It’s all over the news—food recall after food recall, outbreak after outbreak—leaving many stunned and wondering: Was it always this bad? On Jan. 27, the FDA issued a Class I recall on broccoli contaminated with listeria that was available at Walmarts in 20 different states. It feels like [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College is expanding its campus again, this time with the Continuing Education program. According to Vice President of Finance Casey Dunning, at the end of March, Kirkwood will acquire the building located at the corner of C Street and 76th Avenue on the eastern edge of [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“I’m glad it lasts all day, unlike other Kirkwood events, so everyone has an opportunity to partake.” Brianna PanoshEducation Administration The Sundberg Library in Benton Hall and Learning Commons in Cedar Hall will host Midterm Marathon from March 3-7, one week before midterms. The event offers a place [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Last year, one event brought long lines to a pair of nondescript tables on the second floor of Iowa Hall at Kirkwood Community College. Students went through the process of receiving a quick prick to the finger to support a big cause. The event is happening again, on [Continue Reading »]
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A new history course at Kirkwood Community College may interest not just history majors but all members of the Kirkwood community, according to the two professors involved with the course. The course, African American History, HIS-257, focuses on the topic of African American history from 1865 to [Continue Reading »]
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With the start of the spring semester and homework assignments beginning to stack up, the black study box on the second floor of Iowa Hall at Kirkwood Community College is gaining interest for its unique approach to focused learning. The new space aims to meet the growing demand [Continue Reading »]
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Students who walk through the halls at Kirkwood Community College may notice green bandanas tied on backpacks and purses. These bandanas signal to others that the wearer is a trusted person who is available to listen and can provide resources on mental health and suicide prevention. The Green [Continue Reading »]
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As the spring semester kicks into gear, many first- and second-year college students may find themselves facing financial strain. To help ease this burden, Kirkwood Community College offers a food pantry, providing essential resources for students, both at the main campus and at the regional center in Coralville. [Continue Reading »]
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In a semester that started on a cold day where the temperature on campus hit as low as minus 11, some students may be left wondering about Kirkwood Community College’s class cancellation policy. “We know that most of our students that come to our campuses are either coming [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Every other Friday, and other times in between, students may see a big group accumulating in Iowa Hall or around the main part of campus on a tour. They may also recognize current Kirkwood students within this group or leading these tours. Those current students are part of [Continue Reading »]
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