After two and a half years, partly delayed due to the pandemic and shipment crisis, Iowa Hall is fully open to students and with much to offer. Built in 1975 and a few updates between the years, Iowa Hall experienced a complete remodel making it accessible for [Continue Reading »]
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On the second floor of Linn Hall, students may hear jazz music in the halls as they walk to class. Kirkwood Community College is home to the jazz radio station KCCK, the only such station in the state of Iowa. KCCK, an educational public radio station has been [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College offers more than 130 programs and majors. One of these programs is the Apparel Merchandising and Design program, which has grown from an average 13 students to 23 students in recent years. According to Elisha Stanley, the only instructor and advisor to the program, “Within [Continue Reading »]
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Staff at St. Luke’s Hospital used Kirkwood’s west Linn Hall lot for Medflight training on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. Seven nurses practiced life saving techniques for Medflights. The hospital has seven trained staff in medical flights, which include flying and basic life support. The hospital has one helicopter for life flights.
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In today’s world, our safety is something we talk about with a degree of seriousness, yet is also taken for granted. With today’s news talking about break ins and missing people, it may leave us to wonder how to stay safe in an uncertain world. Here are some [Continue Reading »]
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When we think of the holiday season and winter break, we think of joy, gratefulness, family gatherings and the traditions we come to celebrate. While many are excited to see family and friends while taking some time off from classes and work, some may loath the holidays. For [Continue Reading »]
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In the month of December, we tend to focus on the upcoming holidays and the plans with family and friends. Then, when January arrives our focus changes. While there’s nothing wrong with planning to have a fresh start to a new year, many resolutions end up failing by [Continue Reading »]
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One of the most important things we need to do to be prepared for finals is to get a good night’s rest. While it’s difficult to keep a nightly routine, having one can improve memory, moods and both mental and physical health. It can be hard to fall [Continue Reading »]
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While everyone’s college experience can differ from person to person, many can give similar advices to those just joining college, especially those who are first generation college students. Focus on your mental health. It’s okay to be stressed about an assignment or group project, anxious about an upcoming test, [Continue Reading »]
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During the aftermath of the derecho last month, many had lost power and access to internet. While most had power restored by the start of the fall semester, many students are still without internet. With most classes being held online, both completely and partially, it has become difficult [Continue Reading »]
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