It happened – the Kirkwood Community College Eagles Women’s Basketball Team won the NJCAA DII National Championship for the second time in three years and the ninth time in program history. All nine championships have been under Hall of Fame Head Coach Kim Muhl since taking over [Continue Reading »]
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With a goal to raise $25,000 for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, and to beat last year’s donation of nearly $23,000, Kirkwood Community College students spread the word about Dance Marathon and surpassed their goal, raising a total of $28,124.14. “I hope that they’ll remember [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]What types of scholarships does Kirkwood offer and how do they benefit students? Some are based on merit, which would be GPA. Others are based on financial need. And we gather that information from the FAFSA. Others are based on involvement in certain activities. It’s just a wide [Continue Reading »]
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During the early morning hours on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, a report of a large fire at the Iowa Raptor Project in Solon was first reported after someone driving near the site saw the flames. The fire was reported to officials around 4:24 a.m., according to David Conrads, [Continue Reading »]
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Dr. Kristie Fisher becomes college’s sixth president A packed venue at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center on Wednesday, Feb. 21, included an audience eager to witness college history as President Dr. Kristie Fisher walked on stage to receive the presidential medallion. Fisher began her tenure on Oct. 30, [Continue Reading »]
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Award-winning production features all female cast “‘Black Women Walking’ educates and entertains,” director Kevvin Taylor, Iowa native, stated when speaking about the success of the American production. Making its debut at Kirkwood Community College in Ballantyne Auditorium on March 2 and 3, the cast has traveled all across [Continue Reading »]
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In a display of community engagement and cultural exchange, Community College Initiative students from Kirkwood Community College recently went to Garfield Elementary School to participate in a vibrant Cultural Fair. This collaboration not only showcased the diverse talents of CCI students but also provided an experience for elementary [Continue Reading »]
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After formalizing as a group in May 2023, Kirkwood Community College’s Black Student Union started in the fall semester with a mission. As a new group of leaders have taken center stage. According to the leaders, they have built a union within their school to foster a connection [Continue Reading »]
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Editor’s Note: The interview with the ESL student was conducted in Spanish, and the translation to English was made by the author of the article. Many people come to the United States to start a new chapter in their lives. They are looking for better opportunities but also [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Recent events near the Kirkwood Community College campus and severe weather have caused students to question the college’s policy regarding Kirkwood Alerts. How bad does weather need to be for an alert to be made? What situations are deemed dangerous enough to be flagged by the alert team? [Continue Reading »]
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