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Senior Lilly Marchbanks poses for picture after winning Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant.

Senior Lilly Marchbanks Wins Miss Mississippi Valley Pageant

Aanya Tripathi, Writer March 25, 2024

Senior Lilly Marchbanks competed for the Miss Mississippi Valley Teen Pageant on March 3 at the Davenport Theater. She won the title and will compete in the Miss Iowa Teen Pageant in June. “This is...

In a uniform line, Kennedy cheerleaders stand for the national anthem.

Kennedy Cheer Is On The Rise

Miya Parker, Writer March 25, 2024

Kennedy Cheerleading has been going on for over nine years and is coached by Shelby Patterson. In addition to Patterson, Kennedy Cheer welcomed two former cheerleaders as new coaches, Tenaya Kovach and...

McKowen cuts around the edge to the basket.

Photos: Kennedy Basketball Takes on Ankeny in Second Round of the State Championships

Isaac White, Photographer March 8, 2024

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Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at their first competition of the season, Morning Side Jazz Festival in Sioux City.

Kennedy Jazz 1 Makes History

Maggie Goldberg, Writer March 8, 2024

For the first time in Kennedy history, Kennedy Jazz 1 is going to Iowa Jazz Championships. On March 2 the band placed 2nd at their district competition, automatically qualifying for the championships.  “We...

Teachers and students alike have noticed a decline in class attention spans.

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring the Impact of Student Attention and Engagement

Lucy McCord, Writer March 8, 2024

Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) teachers have struggled with student engagement and participation leading teachers to be frustrated and working harder to find ways to spark students' interests....

Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.

Photos: Harding Middle School Rehearses for the Future Ready Concert

River Borgerding, Photographer March 7, 2024

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House File 2612 makes many changes to  current services within Iowa school districts

Iowa’s New AEA Bill Reforms School District Funding

Annabelle Ovel, Writer March 7, 2024

The new AEA bill, House File 2612, has proven to be very controversial; with nine Republicans switching support to the Democratic opposition and Iowa House lawmakers voting 51-43. Moreover, this bill has...

Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez places first at the Iowa State Brain Bee.

Senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez Places First at State Brain Bee

Madelyn Gilchrist, Writer March 6, 2024

On Feb. 10, senior Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez won the state championship for Iowa’s Brain Bee. She will represent Iowa in the U.S. National Brain Bee Championship in Florida, April 19- 21. Jimenez...

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