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Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Hiawatha Library roaches out to local teens through activity nights.
Hiawatha Library Offers Teen Involvement Program
Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
Kennedy's "Elf The Musical Jr." set to hold auditions on Oct. 15-16.
Kennedy Announces Winter Musical “Elf Jr.” to Audition October 14 and 15
Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.
Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Sophomores Addy Phillips and Charley Lovell block the Linn-Mar hitter at the net while Amling covers the off-block.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Davenport Central in Round One
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.
Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends With Us" stirs up controversy as film adaption causes sparks between cast members.
From Book Pages to the Big Screen: “It Ends With Us” Raises Concerns After Hitting Theaters
Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
Should phones be allowed in classrooms at Kennedy?
Cell Phone Policy Sweeps Kennedy, Do Benefits Outweigh Potential Danger?
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.
Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic
Holding off a defender, Junior Hawkeye football commit, and left tackle Nicolai Brooks helps open a gap for running back senior Trevor Scott.
Brothers: Together as One
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.
Bump, Set, Spike
Teachers Patrick Cory and Katie Peterson dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus the day before winter break. They dope to spread joy among the students.
Walking in a KHS Wonderland
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Senior Safal Bhattarai participates in the 'Best Outfit' challenge at a pep rally.
We Did It, Safal.
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Ella Brown pins opponent down.
Ella Brown Returns to State
In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.
Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.
Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.
Kennedy Dance Team joins together for a picture after their jazz routine.
Dance Team Preps Soloists for State Qualifier
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.
Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
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Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Ramsay Geater, Writer • October 27, 2024

Kennedy students were featured in Coe College’s first Crandic High School Art Show on Oct. 25 in the Sinclair Auditorium building. Judges doled out awards for Best of...

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Hiawatha Library roaches out to local teens through activity nights.
Hiawatha Library Offers Teen Involvement Program
Mimi Pezo, Writer • October 17, 2024

The Hiawatha Public Library offers a community program that encourages students to participate in various activities such as writing nights, therapy dog nights, programming...

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Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
Ramsay Geater, Writer • October 15, 2024

Symphony and String Orchestra students are performing their fall concert on Oct. 29 in the Kennedy Auditorium.  Songs “Dance Diabolique” “Reverie” and “Ghost...

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Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."

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Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.

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Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.

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Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends With Us" stirs up controversy as film adaption causes sparks between cast members.

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With the release of JoJo Siwa's new song "Karma" has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.

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Iowa's Hinterland Music Festival grounds packed shoulder-to-shoulder with patrons on day three.

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Junior Ellison Pierce runs the ball during the annual Powderpuff game.

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Kennedy's "Elf The Musical Jr." set to hold auditions on Oct. 15-16.

Kennedy Announces Winter Musical "Elf Jr." to Audition October 14 and 15

Sports
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
Mela Baccam, Writer • November 1, 2024

Today, Nov. 1, two athletes will run at the state cross country meet at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The two qualifying runners are juniors Slader...

The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
October 28, 2024
Sophomores Addy Phillips and Charley Lovell block the Linn-Mar hitter at the net while Amling covers the off-block.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Davenport Central in Round One
October 24, 2024
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
October 22, 2024
Opinion
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Samuella Kasha, Writer • November 4, 2024

At the start of October, Kennedy Principal Jason Kline aimed to register 90% of eligible students to vote, while also encouraging those who are 17 or turning 17 within the...

Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
October 25, 2024
Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends With Us" stirs up controversy as film adaption causes sparks between cast members.
From Book Pages to the Big Screen: “It Ends With Us” Raises Concerns After Hitting Theaters
October 24, 2024
Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
October 15, 2024
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Hi! My name is Emma, I'm a junior and this is my third year in Torch. In school, I'm part of the dance team and also dance in my free time outside of school. My main interest in Torch is writing.

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Hello my name is Claire Frank this is my fourth year in Torch. I am involved in Varsity Cheer, Happiness Inc., winter and spring musicals, Cougar Bandana, Key Club and NCYL. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, watching movies and hanging out with friends.

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Hi! My name is Mela Baccam I am now a junior at Kennedy. This will be my first year in Torch! My main focus is writing but I am open to many other mediums this year. I am so excited to see what this year brings me.

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Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Mela Baccam, Writer • October 30, 2024

Halloween has arrived. With activities from pumpkin carving to Halloween parties, people struggle to brainstorm costume ideas that include trends...

Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
October 27, 2024
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
October 25, 2024
Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.
Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.
October 25, 2024
Kennedy Dance Team joins together for a picture after their jazz routine.
Dance Team Preps Soloists for State Qualifier
October 23, 2024
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