No denial here.......I'm very biased and proud of it.
After high school graduation in 1953.....and even before, I turned my attention to furthering my education. After all, it was, more or less, expected. I'm sure there were others like me.......who had no clue, at that time, what they wanted to do with the lifetime of years lurking ahead.
I guess you could say, "Boone Junior College" saved me. The flags all pointed in that direction. I could stay in the community I loved and even my long time "home base" if I desired. Plus, credits gained at a cheaper rate......would be transferable to any future education destination.
In addition, I had already started employment at KWBG and was able to continue work hours that fit perfectly with my college class schedule. Not to be forgotten, with the realization I was never going to be a big time college athlete, I could still enjoy another two years of basketball.....kind of a meltdown of my previously active sports participation career.
Well, to make a long story much shorter, those early years in adult growth couldn't have been more suitable for me.
Its taken some time and words but finally, I'm ready to get to the "meat" of this Korner edition.
Our Boone Campus Des Moines Area Community College softball ladies have done it again. Coach Bob Ligouri's team will begin play in the NJCAA Division II Softball World Series clear out in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a week from today, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
The Bears success has been so consistent through recent years, we, fans, have probably, unfairly, expected such prominence. In his nine years at DMACC, Coach Ligouri has posted a 434-97 record with nine top ten national ratings, eight World Series appearances, with four of those teams finishing in the Final Four.
To earn a berth in the 2026 World Series, the Bears, first, captured a 5-2 win over Iowa Central on their home grounds to secure a Regional championship. Then, they traveled clear out to Glendive, Montana and posted 8-0 and 9-0 victories over Dawson Community College of Glendive for another championship........this one to earn their World Series position.
The current roster has a 54-10 record overall and finished 32-4 in conference action. They have earned a nine seed in the World Series and its been determined that their first round opponent in Spartanburg will be a familiar foe, Pima Community College of Tucson, Arizona, who boasts a 47-8 record and is seeded eighth.
Those two locked up in the World Series consolation bracket last year and Pima posted a 9-1 win. This year's first round game will be played at 10 a.m. Iowa time on the 20th.
As you perhaps have discovered from my previous writings regarding BJC/DMACC, the lack of coverage of its daily existence bothers this grad. It seems this college community lies "within a larger community" and is somewhat unnoticed as a result. It shouldn't be that way, especially in view of the fact its one of Boone's number one assets.
Believe me, I know......about the general lack of media coverage provided these days and I also understand not every ounce of blame can be placed on that. Its a new world and I have no magic answer. HOWEVER, I can, at least in a brief moment, occasionally, like now, shout to the roof tops about how proud I am of my old school and any of its accomplishments.
CONGRATULATIONS AND GO BEARS.
K-----K
While I'm at it.....a mention of the wonderful facilities available for Boone Campus students.
Among others, did you realize that the DMACC "Den" is one of just three regulation size college basketball courts under one roof in Iowa?
So what? It means that there is enough room available that winter practices are easily available for separate activities all at the same time in the same place.
K-----K
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