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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
Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
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
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
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.
Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.
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
In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
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Students plant cancer memorial gardens.

One final service project

Lydia Martin, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2015
A Night on the Town, A Night to Remember

A Night on the Town, A Night to Remember

Lydia Martin, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2015
Hunter Schoenauer, sr., sprints in his leg of the relay. Photo by Lori Schoenauer.

Kennedy mens track takes off sprinting

Lydia Martin, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2015
Wrestlers qualify for state

Wrestlers qualify for state

Lydia Martin, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2015
Men's team swims into state

Men’s team swims into state

Lydia Martin, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2015
Athletes go beyond the high school level

Athletes go beyond the high school level

Lydia Martin, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2014
State Bound Golfers.

Men’s golf swings into state

Lydia Martin, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2014

Take on the Challenge

Lydia Martin, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2014
Coach Bill Herkelman and family honored with the naming of field.

Herkelman honored with field dedication

Lydia Martin
June 10, 2014

Prom changes

Lydia Martin
May 22, 2014
Jordan Holmes 14' drives the ball to the basket against Washington

Girls Basketball Season Wrap Up

Lydia Martin
March 13, 2014
Changes made to Schedule

Changes made to Schedule

Lydia Martin
February 4, 2014
Students attended Outback Bowl

Students attended Outback Bowl

Lydia Martin
January 14, 2014

Opus Honor Choir

Lydia Martin
December 4, 2013

Powderbuff Volleyball 2013

Lydia Martin
September 27, 2013

Graduation

Lydia Martin
May 10, 2013
Boys' soccer winning season

Boys’ soccer winning season

Lydia Martin
May 1, 2013

The battle of 42nd Street will continue

Lydia Martin
April 11, 2013

Girls’ Track off to a good start

Lydia Martin
March 24, 2013

Gown Town

Lydia Martin
February 21, 2013

Morgan Martin looks for fast recovery

Lydia Martin
January 9, 2013
Senior Tommy Kaiser visits Santa.

Santa stops by

Lydia Martin
December 13, 2012
Drew Wall's Celebration of Life

Drew Wall’s Celebration of Life

Lydia Martin
November 28, 2012
Just Drew It

Just Drew It

Lydia Martin
November 27, 2012
Volleyball season wraps up

Volleyball season wraps up

Lydia Martin
November 15, 2012
Lovely Lane cancels lunch

Lovely Lane cancels lunch

Lydia Martin
November 6, 2012
Girls Cross Country Runs To State

Girls Cross Country Runs To State

Lydia Martin
October 26, 2012
Homecoming hopefuls seek the crown

Homecoming hopefuls seek the crown

Lydia Martin
September 25, 2012
Girls' basketball looking for new leadership

Girls’ basketball looking for new leadership

Lydia Martin
March 19, 2012
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