ANKENY, Iowa—The Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Alumni Association recently presented awards to former DMACC students.

(left to right) John McManus of Des Moines, Outstanding Alumni Award; Betty Baker of Story City, Outstanding Alumni Award; Amy Boeckmann of Johnston, Outstanding Alumni Award; Brandy Lueders of Des Moines, Outstanding Alumni Award; Terry Stark of Nevada, Outstanding Alumni Award; Mike Whitsell of West Des Moines, Outstanding Alumni Award, Eric Branstad and Marcus Branstad (right), representing their mother, Christine Branstad of Beijing, China, Outstanding Alumni Award; and Ahmad Gesalla, representing his brother, Taha Gesalla of Iowa City, Alumni Early Achievement Award.