Editor’s Note: Due to reporting deadlines, games played on Feb. 19 are not included. Just two regular season games remain before the 15-1 Bears of Des Moines Area Community College and the 14-2 Eagles of Kirkwood Community College meet on Feb. 26, for the final game of the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]From the airwaves of public radio station KCCK at Kirkwood Community College, the rhythms of smooth jazz fill the halls. Behind the mic, behind the music, and behind the scenes, a symphony of teamwork makes the jazz radio station sing. It’s the dedication of many that keeps the [Continue Reading »]
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The following is a Q&A with Kirkwood Community College alumni Timothy and Rachel Rupert, Class of 2016. They are the co-owners of Indigo River & Company in Cedar Rapids. How did you choose Kirkwood and what was your major? [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood Community College hosts events multiple days a week for its students, and research supports that students who attend events have a better college experience. Seth VanderTuig, director of Student Life, said he believes it is of utmost importance to have an event for every student. According to [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Imagine it’s Feb. 28. Rent is due again, the electric bill was due last week and you need to file taxes for the first time. You have an exam and two papers coming up. You work all weekend. You feel a little bit like you’re drowning in responsibilities, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]You’ll find hundreds of college students or young adults repeating the same sentiments over and over: “My school expects me to know how to solve derivatives, but I still don’t even know how to file my taxes. That’s why I fully believe that Kirkwood Community College should require [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The climate is ever-changing and affects every aspect of our lives. From the weather, to crop growth and everything in between, the climate has an influence. Every effort to preserve the world’s climate counts. One of Kirkwood Community College’s goals is its zero-emissions by 2040 initiative. This is [Continue Reading »]
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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 »]
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