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Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Students pose with teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Kennedy Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.
Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record
Teachers brought their own decorations to set up in the spaces.
Teacher Spaces Promote Community
Kennedy Horseshoe Becomes Dangerous
Kennedy Horseshoe Becomes Dangerous
Sophomore Addison Swartzendruber runs at track meet.
Addison Swartsendruber Selected as Valley Division Track and Field Athlete of the Year
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Miles Wilson sprints to the finish line in a cross country race.
Miles Wilson Breaks Yet Another Kennedy Track and Field Record
Grace Braden Competing Hurdles
Kennedy Athletes Head to Drake Relays
Junior Miles Wilson celebrates after breaking school record.
Junior Miles Wilson Breaks School Track and Field Record
How should Kennedy distribute the funds for its sports?
How Should Kennedy Be Fundraising?
Should we be allowed to pick and choose what parts of history we learn?
Iowa Legislation Undermines Teachers
Candy and plastic eggs have become symbols of modern day Easter.
The Evolution of Easter
Chromebooks become CRVA students window into education.
Virtually Failing
Performance PE is designed to be taken by athletes for PE credits.
We’re Overworking Students
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Editorial Cartoon: Now What?
Many Kennedy juniors are taking the ACT to prepare for college admissions.
How to Access ACT Scores
Kennedys Key Club is a group effort.
Kennedy’s Key Club Gives Back to the Community
The thought of studying can be overwhelming for students, but it doesnt have to be with the right study skills.
How To Study To Get Results
Scantron bubble sheets are a common sight at Kennedy.
Are Standardized Tests a Success?
Ashlynn Williams uses art as a creative outlook in her life.
A Colorful View
Sanford enjoys caring for bearded dragons and other types of reptiles.
Dragons Help the Helper
Kenzie Reed, number one dribbles the ball down the court.
Kenzie Reed: The Person Behind the Jersey
Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week in 2021 and 2022.
Lucas Dolphin: 300 to Spare
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Student Art Showcase
Student Art Showcase
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
Varsity Girls Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Defeats Dubuque Senior 8-1
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Matilda
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Matilda”
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: The Return of Kennedy Pep Assemblies
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Kennedy Track Hosts Draxton-Stiers/Wilkinson Relays
Photos: Boys Track Competes in Invitational at Kingston
Photos: Boys’ Track Competes in Invitational at Kingston
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Seniors Ashby Renner and Raymond Koch after becoming the 2018 Prom King and Queen.

[Photo] Q&A with the 2018 Prom King and Queen

May 29, 2018
Senior Darby Manternach signing her committment to swim at Coe College on Feb. 7.

Senior Successes: Darby Manternach

March 7, 2018
The Green Team members and one of the advisors, Mr. Anderson during one of their meetings.

It’s Not Easy Being Green

December 16, 2017
NHS officers announcing the project to their class on Aug. 30.

The Senior Class Chooses “Cougar Corners”

October 11, 2017
Ellie Grovert crowned by previous homecoming queen Macy Schares.

[Photo] The 2017-2018 Homecoming Queen

September 29, 2017
Sparky and Joey

Service dog makes things easier for sophomore

September 19, 2016
Linden Runels was one of more than 370 seniors who graduated May 27. This fall she will attend Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.

Seniors attend college out of state

May 17, 2016

Music impacts the life of Abby Hill

March 10, 2016
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