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Senior Colton Duerling sets up to the plate to bat, looking to gain another state champion title.
One Last Pitch
Student speaker and newly elected 2025 Class Officer Brian Li participates in the introductory speech.
Celebrating Scholars: Two Kennedy Seniors are Awarded Prestigious Scholarship
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Senior Colton Duerling sets up to the plate to bat, looking to gain another state champion title.
One Last Pitch
Swimming to Success
Senior Lillian Cogdill holds her medal after placing in the top 10.
Running Towards Graduation
Taking a win for Kennedy is senior Ella Brown.
A High School Wrestling Icon: Ella Brown’s Senior Season
Uncorking his pitch, junior Leo Koester looks to strike out another City High player
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Baseball Splits Doubleheader With City High
As students graduate they look for their next step in their lives. Looking at different colleges and career paths to pursue.
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up
"Got Paper?": This editorial cartoon addresses the current paper shortage going on at Kennedy High School. Hence why Mike from the office is talking to Kline, because he owns a paper company. This is a comedic take on the current dilemma that our school is facing.
Editorial Cartoon: Got Paper?
The new "drag" ban bill (HF891) that is currently under review originally targeted drag shows by stating if a minor attended or viewed the performance, all parties involved could be charged with a felony. The restriction now concerns anyone who allows/performs an "obscene performance" in front of a minor, but the word obscene is subjective and leaves the law up to interpretation.
Editorial Cartoon: To Be or Not To Be Obscene
"Mufasa" succeeds in conveying the story of Simbas father from the original "Lion King".
Mufasa Makes a Splash in the Box Office
TikTok is a time sink for a number of users, designed to be addicting.
The TikTok Time-Bomb
7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
The Street Food Fighter serves food to the Cedar Rapids community.
“Food is Love”: How The Street Food Fighter Feeds the Soul
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
Throughout Meredith Kaump's wrestling season she has had support from her friends and family.
Meredith Kaump Places Sixth at Girls State Wrestling
Junior, Kennedy girl's wrestler, Olivia Hallam who has recently earned a state title.
Olivia Hallam Ranks Fourth at Girls State Wrestling
Color guard and band members get into position for the show to begin.
From Guard to Graduation
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
Small Buisness Highlight: Nail Artist beautyxxmarina Leaves Clients Satisfied
Jazz Band playing at Kennedy's Performance of The Nutcracker
Kennedy Jazz Band Qualifies for Championships for the First Time in School History
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Uncorking his pitch, junior Leo Koester looks to strike out another City High player
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Baseball Splits Doubleheader With City High
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Taking a shot on goal, freshman Bibek Magar looks to get his first goal on the season.
Kennedy Varsity Soccer Begins Season With Tie Against Waterloo West
Senior Trey McKowen receives the Boys Basketball State Qualifier banner from Kennedy athletic director Shawn Thomsen.
Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball: A Season of Growth
During the national anthem, the Kennedy basketball team stands together.
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Waterloo West on February 24
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Torch takes home 13 state awards

Torch takes home 13 state awards

Ethan Divis
May 19, 2014
Person with weapons arrested near Kennedy

Person with weapons arrested near Kennedy

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April 23, 2014
McKnight steps down

McKnight steps down

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April 10, 2014
Kennedy receives threat

Kennedy receives threat

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April 9, 2014
Kennedy pulls upset, off to state for first time since 2008

Kennedy pulls upset, off to state for first time since 2008

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March 10, 2014

Cougars upset top ranked Wahlert 72-62

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February 24, 2014
Senior quarterback Derek Jacobus looks to handoff the ball in a playoff game against Davenport Assumption.

Specialization in sports

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February 14, 2014
Kennedy 80 Jefferson 73

Kennedy 80 Jefferson 73

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February 10, 2014
District football is a go

District football is a go

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January 15, 2014
Kennedy 55 Jefferson 52

Kennedy 55 Jefferson 52

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January 13, 2014
Cougars look to run

Cougars look to run

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December 3, 2013
The Torch visits Boston

The Torch visits Boston

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November 21, 2013
Senior quarterback Derek Jacobus looks to handoff the ball in a playoff game against Davenport Assumption.

Recap: Kennedy finishes football season at 8-4

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November 11, 2013
Kennedy 35 Assumption 12

Kennedy 35 Assumption 12

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November 5, 2013
Kennedy 42 Prairie 14

Kennedy 42 Prairie 14

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October 31, 2013
Kennedy 35 City High 14

Kennedy 35 City High 14

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October 28, 2013
Kennedy 41 Waterloo East 6

Kennedy 41 Waterloo East 6

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October 11, 2013
Kennedy runs over Jefferson

Kennedy runs over Jefferson

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October 7, 2013
Kennedy 19 Senior 9

Kennedy 19 Senior 9

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September 23, 2013
Kennedy upsets Prairie 28-24

Kennedy upsets Prairie 28-24

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September 9, 2013
Cougars win opener for first time since 2008

Cougars win opener for first time since 2008

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September 1, 2013

Torch wins awards

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May 29, 2013
Jason Kline named new principal

Jason Kline named new principal

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May 6, 2013

Principal job narrows

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May 2, 2013
Kennedy's the best school in Iowa

Kennedy’s the best school in Iowa

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April 25, 2013

Kickin’ cancer

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April 7, 2013
Backflip into History

Backflip into History

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February 21, 2013

Hall of Fame night

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February 1, 2013

Kennedy vs Linn-Mar preview

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January 29, 2013

Girls’ Substate Parings

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January 21, 2013
Boys' substate pairings

Boys’ substate pairings

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January 15, 2013
Game Preview: Kennedy at Jefferson

Game Preview: Kennedy at Jefferson

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January 4, 2013

Game preview: Kennedy Vs. Linn-Mar

Ethan Divis
December 4, 2012
Game Preview: No.9 Kennedy at Linn-Mar

Game Preview: No.9 Kennedy at Linn-Mar

Ethan Divis
December 4, 2012
Game preview: Boys' Basketball

Game preview: Boys’ Basketball

Ethan Divis
November 30, 2012
Game Preview: Girls' Basketball

Game Preview: Girls’ Basketball

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November 30, 2012
Football All-MVC players

Football All-MVC players

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November 1, 2012
Football playoff time changes

Football playoff time changes

Ethan Divis
October 25, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

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October 4, 2012
Kennedy defeats Jefferson 44-0

Kennedy defeats Jefferson 44-0

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September 28, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

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September 26, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

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September 12, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

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September 5, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

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August 30, 2012
Cougars drop opener

Cougars drop opener

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August 26, 2012
Against all odds: Cougars win title

Against all odds: Cougars win title

Ethan Divis
June 10, 2012
New Girls Basketball Coach

New Girls Basketball Coach

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May 24, 2012
Kennedy and Xavier players tell each other good game after the Cougars defeated the Saints 59 to 45.

Kennedy vs. Linn-Mar preview

Ethan Divis
February 27, 2012
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