Prairie Meadows Awards DMACC $200,000 Legacy Grant for Trades & Industry Center

ANKENY, Iowa - The DMACC Foundation this year received a $200,000 Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant to support the college's new Skilled Trades & Industry Center on the Ankeny Campus.

The funds will go toward the (nearly complete) construction of a 72,000-square-foot facility that will expand and modernize hands-on training for high-demand careers in the skilled trades. Located on the northeast side of Ankeny Campus, the state-of-the-art center will house five DMACC programs: Building Trades, HVAC, Diesel Technology, Fire Science, and Iowa's only Ford Training Center - replacing the aging Buildings 14 and 20.

"Prairie Meadows' investment in DMACC is an investment in Iowa's future workforce," said Amanda Nuzum, Executive Director of the DMACC Foundation. "This grant will help ensure students have access to modern equipment and hands-on learning environments that reflect today's industry standards. We are grateful for Prairie Meadows' partnership and commitment to expanding opportunities for students while helping Iowa employers meet critical workforce needs."

The Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant will support the continued development of the Industrial Trades Center, Building 14 at DMACC Ankeny, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities in an industry-focused environment that mirrors modern workplaces.

"At Prairie Meadows, we believe in investing in projects that leave a meaningful and lasting impact across Iowa. Our Legacy Grants are designed to empower transformational efforts with awards ranging from $100,000 to $1 million to strengthen our communities," said Brian Ohorilko, President and CEO of Prairie Meadows. "We're proud to support the DMACC Foundation as one of our 2026 Legacy Grant recipients and look forward to the difference this partnership will create."

"The DMACC Foundation is honored to receive this Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows," said Amanda Nuzum, Executive Director of the DMACC Foundation. "Transformational gifts like this help create learning environments where students can develop the skills employers need today and into the future. Prairie Meadows' generosity will have a lasting impact on our students, our workforce partners and the economic vitality of Iowa."

To learn more about Prairie Meadows community giving programs, visit prairiemeadows.com/community.

Learn more about the Skilled Trades & Industry Center and DMACC at dmacc.edu.