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Senior Wilsee Kollie speaks during the walkout.
Kennedy Holds Walkout Over Roe v. Wade Opinion Leak
Decisions are part of life, both in and out of high school they matter.
What’s Happening to Women’s Rights?
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
Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers
Kennedy Track at State Qualifiers
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
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
Decisions are part of life, both in and out of high school they matter.
What’s Happening to Women’s Rights?
A trio of boys get together for morp after being stood up by their dates.
An Alternative to Prom with Your Mom
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
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
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11
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
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Decisions are part of life, both in and out of high school they matter.

What’s Happening to Women’s Rights?

May 17, 2022
Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11

Kennedy Girls Golf Team Competed On May 11

May 16, 2022
Performance PE is designed to be taken by athletes for PE credits.

We’re Overworking Students

April 4, 2022
Photos: Orchestra Performs in Solo and Ensemble Concert

Photos: Orchestra Performs in Solo and Ensemble Concert

April 1, 2022
Womens History Month has a rich history that should be recognized and remembered.

A Month to Celebrate Women

March 28, 2022
Levi Hodge, so., gets ready for the orchestra concert on Oct 28

Solo and Ensemble Contests Taking Place in Early April

March 26, 2022
Photos: Boys Basketball Senior Night and Game Against Cedar Falls

Photos: Boys Basketball Senior Night and Game Against Cedar Falls

February 23, 2022
Kennedy Girls JV2 Basketball Plays Jefferson On Feb 11

Kennedy Girls JV2 Basketball Plays Jefferson On Feb 11

February 14, 2022
2022 ACTs To Be Held March 29

2022 ACTs To Be Held March 29

February 11, 2022
Free Prom Dresses Available at Gown Town

Free Prom Dresses Available at Gown Town

February 8, 2022
Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week.

Junior Lucas Dolphin Nominated for Athlete of the Week

February 2, 2022
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

January 28, 2022
Happiness Inc. performs at Kennedy premiere show

Kennedy Show Choirs Start Their Competitive Season

January 7, 2022
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.

Pfizer Vaccine Boosters Approved for Ages 12 to 15

January 6, 2022
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band

Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

December 8, 2021
Linn-Mars Spectrum Club put up posters around the school for Transgender Awareness Week.

Linn-Mar Students Hold Walkout During Transgender Awareness Week

November 19, 2021
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[Photo] CRCSD Experiences a Bus Driver Shortage

November 15, 2021
Kennedy Finishes as Quarterfinalists in the Class 5A Playoffs

Kennedy Finishes as Quarterfinalists in the Class 5A Playoffs

November 12, 2021
A Look Into the October 28 Orchestra Concert

A Look Into the October 28 Orchestra Concert

November 2, 2021
School Bus

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Winter Sports Are About to Begin

Winter Sports Are About to Begin

October 28, 2021
Iowa All-State Auditions Come to a Close

Iowa All-State Auditions Come to a Close

October 26, 2021
The Kennedy Marching Band Season Comes to an End

The Kennedy Marching Band Season Comes to an End

October 26, 2021
Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14

Kennedy Choir Performs on October 14

October 20, 2021
Senior Simeon Jauhiainen prepares himself.

Kennedy Boys Varsity Golf Reflects on the Season So Far

October 12, 2021
Moonlight Express members sing Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

Iowa All-State Auditions to Be Held at Independence High School Oct. 20 and 23

October 4, 2021
Sophomore Reid Hall putts while on a Ellis Golf Course green.

[Photo] Kennedy Athlete Up for KCRG Athlete of the Week

September 29, 2021
Kennedy Marching Band Begins Competitions

Kennedy Marching Band Begins Competitions

September 27, 2021
Senior Kayleigh Duncan and sophomore Alyssa Brandt run together for the cross country team at Oakridge.

Photos: Cross Country Takes Third Place at Oakridge

September 7, 2021
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