Mobile Food Pantry
Food scarcity is a concern for a number of students at Kirkwood. Since the Kirkwood food pantry is currently closed due to COVID-19 the college in partnership with HACAP has set up a mobile food pantry for those in need which will be located in the parking lot of the Michael J Gould Recreation Center. The mobile food pantry has recently provided food items for more than 40 students and more than 100 students’ family members. On Wednesday, April 8, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Kirkwood students are invited to come receive prepackaged perishable and non-perishable grocery items for themselves and their families. Please email studentfoodpantry@kirkwood.edu for more information.
Resources for Students and their families in the Iowa City and Coralville Areas
Below is a list of community resources that could be useful throughout the duration of the pandemic and beyond.
For Food Support:
CommUnity Food Bank (formerly The Crisis Center) of Johnson County
1121 S. Gilbert Court, Iowa City
319-351-0128
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 12:00-4:30pm
Tuesday: 12:00-7:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00-4:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am-4:30pm
Friday: 12:00-4:30pm
Providing pre-bagged food only with modified check-in and food pick-up stations.
Call 319-519-6165 between 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday to request food delivery. Food delivery is available to anyone living in Johnson County who needs food but cannot access resources due to COVID-19. Delivery will happen within 48 hours.
*Contents of the pre-packed bags are based on what is available.
https://builtbycommunity.org/covid19/
Iowa City Compassion Food Pantry
1035 Wade St., Iowa City
319-330-9883
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 12:00-6:30pm
Wednesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 12:00-6:30pm
Providing pre-boxed food only distributed at the front desk.
If you are unable to come to the food pantry or showing signs of illness, contact the Food Pantry for delivery.
Iowa City and Coralville Resource Guide
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Internet Connections for Students
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Face-to-Face Classes Suspended
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Salvation Army Food Shelf
1116 S Gilbert Court, Iowa City
319-337-3725
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 1:00-2:00pm
Providing prepackaged food boxes. Pick-up site is the soup kitchen door.
Dinners available from 5:00-5:45pm Monday through Friday as “grab and go.”
www.centralusa.salvationarmy.org/iowacity/covid-19-information/
Coralville Food Pantry
1002 5th Street, Coralville
319-337-3663
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday: 2:00-6:00pm
Wednesday: 5:00-7:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am-Noon
Saturday: 10:30am-1:00pm
Food assistance services are available to Coralville and Tiffin residents. Must show a driver’s license to verify residency.
Providing pre-packaged bags of food staples including milk, rice, beans, soup, pasta, canned fruits and vegetables, cereal, snacks, fresh produce, bread, pastries, pet food, and 3 protein items.
Drive-up or walk-up service available with little contact with volunteers.…Read More>>
Internet Connection Options For Students
In response to the COVID-2019 pandemic a number of internet providers have signed the FCC’s Keep America Connected Pledge. The companies pledge in the next 60 days to:
Not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because they cannot pay their bills during the outbreak.
Waive any late fees that any residential or small business customers incur because of their economic circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Open their Wi-Fi hot-spots to any American who needs them.
Here is a list of what some companies who have signed the pledge are doing to help people stay connected to the internet. Click the links for more information….Read More>>
Sports
Basketball: A year in review
Starting in the fall of 2019 both the men’s and women’s basketball teams have been hard at work practicing and competing. This hard work brought the men’s team to win 24 games and the women’s team to win 29. Both teams made it to the semifinals to the [Continue Reading …Read More »
Women’s Basketball Highlights for March 7, 2020
Kirkwood Eagle’s women’s basketball team wins big over Southeastern Community College on March 7. Check out the highlight video produced by Kirkwood Student Productions.Read More »
Super Smash Bros. tournament a success
Last November, Rob Netolicky, president of the Kirkwood Community College eSports team, said, “Super Smash Bros. is a hugely popular game.” At the time, Netolicky and the eSports club were looking to launch a Super Smash Bros. tournament and a team. Since then, the tournament has now become [Continue Reading …Read More »
Eagles take action on the court
#3 Delani Harris scores a layup during Kirkwood's quarterfinals game against DMAC on March 3. Photo by Jessica McWilliams.
#13 Luke Appel, sophomore, scores a layup against Little Priest Tribal College during the the NJCAA regional quarterfinals on march 3. Photo by Juana Jones.
#22 Natalie Tomaszewski takes a shot during Kirkwood's quarterfinals game against DMAC on March 5. Photo by Jessica McWilliams.
#1 Paige Bradford looks for an opening during Kirkwood's quarterfinals game against DMAC on March 5. Photo by Jessica McWilliams.
Café Disco
Graphic by Juana Jones.
Student-centered ‘success’ celebrates fourth year
By James Dykeman
Managing Editor
Café Disco opened in the 2017/18 school year and is now celebrating its fourth year serving the students at the Kirkwood Iowa City campus using a unique approach to providing affordable, locally sourced meal options.
Steven Abram, professor of management and computer business applications, explained that a series of different companies, organizations, and programs tried unsuccessfully to provide the Iowa City campus with a café experience that worked because they weren’t serving students what they wanted.
Working with the dean, Abram set out to find out what it was that students desired in a meal on campus. “We started asking students, passing out papers in classes asking students questions about what they wanted to be served…they wanted hot dogs, sandwiches, coffee and pizza and they wanted it fast. The one thing that we heard over and over was that it had to be cheap,” Abram said…Read More>>
Communiqué Social Media Manager Desi Kouassi accepts a first place award during the Iowa College Media Association’s annual convention in Des Moines.
Students attend a “Pizza for President” event to learn about the Iowa Caucus in Cedar Hall on Jan. 30.
Jenga was one of the many game options for students to play during Kirkwood Dance Marathon at the Rec Center on Feb. 21.
Jazz Up Your Quarantine! https://www.kcck.org/
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