Kirkwood’s student media clubs made a strong showing at the Iowa College Media Association’s annual awards ceremony Feb. 5 in Des Moines, bringing home 13 awards. Kirkwood Student Productions earned four honors, while the Communiqué captured nine. The achievement is notable because Kirkwood competes primarily against four-year institutions [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College students were scattered across Iowa Room A and B, posing in powerful stances like superheroes. In the next few minutes, a laugh attack spread across the floor. On Feb. 17, Wes Woodson, mental health advocate and public speaker, appeared as part of the Eagle Leadership [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]This week was an interesting one for the Eagles. The softball team played just two games, going 1-1. Even though both the basketball teams saw game action only in Johnson Hall, the teams went a combined 3-1 while maintaining their excellence. Men’s Basketball: Feb. 11 Iowa Central 68 [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The first week of February was an exciting one for Kirkwood as the baseball and softball teams began their season. The baseball team started the season off hot offensively, while the softball team commenced with a learning curb. The basketball teams combine for a 3-1 record on the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The most recent Communiqué issue was published Dec. 4, leaving a two-month gap in newspaper coverage. During that time, basketball has been the only sport in season, and both teams are now entering a critical point in their schedules. Men’s Basketball: The Eagles started their first five games [Continue Reading »]
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On Jan. 24, five members were inducted into the Kirkwood Athletics Hall of Fame. They were recognized during a double-header against NIACC in Johnson Hall as the basketball teams went a combined 1-1. “It’s one of my favorite weekends of the year,” said Todd Rima, athletic director. “To [Continue Reading »]
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Over winter break, the NJCAA announced the volleyball All-American teams. Featured on the teams were setter Kaci Johnson and hitter Carly Wazac of the Kirkwood Eagles. Johnson was featured on the first team for the second consecutive season, while Wazac made the second team. “It feels pretty good,” [Continue Reading »]
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Between classes and conversations, jazz filled the air at Iowa Hall as students came together for the first Jazz Jam of the semester on Jan. 27, blending creativity with community. The event gave students the opportunity to learn and practice jazz pieces before performing them for the Kirkwood [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Brian Imbus, a professional mentalist and hypnotist, recently performed in front of a small crowd at Kirkwood Community College’s Iowa Hall stage on Jan. 29. His act included numerous mind-bending tricks, with one being able to seemingly read the minds of students, amazing his audience from start [Continue Reading »]
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The student musicians of Kirkwood Community College are often practicing their instruments, collaborating with fellow musicians, or performing in a campus event. Santiago Kaiz-Vera took time away from his artistry to provide insight into what drives him as a student musician. Can you tell me your name, year [Continue Reading »]
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