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Autumn assortments to winter arrangements

Floral career students presented fall and winter arrangements during their "Out with the leaves, in with the snow" floral show. Florticulture professor Linette Geissler holds up designs for students on Nov. 6 in the new horticulture building.

Arts go green

By Liz Wardlow and Charley Groth

The noble endeavor called "going green" is not always easy. But Kirkwood Community College's arts and humanities department is trying in every way. Attempts at lightening Kirkwood's environmental footprint can lead to regulations that aren't the easiest to follow.

Save money, winterize

By Liz Blood, Jaime Abernathy and Garrett Knock

Iowa's cold winters can put a dent in your pocketbook. By winterizing your apartment or home you can save on electric bills and, by winterizing your car, you can stay safe while saving money. Grace Crusoe, manager of Campus View apartments in Cedar Rapids, offers these tips for renters: 1.

Embrace worldwide culture

By Liz Wardlow, Eddie Lau and Michael Broskowski

More than 25 countries will be represented at Kirkwood Community College's international students celebration day on Nov. 18. During the week of Nov. 16 to 20, International Education Week will be taking place. Students from different countries are invited to set up tables in the Linn Hall lobby from 9 a.

Eagle of the Issue

Lisa Baum, KCCK development director

By Cindy Petersen

Lisa Baum, development director for Kirkwood Community College's jazz radio station, KCCK, has the best of both worlds. Her position combines two of her passions: helping raise money for a worthy cause and listening to jazz. Baum is in charge of fundraising for KCCK.

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