Picture of the 7th and 8th grade Kalona class in 1935.
Front Row: Marie Helfrich, Audrey Boone, Shirley Boone, Orris Fleming, Ella Gingerich, Suzanna Gingerich, ___?___
Second Row: Keith Southwick, Curtis Figgins, Lydia Miller, Pauline Moomey,…
After students petitioned the Board of Directors for "a more humanized name" rather than Area Ten Community College, a lengthy process ensued until just the right name was found. The Board approved the name Kirkwood Community College on August 25,…
Linn Hall is the first permanent building on the main campus. Construction began in 1968 and was ready for classes Fall 1969. Indicative of Kirkwood's "can-do" spirit, the college contracted with two contractors to help speed the construction to…
