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Grinch the Musical poster.
Senior Izzy Westercamp Takes the Lead in Kennedy High School’s Production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Students challenge their creation to see how far they can launch the ping pong ball.
Losing Our Minds to Machines: The Hidden Cost of AI in Classrooms
Protégé performs at the Prairie Premiere on Feb. 1.
Improvement or Deterioration: Protégé’s New Dynamic
Holding their leg extensions, Megan Trudo(So.) and Elle Rammelsberg(Jr.) pose during their featured part in Kennedy's Jazz routine.
Kennedy Dance Team Qualifies Two Dancers, Marking Their Strongest Season in Years
The future of CRCSD remains uncertain as several questions are raised regarding district leaders.
Iowa Senator and Kennedy Staff Member Molly Donahue Calls for Three School Board Members Removal
Photos: Kennedy Dance Team at Lion Lineage
Powerful and precise: Kennedy sophomore team hurdles up to celebrate their point over Linnmar.
Sophmore Volleyball Tournament Oct. 18
Holding their leg extensions, Megan Trudo(So.) and Elle Rammelsberg(Jr.) pose during their featured part in Kennedy's Jazz routine.
Kennedy Dance Team Qualifies Two Dancers, Marking Their Strongest Season in Years
Kennedy High School's Volleyball team celebrates their win against Waterloo West, allowing them to continue in the sub state tournament.
Kennedy High School Volleyball Wins a Five Set Thriller at Waterloo West
Senior Captain Deacon Kucera runs off the field, celebrating.
Deacon “Dude” Kucera: Kennedy Football Captain Leads Cougars into 2025 Season
Taylor Swift releases a new album that creates controversy.
The Life of A Showgirl; Girlboss At A Loss?
Tik Tok trends have found their way to Kennedy, resulting in different mischievous activity surrounding the school.
319 Public Indecency: Tik Tok Trends Make Their Way to Kennedy High School
As students graduate they look for their next step in their lives. Looking at different colleges and career paths to pursue.
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up
"Got Paper?": This editorial cartoon addresses the current paper shortage going on at Kennedy High School. Hence why Mike from the office is talking to Kline, because he owns a paper company. This is a comedic take on the current dilemma that our school is facing.
Editorial Cartoon: Got Paper?
The new "drag" ban bill (HF891) that is currently under review originally targeted drag shows by stating if a minor attended or viewed the performance, all parties involved could be charged with a felony. The restriction now concerns anyone who allows/performs an "obscene performance" in front of a minor, but the word obscene is subjective and leaves the law up to interpretation.
Editorial Cartoon: To Be or Not To Be Obscene
7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
The Street Food Fighter serves food to the Cedar Rapids community.
“Food is Love”: How The Street Food Fighter Feeds the Soul
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
Throughout Meredith Kaump's wrestling season she has had support from her friends and family.
Meredith Kaump Places Sixth at Girls State Wrestling
Junior, Kennedy girl's wrestler, Olivia Hallam who has recently earned a state title.
Olivia Hallam Ranks Fourth at Girls State Wrestling
Grinch the Musical poster.
Senior Izzy Westercamp Takes the Lead in Kennedy High School’s Production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Protégé performs at the Prairie Premiere on Feb. 1.
Improvement or Deterioration: Protégé’s New Dynamic
Holding their leg extensions, Megan Trudo(So.) and Elle Rammelsberg(Jr.) pose during their featured part in Kennedy's Jazz routine.
Kennedy Dance Team Qualifies Two Dancers, Marking Their Strongest Season in Years
Dancing in the rain, Junior May Turner smiles for the audience.
Marching in the Rain; Seniors’ Last Performance with Kennedy Marching Band Leaves Them Soaked
Bringing Shakespeare Back to the Stage
Bringing Shakespeare Back to the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Dance Team at Lion Lineage
Powerful and precise: Kennedy sophomore team hurdles up to celebrate their point over Linnmar.
Sophmore Volleyball Tournament Oct. 18
Photos: JV Volleyball at LinnMarr
Showing off her Powderpuff shirt, senior Emerson Blocker gets ready for the game.
Photos: Homecoming Media Day on October 7
Finding a better angle on the first kickoff of the game, senior Keegan Mastin evades West defenders.
Photos: Kennedy Football Falls to Waterloo West 28-21 on October 10
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Photos: JV Volleyball at LinnMarr

Lindsi Martin-Trainor, Photographer
November 3, 2025
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The girls come together to hype each other up for the next point. The score being 1-1, the cougars were competing for the victory. (Lindsi Martin-Trainor)
Junior Lextyn Pankey aims for the volleyball as she serves. The game against Iowa City West resulted in a score of 2-0.
(Lindsi Martin-Trainor)
In the serving position, senior Riley Schaldecker prepares to hit the ball. The serve was returned with an out-of-bounds hit from Washington High School which scored Kennedy a point. (Lindsi Martin-Trainor)
The team gathers to congratulate on a great play. In the match, the girls beat Jefferson 2-0. (Lindsi Martin-Trainor)
Senior libero Cara Cook watches for the ball’s return. At the opponent’s home court, the team beat LinnMarr 2-1.
(Lindsi Martin-Trainor)
Junior Lucy McCord serves the match’s starting point. The play resulted in another point for Kennedy against City High. (Lindsi Martin-Trainor)
Spiking the ball, junior Summer Miller wins another point. Kennedy’s junior varsity team concluded their final play, and won the game. (Lindsi Martin-Trainor)
Serving, senior Jocelyn Stricker sets the tone for the match by scoring a point. The team won quickly against Jefferson, with a clean 2-0 score. (Lindsi Martin-Trainor)
Junior Lextyn Pankey stretches in preparation for their final match. The team fought a hard battle against Liberty, but ultimately lost 0-2. (Lindsi Martin-Trainor)
Focusing, junior Isabell Renning serves the ball. The game was very close, as one of the matches was 13-15, settled by only a 2 point difference. (Lindsi Martin-Trainor)
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Hey! My name is Lindsi, and this is my first year of Torch, where I take photos and help operate the website. A few of my other school-related activities are yearbook, marching band, and speech. Outside of school, I’ve been dancing for 14 years at Cherie’s Dance Studio.
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