is a community-service organization...

This scholarship was established in memory of Ardella Jones, who lost her life to cancer in 2004. Ardella retired from her job as an Administrative Secretary at DMACC in 2000, but she continued her relationship with the college as an active member of the DMACC...

The Arnie Egeland Scholarship was established by Sharon (Wirtz) Egeland to honor the memory of her beloved husband Arnold “Arnie” V. Egeland who passed away in 2021. Arnie was born on April 16, 1944, near Randall, Iowa, to Ole Helmer and Violet (Tjelmeland) Egeland....

This scholarship is supported by The Associated General Contractors of Iowa. The Associated General Contractors of Iowa is an organization of qualified construction contractors and industry related companies dedicated to skill, integrity and responsibility. For over...

This scholarship is supported by Ballard Heating & Cooling, an HVAC contractor serving the Ballard, IA area for over 25 years in repairing, servicing and replacing all brands and models of residential and light commercial gas and electric furnaces, air conditioners,...

This scholarship was established in memory of Barbara Jeanne (Hartman) Giese, who passed away at the age of 62 on Sunday, March 2, 2008. Barbara was born in Maryville, Mo., to parents, William I. and Mary Virginia Hartman. Barbara was a longtime employee of Des...

These endowments and scholarships were established in honor of various members of the Beckwith Family. Family patriarch Paul S. Beckwith was a partner in founding Fareway Stores, Inc. back in 1938 with Fred Vitt. One of the scholarships was established in honor of...

The Bennett Family Scholarship was established in 1996 by Carroll and Mary Jo Bennett. Carroll was part of the founding DMACC leadership team. He went on to various leadership positions in over 30 years with the college, concluding as a founding leader of DMACC’s...

This scholarship was established in memory of Bill E. Shimer, who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 43 on January 9, 2016. Bill was a plumber and ran his own business. Bill enjoyed darts, camping, hunting, fishing, spending time with family and friends, and beer.

This scholarship was established by Roslea Johnson in memory of her husband, Robert C. Johnson, who passed away on March 12, 2020 at the age of 90 in Des Moines. Bob was born April 2, 1929, in Little Cedar, Iowa to Peter and Dorothy (Shrode) Johnson. Bob graduated...

Bob worked for the DMACC Information Technology department and retired after 40 years of dedicated service to students and staff. An avid Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Bears, and New York Yankee fan, sports played a big part in Bob’s life. He enjoyed the game of basketball,...

This scholarship was established by Cars & Coffee Des Moines, a well-known Des Moines car show.

This scholarship was established in memory of Denise Ashman Farmer, 49, of Ankeny, and formerly of Cedar, who died March 10, 2006 at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born on December 2, 1956 at Oskaloosa, the daughter of Brice and Margaret Walker...

This scholarship was established in memory of Dennis Richard Fulton, who passed away at age 74 on Sunday, July 26, 2020. The scholarship was created by his wife, Connie, along with their family and friends in honor of Dennis’ life-long work as a funeral director. The...

As an accomplished building official and one of few Master Code Professionals in the state of Iowa, Denny owned and operated Safe Building Compliance and Technology, where he performed building inspections for multiple cities and government organizations in Iowa....

This scholarship is funded by the Des Moines Bailliage Chapter of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, a membership group that meets at least six times a year to enjoy everything from formal dinners prepared by the city’s most outstanding chefs to more casual, themed events...

The DMACC Foundation Board, in conjunction with DMACC Foundation Board member and DMACC Alumnus Dennis Albaugh, created the annual DMACC CEO Golf Invitational in 2008. The annual event is an exclusive golf experience held at the Talons of Tuscany, the private 19 hole...

Established in 1994, the Pioneers are a group of retired DMACC faculty and staff who provide continued service to the College and DMACC students through financial support and volunteer activities. They strive to provide opportunities for Pioneer members to maintain...

Don Fear graduated from Everly (Iowa) High School in 1961. He headed out to California with the intention of establishing residency so he could attend free state college. He got a job in a restaurant in hotel circle in San Diego. Due to his skills and work ethic, he...

This scholarship was established in memory of Dorothy “Doris” M. Wisecup, 94, of Ogden, Iowa, who passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the Boone County Hospital. Dorothy Mae Zenor was born on June 27, 1921, in Boone, Iowa, the daughter of Raynard and Pearl...

Dorothea Lorraine Hendricks was born on September 12, 1921 in Boone to Walter Otto Paul and Myrtle Elizabeth (Finestead) Jipp. She graduated in 1938 from Boone High School. She attended Boone Junior College and completed 2 years of nursing school at Lutheran Hospital...

This scholarship was established in memory of Dorothy Dippold Wyant, who passed away peacefully Sunday, August 21, 2011 at the age of 92 at Mill Pond Retirement Community in Ankeny. Dorothy was born September 2, 1918 on a farm west of Ankeny. She attended county...

This scholarship was created in honor of Wayne E. Rouse, MD, who was a prominent and long serving member of the DMACC Foundation Boone Committee who passed away on May 21, 2016. Wayne Earl Rouse was born on April 6, 1936, in Estherville, IA, the son of Lyle and Irma...

Eleanor LeAnn Orth was born August 8, 1937 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Eldon and Martha Orth. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1955. She received an R.N. from Deaconess School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri, where she served as in instructor after receiving...

Elizabeth Jean Wagner led a full life and her impact on others was far reaching. The words intelligent, sensitive, caring, selfless, playful and extremely funny were always used when describing Elizabeth. She pursued her many interests with passion as was the case...