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Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Changes in the price of womens period products over time, making them less accessible to high school students.
Vandalism Sparks Removal of Feminine Hygiene Product in Bathrooms
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Alexander Jackson leaving court following a hearing in July 2022.
Cedar Rapids Man on Trial for 2021 Triple Murder
The Future With Kim
The Future With Kim
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Senior Kenzie Reed bringing the ball up the court
Photos: Boys Basketball Beats Wahlert Catholic, 86-55
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.
Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?
Noreen worked to meet the needs of everyone around her as superintendent. She met others with love and compassion.
It’s “Just Noreen”
Candy Corn Craze
Candy Corn Craze
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
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.
Holiday Traditions at Kennedy
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Mens Volleyball will be coming to Kennedy in the form of a club.
Men’s Volleyball Comes To Kennedy
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.
Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School
Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Shiho Yabuchi and Daniel Carolin pose for a photo in their classroom.
Welcoming Shiho Yabuchi to Kennedy
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.
Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Kennedy Show Choirs Make Their Debut
Im a Puff and Im staying.
Battle of the Puffs: Kennedy vs. Washington
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Sophomore Lexi Moore prepares to go up against two Prairie defenders.
Photos: Basketball Dominates Prairie in Double Header
Sophomore Landon Deiters goes up for a basket surrounded by Jefferson players.
Photos: Basketball Double Header Ends In Two Victories Over Jefferson
Colton Klein swims backstroke.
Photos: Boys’ Swimming at Jefferson
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Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot

Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie

Isaac White, Photographer • January 23, 2023

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Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle

Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3

Ella Smith, Photographer • January 19, 2023

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Sophomore Lexi Moore prepares to go up against two Prairie defenders.

Photos: Basketball Dominates Prairie in Double Header

Merideth Langton, Photographer • December 19, 2022

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Sophomore Landon Deiters goes up for a basket surrounded by Jefferson players.

Photos: Basketball Double Header Ends In Two Victories Over Jefferson

Merideth Langton, Photographer • December 13, 2022

For more pictures, take a look at our Flickr.

Colton Klein swims backstroke.

Photos: Boys’ Swimming at Jefferson

Kiera Zwack, Photographer • December 9, 2022

Photos: Boys Swimming at Kennedy

Photos: Boys’ Swimming at Kennedy

Ella Smith, Photographer • December 8, 2022

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The freshman class celebrates winning the spirit stick.

Cougars Celebrate The Holiday Spirit In The Winter Pep Assembly

Merideth Langton, Photographer • December 4, 2022

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Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and Jake Horton (Beast) dance during the song Tale as Old as Time.

Photos: Playtime Poppy Presents Beauty and the Beast

Merideth Langton, Photographer • December 2, 2022

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Junior Trevan Krumrei, swishes a 3 point shot.

Kennedy Boys’ Basketball gets 82-37 Victory over Marion

Isaac White, Photographer/Writer • December 2, 2022

For more photos, visit our Flickr. In this one-sided season opener on Nov. 29, the Cougars ended the first quarter only allowing four points from the Wolves. Continued a dominant defensive streak...

Happiness Inc. performs Mr. Rogers Medley

Photos: Show Choir Premiere Concert

Kiera Zwack and Ella Smith • November 17, 2022

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Junior Katelyn Mackey, Senior Lacey Neighbor and Junior Kylie Link placing 6th, 3rd and 1st in their division.

Photos: Girl’s Diving at Regionals on November 3

Ella Smith, Photographer • November 9, 2022

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Cougar Swimmers Compete at Regionals

Cougar Swimmers Compete at Regionals

Keira Zwack and Ella Smith • November 9, 2022

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