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Iowa’s 4th largest college provides exceptional educational resources for close to 16,000 students each year – personal attention and support at a fraction of the cost of private and state universities. Whether it's transferring to a 4-year college or landing your ideal job in 2 short years, Kirkwood helps get you exactly where you want to be.

On Nov. 3, voters will consider an $88 million bond referendum for Kirkwood Community College. The proposed bond would f...
10/21/2026

On Nov. 3, voters will consider an $88 million bond referendum for Kirkwood Community College. The proposed bond would fund improvements to instructional spaces, labs, technology, equipment and facilities used to support high-demand academic and workforce programs.

One number to remember when looking at the estimated homeowner cost: $9.35.

For every $100,000 of assessed residential property value, the estimated cost of the proposed bond is $9.35 per year.

That works out to less than $10 per year — or less than $1 per month — for each $100,000 of assessed value. Actual homeowner costs may be lower depending on available property tax exemptions and credits.

Learn more at www.kirkwood.edu/bond2026.

10/21/2026

Get ready for a frightfully fun night at Kirkwood’s 4th annual Haunted Hospital!

On Saturday, Oct. 24, the Respiratory Therapy Club will transform the Katz Family Healthcare Simulation Center into a medical-themed haunted house filled with spooky surprises, zombies, and costumed characters.

A sensory-friendly experience will be available from 3:30 – 4 p.m.

Traditional haunting will occur from 4 – 7 p.m.

📍 Katz Family Healthcare Simulation Center, Room 2006 on the second floor of Linn Hall
💵 Admission: $6 per person, cash only

Best of all, your admission supports Kirkwood Respiratory Therapy students by helping cover additional costs for program requirements.

The Haunted Hospital is open to students, employees, and community members. Come support our students — if you dare!

The Kirkwood Impact: From Starting Over to MIT.After fleeing the war in Sudan, Hala Mohamed arrived in Iowa ready to con...
10/20/2026

The Kirkwood Impact: From Starting Over to MIT.

After fleeing the war in Sudan, Hala Mohamed arrived in Iowa ready to continue her education — but without transcripts documenting her previous college coursework.

She found a new starting point at Kirkwood.

With support from faculty, TRIO Student Support Services and the LSAMP IINSPIRE program, Hala built connections, discovered research opportunities and continued pursuing ambitious goals. Her journey eventually led to acceptance at MIT with a full scholarship to study chemical engineering.

Hala brought the determination. Kirkwood helped connect her with people, resources and opportunities that could help her move forward.

That’s the Kirkwood Impact: meeting students where they are and helping them find a path to where they want to go.

Get a taste of Italy while supporting Kirkwood’s future culinary professionals!Kirkwood Culinary Arts students are bring...
10/19/2026

Get a taste of Italy while supporting Kirkwood’s future culinary professionals!

Kirkwood Culinary Arts students are bringing authentic Italian-inspired cuisine to the International Station at The Café during lunch on Oct. 20 – 22 and Nov. 3 – 5.

Enjoy delicious dishes prepared by students as they put their culinary skills and creativity to work. From Pesto Calabrese Arancini and Shrimp Oreganata to hearty Ragu Napolitana and house made Italian sandwiches, there’s plenty to savor. Save room for dessert, including Torta Caprese and Delizia al Limone!

Menu pricing:
• Small plate: $5
• Entree: $9
• Dessert: $4
• Three-course meal: $16

Stop by The Café for lunch, enjoy a taste of Italy, and see firsthand what Kirkwood students are learning in the kitchen!

High school in the morning, college in the afternoon, and junior standing before graduation. That was life for Kim Kazim...
10/19/2026

High school in the morning, college in the afternoon, and junior standing before graduation. That was life for Kim Kazimour (’75), one of Kirkwood’s earliest concurrent enrollment students.

By the time she graduated from high school, the credits Kim earned at Kirkwood had already put her on track as a junior at Iowa State University. Read about Kim’s unique educational journey in the fall issue of Currents: https://online.fliphtml5.com/kioog/sfxw/

On Nov. 3, voters will consider an $88 million bond referendum for Kirkwood Community College. The proposed bond would f...
10/18/2026

On Nov. 3, voters will consider an $88 million bond referendum for Kirkwood Community College. The proposed bond would fund improvements to instructional spaces, labs, technology and facilities used to support high-demand academic and workforce programs.

What careers are connected to the proposal?

The projects would support learning environments used to prepare students for careers in:

• Health care
• Agriculture
• Business
• Information technology
• Advanced manufacturing
• Skilled trades

These are among the workforce areas specifically identified in Kirkwood’s bond proposal, with proposed improvements focused on spaces where students gain hands-on experience using equipment and technology they may encounter in the workplace.

Learn more at www.kirkwood.edu/bond2026.

Professional success starts with real-world experience!More than 100 Kirkwood students had the opportunity to put their ...
10/18/2026

Professional success starts with real-world experience!

More than 100 Kirkwood students had the opportunity to put their networking and professional etiquette skills into practice during the Kirkwood’s 2026 Business Etiquette Luncheon on Oct. 6 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center

Hosted by Kirkwood's Business and Information Technology Department, the event brought students together with local business professionals to practice professional dining etiquette, build connections, and gain confidence in navigating business settings.

Students also had the opportunity to receive professional headshots and practice skills that will serve them throughout their careers.

Thank you to the sponsoring businesses and community partners who helped make this valuable learning experience possible! Your support helps prepare Kirkwood students for success in the workforce.

The Kirkwood Impact: Training That Leads to Jobs.For Kirkwood graduates, completing a program can be the beginning of a ...
10/18/2026

The Kirkwood Impact: Training That Leads to Jobs.

For Kirkwood graduates, completing a program can be the beginning of a new career.

Among Kirkwood’s 2024 graduates who entered the workforce rather than continuing their education, more than 90% were employed within one year. Their median earnings were $43,822, with graduates from some programs earning more than $84,000.

Those numbers represent real outcomes for students — and skilled workers contributing to Iowa’s workforce and communities.

That’s the Kirkwood Impact: helping people build the skills they need to get where they want to go while preparing talent for the jobs Iowa needs.

Kirkwood was proud to be one of five host sites for the Iowa Motor Truck Association’s "Trucking Delivers for Iowa" tour...
10/17/2026

Kirkwood was proud to be one of five host sites for the Iowa Motor Truck Association’s "Trucking Delivers for Iowa" tour!

On October 15, the tour stopped at the Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center, bringing together trucks, vendors, and industry professionals to showcase the people, career opportunities, and impact of Iowa’s trucking industry.

Thank you to the Iowa Motor Truck Association for choosing Kirkwood as a host site! We look forward to future opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support Iowa’s workforce.

On Nov. 3, voters will consider an $88 million bond referendum for Kirkwood Community College. The proposed bond would f...
10/17/2026

On Nov. 3, voters will consider an $88 million bond referendum for Kirkwood Community College. The proposed bond would fund improvements to instructional spaces, labs, technology and equipment used to prepare students for careers across the region.

For many Kirkwood students, learning happens by doing.

Students in health care, manufacturing, skilled trades, agriculture, Business and IT rely on hands-on training to build the skills they’ll use after college. The proposed bond would support updates to instructional equipment and technology so students can train in environments that more closely reflect today’s workplaces.

That means more opportunities to learn with the kinds of tools, systems and technology students may encounter in their careers.

See what the bond would fund at www.kirkwood.edu/bond2026.

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Cedar Rapids, IA
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