Kirkwood Community College

Planning a trip to the Iowa State Fair Aug. 13-23? Make sure to stop by the Kirkwood booth in the Varied Industries Building.

High school seniors (Class of 2027) can enter for the chance to win one year of free tuition at Kirkwood. One winner will receive a scholarship covering one year, or two semesters.

High school juniors (Class of 2028) can also stop by to enter for prizes, including Beats headphones and Bose speakers.

Whether you're thinking about college now or just starting to explore your options, our team will be there to answer questions about programs, campus life, and financial aid. We look forward to seeing you at the fair!

What a summer for KICK! Kirkwood Interactive Camps for Kids brought young learners together this summer for 1,194 enrollments across 151 in-person camps and 23 online camps.

Campers explored aviation maintenance, created in the kitchen, stepped into the spotlight through acting, brought ideas to life on canvas, designed their own games, and had countless more experiences! Along the way, they discovered new interests and got an exciting look at where their talents could take them for future educational and career paths.

KICK is one more way Kirkwood connects with families across the region, helping inspire the next generation of creators and problem-solvers.

Thank you to the campers, families, instructors, and staff who made this summer such a memorable one!

Kirkwood’s Journalism program helps students build the skills to report clearly, accurately, and responsibly in today’s fast-moving media landscape. As part of Kirkwood’s two-year Liberal Arts program, students explore the fundamentals of journalism while choosing electives that match their interests.

Students also have opportunities to gain real experience through student media, where their work is earning recognition. Last year, Kirkwood student media brought home 13 awards at the Iowa College Media Association’s annual awards ceremony!

Watch Kirkwood’s new Program Discovery video to learn how Journalism can help turn curiosity into a career: www.kirkwood.edu/journalism.

Meet Nick Lindsley, an architect, principal at Neumann Monson Architects and proud Kirkwood alum. Hear how receiving the Presidential Scholarship shaped his experience as a student and helped launch his career.

🎥 https://bit.ly/Presidential_Leaders

Opportunities like this start with students who are ready to take the next step, and are made possible through the support of donors who believe in their potential.

A new generation of Iowa jazz talent is taking the stage this August.

KCCK’s 2026 Jazz Under The Stars series features four headlining groups making their series debuts, along with outstanding young musicians from North Scott, Prairie, Linn-Mar, and Coe College.

Join us at 7 p.m. each Thursday in August:
• Aug. 6: Joey Schnoebelen Quintet and Night School
• Aug. 13: Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra and Jazz on 76th
• Aug. 20: Vivian Shanley Quartet and Six Man Trio (KCCK Album and CD Sale)
• Aug. 27: Vandello and the Chase Beightler Trio

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic.

For weather updates and additional details, visit www.kcck.org/news/juts/ or follow .

Only three weeks until the first day of classes!

Whether you're returning to campus or starting your Kirkwood journey for the first time, we can't wait to welcome you. Here's to new goals, new experiences, and a great semester ahead.

August is National Wellness Month and it’s the perfect time to reset before the busy fall semester begins.

Ease back into your routine with free group fitness classes at the Kirkwood Recreation Center. Classes begin in August and continue throughout the fall semester, making it easy to build healthy habits that last beyond the first weeks of classes.

Whether you prefer to stretch and recharge with Yoga, build strength with Body-Fit, or get your heart pumping in Circuit Blast, there's a class for every fitness level.

Taking time to invest in your well-being now can help you feel your best when the semester gets busy. Plus, you'll meet others who are making wellness a priority, too.

View the class schedule and learn more at www.kirkwood.edu/explore/recreation/rec-center.

Finding the right college can shape both your education and your confidence.

“The professors here are so good at explaining things and really care about helping you succeed. I love the staff at Kirkwood — they’re what make this place so special. I used to be pretty quiet, but since coming to Kirkwood, I’ve opened up so much. I’ve met great people and become a more social person. This place helped me come out of my shell.” — Diego Sanchez, Kalona, Iowa

At Kirkwood, supportive professors, dedicated staff, and a welcoming campus environment help students grow academically and personally — making a real difference in their college experience.

This fall, Kirkwood is bringing more opportunities to learn, grow, and build new skills closer to Johnson County residents.

More classes, built just for you. Explore 40+ new Continuing Education classes designed for work, life, and what’s next. Offerings include healthcare career training, artificial intelligence, project management, industrial trades, languages, photography, woodworking, and more.

Partners make all the difference. Through local partnerships with organizations such as Dream City and Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Kirkwood is expanding access to education and workforce services where people live and work.

Now offering 40+ new opportunities close to home this fall: www.kirkwood.edu/cejohnson

Want to build the parts and products that keep modern manufacturing moving?

Kirkwood’s CNC Machining program gives students hands-on experience with advanced equipment used in the industry, along with personal attention in small classes. Students learn from instructors with real-world expertise and build skills that local manufacturers need.

In the program, students study precision machining, CNC set-ups, statistical process control, quality control methods, coordinate measuring machines, and advanced automated production methods.

If you are detail-oriented, like working with technology, and want a career connected to high-demand manufacturing skills, CNC Machining could be a great fit.

Watch Kirkwood’s new Program Discovery video to learn more: www.kirkwood.edu/cncmachining.