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Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.
Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Hiawatha Library roaches out to local teens through activity nights.
Hiawatha Library Offers Teen Involvement Program
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Sophomores Addy Phillips and Charley Lovell block the Linn-Mar hitter at the net while Amling covers the off-block.
Kennedy Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Davenport Central in Round One
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends With Us" stirs up controversy as film adaption causes sparks between cast members.
From Book Pages to the Big Screen: “It Ends With Us” Raises Concerns After Hitting Theaters
Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.
Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic
Holding off a defender, Junior Hawkeye football commit, and left tackle Nicolai Brooks helps open a gap for running back senior Trevor Scott.
Brothers: Together as One
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.
Bump, Set, Spike
Teachers Patrick Cory and Katie Peterson dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus the day before winter break. They dope to spread joy among the students.
Walking in a KHS Wonderland
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Senior Safal Bhattarai participates in the 'Best Outfit' challenge at a pep rally.
We Did It, Safal.
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Ella Brown pins opponent down.
Ella Brown Returns to State
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.
Kennedy Students Featured in Coe College’s First High School Art Show
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.
Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
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Senior Goodbye: Leeanne Mehring-Cruz

Senior Goodbye: Leeanne Mehring-Cruz

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
May 31, 2018
Jose Juarez, sr.,at homecoming.

Poet Laureate Takes Stage at May 24 graduation

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
May 23, 2018
Students with and without IDD playing with a parachute at Camp Courageous

Newer and Stronger Relations Formed

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
May 15, 2018
Seniors Hailey Dolphin and Evyn DeWitte take attendance at the start of class and give announcements.

The Importance of Student Government

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
May 7, 2018
Mallory Nesmith, sr., smiles, enjoying the company of others as they make their final touches before taking the stage for Kennedy's spring musical, The Wedding Singer.

Seniors Reminisce About Their Most Memorable Moments at Kennedy

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
May 2, 2018
Jake Pearson, sr., outruns three trojans by himself heading for the try zone.

Spartan’s Games to Compete for Substate

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
May 1, 2018
Gerald Belz had two tackles and one assisted.

Spartans Tackle Their First Season with a Scrimmage

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
March 29, 2018
Nancy Melsa, the grandmother of Davis and Foley enjoying a birthday lunch at Red Lobster in Nov. 2016.

Davis and Foley Honor Grandmother Through Senior Seasons

Jamison Prull and Leeanne Mehring-Cruz
February 25, 2018
Happy Valentines Day From The Torch!

Valentine’s Day is No Big Deal

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
February 13, 2018
Hold On Pain Ends, have HOPE.

Hold On Pain Ends, have HOPE.

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
February 2, 2018
Jose Juarez and Jason Kline at the Luncheon

Service Above Self

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
January 30, 2018
Rejected from Dream School

Rejected from Dream School

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
January 11, 2018
Students (from left to right) Elizabeth Janus, Mackenzie Joseph, and Kelsey Jaeger

Would You Run, Hide, Or Fight?

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz
November 27, 2017
Pillsbury's pumpkin fall season cookie.

Pillsbury Seasonal Cookie Review

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
October 31, 2017

Order that Cap and Gown

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
October 31, 2017
KHS students during Melone's Study talk during SMART time.

Are you studying effectively?

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz and Olivia Haefner
October 30, 2017
Selfie from Shane Wonase

Behind the Lens with Shane Wonase

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
October 24, 2017

Applying for College

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
October 14, 2017
Ellie Grovert crowned by previous homecoming queen Macy Schares.

The Crowned

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
September 30, 2017
Ellie Grovert crowned by previous homecoming queen Macy Schares.

The 2017-2018 Homecoming Queen

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
September 29, 2017
Leeanne and friends at the last dance

Life-Changing College Experiences

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
September 28, 2017
Where are Kenny's paws? Ready for American out

Who is Kenny the Cougar?

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
September 26, 2017
"Heathers" The Musical: Preview

“Heathers” The Musical: Preview

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor
September 9, 2017
Grace Hockaday sr., and Nick McSpadden sr., have big smiles at grand march.

[Photo] Grand march and prom photos

Leeanne Mehring, Madylin Kircher, and Kayla Jacobson
May 18, 2017
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Connor Peterson sr., and Sydney Ross jr., walk across the stage.

Cooper Johnson sr., Jenna Hauschild sr., smile big at grand march.

Jasmine Loomis sr., and Jackson Middlekauff share a kiss at grand march.

Couple looks stunning in royal blue

Dalton Mastin sr., and Michaela Henneberry pose picture perfect at the grand march

Tyler Dennis sr., and Ashlynn Averhoff sr., pumped up for prom

Arshi Munjal sr., and date

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Kiana Franklin sr., and date laugh across stage.

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Destiny Cottrell sr., and Payton McCarty sr., share a lovely laugh at grand march.

Jess Williams sr., and her date look stunning walking across the stage.

Carly Carter sr,., and her date Jordan Weiss walk grand march together.

Things To Do On Senior Skip Day?

Things To Do On Senior Skip Day?

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Writer
May 12, 2017

Things To Do On Senior Skip Day

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Writer
May 8, 2017
Madeline Kelley at Newton High School, right before she walks in the circle the wrong way, but don't worry she pulls it off and looks great doing it.

Madeline Kelley Competes for Confidence

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Writer
February 2, 2017
Natalie McAllister, jr., waits with one of her three dogs that she trains for competitions.

Love for pups: Training canines for competitions keeps McAllister busy

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Writer
December 9, 2016
Are you in a healthy relationship?

Are you in a healthy relationship?

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Writer
November 22, 2016
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