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.**

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 »]
Students build homes for families in Guatemala
by Lili Nandell
July 7-16, 2027, Kirkwood Community College will once again host its Guatemala Study Abroad with ImagininGuatemala for students to take for credit while also experiencing the culture and life in Guatemala. The partnership between ImagininGuatemala and Kirkwood originally began with now retired Kirkwood Professor Lisa Hebl and her [Continue Reading »]
Fuel your focus at the Midterm Marathon
by Julie Petersen
The Sundberg Library in Benton Hall and the Learning Commons in Cedar Hall are joining together Oct. 5-9 to offer a week of academic support and stress relief to help you be successful in your upcoming midterms – and beyond. Stop by each day for a little stress [Continue Reading »]
Sexual assault reported on campus, investigation ongoing
by Gibson Lowenberg
On Friday, Sept. 18, Kirkwood Community College issued an alert warning that a sexual assault had occurred on campus at approximately 3:15 p.m. the day prior. According to the Kirkwood Alert, “The reporting party stated that they met an individual in the area around Ballantyne Auditorium and later [Continue Reading »]

Feature

Kirkwood Democrats promote engagement
by Communique Staff
What is the club called?Kirkwood Democrats. How did it all begin? This club has been in existence for a long time.  We just want to make students aware of our existence. What is the mission? The club’s mission is to promote engagement in voting and democracy as well as [Continue Reading »]
Library due dates: Everything students need to know
by Ryan Strempke-Durgin
With all the items available at the Kirkwood Library, it can be difficult to know how long you can keep something you’ve borrowed. The following information should help clear up how long you can keep things borrowed from the library. All of us are busy and it can [Continue Reading »]
Transfer student reflects on new college experience
by Troy Downs
For many students, Kirkwood is just the first stop on their educational journey before they transfer to a four-year institution to finish their degrees. Kirkwood alum Ravin Keele, who recently transferred to Mount Mercy University, shared their experience. What are you majoring in? I am majoring in [Continue Reading »]
Sexual assault: A conversation on consent
by Rachel McCarthy
A recent sexual assault on Kirkwood Community College’s main campus, along with high-profile cases such as the “Cornell 7,” has renewed attention to sexual assault and the importance of understanding consent and personal boundaries. According to John Hopkins University, sexual assault is prominent on college campuses to the [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.**

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 »]
Kirkwood baseball scrimmages against Iowa
by Isaac Stevens
On Oct. 2, Kirkwood’s baseball team scrimmaged agaianst the University of Iowa’s who hosted the event Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids. The scrimmage was 14 innings, split between two seven-inning intervals. This was a good opportunity for both schools, as Iowa is the only NCAA D-I [Continue Reading »]
Eagles Weekly | October 5-11, 2026
by Isaac Stevens
The volleyball team added onto their scorching hot start this season with an additional four wins. The golf team had another tournament and faced off against mostly NCAA Division II schools. Softball finished up their fall season with two scrimmages against NCAA Division I competition. The women’s basketball [Continue Reading »]
Kirkwood volleyball blows by Southwestern, remains undefeated
by Isaac Stevens
Wednesday night the Eagles hosted Southwestern Community College, and quickly won each set to secure the sweep. This is Kirkwood’s 23rd win in as many games, and also is the 10th consecutive sweep by the Eagles. “I could care less about losing sets as long as we’re winning [Continue Reading »]

Art & Life

‘Resident Evil’: A refreshing take on video game adaptations
by Josh Heilskov
“Resident Evil,” directed by Zach Cregger, is the 2026 film adaptation of the highly popular video game series Resident Evil. The movie is a fast-paced, atmospheric, horrifying journey from start to finish as a lone medical courier named Bryan, played by Austin Abrams, undergoes the terrors of the [Continue Reading »]
Visual media is experiencing a renaissance in 2026
by Gibson Lowenberg
The film industry has been in a major lull since the pandemic, but 2026 has been a major bounce-back year for visual media. This year had multiple blockbuster hits like “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” as well as many other strong films. “Project Hail Mary” is [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.

Newscast

Opinion

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 »]
Facing the challenges of productive consistency
by Isaac Stevens
Everyone follows a schedule. Some habits we adopt are beneficial to us, while others are on the contrary, and it is important to introduce new habits into our lives. Growing up, I would brush my teeth after breakfast and on the same night would brush my teeth before [Continue Reading »]
We cannot not thrive if we live in silence: Iowa is entering a crucial election, and you should be properly informed
by Vencenzio McGill
This year, Iowa is having one of the most important elections in its history. All four of Iowa’s seats in the House of Representatives are up for grabs. On top of that, the Iowa governorship will be made available because Kim Reynolds is retiring. Senator Joni Ernst has [Continue Reading »]
Tips to finish strong, avoid burnout
by Communique Staff
As midterms roll around, that means we are rounding the halfway point of the semester, and it is important for students to stay strong academically. According to Crown Counseling, 55% of college students experience academic burnout, and at the Communiqué we understand how sudden burnout can occur. However, [Continue Reading »]
Playing it safe in the cinema scene, but missing the originality
by Josh Heilskov
You’ve probably noticed in recent memory that whenever you see a new movie coming out, there’s a high likelihood that it’s a sequel or a remake to something people are already familiar with, and going to see a completely original story just isn’t as common as it used [Continue Reading »]
Make your voice heard: Vote for your candidate
by Gibson Lowenberg
Every two years, the United States holds major elections. This November brings the midterm election, the halfway point of the election cycle, when Americans can make their opinions heard about how things are going across the nation. It is extremely important to vote in every election, even if [Continue Reading »]