Around Kirkwood July 24, 2017

Health 411 Conference Set for August 4

Kirkwood EMT students take part in a medical emergency training session in the fall of 2016. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (July 24, 2017)—Kirkwood Community College’s Health 411: A Conference for Health Professionals will take place Friday, August 4. The one-day event will focus on addiction, concussions, telemedicine and vision therapy. Conference Coordinator Laura Daman explained, “This […]

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Around Kirkwood July 14, 2017

The Eagle5 for the Month of July 2017

A look at the top five news stories for Kirkwood Community College for July 2017.

Around Kirkwood June 21, 2017

Kirkwood Agricultural Sciences Department in Global Spotlight

President Trump’s visit showcases No. 1 two-year ag program in nation CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 21, 2017)-Kirkwood Community College’s top-ranked Agricultural Sciences department was on the world stage Wednesday as President Trump and other important leaders were on campus for a tour demonstrating ag technology used in the classroom. International news coverage of the event […]

Around Kirkwood May 24, 2017

Portion of Kirkwood Blvd. SW Closed for Summer 2017

A portion of Kirkwood Boulevard SW located just south of main campus will be closed for a construction project for the entire summer of 2017. Construction will take place at the intersection of Kirkwood Boulevard SW and the College Community School District south school access road. Those planning to travel to the campus from the […]

Around Kirkwood April 21, 2017

Kirkwood Summer Hours of Operation Changing

Summer Hours Take Effect May 15 Kirkwood will be observing summer hours from May 15 through July 28, 2017. During this time, business operating hours will be: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Summer hours will be observed by all departments at every Kirkwood location with the […]

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Around Kirkwood July 14, 2017

July Student of the Month: Justin Hunt

What is your background?: I was born in Sterling, Illinois and grew up in Rock Falls, Illinois. I moved to Cedar Rapids in 2014 for the Culinary Arts program. My sister recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago for photography, and currently works for the Chicago Cubs. What brought you to Kirkwood and why?: Kirkwood was […]

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Around Kirkwood June 8, 2017

Kirkwood Alert Information for June 8, 2017

Kirkwood has learned of an incident at an apartment near the college’s main campus. Last weekend, a middle-aged white male with medium build was seen performing a lewd act outside an apartment window. Police are investigating. Call authorities to report suspicious behavior.

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Around Kirkwood June 7, 2017

Kirkwood Hotel Management Grad to Study Abroad in China

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 7, 2017)-After graduating from Kirkwood Community College’s Hotel Management program in May, Karin Murphy, 2015 graduate of Platteville High School, will travel overseas to attend the Florida International University (FIU) Hospitality Management program at Tianjin University in partnership with Marriott Hotels. Murphy’s interest in hospitality began when she was in high […]

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Around Kirkwood June 7, 2017

Kirkwood Conferences Focus on Iowa Water Quality

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 7, 2017)-Kirkwood Community College will host the Annual Water Conference on June 26 – 27, and the Annual Wastewater Conference on July 24 – 25, at the Kirkwood Continuing Education and Training Center. The conferences bring together industry leaders to focus on water quality and protection. Additionally, professionals can renew licenses […]

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Around Kirkwood June 6, 2017

Workshop Helps in Identifying Mental Health Issues

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 6, 2017)-Kirkwood Community College Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Pedro Sanchez-Escobedo, will hold an eight-hour mental health workshop for healthcare providers on June 13 and 14. The workshop is designed to help providers identify underlying mental health issues with illness. The workshop, Basic Mental Health Clinical Skills for Healthcare Practitioners, will meet on […]

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Around Kirkwood June 2, 2017

The Eagle5 for the Month of June 2017

A look at the top five news stories for Kirkwood Community College for June 2017.

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