According to Horticulture Professor Ken Carroll, the Trumpeter Swans pictured above and below are permanent residents of Kirkwood’s Swan Pond. “The open water and access to food is a good place for them to hang out for a period of time. Iowa is an important migratory flyway and [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]KCC Library Contributed Column Kirkwood Libraries are here for you as you finish up fall semester and take a well-deserved winter break. We have extended hours during the last week of the semester, and limited hours between fall and spring semesters. We also have some fantastic popular books [Continue Reading »]
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Located at the Kirkwood Hotel and Center of Hospitality and Arts, several culinary arts classes are offered including baking, kitchen essentials, hospitality and more. When discussing the program’s enrollment, Program Director David Horsfield said, “It is a two-year program in which altogether around 58 students are enrolled.” [Continue Reading »]
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“Shrek the Musical” closed to a sold-out crowd on Sunday, Nov 6. The musical is based off a book by William Steig that was later adapted into a film by DreamWorks Animation in 2001. “Shrek” was chosen by the Kirkwood Drama department to be the fall musical with [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Thanksgiving is the ultimate American food holiday. Mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, mac and cheese and pumpkin pie can be found on millions of tables across the country on Thanksgiving day but in this tour de force of festive fare, turkey is king. Roasting a large [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]KCC Library Contributed Column Kirkwood Libraries and Tutoring Services always support students, but as the end of the semester approaches, you may need a little extra support. Check out some of the ways we can help. There are many ways to get help from the Library. Start [Continue Reading »]
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Many sports teams have mascots. The University of Iowa has Herky the Hawk, the St. Louis Cardinals have Fred Bird and Kirkwood Community College has Sammy the Eagle. Sammy will celebrate his 46th birthday on Sunday, Nov. 6. On Monday, Nov. 7, there will be a birthday celebration [Continue Reading »]
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Tuesday, Nov. 1, Kirkwood’s main campus hosted a Día de los Muertos celebration on the second floor of Iowa Hall during activity hour. An accompanying display included necessary elements of any traditional Día de los Muertos celebration, including an ofrenda covered with symbolic items, papel picado and several [Continue Reading »]
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Many Kirkwood Community College students dawned glow bracelets and packed Iowa Hall for food, games and expert advice at Sex in the Dark at Neon Night on Thursday, Oct. 20. No question was off the table as a diverse panel of “sexperts” tackled questions from the student [Continue Reading »]
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