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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
The theme of Prom 2024 is Masquerade.
Kennedy Prom 2024 is Drawing Near
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic Entry into Jazz Champs
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
The Kennedy Boys Varsity Soccer Team comes together after the first half of the game.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Faces Tough Defeat Against Pleasant Valley on April 20
Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of womens basketball.
Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.
Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
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
Kennedys student section turn up in a Green Out to support players, cheering over a made shot.
“It’s Just a Part of the Game”: Addressing Kennedy Student Section Behavior
Linn-Mar High Schools 10th Street Edition
Show Choir Reviews: 10th Street Edition and New Creation
House File 2612 makes many changes to current services within Iowa school districts
Iowa’s New AEA Bill Reforms School District Funding
Just Another Discriminatory Policy
Hiawatha League Mock Trial Team poses for a group photo.
Hiawatha Legion Mock Trial Participants Excel in State Competition
A visual representation of ones stream of consciousness, ideas scattered and seemingly unrelated.
Maggie’s Musings—It’s Something
Senior Lilly Marchbanks poses for picture after winning Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant.
Senior Lilly Marchbanks Wins Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez places first at the Iowa State Brain Bee.
Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez Places First at State Brain Bee
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
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
Ariana Grandes Eternal Sunshine album cover.
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Review
Lifted into the light, Toby (Saul Ervine) raises a meat pie.
Kennedy’s Sweeney Todd, Premiering 4/18
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
The Kennedy Boys Varsity Soccer Team comes together after the first half of the game.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Faces Tough Defeat Against Pleasant Valley on April 20
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.
Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors
Competing hurdles for Kennedy Girls Track is sophomore Kenzie Cone.
Photos: April 11 Boys and Girls Track at Linn-Mar
Sophomore Isaac Davis takes a shot at the goal.
Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Competes at Coe College on March 30
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Kennedy student applies for job shadow.

Kennedy’s Job Shadow Program Brings Students Closer to Real-World Experience

Delaney Mann, Writer • September 18, 2023

Kennedy has a long-standing relationship with Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection. For years this allowed students to have the opportunity to see what jobs they are more suited...

Following through with his club, Paulsons swing launches the ball along with some grass.

Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Twin Pines on 9/7

Maggie Goldberg, Photographer • September 18, 2023

Find the full album here!

Quiz: What Broadway Musical Are You?

Quiz: What Broadway Musical Are You?

Claire Frank, Creator • September 15, 2023

The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) is one of the competitions members of the club will participate in.

Kennedy Introduces Math Club at Club Fair to Compete in National Competitions

Aanya Tripathi, Writer • September 14, 2023

This year, Kennedy High School will begin a new math club. It will give students an opportunity to explore different problems involving math, that are not necessarily taught in a regular class. Any...

Varsity freshman Shea Wilson pulls ahead.

Photos: Kennedy Swimming and Diving Dominates the Washington Warriors on 9/5

River Borgerding, Photographer • September 13, 2023

All photos can be found on our Flickr.

Cougar defenders celebrate after recovering a fumble with only 10 yards to give up before a touchdown in overtime.

Photos: Kennedy Football Falls 35-36 Against the Pleasant Valley Spartans

Isaac White, Photographer • September 11, 2023

For the full album, follow our Flickr.

Forester works her backstroke, coming in second in her heat.

Photos: Cougars Swimming Takes on Pleasant Valley

Kiera Zwack, Photographer • September 8, 2023

Find the rest of the photos on Flickr.

Junior Adalyn Hermanson and junior Jenna Younge block Waterloos point.

Photos: 8/29 Varisty Volleyball at Waterloo West

Ella Smith, Photographer • September 7, 2023

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Sophomores celebrate a successful challenge, earning their team a point.

Juniors Rock the Boat as Kennedy Kicks Off 2023

Alyx Goldensoph and Raina Holmes • September 6, 2023

Kennedy Dance Team performs together during the pep rally.

Photos: Juniors Rock the Boat at the First Pep Assembly of the Year

Kiera Zwack, Photo Editor • September 6, 2023

Find all photos on our Flickr!

The 50 Yard Freestyle begins as a Kennedy swimmer dives in.

Photos: 8/29 Girls Swimming and Diving at Jefferson

Isaac White, Photographer • September 4, 2023

For the full album, visit our Flickr!

Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.

Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries

Sam Bloomquist, Writer • September 2, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots revolutionized writing, but just how close are robots to taking over the content creation industry?  Closer than you think. Go back and read the title. Open AI’s chat...

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