Kirkwood Community College inducted its third class at the Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner on Feb. 9. This year the winners were Vicki Ellison, volleyball, Kylee (Knop) Vargason, softball, and the 1998 Kirkwood Men’s Basketball Team. The idea for the Hall of Fame was in the works [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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Competition season is in full swing for Kirkwood Community College’s Cheerleading team and they are training for their next competition at the 12th annual WOW Factor Sports Cheer and Dance championship in Minneapolis, Minn. The competition is at the end of February and takes place over three days. [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 »]Can you tell us a bit about how this club got started? The club got started back in 2010. It was actually started working alongside Mount Mercy University and Coe College. After a few years of working together the decision was made to have each school have their [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]From elementary through high school, many students had to take the bus to get to and from school. In college, most students who attend community colleges drive their own cars. The reality is, taking the bus is not a common practice for many students. But, the 380 [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong, Swing, Be Bop, Cool Jazz, Kind of Blue, Time Out, A Love Supreme, The Reno, The Blue Note, Village Vanguard, are musician names, music styles, albums and clubs related to jazz music. If you are not familiar with jazz, that is not [Continue Reading »]
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As a student navigating the hustle of the college life, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement whenever I hear about events like InstaPlay! In my eyes it is more than just an event, it’s an invitation into the world of creativity. For many of [Continue Reading »]
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