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Kirkwood Women’s Basketball team stunned by Illinois Central in the second round of the NCJAA Tournament

The Kirkwood women’s basketball team was stunned by Illinois Central in the quarter finals of the NCJAA tournament on April 22. The Eagles dominated all year but struggled versus the 8 seeded Cougars. Illinois Central took an early 24-14 lead at the end of the first half and never looked back. Kirkwood is now 22-2.  Illinois Central held Kirkwood to [Continue Reading »]

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Former student discusses the advantages of a community college education 

CONTRIBUTED: Former criminal justice major at Kirkwood Community College, and now police officer, Austin Whiting, shared the advantages of going to a community college instead of a university. Whiting said he chose a community college over a university due to the cost being more affordable. He also liked the flexibility. With a busy schedule, he said students can go to community college and still [Continue Reading »]

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