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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
Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
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
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
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.
Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.
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
In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
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Senior Editorial: Brooke McNeal

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
May 22, 2017

A Teenager’s Guide to Saving Money

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
April 6, 2017
Cap and Gown Arrival

Cap and Gown Arrival

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
April 5, 2017
Single on Valentine's Day?

Single on Valentine’s Day?

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
February 13, 2017
Jackson Middlekauff (left), sr., and Jazmine Loomis, sr., play with one of the 8-week old puppies.

Puppy Socialization Comes to Kennedy

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
February 1, 2017
Kline Warns Parents about Potentially Dangerous App

Kline Warns Parents about Potentially Dangerous App

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
January 6, 2017
Library area is busy during SMART Lunch.

Daily schedule gets a makeover

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
November 22, 2016
Kennedy students start the protest outside the horseshoe. Administration quickly met them giving out guidelines and explaining their rights.

[Photo] Kennedy Walkout Photo Gallary

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor
November 17, 2016
Spanish class during a regular school day schedule.

17 and A Half Hours: The Effects of an Extra Class Period

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
November 16, 2016

The Choice: Election 2016

Brooke McNeal, News Editor
November 8, 2016
Photo provided by Brooke Mcneal

Fall Vibes

Brooke Mcneal, News Editor
October 11, 2016
Photo provided by Brooke McNeal

A Unique Dining Experience

Brooke McNeal, News editor
September 16, 2016
Information about homeless night

Homelessness Hits Home

Brooke Mcneal, News Editor
September 8, 2016
Dana Melone (middle front), with her AP Psychology students.

Kennedy teacher takes state honors

Brooke McNeal, Staff Writer
May 31, 2016
A Series of Unfortunate Goodbyes: Jan Perkins

A Series of Unfortunate Goodbyes: Jan Perkins

Brooke McNeal, Staff Writer
May 2, 2016

The ducks are stuck

Brooke McNeal, Staff Writer
April 29, 2016
A Series of Goodbyes: Debora Aldrich

A Series of Goodbyes: Debora Aldrich

Brooke McNeal, Staff Writer
March 16, 2016
Friend Gives a Special Night

Friend Gives a Special Night

Brooke McNeal, Staff Writer
February 22, 2016
Weighing the Costs of AP

Weighing the Costs of AP

Brooke McNeal, Staff Writer
February 9, 2016
A different type of learning

A different type of learning

Brooke McNeal, Writer
January 27, 2016
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Black Friday shopping

Brooke McNeal, Writer
November 18, 2015
Students make their way to lunch and tutorials.

Daily time for tutorials and lunch reduced to 60 minutes

Brooke McNeal and Madeline Jamrok
September 29, 2015
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