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Students work on their ceramic projects for art class.
Voice of the Voiceless Open Mic Night Showcases Student Artwork
Happiness Inc. performs at Kennedy premiere show
Kennedy Show Choirs Start Their Competitive Season
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.
Pfizer Vaccine Boosters Approved for Ages 12 to 15
Winter conditions may result in less room for vehicles in the parking lots, as space boundaries are obscured by snow and ice.
Kennedy Parking Lots: Rules and Alternatives
Important Dates and Information for Kennedy Seniors
Important Dates and Information for Kennedy Seniors
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
A.J. Miller (FR) swims the first leg of the 200 Yard Free Relay, giving the relay a head start leading to them taking first place.
Kennedy Men’s Swimming Kicks off the Year With a Home Invite
The 11 first team all Mississippi Valley Conference players: seniors Alex Koch (Linebacker), Mitchell Schares (Defensive Back), Jeron Senters (Defensive Back), Carson Blietz (Quarterback), Ethan Mills (Offensive Line), Brenden Linde (Tight End), and Colin Flannagan (Running Back), as well as juniors Jazan Williams (Running Back), Ryker Stelling (Linebacker), Michael Mulheren (Linebacker) and Andrew Meyers (Defensive Lineman).
Kennedy 2021 Football Season Comes to a Close
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
#22 Alex Koch is lifted by #64 Ethan Mills in celebration of his touchdown.
Kennedy Cougars Advance to Quarter Final Playoffs
Phones are taking up parents attention
Electronics vs. Kids
Social media apps send constant notifications to convince users to dive back in.
Social Media Trend “School Shooter Day” Causes Scare
PDA Has To Stop
PDA Has To Stop
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Teens today are often willing to talk about their own mental health.
Teen Mental Health Needs Attention
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Students in the CRCSD Student Built House program work as professionals.
CRCSD Student Built House: Building Better Futures
Kennedys Leadership Retreat originally scheduled for October 27is postponed for a later date.
Kennedy Leadership Retreat Postponed
Bruises, black eyes and other injuries can indicate someone was involved in teen violence.
The Unknown Dark Side of Teens
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.
Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record
Lorena Harger administers a Spanish One written test.
Colombia to The United States
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.
Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.
The Dream of a Musician
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
The Grand Plan
The Grand Plan
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
Students and staff worked together to package the meals.
Photos: Kennedy Students Pack Thanksgiving Meal Donations
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The girls soccer team seniors. Photo provided by Carly Langhurst.

The undefeated Cougars

May 19, 2016
Winter sports wrap up

Winter sports wrap up

April 6, 2016
Senior Olivia Weigel tries on her prom dress.

Finding the perfect gown

March 7, 2016
Take your mark, womens track and field has started

Take your mark, women’s track and field has started

February 22, 2016
Four years, many changes

Four years, many changes

February 10, 2016
Anna Fluent, sr., asked Jordan Weiss, sr., to WPA last year.

The tables turn for WPA

January 25, 2016
Linden Runels, sr., guards Amanda Ollinger. The Cougars beat the Lions 60-47.

Kennedy women’s basketball adds another win to the streak

January 6, 2016
Multiple sport athletes focus for their future

Multiple sport athletes focus for their future

December 7, 2015
Tyler Dralle, sr., broke the metro most yard rushed record last night in the state championship game.

Cougar football ends their legendary season

November 24, 2015
The Kennedy dance team placed first last weekend at the Spirit Spectacular.

Dance team opens their competition season

October 23, 2015
The reality of homelessness

The reality of homelessness

October 15, 2015
A student at SMART lunch enjoys her meal.

Be smarter about SMART lunch

September 24, 2015
First season win for the mens golf team

First season win for the men’s golf team

September 10, 2015
Photo provided by Kennedy Smith.

Senior athletes impact their sports

September 1, 2015
Cougar football players train daily over the summer to get in shape for games.

Cougar athletes train over the summer for next season

June 7, 2015
The stress of school

The stress of school

May 7, 2015
Photo provided by Sydney Hayden.

Kennedy women’s soccer beats Iowa City High

April 15, 2015

Classes, graduation may be pushed back

February 10, 2015

Sky Zone opens in Cedar Rapids

January 16, 2015

Holiday traditions

December 22, 2014

Staying healthy during the winter

November 16, 2014

ACL injuries becoming prominent at Kennedy

October 19, 2014

Senior golfers lead Cougars to an MVC championship

October 4, 2014
Fall pep assembly

Fall pep assembly

August 29, 2014

Kennedy students participate in art day

April 16, 2014

Bossy controversy

March 18, 2014
Snow days impact schedule

Snow days impact schedule

January 24, 2014
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