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Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Changes in the price of womens period products over time, making them less accessible to high school students.
Vandalism Sparks Removal of Feminine Hygiene Product in Bathrooms
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Alexander Jackson leaving court following a hearing in July 2022.
Cedar Rapids Man on Trial for 2021 Triple Murder
The Future With Kim
The Future With Kim
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Senior Kenzie Reed bringing the ball up the court
Photos: Boys Basketball Beats Wahlert Catholic, 86-55
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.
Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?
Noreen worked to meet the needs of everyone around her as superintendent. She met others with love and compassion.
It’s “Just Noreen”
Candy Corn Craze
Candy Corn Craze
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
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.
Holiday Traditions at Kennedy
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Mens Volleyball will be coming to Kennedy in the form of a club.
Men’s Volleyball Comes To Kennedy
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.
Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School
Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Shiho Yabuchi and Daniel Carolin pose for a photo in their classroom.
Welcoming Shiho Yabuchi to Kennedy
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.
Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Kennedy Show Choirs Make Their Debut
Im a Puff and Im staying.
Battle of the Puffs: Kennedy vs. Washington
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Sophomore Lexi Moore prepares to go up against two Prairie defenders.
Photos: Basketball Dominates Prairie in Double Header
Sophomore Landon Deiters goes up for a basket surrounded by Jefferson players.
Photos: Basketball Double Header Ends In Two Victories Over Jefferson
Colton Klein swims backstroke.
Photos: Boys’ Swimming at Jefferson
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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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