I have a few places I like to go to study or get work done. One such place is my room though it can be hard to concentrate because I have three cats that think my computer is the best place in the world to take a nap [Continue Reading »]
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TV Binge I don’t often binge-watch TV or even watch tv. But with a short run series, I will wait until the show is out or nearly out. I am on a very fixed income and while the cost of Disney+ is relativity low per month, I can’t [Continue Reading »]
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IRS explains student and higher education institution reporting requirements, credits and deductions PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service issued frequently asked questions today on how students and higher education institutions should report pandemic-related emergency financial aid grants. Students Emergency financial aid grants made by a federal [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College’s award-winning student newspaper, the Communiqué, won nine awards at the Iowa College Media Association contest in February. Students competed with other community colleges as well as private and public 4-year colleges in Iowa. Despite ongoing challenges due to the pandemic, Communiqué staff members have adapted, meeting via [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Since Spring Break was canceled this year here are our plans to relax during the month of March: I think that I am going to take two of my younger cousins to the Putnam Museum in Davenport. It has some really fun exhibits. I will also be starting [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]My favorite snow day activity is to make some hot chocolate at home. It really helps me feel cozy around my home, and it’s also super easy to make. Here’s a tip, hot cocoa is always better when the base is milk, rather than water. The very thought [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CONTRIBUTED: Kirkwood Counselors are offering Zoom Informational Sessions on Tuesdays throughout the semester, during Activity Hour, beginning at 11:15am. Sessions will be no longer than 45-50 minutes in length. The Connect, Share, & Chat sessions are for students only. Connect, Share, & Chat – Tuesday, February 16, 11:15 [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CONTRIBUTED: All Students, Faculty, and Staff Are Welcome – Please see registration links below. Green Bandana Project Dates and Registration Links: Thursday, March 11 at 11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. https://kirkwood.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuf–tqDMjE9bb6M2eJU8jDVGKVhonKhcl Wednesday, April 7 at 11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. https://kirkwood.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscumsqzguGNXckO5EgGXSxGNUf-BPL4hd The purpose of the Green Bandana Project [Continue Reading »]
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Feb. 10 “Endless Possibilities” (Online Exhibit from the African American Museum of Iowa) https://blackiowa.org/endless-possibilities/ Feb. 11 – 10 a.m. “Meet Harriet Tubman” virtual event hosted by the National Archives https://youtu.be/ruCe8nnW1hA Feb. 13 “A History of Black History Month” https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month Feb. 18 – 3 p.m. Virtual Trivia Hosted by Kirkwood Student [Continue Reading »]
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Christmas is the time of year that my mom goes all out. She gets out all her decorations, every single ornament she has is on the tree, and I get a stocking filled with various items and candy. Since she got married, her husband has started a new [Continue Reading »]
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