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Consider Kennedy Night poster, uploaded by principal Jason Kline on Instagram.
Consider Kennedy Night
Dancing in the rain, Junior May Turner smiles for the audience.
Marching in the Rain; Seniors’ Last Performance with Kennedy Marching Band Leaves Them Soaked
Kennedy High School's Volleyball team celebrates their win against Waterloo West, allowing them to continue in the sub state tournament.
Kennedy High School Volleyball Wins a Five Set Thriller at Waterloo West
Senior Captain Deacon Kucera runs off the field, celebrating.
Deacon “Dude” Kucera: Kennedy Football Captain Leads Cougars into 2025 Season
Senior Emily Brandt with buddies John and Andrew at the Trunk-or-Treat event.
Post-Homecoming Trunk-or-Treat
Kennedy High School's Volleyball team celebrates their win against Waterloo West, allowing them to continue in the sub state tournament.
Kennedy High School Volleyball Wins a Five Set Thriller at Waterloo West
Senior Captain Deacon Kucera runs off the field, celebrating.
Deacon “Dude” Kucera: Kennedy Football Captain Leads Cougars into 2025 Season
Showing off her Powderpuff shirt, senior Emerson Blocker gets ready for the game.
Photos: Homecoming Media Day on October 7
Finding a better angle on the first kickoff of the game, senior Keegan Mastin evades West defenders.
Photos: Kennedy Football Falls to Waterloo West 28-21 on October 10
Junior class after the Powderpuff win.
Juniors Take the Win at the Annual PowderPuff Game
Tik Tok trends have found their way to Kennedy, resulting in different mischievous activity surrounding the school.
319 Public Indecency: Tik Tok Trends Make Their Way to Kennedy High School
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
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
Dancing in the rain, Junior May Turner smiles for the audience.
Marching in the Rain; Seniors’ Last Performance with Kennedy Marching Band Leaves Them Soaked
Bringing Shakespeare Back to the Stage
Bringing Shakespeare Back to the Stage
Leading the band after their halftime performance, the drumline concludes their show.
Kennedy Marching Band Kicks Off ‘Echoes of the Last’
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.
Photos: JV Volleyball at LinnMarr
Showing off her Powderpuff shirt, senior Emerson Blocker gets ready for the game.
Photos: Homecoming Media Day on October 7
Finding a better angle on the first kickoff of the game, senior Keegan Mastin evades West defenders.
Photos: Kennedy Football Falls to Waterloo West 28-21 on October 10
Leading the team out of the tunnel, junior Jarron Weber carries the "Family Stick".
Photos: Kennedy Football Falls to Waukee 15-23 on September 12
Ashlyn Presley smiles while coloring during the Best Buddie tie dye party.
Photos: Best Buddies Tie Dye Party September 10
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Lucy McCord

Lucy McCord, Copy Editor

Hey, I’m Lucy and this is my third year in Torch, however, it is my first year as E.I.C. I like playing volleyball for both school and club. Besides writing and volleyball, I enjoy spending time with my friends!

All content by Lucy McCord
Junior class after the Powderpuff win.

Juniors Take the Win at the Annual PowderPuff Game

Lucy McCord, Writer
October 9, 2025
Tik Tok trends have found their way to Kennedy, resulting in different mischievous activity surrounding the school.

319 Public Indecency: Tik Tok Trends Make Their Way to Kennedy High School

Lucy McCord, Writer
October 7, 2025
Students are now having to put down the screens and start to scribble!

More Screens than Scribbles

Lucy McCord and Gabe Copley
September 4, 2025
Student speaker and newly elected 2025 Class Officer Brian Li participates in the introductory speech.

Celebrating Scholars: Two Kennedy Seniors are Awarded Prestigious Scholarship

Lucy McCord, Copy Editor
June 9, 2025
CRCSD takes action to protect students from potential threats against immigrants.

ICE Raids Threatens Students, CRCSD Responds

Lucy McCord, Writer
February 20, 2025
New math curriculum sparks concern regarding teachers input and students learning.

New Math Curriculum Software Leaves Students Behind

Lucy McCord, Writer
January 31, 2025
Senior Remi Wilcox was disqualified from Iowa All-State by a nonexistent rule regarding harp size.

Kennedy Harpist Disqualified From All-State by Nonexistent Rule Raises Questions

Maggie Goldberg, Samuella Kasha, and Lucy McCord
December 17, 2024
Freshman Bentley Dill runs down the court while protecting the ball.

Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball

Lucy McCord, Writer
December 5, 2024
Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.

Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions

Lucy McCord, Writer
November 15, 2024
Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.

Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff

Maggie Goldberg and Lucy McCord
October 9, 2024

The Academic Leaders of the Class of 2024

Lucy McCord, Writer
July 11, 2024

Just Another Cautious Teacher

Lucy McCord and Miya Parker
June 6, 2024
Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of women's basketball.

Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game

Lucy McCord, Writer
April 25, 2024
CRCSD is removing shortened Fridays for students.

The Transition From a Half-Day of Freedom to Full-Day Commitment

Lucy McCord, Writer
April 10, 2024
Kennedy's art classrooms are full to bursting with students developing their creativity skills.

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring the Impact of Student Attention and Engagement

Lucy McCord, Writer
March 8, 2024
The Torch would like to wish all of our readers a happy Halloween!

Halloween: Same Day, Different Perspective

Lucy McCord and Liliana Hansen
October 31, 2023
Senior Anabel Bradley throws candy during the 2022 Kennedy Homecoming Parade.

Homecoming Week Rolls Into Kennedy

Lucy McCord, Writer
September 26, 2023
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