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Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Torch Celebrates the Kennedy Teaching Staff for Teacher Appreciation Week
Sophomore Maria Kaiser (right) receives the CBYX Scholarship certificate from German teacher Milaena Reade (left).
Sophomore Maria Kaiser Set to Spend a Year in Germany
Poster made by Cole Pruett to promote the concert.
Free Mental Health Awareness Concert on May 9
Hiawatha League Mock Trial Team poses for a group photo.
Hiawatha Legion Mock Trial Participants Excel in State Competition
Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of womens basketball.
Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game
Kennedy Boys Basketball during their 2022-23 season, a week before state playoffs.
Making Memories On and Off the Court
Local track meets are held at Kingston Stadium.
Keeping Track of the Traditions
Championship finalist Maria Trotta swimming the 50 Yard Freestyle at Kennedy.
“Hey Cougs, What Day Is It?”
Kicking the ball up to his teammates, junior Trevor LeMense.
Photos: May 7 Varsity Boys Soccer
Senior Jocelin Legunas going in to hug her coach, Annie Walsh.
Photos: Girls Soccer Senior Night on May 10
New legislation passed to allow districts to decide if staff can open carry a weapon. Teachers are conflicted.
Are We Safe Yet?
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Torch Celebrates the Kennedy Teaching Staff for Teacher Appreciation Week
As consumers we tend to skim nutrition labels...would you even notice if it read may contain rats ?
Rats: A New Superfood In Your Drink?
Caitlin Clark posing for a picture with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being chosen first overall to the Indiana Fever.
Rising Stars: A Look Into the WNBA Draft and the Future of Women’s Basketball
Photo of protesters showing support for Iowas transgender youth in light of recent governmental changes.
Names and Gender Identity: Iowa’s Censorship Struggle Takes a Step Too Far
Kennedy Boys Basketball during their 2022-23 season, a week before state playoffs.
Making Memories On and Off the Court
Smiling at the camera, senior homecoming court nominee Jace Scott sits on top of a Corvette.
Homecoming Throughout the Halls
Local track meets are held at Kingston Stadium.
Keeping Track of the Traditions
Championship finalist Maria Trotta swimming the 50 Yard Freestyle at Kennedy.
“Hey Cougs, What Day Is It?”
Happiness members dance their closing number.
The Happiest Tradition
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
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Foreign Exchange Student Su Shima on Her Experiences With America and Kennedy High School
Smiling at the camera, senior homecoming court nominee Jace Scott sits on top of a Corvette.
Homecoming Throughout the Halls
Happiness members dance their closing number.
The Happiest Tradition
Senior cross country representatives Ben Knipfer, Alex Volden, and Kyler Zimmerman (left to right) walk the parade.
Celebrating Kennedy’s Seniors
Laufeys Bewitched album cover.
Live Laugh Laufey
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic Entry into Jazz Champs
Kicking the ball up to his teammates, junior Trevor LeMense.
Photos: May 7 Varsity Boys Soccer
Senior Jocelin Legunas going in to hug her coach, Annie Walsh.
Photos: Girls Soccer Senior Night on May 10
On hole seven, sophomore Brooklyn Gilchrist hits with her driver.
Photos: JV Girls Golf Attends Meet on May 7
Kicking the ball to his teammates is senior Bogdan Breckenridge.
Photos: May 3 Varsity Boys Senior Night
Following through the serve, senior Olivia Hubbard tracks where the ball is going.
Photos: May 3 Varsity Girls Tennis vs Cedar Falls
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Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Torch Celebrates the Kennedy Teaching Staff for Teacher Appreciation Week
Staff Editorial • May 10, 2024

The halls of Kennedy are not only filled with exceptional students, but also exceptional teachers. Teachers fill the school with knowledge, support and care. In honor of...

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Sophomore Maria Kaiser (right) receives the CBYX Scholarship certificate from German teacher Milaena Reade (left).
Sophomore Maria Kaiser Set to Spend a Year in Germany
Aanya Tripathi, Writer • May 6, 2024

Sophomore Maria Kaiser received the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship (CBYX) in March 2024 to live in Germany for a year. She’ll spend her junior year in the...

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Poster made by Cole Pruett to promote the concert.
Free Mental Health Awareness Concert on May 9
Talia Hutchison and Miya Parker • May 6, 2024

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month so Iowa BIG and Nexus Entertainment are putting on a free Mental Health Awareness concert on Thursday, May 9 from 5-8 p.m....

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

Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa

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Many Iowan teens and parents are unaware of the curfew for all those 18 and under.

Iowa Has Curfew for Teens Under 18

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As consumers we tend to skim nutrition labels...would you even notice if it read may contain rats ?

Rats: A New Superfood In Your Drink?

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Quiz: Which US President Are You?

Quiz: Which US President Are You?

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Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics

Three Iowa Women's Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA

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Quick access to warm coffee could be a thing of the past for Kennedy teachers.

A Charged Removal of Teachers' Appliances

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Quiz: Which AP Class Should You Take?

Quiz: Which AP Class Should You Take?

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Makeup products found in shambles in beauty stores around the nation. Social media has turned to the younger generation as blame.

Sephora Kids: Are Kids Nowadays Growing Up “Too Fast”?

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Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of womens basketball.

Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game

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In a world full of unspoken topics, theres an important topic often left undiscussed.

To Poop or Not to Poop: Should That Really Be a Question?

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New legislation passed to allow districts to decide if staff can open carry a weapon. Teachers are conflicted.
Are We Safe Yet?
Madelyn Gilchrist, Designer • June 3, 2024

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Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Torch Celebrates the Kennedy Teaching Staff for Teacher Appreciation Week
May 10, 2024
As consumers we tend to skim nutrition labels...would you even notice if it read may contain rats ?
Rats: A New Superfood In Your Drink?
May 7, 2024
Caitlin Clark posing for a picture with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being chosen first overall to the Indiana Fever.
Rising Stars: A Look Into the WNBA Draft and the Future of Women's Basketball
May 3, 2024
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Sports
Kennedy Boys Basketball during their 2022-23 season, a week before state playoffs.
Making Memories On and Off the Court
Haile Miller, Writer • July 22, 2024

Team dinners and board game nights are just some ways the Kennedy Girls and Boys basketball teams celebrate after a game. Both the female and male teams are connected through...

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Local track meets are held at Kingston Stadium.
Keeping Track of the Traditions
July 8, 2024
Championship finalist Maria Trotta swimming the 50 Yard Freestyle at Kennedy.
"Hey Cougs, What Day Is It?"
July 1, 2024
Kicking the ball up to his teammates, junior Trevor LeMense.
Photos: May 7 Varsity Boys Soccer
May 17, 2024
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Arts and Culture
Smiling at the camera, senior homecoming court nominee Jace Scott sits on top of a Corvette.
Homecoming Throughout the Halls
Rowan Hesford, Writer • July 15, 2024

Homecoming.  What first comes to mind is the Friday night game or the dance the following day, a chance for students to have a break from...

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Happiness members dance their closing number.
The Happiest Tradition
June 17, 2024
Senior cross country representatives Ben Knipfer, Alex Volden, and Kyler Zimmerman (left to right) walk the parade.
Celebrating Kennedy's Seniors
June 10, 2024
Laufeys Bewitched album cover.
Live Laugh Laufey
April 30, 2024
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic Entry into Jazz Champs
April 18, 2024
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