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New Iowa Board of Education Director Chad Aldis.
New Iowa Board of Education Director Appointed With No Experience in Public Education
Posters promoting the event hang through the school.
Kinder Kennedy Partners With Best Buddies to Host Disco Night
Kennedy Football Welcomes Future Cougars to the Field
Kennedy Football Welcomes Future Cougars to the Field
Robert Johnson smiles during the class of 2022 commencement ceremony.
Senior Reminders for the Class of 2023
Kennedys first annual cornhole tournament will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the main gym.
Kennedy Trap Club Plans Cornhole Tournament
Kennedy Football Welcomes Future Cougars to the Field
Kennedy Football Welcomes Future Cougars to the Field
Senior Colby Dolphin goes up for a shot.
Boys’ Basketball Senior Video
Junior Anthony Franklin Clearing a 6-foot bar in the high jump- Thats taller than Mr.Klien!
Photos: Co-Ed Track Meet at Coe College
Junior Micah Schlaak reaches to block a Pleasant Valley basket.
Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Achieves High Honors
Senior Grace Braden competes in a hurdles event during the 2022 track season.
Spring Brings the Return of Kennedy’s Outdoor Sports
New Iowa Board of Education Director Chad Aldis.
New Iowa Board of Education Director Appointed With No Experience in Public Education
Strolling the aisles of Target is a popular pastime in Cedar Rapids.
A Picture Perfect Spring Break
National Strawberry Day is a niche holiday celebrated annually on Feb. 27.
What is National Strawberry Day?
The crowded halls of Kennedy High School.
A Foyer That Feels Like A Mosh Pit
A limit is being put on childrens learning throughout Iowa.
Another Attack on the LGBTQ Community
Japanese exchange students pose for a photo in their uniforms.
Japanese Exchange Students Experience American High School
Junior Micah Schlaak reaches to block a Pleasant Valley basket.
Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Achieves High Honors
Senior Grace Braden competes in a hurdles event during the 2022 track season.
Spring Brings the Return of Kennedy’s Outdoor Sports
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.
MyPath: Is it Worth it?
Open AI’s DALL-E 2 creates specific stylistic images from text prompts written by users.
Robo-Writers: How AI Disrupts the Education and News Industries
Ella Brown challenges herself to take on multiple sports.
Ella Brown: Crushing The Competition
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Senior Jake Horton on Sports, Theater and More
Nick Hayes assists a forensic science student with homework in class.
Nick Hayes: Behind the Scenes
Jaxon Robinson prepares to bowl.
Jaxon Robinson: Tearing Up the Lane
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Japanese exchange students pose for a photo in their uniforms.
Japanese Exchange Students Experience American High School
Quiz: Which Hunger Games Character Are You?
Quiz: Which Hunger Games Character Are You?
Kenedy student works at a small, local business during school hours, receiving both credit and payment.
Kennedy’s Clubs: A History
Owen Kilgore (Mr. Rogers) and Elizabeth Goff (Lady Aberlin) performing Treat People with Kindness.
The End of the 2023 Show Choir Season
Sophomore Amelia Gilbert plays the marimba at the band carnival.
Marching Band in the Winter
The Juniors pose together with the Spirit Stick after defeating the other classes.
Photos: Junior Class Takes Home the Spirit Stick In Spring Pep Assembly
Junior Anthony Franklin Clearing a 6-foot bar in the high jump- Thats taller than Mr.Klien!
Photos: Co-Ed Track Meet at Coe College
Senior Kenzie Reed looks to pass the ball to a teammate while being defended.
Photos: Boys Basketball Wraps Up Season in The Well
Junior Trevan Krumrei reaches around a North Scott player to put the ball in the basket.
Photos: Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to the Well
Senior Kenzie Reed defends his basket against Davenport West.
Photos: Boys Basketball Takes Down Davenport West In Substate Semifinal
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Joel Dillman

Joel Dillman, Editor-in-Chief

Hello! I’m Joel Dillman. I’m in senior year, and this is my third year on the Torch team. I'm glad school finally returned to a semi-normal state with everyone in class together. The future looks bright!

All content by Joel Dillman
Don Dixson stands surrounded by his art. From left to right: Dancin Iris, No Rhythm and Glory to Ukraine.

Don Dixson: Sewing Seeds

Joel Dillman, Writer
May 25, 2022
AP classes are just a small part of a high school students concerns.

How Do AP Classes Actually Affect Your Future?

Joel Dillman, Writer
May 19, 2022
Senior Wilsee Kollie speaks during the walkout.

Kennedy Holds Walkout Over Roe v. Wade Opinion Leak

Joel Dillman, Writer
May 18, 2022
Masks below noses were a common sight at Kennedy before the mask mandate was removed.

Right Under Our Noses

Joel Dillman and Anabel Bradley
March 11, 2022
Quick access to warm coffee could be a thing of the past for Kennedy teachers.

A Charged Removal of Teachers’ Appliances

Joel Dillman, Writer
March 4, 2022
COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year

Fall Pep Assembly Canceled After COVID-19 Surge

Joel Dillman, Writer
August 31, 2021
The University of Iowa is included in Iowa Citys mask mandate.

Iowa City Mask Mandate Begins August 19

Joel Dillman, Writer
August 19, 2021
Minecraft streamers brought together players of different races, languages and sexual orientations.

[Photo] The Sides to MCYT

July 9, 2021
Playing video games helped connect people through the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Gaming Apart: Together

June 25, 2021
The bell schedule is planned to be the same in the 2021-2022 school year.

More Schedule Changes Coming Next Year

Joel Dillman, Writer
May 25, 2021
Students take the MAP tests on their school-provided Chromebooks.

May MAP Tests Canceled for Kennedy High School

Joel Dillman, Writer
May 14, 2021
Vaccines appointments can be scheduled through local hospitals and pharmacies.

COVID-19 Vaccine Available Free for All Linn County Residents At Least 16 Years Old

Joel Dillman, Writer
April 20, 2021
The ISASP will be taken on school-issued Chromebooks for the first time from April 19 to April 22.

Kennedy Students To Take ISASP in April

Joel Dillman and Natalie Ruggeri
April 5, 2021
Photo of the COVID-19 Coronavirus provided by the National Park Service.

One Year of COVID-19

Anabel Bradley, Joel Dillman, and Jami Martin-Trainor
March 22, 2021
Students complete MAP tests on their Chromebooks as teachers monitor them with GoGuardian.

MAP Testing: Monotonous, Aggravating and Pointless

Joel Dillman, Writer
March 9, 2021
COVID-19 has shown up at Kennedy despite reduced class sizes.

Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Kennedy High School

Joel Dillman, Writer
January 27, 2021
Reworking Routines for Remote Learning

Reworking Routines for Remote Learning

Joel Dillman, Writer
December 22, 2020
All CRCSD students will be moving to remote learning on Nov. 12 due to the continued threat of COVID-19

CRCSD Returning to Remote Learning

Joel Dillman, Writer
November 11, 2020
Jefferson High School and several other buildings within the CRCSD sustained heavy damage causing students to move their learning online for this 2020 school year

Jefferson and Washington High School Reopening November 16

Joel Dillman, Writer
November 9, 2020
Photos of victims of police brutality were placed on the stairs during the vigil. Attendees of the vigil laid flowers, candles and other memorabilia by the photos.

Candlelight Vigil Held in Memory of Breonna Taylor

Joel Dillman, Writer
October 15, 2020
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently announced an extension to the school closures due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Keeps CRCSD Closed Through April

Joel Dillman, Writer
April 2, 2020
Photo of the COVID-19 Coronavirus provided by the National Park Service.

COVID-19 Closes CRCSD

Joel Dillman, Writer
March 16, 2020
Noah Hargrafen, Hannah Retz, Morgan Mahoney and Jasmine Hite sit about the recording table.

Torch Talks – Closing Out the Show Choir Season

Joel Dillman and Samuel Miranda
March 5, 2020
@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.

What Causes a Cancellation?

Joel Dillman, Producer
February 19, 2020
PoliceLightsGPEIBLS_2740x_CPEI by Government of Prince Edward Island is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Robbery at Gunpoint in the Kennedy Parking Lot

Joel Dillman, Writer
January 27, 2020
The Kennedy High School sign located in front of the building.

New Year’s Day Shooting Near Kennedy

Joel Dillman, Writer
January 3, 2020

Quick Quotes – Winter Break Plans

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
December 20, 2019

Torch Talks – The Folks From Frozen

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
December 6, 2019

Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
November 26, 2019

Torch Talks – Kayde Bowers, Striding to Success

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
November 25, 2019

Torch Talks – The Novembisode

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
November 12, 2019
Kennedy Football player taking the field at Kingston Stadium.

Football Below Freezing

Joel Dillman, Writer
November 8, 2019

Cougar Corner – End-of-Season Energy

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
November 6, 2019
Friday Football Game VS Dodgers

Friday Football Game VS Dodgers

Joel Dillman and Kaylia Richards
November 1, 2019

Torch Talks – The Actors Behind Arsenic

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
October 25, 2019

Torch Talks – Dress Stress

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young
October 25, 2019
Poster for Crimes of the Heart

Crimes of the Heart Coming Soon to Kennedy Theatre

Joel Dillman, Writer
September 23, 2019
The Kennedy Varsity Football team running towards the student section after winning their latest game against the Linn Mar Lions.

Football Under the Full Moon

Joel Dillman, Writer
September 13, 2019
Students working in study hall.

SMART Time Gone Forever

Joel Dillman, Writer
September 12, 2019
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