Kirkwood Communiqué – The Eagle Voice!

**Toby Parsons, advance welding technology, works on a welding technique in Jones Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Jones Hall is scheduled for a total renovation if the bond passes in the November election.**

Renovation in Cedar Hall to be completed in November
by Isaac Stevens
Kirkwood Community College is undergoing a renovation on the third floor of Cedar Hall, which is to be completed in early November, to add a new suite for the Academic Affairs Administration and support staff. Six years ago, Academic Affairs was temporarily relocated from the first floor [Continue Reading »]
Clubs compete to fight food insecurity
by Lili Nandell
Student Life’s annual food drive is being held from Oct. 26-Nov. 16, in which campus clubs compete to bring in the most donations for Kirkwood Community College’s food pantry. Hawkeye Area Community Action program director Aaron Brecht has a saying that resonated with Jacob Zirkelbach, resource and [Continue Reading »]
Bond sparks conversations: Students connect bond proposal to career readiness
by Communique Staff
Kirkwood Community College is asking voters in 18 Iowa counties to approve an $88 million bond referendum on Nov. 3 that would fund renovations, technological upgrades and new instructional spaces for programs including health care, manufacturing, agriculture, business and information technology. Students weighed in on the proposal, sharing [Continue Reading »]
Voting 101 event prepares students for Election Day
by Olivia Schanz
On Oct. 6, guest speaker Ryan Veatch, chief external officer at the Iowa Secretary of State’s office, spoke with students at Kirkwood’s Voting 101 event, answering questions about the voting process and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into running an election. Veatch explained the role that the Secretary [Continue Reading »]
Community to vote on $88 million bond: Impact student learning and opportunities
by Communique Staff
Kirkwood Community College is asking voters in 18 Iowa counties to approve an $88 million bond referendum on Nov. 3 that would fund renovations, technological upgrades and new instructional spaces for programs including health care, manufacturing, agriculture, business and information technology. Bond overview The proposed bond would fund [Continue Reading »]

Feature

The changing world of AI: Impact on the environment
by Amanda Bollig
This article is the third in a multipart series that examines how artificial intelligence has been changing many core aspects of college and student life. A concern that students persistently raise is how AI is affecting the environment. This includes the amount of water and energy consumption needed [Continue Reading »]
Culinary arts students fire-up a global experience
by Olivia Schanz
With midterms coming to a close, many college students are breathing a collective sigh of relief. But for students in Kirkwood’s culinary arts program, the heat has only begun to turn up. For four weeks, from Oct. 20 (Tuesday to Thursday) through Nov. 12, students in the program [Continue Reading »]
What Iowa athletics means to our community
by Ethan Eige
Kirkwood Community College has always had strong ties with the University of Iowa, with many students transferring to Iowa after getting their general education requirements completed. One understated part of this connection is the number of Hawkeyes fans that roam around Kirkwood rooting for the University of Iowa’s [Continue Reading »]
Simulation center provides hands-on experience
by Gibson Lowenberg
Kirkwood Community College is home to one of the most advanced medical simulation centers in the state of Iowa. Located on the second floor of Linn Hall, the Katz Family Healthcare Simulation Center is a focal point for many students studying healthcare. “We work with all the health [Continue Reading »]

Transfer student reflects on new college experience

By Troy Downs, Staff Writer

Ravin Keele, biochemistry major at Mount Mercy
University, studies for their organic chemistry exam.

Sports

Acevedo brothers join forces with the Eagles

By Isaac Stevens, Managing Editor

**Tyler Acevedo throws the ball during the scrimmage at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Oct. 2.**

Deep diving into Eagles’ athletic dominance over the state of Iowa
by Communique Staff
Kirkwood Community College has long been a prestigious athletic program not only at the junior college level but also in all of Iowa. Here is how each of Kirkwood’s athletic programs fared last season: 45-10 for baseball, 60-7 for softball, 21-9 for men’s basketball, 30-5 for women’s [Continue Reading »]
Eagles sweep Iowa Central, clinches conference title
by Isaac Stevens
On Oct. 22, Kirkwood Community College’s volleyball team swept No. 3 Iowa Central Community College to clinch the Iowa Community College Athletic Association title, avenging last season’s loss to the Tritons. The No. 1 Eagles left no doubt with their national ranking after triumphantly sweeping the impressive Tritons [Continue Reading »]
What Iowa athletics means to our community
by Ethan Eige
Kirkwood Community College has always had strong ties with the University of Iowa, with many students transferring to Iowa after getting their general education requirements completed. One understated part of this connection is the number of Hawkeyes fans that roam around Kirkwood rooting for the University of Iowa’s [Continue Reading »]
Kirkwood sweeps No. 3 Iowa Central, improves to 31-0
by Isaac Stevens
In a much anticipated volleyball matchup, No. 1 Kirkwood Community College hosted No. 3 Iowa Central, and the Eagles ended up with a statement sweep. Johnson Hall was packed with fans, with supporters showing up for both teams to watch these two contenders face off. The theme for [Continue Reading »]
Acevedo brothers join forces with the Eagles
by Isaac Stevens
Kirkwood Community College’s baseball team landed just two transfers before the school year: Brothers Dylan and Tyler Acevedo. Waco, Texas. Paramus, New Jersey. Oxford, Mississippi. New Rochelle, New York. Each of these places has been home to at least one of the Acevedo brothers. Dylan played in Waco [Continue Reading »]

Art & Life

Professional artists pave the way for upcoming graduates
by Rhianna Raney
Four professional artists from Mainframe Studios spoke during an artist panel in Cedar Hall on Oct. 15. The artists from Des Moines were printmaker Cody Hickok, painter Jess Quinn and ceramicists Emily McFarland and Jennifer Lee. When starting a business, gaining perception from professionals can allow a [Continue Reading »]
Upcoming Halloween events fill student calendars
by Vencenzio McGill
With Halloween right around the corner, now is a good time for Kirkwood students to get involved in Halloween activities. Costumes are a big part of Halloween, but Kirkwood students have different opinions about whether they plan to dress up this year. Business major Owen Bolt plans to [Continue Reading »]

Communication through clothing: Displays prepare students for future

By Olivia Schanz, Feature Editor

**A Michael Jackson themed fashion display outside Iowa Hall Art Gallery, the display was created by apparel merchandising & design students on Oct. 5.**

Capture Kirkwood

Shannon Chapman, massage therapist with Hands and Harmony, provides a chair massage to Anna Bennett, psychology, on Friday, Oct. 9, for the Midterm Marathon at the Learning Commons.

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Opinion

Borrowing textbooks should be an option for students
by Rachel McCarthy
With textbooks being required for many courses across many semesters, the number of books you use a handful of times racks up. Other resources such as libraries can be helpful to any student looking for a more cost-efficient solution. Libraries are one of the most important establishments, as [Continue Reading »]
Eloquent email etiquette for eager educatees
by C’J Palmer
mless communication, writing emails has become a lost art. No longer are humans binding themselves to the same rigid format for writing digital letters that they did for handwritten ones. That said, understanding how and when to write an email remains an important skill in the professional world. [Continue Reading »]
Notetaking style should be up to student discretion
by Lili Nandell
There are advantages and disadvantages to writing notes by hand versus typing them out, but regardless of such, students should be able to pick what is best for them in the classroom. In half of the classes I’m taking this semester, digital notes are not allowed; even [Continue Reading »]
The balancing act between work and life
by Ethan Eige
Many students at Kirkwood Community College can experience the pressure of earning money alongside the added weight of homework. Sacrifices to personal enjoyment are often made in pursuit of academic or financial gain. However, overworking can come with dangerous side effects. According to a 2025 study from La [Continue Reading »]
Keep spooky spirits up by staying safe
by Communique Staff
This year, with Halloween falling on a Saturday and daylight saving time ending early Sunday morning, students may have more time to attend parties, spend time with friends and enjoy the holiday. But an extra hour of celebration also presents an opportunity to think about how we can [Continue Reading »]
The curious case of the comma in compositions
by C’J Palmer
A powerful little guy, the comma has more use cases than any other punctuation mark in English writing. Many English style guides permit commas to separate nonessential pieces of information from a body of text, set off introductory phrases, delineate lists, split dependent clauses from independent clauses and [Continue Reading »]