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Mask mandates are banned in Iowa schools once again.
Mask Mandate Lifted in CRCSD Schools
Volunteers for the State Large Group Speech contest will receive multiple benefits.
Speech Volunteers Needed
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
KNL will take place on Saturday Jan. 22 to raise money for Kennedy
Kennedy Night Live Set for Jan. 22
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
A.J. Miller (FR) swims the first leg of the 200 Yard Free Relay, giving the relay a head start leading to them taking first place.
Kennedy Men’s Swimming Kicks off the Year With a Home Invite
The 11 first team all Mississippi Valley Conference players: seniors Alex Koch (Linebacker), Mitchell Schares (Defensive Back), Jeron Senters (Defensive Back), Carson Blietz (Quarterback), Ethan Mills (Offensive Line), Brenden Linde (Tight End), and Colin Flannagan (Running Back), as well as juniors Jazan Williams (Running Back), Ryker Stelling (Linebacker), Michael Mulheren (Linebacker) and Andrew Meyers (Defensive Lineman).
Kennedy 2021 Football Season Comes to a Close
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Phones are taking up parents attention
Electronics vs. Kids
Social media apps send constant notifications to convince users to dive back in.
Social Media Trend “School Shooter Day” Causes Scare
PDA Has To Stop
PDA Has To Stop
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Teens today are often willing to talk about their own mental health.
Teen Mental Health Needs Attention
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Students in the CRCSD Student Built House program work as professionals.
CRCSD Student Built House: Building Better Futures
Kennedys Leadership Retreat originally scheduled for October 27is postponed for a later date.
Kennedy Leadership Retreat Postponed
Bruises, black eyes and other injuries can indicate someone was involved in teen violence.
The Unknown Dark Side of Teens
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.
Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record
Lorena Harger administers a Spanish One written test.
Colombia to The United States
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.
Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.
The Dream of a Musician
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
The Grand Plan
The Grand Plan
Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
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Kennedy senior Michelle Martino was murdered in 1979.

Arrest made, Cold Case May Be Solved

December 19, 2018
I didnt know many people, when I found out they had guitar club I was very interested. Mr. Nees was leading, it was cool seeing everyone get together, says Class of 2014 graduate Garrett Carlson.

A Community Comes Together

December 1, 2018
The Torch and Profile crew stop for dinner in downtown Chicago on Thursday night.

2018 Chicago Journalism Conference

November 13, 2018
Maddie Prull getting recognized on Senior Night.

Volleyball and Swimming: Senior Night

October 11, 2018
2018 Homecoming Queen and King Jackson Hoeger and Jaianna Green.

2018 Crowning of Kennedy Homecoming King and Queen

September 17, 2018
Terrell Jordan sr,. finishing the last leg of the varsity shuttle hurdle relay.

Running the Season Away

April 27, 2018
The Power Movement

The Power Movement

April 20, 2018
Finally a Track Meet

Finally a Track Meet

April 11, 2018
Reagan Linder, jr., busting a move during the whole school dance-off.

[Photo] Spring Pep Assembly

April 8, 2018
Angie Turner speaks with students.

Kids See Options Through Job Fair

March 1, 2018
Caleb Schlaak fr.

Men’s Basketball 2/15

February 17, 2018
Cougar Nation came out to support the boys.

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Jack Wetzel so. up for a free throw.

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Michael Gallagher jr.

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Trey Sheets jr. up for a free throw.

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Andrew Basquin sr.

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Jamison Prull sr., gets puppy love.

Puppies are Back

February 1, 2018
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