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Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics
Three Iowa Women’s Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA
A student works on their math homework during class. Students are now able to join a math-focused honor society.
Kennedy Introduces Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Tori recieved an award for her speech.
Kennedy Student Goes to American Legion National Oratorical Contest
HyVee employs numerous Kennedy students as an entry level position.
Senate File 167 Changes Iowa’s Child Labor Laws
Sophomore Alex Miller Playing Defense
Photos: Boys Soccer Substate Final vs Iowa City High
Sophomore Ella Brown Pitching the ball
Photos: 5/25 Softball vs Dubuque Wahlert
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Senior Janell Minor Driving the ball to the goal
Photos: 5/15 Girls Soccer vs. Washington
Junior Addison Swartzendruber runs the 400 Meter Dash at Kingston Stadium.
2023 State Track and Field Begins With 31 Kennedy Athletes
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address to members of the Iowa Legislature inside the House Chamber, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, 2023, at the Iowa State Capitol, in Des Moines.
Iowa Auditing Bill Threatens Accountability and Rule of Law
Tik Tok: The Time Sink
Tik Tok: The Time Sink
Pro Fortnite player plays Fortnite.
Fortnite, In This Economy?
Sophomore Jordan Harvey sings through jail bars.
Kennedy’s Production of Chicago is a Must-See
The decrease in Marvels quality of production in recent years is shown through their reviews, CGI and storylines.
The Collapse of the MCU and the End of an Era
Most common means of travel for Kennedy students.
Cougars Over the Summer
Sra. Harger hugging a student
Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Senior Maggy Jellison dances at the Senior Night football game.
Dance Team Auditions Scheduled for Next Week
Molly Martin showcases her promposal to Kaitlyn Dolphin
The Declining “Promposal” Phenomenon
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Freshman Adam Gray runs five kilometers for cross country, a race in which he holds the freshman record.
A Kennedy First: Class of 2026 Adam Gray Breaks Two Freshman Records His First Year
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 2)
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 1)
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Ami Jacobo: Spreading the Positivity
Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Lukes Hospital in the 80s.
Fashion Through the Ages
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Sra. Harger hugging a student
Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation
Sophomore Alex Miller Playing Defense
Photos: Boys Soccer Substate Final vs Iowa City High
Sophomore Ella Brown Pitching the ball
Photos: 5/25 Softball vs Dubuque Wahlert
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Junior Liza Scherbring scoring a goal

Photos: Girls’ Soccer vs Western Dubuque on May 5

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May 15, 2023
Senior Adeline Bowers completing her serve.

Photos: April 6 Girls Tennis vs Prairie

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April 19, 2023
Happiness Inc. dances at Prairie competition.

[Photo] Show Choir Auditions Have Started for the 2023-2024 School Year

March 16, 2023
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.

[Photo] MyPath: Is it Worth it?

March 14, 2023
State Qualifier Jordan Twiddy pinning a Muscatine wrestler on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Kennedy Boys’ Wrestling Approaches State With Three Competitors

February 15, 2023
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[Photo] Kennedy Culture Club Hosts Culture Night

February 17, 2023
Drake Kline approaches the end of a fast 100 Yard Butterfly.

Photos: District Boys’ Swim Meet on 2/4

Ella Smith, Photographer
February 7, 2023
Connor Hageman swims the final lap of the first event of the meet, a relay.

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Tyler Brekke swims the butterfly in an individual event.

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100 Yard Backstroke is sawm Tyler Brekke, picking up the pace as he approaches the end.

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The last event of the meet is finished by Adam Gray at the end of the final relay.

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Junior Varsity swimmer Daniel Repko pushes through the 100 Yard Freestyle.

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The backstroke leg of the 200 Yard Medley Relay is swum by junior Owen Kilgore.

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Senior Will Bowden swims the final stretch of a distance event.

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Owen Kilgore (Mr. Rogers) and Elizabeth Goff (Lady Aberlin) performing Treat People with Kindness.

Kennedy Show Choir at Prairie

Ella Smith, Photographer
February 3, 2023
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle

Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3

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January 19, 2023
Cael Smithhart lifting his opponent

Boys Wrestling Competes in a Meet on 1/14

Ella Smith, Photographer
January 17, 2023
Photos: Boys Swimming at Kennedy

Photos: Boys’ Swimming at Kennedy

Ella Smith, Photographer
December 8, 2022
Happiness Inc. performs Mr. Rogers Medley.

Photos: Show Choir Premiere Concert

Kiera Zwack and Ella Smith
November 17, 2022
Junior Katelyn Mackey, Senior Lacey Neighbor and Junior Kylie Link placing 6th, 3rd and 1st in their division.

Photos: Girl’s Diving at Regionals on November 3

Ella Smith, Photographer
November 9, 2022
Cougar Swimmers Compete at Regionals

Cougar Swimmers Compete at Regionals

Keira Zwack and Ella Smith
November 9, 2022
Kennedys Fading Tradition

Kennedy’s Fading Tradition

Claire Frank and Ella Smith
October 26, 2022
Daylen Davis getting ready for his put

Photos: Kennedy Boys Golf Competes at Meet on 9/1

Ella Smith and Kiera Zwack
September 15, 2022
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