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Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
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
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
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
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
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
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
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.

Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic Entry into Jazz Champs

Haile Miller, Videographer • April 18, 2024

When AI is your only friend.

My AI: When AI is Your Only Friend

River Borgerding, Creator • March 28, 2024

Write passes the ball.

Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Defeated by Xavier on December 1

Isaac White, Photographer • December 14, 2023

For the full album, check out our Flickr!

Senior Raiya Hurt performs "Happy" solo.

Kennedy’s Ensembles Perform at Premiere Concert

Kiera Zwack, Photographer • November 21, 2023

Kennedy's Dance team performs at halftime on October 20.

Photos: Student Life at Kingston and Fall Sports Senior Night on October 20

Jersey Bilyeu, Photographer • October 23, 2023

For more photos, check out our Flickr!

Most common means of travel for Kennedy students.

Cougars Over the Summer

Maggie Goldberg, Writer • June 2, 2023

Kennedy students filled out a Google Form earlier in the week sharing where they are traveling this summer. All of the responses are the blue dots seen on the map. Despite the variety of states and cities...

TikTok: The Time Sink

TikTok: The Time Sink

Louise Morand, Artist • May 29, 2023

Senior Kyle Crock preparing a serve

Photos: April 20 Boys’ Tennis vs Dubuque Hempstead

Isaac White, Photographer • May 1, 2023

For more photos, check out our flickr!

Brent Becerra fighting hard to pin a wrestler from Marion

Boys’ Wrestling 2022-2023 Season Video

Tori Paga, Videographer • March 7, 2023



Sophomore Ella Moser brings the ball up the court.

JV Girls’ Basketball Video

Tori Paga, Videographer • February 28, 2023

JV Girls' Basketball by Tori Paga

"We have to go save her!"

Kennedy’s Drama Departments Debuts Puffs as Their Fall Play

Emma Beachner, Photographer • October 12, 2022

 

The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team getting each other excited for their match.

Photos: Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball Holds A Mental Health Rally With The “I’m Glad You Stayed” Project.

Jersey Bilyeu, Photographer • September 9, 2022

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