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Kirkwood and Webster's illustrious 107 year long tradition of a football game on Thanksgiving.

Turkey Day timeline

Nicholas Copeland, sports editor December 4, 2023

Turkey, mashed potatoes and football: nothing beats this combination on Thanksgiving. Though not for residents of Kirkwood and Webster— the annual football game is the highlight of Thanksgiving break,...

Quiz: Which school subject should you teach?

Quiz: Which school subject should you teach?

Natalie Bednarski, news writer April 7, 2023

Every student studies a wide variety of subjects daily, but which class would suit you best to teach? Based on your personality, style and preferences, take this quiz to find out which subject would fit...

What Greg Nicholson enjoys most is building connections with students as a KSD substitute teacher.

Gonna be alright

Kinley Bokermann, editor-in-chief April 4, 2023

The sound of reggae echoes out of a classroom down the strait of the gray-colored hallway. Inside, a smiling man seated in his signature red sweatshirt hums the tune of Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds”:...

What's your favorite subject? Quiz

What’s your favorite subject? Quiz

Nicholas Copeland, sports writer September 23, 2022

 

Over the summer, the US Supreme Court struck down on the historic Roe v. Wade court case reversing nearly half a century of precedent.

Roe v. Wade

Kinley Bokermann, Sim Khanuja, and Caroline Steidley August 24, 2022

A timeline of abortion in America: 1821: Connecticut passes the first law in the United States to restrict abortion. It prohibits the use of poison to cause a miscarriage after “quickening” (when...

The George Robinson house, one of many historic estates in Kirkwood.

Archives: The history of Kirkwood homes

Clayton Caringer, archives editor March 17, 2021

It’s easy to forget that Kirkwood and its surrounding areas are as old as they are. Established in 1853, the city has changed drastically since it was established as a small farming community west of...

Protestors walk up Chopin street during the June 6 peace walk.

Letter to the Editor: Kenyon responds to “Kirkwood, we are the problem”

TKC Staff September 8, 2020

August 25 — TKC received the following letter from retired KHS history teacher B.J. Kenyon. The letter is addressed to the Call's editors. To read "Why Kirkwood is part of the problem," click here. Dear...

The team rallies and proudly waves their first district plaque.

Photo Gallery: Kirkwood varsity boys’ soccer vs. Parkway South Nov. 6

Charlotte Heinrich, editor-in-chief November 11, 2019

Kirkwood varsity boys' soccer beat Parkway South 3-1 Nov. 6, 2019 for the district championship title. According to Mark Corley, senior, the team's success comes from their morale. "We share the ball a...

A drive down N. Taylor Ave is a showcase of Kirkwood’s prime real estate. But for over six years, the nearly 2-acre lot where the historic house of 750 N. Taylor once stood, has been vacant.

Looking back on 750

Benji Wilton, print editor October 21, 2019
Since 2013, the lot at 750 N. Taylor where the historic W.F. Warner House stood, has been empty. Read this story to find out about the current state of the lot, and how historic landmarks are preserved in Kirkwood.
The Kirkwood Train Station viewed from the railroad tracks, ca. 1900

Kirkwood – Then vs. Now

Clayton Caringer, archives September 26, 2019
A short view of what Kirkwood looked like in its early years compared to how it currently looks
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