DMACC Automotive Technology

06/19/2026

There were some pretty incredible Corvettes in our lot last night for Karl’s Corvette meetup. We’re always happy to host cool cars at our school 😎 Karl Chevrolet Karl Kustoms

06/12/2026

New truck drop 🔥🔥🔥

05/27/2026

The summer semester has begun and our students in AUT173 “Advanced Engines” have already started removing engines from vehicles to be repaired.

05/08/2026

🚗🔧 We’re set up today at the Industrial Technology Expo & Car Show at Southeast Polk High School — and it’s a perfect day to come check it out!

Four of us from the DMACC Automotive program are here showing off what automotive technology education is all about.

🔥 Stop by and try:
• Pit Crew Challenge
• Cylinder Head Challenge
• Check out the Challenger Hellcat we brought along

There are also a TON of awesome vehicles in the car show — classics, customs, muscle cars, and more.

Beautiful weather, cool cars, and plenty to see today. Come out and say hi! 🚘☀️

04/28/2026

DMACC Auto Club Getting It Done 💪🛣️

The DMACC Automotive Technologies Auto Club (Ankeny Campus) on Thursday April 23rd took part in the
Iowa DOT Adopt-A-Highway Program—helping keep our community clean and looking its best.

Our crew covered Highway 415 (2nd Ave / State Street) from Oralabor Road to 66th Avenue, working outward after staging at Vittoria Lodge.

👏 Huge thank you to:
• Vittoria Lodge for allowing us to park and organize
• Our students and staff who showed up and put in the work

This is what it’s all about—
real-world experience, teamwork, and giving back to the community.

Actual pictures in comments.

04/16/2026

Huge shoutout to Snap-on Tools for donating the TPMS5 tire pressure monitoring service tool to our program! This will be a great addition to our special tools for students to get more exposure to the all the best tools out there. Snap-on Tools For Life

04/15/2026

Activity was prominent in labs 12 and 14 today, encompassing four classes, waste oil pickup, and training sessions for Snap-On area representatives on their tools.

04/13/2026

🎥 Inside AUT 163 – Basic Engines at DMACC

Here’s a quick look at what goes on in our Des Moines Area Community College automotive program.

This is from our AUT 163 Basic Engines class—where students aren’t just learning from a book… they’re getting hands-on, real-world experience every day in the shop.

🔧 Turning wrenches
🧠 Building knowledge
🚗 Learning what it really takes to succeed in the industry

This is where the next generation of technicians gets their start.

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

🔧 Real-World Save at DMACC 🔧

Subbing today at Southridge Career Academy, a student brought her car in thinking she had a leak.

As she was setting it up on the hoist, she spotted something most people would have missed…

(see photos 👇)

A severely cracked wheel.

This wasn’t just curb rash or cosmetic damage—this was a structural crack that could have failed at any time.

We checked for a spare from another Ford, but unfortunately it didn’t fit.

At that point, the decision was simple:
👉 I strongly recommended she leave the vehicle here until she can get the correct replacement.

Because driving on this?
It’s not a risk—it’s a guarantee waiting to happen.

Here’s the best part:
👉 She caught it herself.

That’s exactly what this program is about:
✔️ Paying attention
✔️ Understanding what you’re looking at
✔️ Making the right call for safety

Proud instructor moment today. This is how we keep people safe on the road.