On Tuesday, April 15th, 2008, Governor Chet Culver signed House File 2212 – the Smoke Free Air Act -- into law, making Iowa the 14th state in the nation to pass a statewide smoking ban that includes restaurants, bars and workplaces. This means that on July 1, 2008 all Kirkwood Community College locations and property will be SMOKE-FREE!

For more information on the effects of smoking and smoking cessation classes see below:

• Toll of Tobacco in the State of Iowa
• Health Consequences of Second Hand Smoke
• What are the Benefits of Quitting Smoking?
• Five Common Myths About Quitting Smoking

• American Cancer Society's Guide to Quitting Smoking
• American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking Online Program
• Cedar Rapids Area Classes
• Iowa City Area Classes
• Quitline Iowa