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Midterm Marathon offers support for success
Active Minds promotes mental health awareness
New Director of Instrumental Music
Civic Academy Club debuts with Voting 101 course
Kirkwood Music: Student choir spotlight
Moderation of generative AI is crucial for college
Does social media hate self-esteem?
Students should take advantage of food pantry
Staff Editorial: Ignoring parking laws can lead to fines
CITA-Kirkwood Fire school heats up
380 Express offers alternative transportation
Ag program expands: Board of trustees approves 80-acre purchaseAg program expands:
Eagles golf dominates in back-to-back tournaments
New athletic director to continue legacy of growth
Journey from Kirkwood to bakery for pets
Student Leadership kickoff
Tips for navigating online and hybrid courses
Take advantage of your EagleCard
Football is America’s sport, but Kirkwood passes
Student nurses volunteer at Stand Down
‘The 7 Climbs’ honors those lost on 9/11
Study abroad to South Africa
New degree aims to address shortage in medical field
Explore interests, earn credit
Pay attention, save a life: driving safety needs to be taken more seriously on campus
Student reflects on time at Kirkwood
Acts of kindness make a difference
Midwest summer travel guide
Green starts with you
Activities Council plans, promotes student events
Welding degree popular among students
Rachel Eckroth and the Kirkwood jazz bands
Alumni’s love of golf leads to career
Graphic novels at the library for summer reading
Students give advice before graduating
More than 30 participants at student-led blood drive
Adopt-A-Highway clean-up event
25th awards banquet
Linh Tong
Kathryn Vice
Jacob Whitmore
Zach Watson
Bradley Tresnak
Nick Sundblad
Anna Butz
Amelia Damewood
Correy Daum
Noah DeVore
Carma Close
Arlette Bukasa
Jameson MacGregor
Dorcas Eva Mensah
Alex Niermann
Cephas Mwamba
Mariam Nawar
DJ Lord
Sara Atour
Gafarou Boukari
Lexi Bright
Levi Brodrecht
Alfonso Barrera
Muhammad Alassaf
Hannah Williams
Jennifer Weis
Jonathan Schmidt
Jacey Reineke
Keegan Paisley
Matthew Ranfeld
Jaidyn Rugg
Sandra Sibanda
2024 Outstanding Students
Alondra Hernandez
Wilsee Kollie
Hannah Kremer
Clovis Koffi
Trista Kula
Gabrielle Henecke
Daddy Gugya
Audrey Faith
Courtney Goedken
Sarah Gorkow
Madeline Greene
Najmeldeen Gasab
Skylar Etten
Alumni, nurse operates martial arts school
End of semester support at the library
Student finds busy schedule challenging, rewarding
Pride Club offers support, awareness of LGBTQ+ issues
Instant satisfaction, electronics and the impact
Dear diary, why you should journal
Paper books still superior to e-books
Mandate mental health education
‘Celebrating Black Excellence’
Holocaust survivor shares stories of childhood
Blood typing event
Model Training Day for upcoming show
Best Buddies, new club on campus, connects students
The ride of a lifetime, Michael Colleran
Marketing instructor values community
Do taxes yourself, save money and time
The art of shopping second-hand
The downside of using dating apps
The importance of volunteering
Global Spotlight: Indonesia culture
Total solar eclipse to showcase celestial event
College announces UNI 2+2 music partnership
National champs: Women’s basketball wins national title
‘The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus’
Sudan and U.S. connected by humanity, love
Adding a student government will open doors
Spring Break traveling vs. staying home
Students should make time for news
Veterans club meets weekly
Library offers variety of databases to meet research needs
Alumni opens new fitness center in Coralville
Presidential Inauguration
Iowa Raptor Project loses four raptors
Alumni finds success through NewBo
Scholarships: A guide on when and how to apply
Dance Marathon surpasses goal
Super Smash Bros. tournament at Rec Center
Eagles cheerleading prepares for upcoming competition
Former college athletes make history
Databases of videos available at the library
Green Bandana Project dedicated to preventing suicide
How Seasonal Affective Disorder affects students
Alumni brings coffee to hometown
Untitled flash fiction
Money is a daily necessity and part of life
InstaPlay! unleashes creative spirits in students
Venture on a road trip this Spring Break
Taking the bus is the better choice
Students invited to ‘Big Event’
Transitioning from Honduras to Iowa
Black Student Union club provides opportunities
CCI students showcase diversity
‘Black Women Walking’
Study at the library: Boost your grades and happiness
Zoom classes on snow days should not be offered at Kirkwood
Students can join Navigators club anytime during semester
Profile with Alex Choquemamani
Student sells homemade tote bags
Unique ways to spend your Valentine’s Day
Student success in the fall vs. spring semesters
Abuse of AI has consequences
Mentalist Brian Imbus presents in Iowa Hall
Human trafficking speaker Kristina Glackin
Public Safety explains Kirkwood Alert
Dance Marathon raises money for children
Black History Month events:Remembering historic heroes throughout February
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Former President Donald Trump visits Johnson Hall
Choir performs tribute to historical women
Holiday travel: ‘Be patient and kind’
Jazz station adds transmission tower
Career Services socializes with students
Women’s basketball season off to a winning start
Eagles place 7th at Nationals
Check out these popular titles to read over winter break
Intercultural Festival
Stay healthy physically and mentally this winter
Important aspects of applications
Eagles knock off No. 17 John Wood Community
The best building inside and out on main campus
Take precautions during winter with car safety
Follow up: Add a nurse’s office on campus
What its like being a student athlete featuring Josh Loren
Fall season recap for Kirkwood Eagles golf
Eagles receive at-large bid for nationals
Chicago getaway: Weekend gateway to exploration and adventure
Guest artist Michael Giles joins Kirkwood jazz ensemble
Blake Shaw’s first appearance as jazz director
Librarian’s advice: How to find good information quickly
Study support and snacks at Exam Cram
eSports club promotes positive, inclusive environment
‘Chicago’ the musical
The benefits of having a furry friend at home
Add a nurse’s office on campus
Powwow on campus honors Native American heritage
Personal experience sparks inspiration
Finding the right online learning style to fit needs
Caring for a cat requires time, space and patience
Mental health collaborative dialogue provides support
Meet the new president
Sustainability Club strives to improve environment
Student Life uses feedback to plan events
Housing options near campus
Eagles place fourth at Virginia McCoy despite tough competition
Eagles end preseason strong with win over John Woods
Eagles volleyball gets ready for postseason push
Collaboration sets the stage for the musical ‘Chicago’
Haunted Hospital raises funds for students
Get your head in the game; how to stream Kirkwood sports
Say yes to adding a Kirkwood football team
Create balance with learning options
Make GPA a priority
Running for health: KSN hosts 5K, one-mile run
Business students network at luncheon
Playing chess teaches skills for college, life
Students can keep skills hot with winter courses
Campus food pantry open fulltime
Students evacuate during fire drill
Transfer fair provides students new opportunities
Library opens new chapter of excellence
KRCUI vs. main campus features
Pups get fresh new look: Veterinary technician students host dog wash
Mind your mental health with collaborative dialogue on Nov. 1
The college experience in the eyes of a student
Jump in and get involved with campus activities
Vending machines should accept all payments
Eagles welcome back alumni for Alumni Classic
Eagles sweep North Iowa Community College
Join a club to improve your campus participation
Casual gaming club offers opportunity to chat and relax
Student publishes memoir of struggles and triumphs
Graduate achieves dream: The Hangry Lady
Statue sculpted by first female artist commissioned by U.S. govt.
Trunk-or-treat for children of Kirkwood’s adult learners
Global Spotlight Turkey: Exploring culture, food, customs and historical places
Intramurals include more than traditional sports
Challenges of adjusting to a new daily life in Iowa
Lack of a library affects regional center students
Campus merger causes parking issues
No. 6 Eagles topple No. 20 Northeast Community
Event promotes agriculture safety
Eagles dominate competition at Wartburg Invite
Preseason outlook for Eagles basketball
AsianFest features Kirkwood students
Students share thoughts following leadership event
Library offers picnic blankets for check out
Running club offers mental and physical benefits
The roundabout debate
Emergency responders ignite fire safety at Kirkwood
Personal hygiene and appearance matter
Learning Commons: Provides academic help
Diversity takes center stage
Kirkwood intramural sports season has begun
No. 6 Eagles finish 3-1 in Kirkwood Invitational
Eagles win Klocke Classic in season opener
Campus librarians are here to help
Jazz station broadcasts live in Linn Hall
Building connections, skills and a safe place:Invoking spoken word as a voice for students
Dormitories: A soft landing for freshmen
Study Abroad at Kirkwood: A way to new places
Kirkwood Alert: The app that protects
New anatomy and physiology lab provides academic help
Library renamed in recognition of outgoing college president
New Veterinary Technology Center opens
Jazz band under new direction
Kirkwood CCI (Community College Initiative) 2022-2023 Students!
Colombian in America: Episode 2
K-Tech: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
Campus Views: What are your plans this summer?
Anytime is a good time for live music
In-person learning over the summer
Staying mindful while on vacation
Fostering connection through clubs
Stay bright with summer reading from the library
Underrated, unofficial, everyday holidays
Iowa City students tour new Coralville location
Beauty of campus art: Pieces selected to inspire viewers, encourage thinking
College celebrates 25th annual awards banquet
Students present honors projects
Club to focus on longevity, giving back
Capture Kirkwood – May 4, 2023
Spring baseball
Coach Muhl earns 1,000th win
Campus Views: What free activities would you like to see on campus and why?
Rounding the debate on traffic circles
Hyperlocal journalism encourages change
Student poem
New Mario Bros. movie simply a waste of time
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ film follows typical storyline
Big Band Madness jazz
What Spanish represents for Hispanic people
End of semester support from college libraries
News Briefs – April 20, 2023
Students get creative at craft event
Managing stress before and during finals
College raises awareness of sexual assault
Severe weather: When the sirens sound
Graduation 2023: Students prepare for commencement
Behind the Scenes of Kirkwood’s ‘Lost Girl’
Concert Band performs with community at Coe College
Students present ‘Lost Girl’
PTK promotes connection
Capture Kirkwood – April 6, 2023
Campus Views: What is your favorite springtime activity?
Stop complaining about Iowa weather
Community college transfer: A smart choice
Preserving students’ well-being: Why Kirkwood should implement a four-day school week
News Briefs – April 6, 2023
Escaping Auschwitz: Holocaust survivor says ‘pure luck’ helped save her
Project management event engages students
Women in tech – information and empowerment
Kirkwood partners with Coe
Jay Bateman
Lauren Burkle
Samantha Campanelli
Emma Conlon
Angelo Djinadou
Matt Ellingson
Regan Farmer
Cameron Gearhart
Madeline Gellersen
Tara Goedken
Curtis Graham
Troy Green
Sulima Haroun
Jaiden Peasley
Beatriz Valdez-Warner
Laressa Stout
Tia Slippy
Janelle Slagel
Kim Sellner
Juliana Schadel
Brynne Ronan
Chloe Roethler
Sara Roberts
JoEllen Ritchie
April Rieff
Tran Phuong
Jinxx Havel-Sturdevant
Madison Pearson
Keegan Paisley
Peyton Orozco
Rikkell Nothem
Danielle Noack
Rose Nippert
McKenna Nekola
Mariam Nawar
Cally Moore
Andrew D. Montelius
Sara Mohamed
Benjamin Merz
April McGriff
Charlene Mawela
Jenna Mauer
Emilee Linder
Hannah Kremer
Stephen Jaurigue
Essoyodou Houzou
Emma Holstein
Kay Hess
Samantha Hunger
Stephanie Whiteaker
2023 Outstanding Students
Mawadda Meelad
Guatemala Podcast: A 360 Degree Experience
Vocal Jazz Transit
March Madness
The Guatemala Podcast: A Kirkwood Study Abroad Experience!
Cutting costs as a college student
Plagiarism should not apply to resume formatting
Campus offers a variety of study spaces
Making online study work for you
News Briefs – March 9, 2023
Signs of spring on campus
Student Life sponsors free activities
Inclusivity lounges create community
Campus visit days attendance increasing
Students discuss reasons for taking summer classes
Dance Marathon: ‘Tonight’s gonna be a good night’
Capture Kirkwood – March 8, 2023
Campus Views: What are your plans for spring break?
Eagle women trim Tigers, 121-43
News Briefs Feb. 23, 2023
Black History Month celebration
Students place first in national competition
College debuts InstaPLAY: In 24 hours students write, direct and perform play
Scoop on scholarships: Kirkwood offers millions of dollars in scholarships each year
Capture Kirkwood – Feb. 23, 2023
Campus Views: What are your plans after Kirkwood?
Making time for self-care
Textbook alternatives present challenges
The pressure behind drive-through tipping
The science of snacking: Why the college needs more vending machines
Trumpeter Swans on campus
Mixed reactions to spring start
Moderation is key for consuming energy drinks
Seven kinds of help at the main campus library
News Briefs Feb. 9, 2023
Kirkwood theater students attend week-long festival
College hosts activities during Black History Month
Eagles conquer the court
Eagles soar to a 69-41 win over Trojans
Ceramics students continue work in spring semester
Code-meshing – celebrating the ways we speak
Gettin’ jazzed up: Kirkwood jazz program doubles in size
Campus Views: What class are you looking forward to this semester, and why?
Letter to the Editor: A pragmatic approach to homework
Valentine’s Day: Love it or leave it
Ways to stay healthy this winter
ChatGPT questions liability of students’ writing
Iowa City campus closing: President announces move to Regional Center in Coralville
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Shakespeare and Jazz: Kirkwood’s vocalists bring a mix of bebop and musical poetry to the stage
End of the semester ceramics creations
No. 8 Eagles defeat Spoon River
Volleyball places 8th in nation
Campus Views: If you could change your major, what would it be and why?
Spend more time, less money this holiday
Stay safe during winter break
Fall break could reduce student stress
Don’t wait to take next steps: Students encouraged to prepare for smooth transition
Library news for end of semester and winter break
Students prepare eight-course showcase
World food potluck concludes international education week
Revealing the art of auto tech
Capture Kirkwood – Dec. 8, 2022
November Newscast
‘Shrek The Musical’
It’s time to talk turkey
Library hours, tutoring and end of semester events
Students fire up creativity with bisque work
Art students let the creating commence
Upcoming basketball schedule
Volleyball advances to nationals
Campus Views: What is your favorite place to study on campus?
A night of jazz in Ballantyne
Added value of engagement in student leadership
‘Tis the season for safe driving tips
The death of student motivation
Campus active shooter drill
News Briefs Oct. 17, 2022
Students celebrate international education week
Reflections on leadership: Kirkwood President Dr. Lori Sundberg announces upcoming retirement
Campus Views: Do you think it is important for college students to be educated in voting?
Letter to the Editor
Online scamming affects college students
Stress management critical to education
Sacrifices made by veterans do not go unnoticed
Fighting the invisible affliction: College works to battle food insecurity among students
Fill in the ballot, fill in the future
Preparing for take off : The force behind the Aviation Maintenance Program
‘Sexperts’ offer advice to students: Panel answers anonymous questions in safe environment
The bird, the myth, the legend: Sammy the Eagle celebrates 46th hatching day
Students celebrate Día de los Muertos
Eagles win semifinals: Volleyball advances to regional championship
Demonstrations celebrate International Year of Glass
Meet and greet with therapy dogs
Girls Can We Chat Quick: 360 Version
Campus Views: Halloween Edition
XYZ at KCC: October 2022 Edition
Girls Can We Chat Quick
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News Briefs Oct. 20, 2022
Shaping the future of music degrees
Mastering the art of business etiquette
3+1 partnership leads to BSN: College creates agreement with U of Iowa for nursing education
Thoughts from the players: Volleyball teammates reflect on season and personal growth
Swing to victory: Eagles win multiple tourneys in fall season
Newspapers available to students at the Kirkwood Library
Pride club celebrates Asexual Awareness Week
Sexual assault panel shares student resources
Sustainability solutions on campus
Spoken Word Poet Chibbi speaks about identity
Sewing the final stitches
Creative ways to celebrate Halloween as an adult
Bike share program could benefit students
Lift every voice – Students’ opinions matter
Student engagement: Key to academic success
Campus Views: What activities are you involved in at Kirkwood and what do you like about them?
COLOMBIAN IN AMERICA
Good Vibes – Special Announcement
Campus Views: If you could change one aspect about Kirkwood, what would it be?
Student debt forgiveness: Pros and cons
Some college students lack time management
Effect of inflation on college students
Eagles win over RedTails, 3-1
Taming the flames
Excitement builds as ‘Shrek’ is brought to life
Winter chills may cause ‘twindemic’
News Briefs Oct. 6, 2022
Student loans remain persistent in college’s student body
Flying into the future
Upcoming Sporting Events
Williams earns 500th win as Eagles volleyball coach
Strong start for Eagles volleyball
Seeing the world through global education
Iowa Hall remodel gives new life to student spaces
Relax, we’re here to help
Campus Views: What do you like best about the new Iowa Hall renovations?
Students engage over burgers and bingo
New art gallery makes debut
Practice, perform and travel: Students and director share benefits of college band
News Briefs September 2022
College continues support for student transportation
‘Opening of a new dawn’: College unveils new student center for social involvement and academic success
Reusable menstrual pads are worth it
Sink or swim after jumping in
Student resources on campus: Don’t hesitate to take advantage of Learning Services
Increasing awareness of mental health on campus
New inclusive spaces to create inviting domain for students
Campus Views: What is your happiest memory at Kirkwood?
Eagles baseball, softball continue through season
KCCK brings smooth jazz to local community
A reflection of a year at Kirkwood as a non-traditional student
Student poetry: “Festive Waves”
Local summer events
Library offers students summer reading suggestions
Karen Friedrich celebrates 40 years with the college
Student opinion: Working while in college
HVAC program offers 9-month degree with multiple opportunities
Students hold annual fashion show
College aims to reshape student experience
Campus resources and services are here to help students
Graphics by Gabi Ritchie
Eagles fall to NICC
Upcoming sport’s schedule
Recent baseball and softball scores for April 2022
Kirkwood dance team competes at nationals
Breaking boundaries: The challenges of desegregating neighborhoods and biases
Club Corner: Pride Club invites new members
Library services, tutoring and end of semester events
The 90s are back: Evolve Kirkwood Fashion Show 2022
Student art exhibit in downtown CR
Campus Views: What club do you wish Kirkwood had?
Federal marijuana legalization will help those in pain
‘Parental Rights In Education’ bill oversteps boundaries
Student housing is a touchy subject
Study Abroad cancellations devastating
News Briefs April 21, 2022
Bill in U.S. Legislature could make Daylight Saving Time permanent
Banning books remains controversial
Kirkwood Community College’s policy on free speech
PTK raises money for Ukrainian crisis, World Food Program
Freedom of expression
Active Minds to host You Matter Walk
Spring Sports Upcoming Schedule – April 7, 2022
Recent Scores – April 7, 2022
Softball photos April 7, 2022
Kirkwood Dance Team heads to national competition
Responding to recent book ban efforts
Meet Gov. Samuel Kirkwood: The man behind the roundabout statue on main campus
Redlining in Iowa: Policies of the past continue to influence for generations
Spring Recipes
April is Stress Awareness Month, organizations on campus looking to help
Campus Views: How do you cope with stress?
Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination used to push agenda
Gas prices skyrocketing, half-baked solutions won’t cut it
FAFSA blues: Not enough Financial Aid
Freedom of expression: A call to action
News Briefs
Nursing program earns accreditation
Kirkwood encourages women in tech
SAAM: Sexual violence resources on campus
College embraces autism acceptance
National champs: Women’s basketball beats out Morton College to take No. 1 in NJCAA
Jimmy Nguyen
MacKenzie Lorenzen
ReJoana Duah
Diana Giles
2022 Outstanding Students
Hannah Wieskamp
Stacie White
Normita Watson
Johanna Wallace
Trey Vokoun
Marcus Ulferts
Shah Trupti
Brailyn Tankersley
Amanda Stallman
Reba Snodgrass
Taylor Shelfo
AJ Seamans
Olivia Schultes
Olivia Schoon
Holly Schneider
Damipi Sayabie
Caelin Santee-Buenger
Jordan Sanders
Chloe Roethler
Caleb Robinson
DaLynn Pokorny
Jessica Peters
Danielle Noack
Victoria Morrow
Sam Miller
Barry Mikulas
Karli Michael
Mark Meyer
Ashley McPeek
Marissa McMichael
Britney McDonald
Madyson LeVelle
Timothy Le
Ethan Krigbaum
Kokou Ketoglo 
Jacob Kilburg
Lauren Kalm
Will Johnston
Taylor Hospodarsky
Claire Hertrampf
Emma Herr
Claudia Henningsen
Caitlin Hart
Lunlana Harbaugh
Lydia Hamilton
Makenna Hammes
Danielle Gould
Megan Flatland
Adam Fields
Mikenna Crews
Jessica Cortez
Taylor Cline
Laurelle Brandt
Eric Blumer
Jeremiah Bicknese
Daniel Bemenderfer
Lista Duga Bahati
Damien Allison
Mutasim Ahmed
Student Life Update: April 2022
Kirkwood Club Corner: SEEDS
Critical Focus: Throne of Blood
NJCAA Region XI Tournament results
Men’s basketball season leaders
Weekend win leads Eagles to nationals
Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes
‘Uncharted’: An average action adventure
‘A Thousand Boy Kisses’ by Tillie Cole
Women’s History Month
Three things the library wants students to know
Campus Views: What are your plans for Spring Break?
March Madness: The underdog, the surprise, the winner
Online efficiency creates barriers for internet averse
Not the first time Russia has tried to expand
Female leaders essential in workforce
News Briefs March 2022
Free student events on main campus
Civic engagement a priority for Kirkwood
Priority registration opens on April 4: What students need to know
Kirkwood to receive over 300 solar panels in donation
Students ‘danced all night to the best song ever’
Don’t Burn your Coffee
Kirkwood Club Corner: Dance Marathon
Kirkwood Club Corner: The Communiqué
Kirkwood Hall of Fame inductees
Coach Muhl brings home 400th career win
‘Nothing But Blackened Teeth’: A Booktok review
‘American Underdog’: A story so close to home
Vivian’s Soul Food offers good food and inspiration
Double vision: Kirkwood cow births set of twins
Willie Ray: A hometown hero
Campus Views: When you watch a movie, do you prefer to go to the theater or watch at home?
Coffee alternatives to help kick the caffeine habit
Theaters vs. streaming services: Who wins?
Local politics are important, too
News Briefs
ADM’s CO2 pipeline may impact local environment, homeowners
Black History Month: A time to educate and celebrate
‘Failure: A Love Story”: Kirkwood hosts winter play by Phil Dawkins
Be persuasive with help from the college library
Nepal: Adventure, service and culture
Budget-friendly Valentine’s Day recipes
Super Bowl parties await this weekend
‘Ugly Love’ by Collen Hoover: A booktok review
‘Scream’: A classic horror movie revamped
Eagles blow Lakers out of the water
Campus Views: What is your favorite Valentine’s tradition?
Family channels are experts at child exploitation
Be your own valentine this year
The weather might not be so frightful
News Briefs
Be smart, be safe during winter months
Free N95 masks and COVID tests now available
Regents offer alternative to college entrance exams
Foundation to award $3 million in scholarships
College cancellations and delays
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Area Winter Events
‘Tis the season for a Hallmark debate
Shop local to support businesses
Practice wise spending habits this holiday season
Don’t crash into winter unprepared
Tips for a safe winter break
Campus Views: What is your favorite part of the holiday season?
News Briefs Dec. 8, 2021
To give and to receive this holiday season
Homemade gifts to make this year
Beating the winter blues: How to fend off Seasonal Affective Disorder
Holiday Edition Comics
Sports photos Nov. 18, 2021
Student poetry: “downtown”
Entertainment Corner: Top of the week and recommendations
Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ servants to the celestials
International Education Week highlights students
Library help and end of semester events
Students can enjoy a once in a lifetime experience abroad
Students paint mural in library to brighten construction space
Campus Views: What are you most thankful for currently?
Daylight saving time debate
Purple paint laws needed nationwide
The hour is upon us: Activity Hour chaos
News Briefs
Area events planned as chilly weather moves in
Be safe while traveling during Thanksgiving break
Dance, dance for the kids
Food pantry helps alleviate stress of limited food options
Community colleges see higher number of parents enroll
Green campus: Wind turbine cuts energy costs
Campus Views: What is your favorite Thanksgiving Food and Why?
Thanksgiving recipes
‘Venom’ sequel lacks strong antagonists
Quarter Barrel: Not just pizza
Basketball photos Nov. 1, 2021
Upcoming Sporting Events
Eagles kill on the court
Kirkwood-Iowa City Library joins inner-city consortium for guest speakers
Students gain hands-on experience: Apparel Merchandising and Design Program hosts digital magazine
College counseling services provide support for students
Tragedy strikes on the set of ‘Rust’
Take time for empathy
Some heroes wear camo
Veterans deserve good healthcare
News Briefs
COVID-19 impacts art classes
‘Dedication to Diversity’: International Education Week highlights college’s diversity
Spring registration moves forward: Tips and tricks
Nursing program prepares students for real-world encounters
Sensitive issues highlighted through renovations
Basketball photos for Oct. 14, 2021
Day in the life of Public Safety
Campus Views: What is your go-to social media? Why?
America has an obligation to finish what it started
Letter to the editor: There is no place like home
Bullying leaves kids with lifelong scars
Academic burnout: Students can overcome it
Take a step back from social media
News Briefs for Oct. 21, 2021
Student recruitment efforts weathered pandemic challenges
Professor brings affordablity to sportswear
Collective efforts allow for campus food drive success
Public Safety provides on-campus services
Nurses train for emergencies in air
Career Services gets feedback from focus group
Entertainment Corner: Top of the week and recommended
Latest James Bond film falls short of others
‘Not your average playhouse’
Softball photos Oct. 7, 2021
Upcoming Sporting Events
Students take aim at Otter Creek
Fall into cooler weather with local events
Tips for students to avoid getting scammed
The 5th Realm: It’s spooky time
‘First Generation Thursday’ teaches students college skills
Campus therapy dog helps students relieve stress
A day in the life of Facilities: Workforce of almost 80 takes care of all eight campuses across eastern Iowa
Campus Views: What is your favorite fall activity? Why?
Horror movies vs. feel-good Halloween
Iowa should require masks for all schools
We are the home of the Eagles: Students need to rally around each other again
College food pantry celebrates fourth year operating
College ‘cautiously optimistic’ about study abroad
Marketing survey seeks student input for information sharing
RAVE app puts safety at students’ fingertips
Hot meals on the go: Food trucks offer quick bite meal options for students
College apartments: Inconvenient living situations
Online learning vs. face-to-face: Better at your own pace or with an instructor in the room
Sept. 2021 Staff picks: Favorite TV show
College plans multiple in-person theater productions
Online vs. in-person classes
Be kind to one another: From masking to staying home, we all need to do our part
Movie review: ‘Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’
Time for introspection: Unexpected benefits from the COVID lockdown
Sept. 2021 sports photos
Airport National Golf, it’s time to talk golf
$32 million student center construction well underway
380 Express pilot program: College touts support of student transportation costs
A year later campus derecho recovery nearly complete
College sees slight enrollment increase
Welcome Back to the Library
Campus Views: Mask policies
Q&A with Dr. Jauhiainen
Taliban retakes Afghanistan as U.S. remembers 9/11
It’s up to you to save the world
9/11 should still matter to Generation Z
Fall fantasy football picks
College moves to requesting masks in enclosed spaces
9/11 20 years later
Sept. 11, A day to remember the sacrifices made
9\11 20th anniversary memorial events
Communiqué Now Hiring for Fall 2021 semester
A stranger’s dog is not your dog
Summer 2021 graphics by Amanda Bollig
‘A Quiet Place II’ review: Sequel outshines first installment
Eagles bound for NCJAA D11 World Series
Eagles baseball takes down Miles Community College
The Kirkwood baseball team captures the 2021 ICCAC D11 Championship
The Eagles take game one of the ICCAC D11 Championship
Kirkwood rebounds with win over Northeast Community College in the regional tournament
Kirkwood falls to Iowa Central
The importance and value of trees
Kirkwood takes down DMACC in the Semifinals
Kirkwood sweeps Iowa Lakes in the opening round of the ICCAC reginal tournament
Kirkwood’s Iowa City Campus: The heart of Iowa City’s educational community
How has farming changed the world?
Baseball photos for May 1, 2021
Raygun showcases Kirkwood students’ art projects
Softball photos – April 2021
Ghana’s worst nightmare of rain and fire
How To Play Roller Derby
How to take care of any group of pigs
Capture Kirkwood – April 29, 2021
Baseball photos – April 24,2021
Active Minds hosts Chalk It Out event
Kirkwood Women’s Basketball finishes season strong at nationals
Vaccines to be mandatory at Rutgers University, students react
Tragedy in Anamosa stuns community
April 2021 graphics by Amanda Bollig
“Once Upon a Time in the West”: A long trip with a longtime friend
Eagles top the Tritons at the Consolation Bracket
Kirkwood Women’s Basketball team stunned by Illinois Central in the second round of the NCJAA Tournament
History of America’s Favorite Pastime
Eagles conquer North Platte in the first round of the NJCAA Tournament
Anna Weber
Amber Wagner
Alisabeth Von Presley
Rachel Vakulich
Christine Tygart
Brianna Tippey
Bryce Thompson
Tamera Tegtmeier
Avery Tauke
Sidney Stanerson
Seiko Sheer
Tyler Schnell
Manuel Sarow
Ryan Ruppel
Trevor Ruiz
Nate Rotter
Bryonna Rodgers
Katie Robbins
Nadine Qadoura
Jordan Perez
Missy Ortman
Luke Ockerlander
Alyssa Mulherin
Kyle Mueller
Savanna Mowrey
Makayla Miller
Lane Meder
Ashley McPeek
Riley Malone
Tiffany Lewis
Ben Lewis
Samara Lehner
Bethany Lehman
Leah Kortenkamp
Kaitlyn Knuth
Hailey Kaufman
Madi Karg
Dominique Jackels
Melissa Isaacson
Piper Ideker
Maddison Hotz
Alondra Hernandez
Marisa Henze
Audrey Helle
Olivia Williams
Ethan Heims
Isaiah Haveman
Blesson Glaywea
Aspen Gillmore
Claudia Gay
Jade Gamm
Bethany Foster
Dominique Fleming
Nathaniel Fagner
Noreen Etzel
Michaela Davis
Joan Davis
Adetola Dansou
Payton Daniels
Noah Coatney
Chantal Shirley
Cat Cevan
Amy Cerda
Jenna Cass
Austin Burchers
Clarah Buhman
Taylor Bruns
Ronda Broulik
Chalk It Out
Molly Brodahl
Amanda Bradford
Noah Bolte
Josue Bizazu
Melissa Barnard
Josh Bailey
Emily Armstrong
Abraham Arellano
Muhammad Alassaf
Derick Aguey-Zinsou
Women’s volleyball competes in NJCAA DII Volleyball National Championship Tournament
Covid-19 and the struggle of single parents
We the people demand change
Former student discusses the advantages of a community college education
Raya and the Last Dragon
Kirkwood women’s basketball team captures ICCAC D11 Championship
How to start a podcast
Advice to future nurses from a former Kirkwood student
Biden’s border problem is proof of political hypocrisy
Eagle Eats: International students try American junk food
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh: A life remembered
Men’s basketball season comes to an end
College students can succeed during the pandemic
4 Ways to have the best high school experience
Makassar in Indonesia is a Must-See
April 2021 Staff Picks: Favorite study spot on campus and/or at home
Eagles come up big in the first round of the ICCAC conference tournament
Women’s Basketball – March 27, 2021
Travel, meet and learn: A priceless experience
Thoughts about daylight saving time
Rolling blackouts from southern storm affect Iowa
Eagles top Iowa Central on April 3
Get to know Samah Abdullah, the Fulbright FLTA awardee
Social media’s growing impact on college students
Point – Counterpoint: TV Binge
‘Black Beauty’ 2020: A film that gallops right to The heart
‘They Call Me Coach’ Review
Baseball – March 31, 2021
Spring Equinox 2021
Eagles come up short versus Indian Hills
Kirkwood Volleyball defeats DMACC to claim regional title
Men’s Basketball – March 27, 2021
Boulder: the latest shooting
Brad and Leo as Stuntman
Emergency aid granted to students due to COVID are not taxable
‘I Care A Lot’ a mind twisting bend: Small time hustlers going too far in a scheme too true
‘Ali’ a must watch film starring Will Smith about social struggles of boxer Muhammad Ali
Netflix’s new mother and daughter series, ‘Ginny & George,’ is society and diversity in one
Men’s and Women’s Basketball – March 24, 2021
CCI participants share impressions of the USA
Mini golf is coming to town
Eagles fall to Southwestern on Saturday, March 21
Does anyone really know who they are?
Same game, different year: A constant cycle of NBA2K
The many advantages of keeping a daily planner
Campus Views: What are you binging right now?
Sports Scandals: Russian Doping
The Nerd Nest: The Future of Star Wars
Keep em’ Clean! A hand sanitizer review
Wind and Jazz Ensemble Lunch and Listen Concert review
Free contraceptives for college students: A possible solution to a long-known problem
Gov. Kim Reynolds and Senate File 413
Class environment is anti-social following COVID-19
Student Spotlight: Hamdiatu Yakubu
Student Spotlight: JJ Peters
Library resources for academics and leisure
March 2021 graphics by Amanda Bollig
A Pandy-Safe St. Patty’s Day
Communiqué wins nine awards at ICMA
Kirkwood Rec Center one year into the pandemic
ESPN Highlights of lesser-known sports
Student Spotlight: Addisen Santee
Student Spotlight: Noah Barnhart
(Almost) Free college is the answer
Capture Kirkwood – March 11, 2021
‘Tom & Jerry’ a hilarious throwback
March 2021 Staff Pick: “Spring Break” plans
Latest sports photos
Capture Kirkwood – March 4, 2021
Why should you care about HB531
Are some COVID-19 policies going too far?
Spring into fitness
‘Watcher’: A Review
Community Colleges are better options than Universities
March events in the corridor
Student Life Update: March 2021
Graphics by Brieanna Heim
Golf Practice Photos
Kirkwood Difference Award
How to self-love in a pandemic
COVID-19’s effect on appointments
Gov. Reynolds removes mask mandate for Iowans
College clubs can enhance student learning
Women’s basketball Feb. 17, 2021
Cheerleading Feb. 17, 2021
Men’s basketball Feb. 17, 2021
Tips you may wish you knew before coming to Kirkwood
What will the future look like after COVID?
Hank Aaron Tribute
Black Pioneers in journalism and technology
Tips for staying safe
Love yourself
February 2021 graphics by Amanda Bollig
February Staff Pick: Favorite snow day activity
February/March Tuesday Tune-Up Sessions
Mental Health Trainings Spring 2021
2021: Some things to look forward to this year
Zoom Etiquette
2021: What Happens Now?
Black History Month virtual events
Student Life Update: February 2021
January Staff Picks: What we love about the holiday season
January 2021 graphics by Amanda Bollig
A ‘Die Hard’ debate for diehard fans
Holiday joys and blues
New Day’s Resolutions
How Black Lives Matter have changed viewpoints and policy
COVID Vaccine: What you should know
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Best foreign shows on Netflix to watch over break
Jennifer Bradley to be the new Vice President of Academic Affairs in January, 2021
How to stay motivated for work-at-home winter
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’, two good modes
Holiday Recipes Quarantine Edition
Yuletide Greetings!
Christmas: An origin story
Who and what is a Krampus?
Kirkwood Library and Computer Lab Winter Break hours
Parker Palen’s Philosophy on the Process of Properly Preparing for Finals
Finals Advice
Kirkwood’s virtual audience blown away by mentalist and comedian Sean Bott
Holiday activities in the corridor
My experience as a nontraditional student
A fond farewell
COVID-19 and Kirkwood students
Capture Kirkwood – Nov. 19, 2020
A well-deserved Thank You to Kirkwood Facilities staff
Here’s how to have fun with Thanksgiving from the web
Beware the toxicity of relationships
Give thanks this Thanksgiving
College Advice
Top 5 True Crime YouTube Channels
Transition of power: What you should know
How to fight fire…with fire
November Staff Picks: Favorite Thanksgiving food or activity
November 2020 graphics by Amanda Bollig
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Iowa
10 ways to keep from getting COVID weary
Corridor food pantries and homeless shelters
Capture Kirkwood – Nov. 12, 2020
GOOD GRIEF
‘Forever Amber’: Forever a Classic
COVID-19 from an essential worker’s perspective
‘Rogue Company’: should you be a “founder?”
A thank you to Veterans
Capture Kirkwood – Nov. 5, 2020
Kirkwood Student Center renovation still underway
Campus Views: Presidential Election
no one asked for this
Kirkwood’s Student Food Pantry
Iowa Election Results
Thoughts on the new Supreme Court Justice, Amy Coney Barrett
Popcorn Pop Culture Podcast: Top Halloween Films
Student Life Update: November 2020
Capture Kirkwood – Oct. 29, 2020
Kirkwood Dance Team wins 1st in all routines at virtual competition
‘Ratched’: A TV Series Review
Kirkwood continues to repair $2.1million derecho damages
Free and discounted meals for Veterans and Active Duty Military
Make your vote count
Counseling Services offers Zoom sessions on Tuesdays
October 2020 graphics by Amanda Bollig
Kirkwood Eagles practice for upcoming matches
Capture Kirkwood – Oct. 22, 2020
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’: Halloween or Holiday?
Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden on Student Issues
Kirkwood professor discusses evidence of California wildfires in Iowa
Thank You USA
The Cry of the Midwest Banche
October Staff Picks: Autumn traditions
Marvel halting 2020 production: A blessing?
‘Hocus Pocus’: A movie review
Counseling and Telemental Health
Spring Break 2021 cancelled
Let’s rethink group projects
Capture Kirkwood – Oct. 15, 2020
The Offseason
Eagle’s fall sports underway
Capture Kirkwood – Oct. 8, 2020
Fall activities
Got COVID-19?
Library response to pandemic
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Tribute
Student Life Update: October 2020
Kirkwood Dance and Cheer practices begin
Editor opinions: Wearing masks
Library homepage updates
Returning to school
Kirkwood’s JD Pollard competes in Klocke Classic
The Popcorn Pop Culture Podcast
No Internet, More Problems
Capture Kirkwood – Sept. 18, 2020
Student Life Update: Free fun activities!
First time voters this November
‘Death Stranding’, a Tight-Knit Game Review
HBO Max and Their Strange Streak of Censorship
Mobile Food Bank Schedules
2019-2020: A year in sports
Separate the Chaos from the Reason
Payton Schwiebert Honors Project Portfolio
When This All Started
Born Again in the Garden
Summer Quarantine Activities
‘Gregory Horror Show’: Frightfully Charming
Handling the Stress of Finals and Beyond
Facebook Live: A Way to Keep Active
An Update from The Green Bandana Team
Kirkwood to offer Pass/No Pass option
Free video games to pass the time
Cubivore: The hidden gem
Kirkwood students remain strong during quarantine
Dispatches from the Daycare
April 2020 graphics by Amanda Bollig
Staff picks: What we miss while stuck at home
Student relocates to family farm for social distancing
‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ game review
Netflix picks
Kirkwood offers virtual tutoring
Rock My World Pt.2
Staff Picks: Music
Outstanding Students List 2020
Communique 2019-2020 staff interviews
Rock My World Pt.1
Vicki Reynolds
Brittany Hoeger
Olivia Zaputil
Alecia Swift-Walker
Charissa Swanson
Mara Stewart
Jenna Stanley
Hunter Schmolze
Jonathan Schmitz
Lauren Samson
Nhilse Pacheco
Hayley Peters
Raheri Ndikumukiza
Savanna Mowrey
Madyleine Moenck
Makayla Miller
Cheryl McMillan
Kholoud Masoud
Jenna Lane
Kanlanfei Labite
David Jennerjohn
Kirkwood Library: Still here for you!
Avery Hlavacek
Viktorja Heires
Cambridge Hathaway
Margorie Gutierrez
Moriah Groothuis
Cody Graber
Mohamed Elamin
Jazlyn Colon
Lynette Clark
Bert Chirinos
Austin Carnes
Brittany Carlson
Ronda Broulik
Rebecca Brannan
George Appleseth
Iowa City and Coralville Resource Guide
‘Doom Eternal’, a gory glory to behold
Shamrock Shakes Rule!
Den of Thought
Internet connection options for students
Face-to-face classes suspended
From Indonesia to Cedar Rapids
Campus Views: What are your plans for spring break?
Basketball: A year in review
Spring break: A time for rest and relaxation
All The Wells
Get a refreshed state of mind
The movie that will move ‘Onward’ to hearts
Jazz Transit swings in Ballantyne Auditorium
Round and Round: A feeling of limbo
‘Google, but smarter’ not harder
Building a ‘LEGO’cy
To Post or Not to Post?
Cafe Disco: Student-centered ‘success’ celebrates fourth year
Women’s Basketball Highlights for March 7, 2020
February 2020 graphics by Amanda Bollig
From Cote d’Ivoire to Iowa
Campus Views: What do you think of the driving habits on campus?
Capture Kirkwood – Feb. 27, 2020
Size really does matter
Student media wins big
Skywalker trilogy has fandom drifting in space
Sonic movie review: Was it worth the wait?
Super Smash Bros. tournament a success
The Instagram update: Cause for concern?
Kirkwood alumnus finds success
Keeping an open mind
Den of Thought
KDM breaks new record
‘The Reading Witch’
Eagles take action on the court
A celebration of black history
Kirkwood Eagles Men’s Basketball Highlights for Jan. 29
Student Night at the Stable
Hook-up Culture
Local food complements The Café
Capture Kirkwood – Feb. 13, 2020
Students make lifelong friendships
Keyword searching makes research easier for today’s students
Wind turbine program spins success
Coronavirus on the rise
Den of Thought
Math faculty leads folk dancing for students
Remembering Kobe Bryant’s Legacy
Third time’s a charm: ‘Modern Warfare’ review
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Graphics by Nadine Lenehan
Today in Kirkwood History: The ‘better side’ of KCC
Rapping is Writing (if done right)
Thanksgiving Blessings
Sweeney Todd – ‘Record’ audience attends ‘exciting’ performance
Deck the bowls with Ramen
Let the library help you through the end of the semester
Holiday Happenings
Skip the lines for big deals online
All they want for Christmas
E-sports is a ‘league’ of its own
Capture Kirkwood – Nov. 21, 2019
Common cures for winter blues in the city of five seasons
Five hours in shopping mall heaven
The word on this bird’s forty third
Dominating the courts
Humanize My Hoodie
Capture Kirkwood – Nov. 7, 2019
Boys and ghouls run for a cause
Eagles volleyball celebrates sophomores
‘Fair Pay to Play Act’ could change the game
Not all professional athletes are role models
Saving the planet starts with small steps
Time for reflection on the past and future
Gun control is not the only answer
Rethinking recycling: ‘China won’t take our trash anymore’
‘First wave’ leads severe weather response
The case for a Kirkwood dance
Welcome to the dentist, we’ve got fun and games
The internal battle that veterans fight
The science of this mauve sauce
Seasons Greetings!
Jonesy roams the halls
Romanian professor dispels myths and superstitions
Horrifying fun at Circle of Ash
Kirkwood library offers tools for literacy awareness
Spooky fun at 3D Art Haunted House
Free vaccine helps provide protection against the flu
Changes in technology continue to affect students
Cadaver lab offers unique experiences
Eagles have jam packed week
The great debate of book to movie adaptations
All roads from Kirkwood lead to Rome
Student experiences the cadaver lab
Alleged news mistake causes backlash
Jazz support drives music education
FAFSA application opens, students encouraged to apply
September 2019 Highlights from the Communique Staff
Spirit of progress and collaboration guide improvements
Volleyball Scorebox
Health practitioners available to inform students
New law allows stun guns on campus
Capture Kirkwood – Oct. 10, 2019
Cafe closing at end of December
Club of the issue: Kirkwood Student Productions
A ‘Reader’s Haven’ at the Kirkwood Library
Instructor resigns following social media discovery
Engines start at new Auto Tech Center
Sick of Christmas before Halloween
Renovation changes continue on campus
Cafeteria Pizza takes a bite out of the competition
October entertainment is finally here
Don’t be haunted by old social media posts
Presidential hopeful vows gun reform and debt relief
Getting the most out of the recreation center
Flag football touches down at Kirkwood
Experience education overseas: Study Abroad scholarships for students, deadline approaching
Capture Kirkwood – Sept. 24, 2019
Capture Kirkwood – Sept. 17, 2019
Library testing new databases, asking for feedback
Fight against human trafficking comes to Kirkwood
Campus food pantry helps hundreds of students
Eagles baseball and softball are warming up for the season
Eagles volleyball sweeps Kirkwood Invitational
Eagles volleyball recovers from loss
Staying safe at student housing
YouTube is more than just another streaming site
Planning ahead will help stay atop responsibilities
Day 1 Digital Participation Expands
Success comes with time, patience and perseverance
Public transportation is convenient, affordable
The rise and fall of respect in modern society
Club Cookout held in Iowa Hall due to weather concerns
Phi Theta Kappa honors project
New coach takes the helm of championship team
Capture Kirkwood – Sept. 12, 2019
Plenty of shade to go around
Apparel merchandising launches magazine
The heat is on at annual CITA-Kirkwood Fire School
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