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Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.

Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions

Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.

Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival

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

Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.

Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician

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

Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.

The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions

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

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

Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.

Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician

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

Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.

Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups

Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.

Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival

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.

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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Quiz: Which Public Pool Are You?

Jersey Bilyeu, Creator
June 30, 2023

Which Public Pool Are You?

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Question 1/5

Favorite part of the pool?

Water slides

Diving board

Deepend

Sandpit

Laying in the grass

Question 2/5

What are you getting at concessions?

Pixy Stix

Nachos

A water bottle

Gatorade

Pizza

Question 3/5

Where are you going after?

Park

Ice Cream

Home

On the boat

To the next pool

Question 4/5

What shoes do you wear to the pool?

Flip flops

Slides no socks

Slides with socks

Tennis shoes

Crocs

Question 5/5

Favorite time of summer?

Early June

Late June

Early July

Late July

Early August

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Hi, my name is Jersey, I'm currently a senior and this is my third year in Torch. Outside of Torch, I'm in marching, jazz and the wind symphony bands....

Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.

Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions

Lucy McCord, Writer

November 15, 2024

Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.

Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician

Mela Baccam, Writer

November 14, 2024

Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.

The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions

Annabelle Ovel, Writer

November 12, 2024

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Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.

Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician

Mela Baccam, Writer • November 14, 2024

Marching band and football are two popular activities at Kennedy High School. Junior Henry Wilkes manages to do both during his football season. During...

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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...

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The varsity team huddles during a time out.

Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors

River Borgerding and Brook Gilchrist • October 28, 2024

For the full album, check out the Flickr.

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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

Gabe Copley, Writer • October 24, 2024

The Kennedy Varsity Girls Volleyball Team defeated Davenport Central on Tuesday, Oct. 22 in 3 sets. This was the first round of the IGHSAU substate...

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Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.

Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26

Ramsay Geater, Photographer • October 22, 2024

For the full album check out the Flickr.

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