The Communique

Vintage 2010

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A long-awaited opening is due to happen at the end of this month for Kirkwood Community College's winery.

Tom Moore, viticulture technician, has been counting his grapes until the state finalizes paperwork for the opening.

The construction on the winery started last fall and was completed Jan.

History repeats itself

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Once again, Kirkwood Community College's powerhouse men's and women's basketball teams are stepping on the national stage.

The teams, which maintained regional dominance this year, will play in the national tournament next week.

The Eagle men capped off an exciting regional tournament with a overtime win over top-seeded Ellsworth Community College in the championship Sunday.

Daddy's gives P.H.A.T. a new meaning

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

MARENGO - P.H.A.T. Daddy's restaurant in Marengo is the realized vision of 1987 Kirkwood Community College culinary graduate Mike Curry.

After spending 12 years working in the culinary industry in Florida, Curry returned to his hometown of Marengo and opened P.

Iowa to put cap on Everclear size

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Everclear, a grain alcohol popular with college-age students because it is cheap and strong, won't be banned in Iowa. But it will be limited.

At a meeting in Iowa City on Feb. 25, the Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Commission decided that 151-proof Everclear will be sold only in 750-milliliter bottles once stores sell their stocks of three other sizes.

Clubs join together for Student Senate

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A great way to network within clubs and become the voice of the student body is by being a member of Student Senate on the Kirkwood Community College main campus.

Student Senate represents clubs and organizations as well as the student body. About 25 students belong to Student Senate.

Commotion on C.R. campus prompts security's attention

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

"How can you do this?" shouted a student as Kirkwood Campus Security tried to quietly disperse students from Cedar Hall.

Students looked on from a distance or walked by in pained curiosity as the heated discussion unfolded between a student and security officers near the south entrance around 1:45 p.

Is media limelight too bright?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Desiree Rooks

Should the media harass celebrities the way they do? My answer is yes.

Why shouldn't the media do what they do? Famous people signed up exactly for that. Once you are famous, all of that comes with it. Paparazzi, magazine covers, everything.

Olympic risks: The perilous pursuit of gold

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A worldwide insatiable desire for sports culminates in the Olympic Games. One of my high school friends with the coordination of a mattress on roller skates used to commiserate, "The world revolves around sports!" I question whether it does and at what cost.

Tone it down, turn it off, this is a place for work

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Kirkwood Community College's library on the main campus provides students and the public an environment in which to read, study and conduct research using a variety of media. But what if you are a student who needs to use a computer while in the library and they're all in use? What if someone is interfering with your ability to concentrate?

If they are asked politely, non-students who aren't working on something important usually will make way for students who need to do schoolwork, said Nancy Obermueller, reference librarian.

Local group responds to editorial on student housing security

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I'm writing in response to an editorial published Feb. 11 in the Communiqué about college students just having fun when drinking. The reality is that if college students were just having fun then it wouldn't be a big deal BUT participating in underage drinking is illegal.

6 continents with a backpack

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I recently spent 14 months traveling around the world. To many people, this seems crazy, but not to me.

My love of travel dates back to my childhood trips from England (my home until age 12, when we moved to Iowa) to visit relatives in America. I took my first of several backpacking trips through Europe at 15, which sparked a desire for a global backpacking adventure.

7 tips for painting the town green on March 17

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

St. Patrick's Day is not just for the Irish. People of all nationalities find a way to get in on the celebration.

There are ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day other than going to a bar and getting drunk. Here are some suggestions:

1. Eat some traditional Irish food.

Graduate gets ADDY for his collection

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Advertising professionals have recognized the work of a recent Kirkwood Community College Graphic Communications Technology program graduate.

Seth Cruise received an ADDY award from the Advertising Federation's Cedar Rapids-Iowa City chapter on Feb. 20.

Bullet points are key to eye-catching resume

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As the end of the school year approaches, many Kirkwood Community College students must decide what step is next in their lives. If your next step is entering the work force, you will need a resume.

Luckily, you can find help at Kirkwood.

Danielle Ebaugh, career services coordinator at the Cedar Rapids campus, holds workshops focusing on job interviews, job applications and cover letters, and resume writing and critiquing.

Eagle of the Issue

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Slav Sharapov is only in his second year of teaching at Kirkwood Community College. And although he's still a Kirkwood rookie, he is a veteran teacher whose career has stretched from central Asia to the Atlantic seaboard.

"I was toying with mathematics at (an) early age.

Polishing their performances

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Kirkwood Community College's Vocal Jazz Festival on March 5 was attended by 11 high school jazz choirs. South Tama (top) and the other choirs performed for guest vocalist and clinician Kerry Marsh (middle). Marsh performed with Kirkwood's RSVP (bottom) at Ballantyne Auditorium and conducted short instructional clinics following each choir's performance.

Terror stars in 'The Crazies'

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Something crazy has happened in the fictitious town of Ogden Marsh, Iowa. The people are turning into sociopathic killers.

What was once a small, friendly farming community has turned into a center of mass murder and chaos.

"The Crazies," which opened in theaters Feb.

'Shutter Island' ominous

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With "Shutter Island," director Martin Scorsese and actor Leonardo DiCaprio have teamed up to give us another great movie.

Their last film together was "The Departed," for which Scorsese won his first Academy Award for best director. "Shutter Island" is the fourth picture they have worked on together and is comparable to their previous work.

Pay proposal could change the mix for radio stations

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., may have an impact on the music selection on your radio dial.

Since the middle of the 20th century, the recording industry and performing artists have had a deal with radio: free play for free promotion.

According to Dennis Green, general manager of Kirkwood Community College's jazz station, KCCK, this worked well if the performing artist wrote the song.

KCCK listeners pledge their support

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

KCCK, the jazz and blues station based at Kirkwood Community College, ended its weeklong spring on-air fund drive Wednesday.

Since KCCK is a public radio station, it relies on government grants and support from Kirkwood and listeners.

Dennis Green, KCCK general manager, said government grants cover 18 percent to 20 percent of the station's operating costs.

Jazz combos from Kirkwood to perform in downtown C.R.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Kirkwood Community College Jazz Combos will be performing from 7 to 9 p.m. today at The Blue Strawberry Cafe at 118 Second St. SE, Cedar Rapids.

Contemporary and traditional jazz will be performed.

The performance is free.

The combos perform an annual concert on campus and for community events where they display the skills learned in ensemble playing, jazz improvisation and arrangement.

Few exercise fitness room privileges

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

IOWA CITY - It's 11:15 a.m. on a Wednesday and the exercise room at Kirkwood Iowa City is occupied by three people. One of them is Germaine Aygbanvi, the exercise room attendant.

The room, filled wall to wall with treadmills, elliptical machines and weights, is tucked away in a corner of the credit center on the main floor and, according to Aygbanvi, is used by an average of 25 to 30 people per day.

Ready to lead: Students at the helm

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

IOWA CITY - Alex Henrich is an ambassador of goodwill.

A sophomore at Kirkwood's Iowa City campus, Henrich is in his second year as a member of the Student Leadership Council. As a member of the council, Henrich serves as a tour guide and answers questions when future and potential students visit the Kirkwood campus.

Campus hosts poetry contest

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

IOWA CITY - Kirkwood Iowa City students, staff and faculty have until 5 p.m. April 14 to submit entries for the annual poetry contest on campus.

Poems will be judged by a panel of Kirkwood faculty. First-, second- and third-place winners will be chosen and will receive prizes.

Women refuse to lose

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Kirkwood Community College women's basketball team has reclaimed its perch atop the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II standing.

The Eagles avenged their only loss of the season by defeating Illinois Central College at home on Feb.

Men gut out conference championship

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

FORT DODGE -The Kirkwood Community College men's basketball team defeated Ellsworth Community College, 63-59, in overtime Sunday in Fort Dodge to advance to the national tournament for the tenth time in program history.

The victory over No. 1-seeded Ellsworth gave Kirkwood the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference championship.

Golf team aims for lucky number seven in Region 11

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

For six straight years, the Kirkwood Community College men's golf team has reigned over Region 11 of the National Junior College Athletic Association. In his 13th year at the helm, coach Darin Pint looks to make it lucky No. 7.

Kirkwood comes into the 2010 season with high expectations.

'Dominate' is the word for softball

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

ROCHESTER, Minn.-The Kirkwood softball team started off the 2010 season with an impressive road trip; allowing just one run in 5 games, while starting the spring campaign at a perferct 5-0.

On March 6 and 7, the 13th- ranked Eagles traveled to Rochester, Minn.

Judy Usher: 'Grandma' to athletics

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

They say behind every successful man there is a brilliant wife. This story heralds this adage in more than one way.

Judy Usher joined the Kirkwood Community College staff more than 31 years ago, and she was waiting for her present opportunity for 27 of those years.

Athlete of the Issue

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Hometown
Sturgeon Bay, Wis.

High School
Sturgeon Bay

Major
Welding

Throws
Right

Bats
Right

Favorite baseball team Milwaukee Brewers

Favorite baseball player
Ryan Braun

Favorite food
Deer meat

Favorite movie
"Wedding Crashers"