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Happiness Inc.s show choir performance from 2021, with everyone wearing a mask.
COVID-19 on Stage
The new pass policy requires teachers to have a hall pass, a restroom pass and a sign-out sheet in their classrooms.
New Pass Policy Regulates Student Break Times
Junior Joslyn Sheeley practicing choreography for Matilda.
“Matilda”:‌ ‌Making‌ ‌Magic‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌Kennedy‌ ‌Theatre‌
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
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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Torch takes home 13 state awards

Torch takes home 13 state awards

May 19, 2014
Person with weapons arrested near Kennedy

Person with weapons arrested near Kennedy

April 23, 2014
McKnight steps down

McKnight steps down

April 10, 2014
Kennedy receives threat

Kennedy receives threat

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

March 10, 2014

Cougars upset top ranked Wahlert 72-62

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

Specialization in sports

February 14, 2014
Kennedy 80 Jefferson 73

Kennedy 80 Jefferson 73

February 10, 2014
District football is a go

District football is a go

January 15, 2014
Kennedy 55 Jefferson 52

Kennedy 55 Jefferson 52

January 13, 2014
Cougars look to run

Cougars look to run

December 3, 2013
The Torch visits Boston

The Torch visits Boston

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

November 11, 2013
Kennedy 35 Assumption 12

Kennedy 35 Assumption 12

November 5, 2013
Kennedy 42 Prairie 14

Kennedy 42 Prairie 14

October 31, 2013
Kennedy 35 City High 14

Kennedy 35 City High 14

October 28, 2013
Kennedy 41 Waterloo East 6

Kennedy 41 Waterloo East 6

October 11, 2013
Kennedy runs over Jefferson

Kennedy runs over Jefferson

October 7, 2013
Kennedy 19 Senior 9

Kennedy 19 Senior 9

September 23, 2013
Kennedy upsets Prairie 28-24

Kennedy upsets Prairie 28-24

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

Cougars win opener for first time since 2008

September 1, 2013

Torch wins awards

May 29, 2013
Jason Kline named new principal

Jason Kline named new principal

May 6, 2013

Principal job narrows

May 2, 2013
Kennedys the best school in Iowa

Kennedy’s the best school in Iowa

April 25, 2013

Kickin’ cancer

April 7, 2013
Backflip into History

Backflip into History

February 21, 2013

Hall of Fame night

February 1, 2013

Kennedy vs Linn-Mar preview

January 29, 2013

Girls’ Substate Parings

January 21, 2013
Boys substate pairings

Boys’ substate pairings

January 15, 2013
Game Preview: Kennedy at Jefferson

Game Preview: Kennedy at Jefferson

January 4, 2013

Game preview: Kennedy Vs. Linn-Mar

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

Game Preview: No.9 Kennedy at Linn-Mar

December 4, 2012
Game preview: Boys Basketball

Game preview: Boys’ Basketball

November 30, 2012
Game Preview: Girls Basketball

Game Preview: Girls’ Basketball

November 30, 2012
Football All-MVC players

Football All-MVC players

November 1, 2012
Football playoff time changes

Football playoff time changes

October 25, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

October 4, 2012
Kennedy defeats Jefferson 44-0

Kennedy defeats Jefferson 44-0

September 28, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

September 26, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

September 12, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

September 5, 2012
Weekly sports roundup

Weekly sports roundup

August 30, 2012
Cougars drop opener

Cougars drop opener

August 26, 2012
Against all odds: Cougars win title

Against all odds: Cougars win title

June 10, 2012
New Girls Basketball Coach

New Girls Basketball Coach

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

February 27, 2012
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