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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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May 28, 2015
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May 28, 2015
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May 28, 2015
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May 27, 2015
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Saying yes to sleep

Maddy Crist, Editorial Editor
April 22, 2015
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Sudhir scores a spot in international science fair

Maddy Crist, Editorial Editor
April 7, 2015
Photo by Maddie Herlocker

Boys’ basketball sub-state preview

Maddy Crist, Editorial editor
February 17, 2015
Photo by Xander Riley

2015 “Remembering Martin” luncheon

Maddy Crist, Editorial Editor
January 18, 2015
How the Torch covers controversy

How the Torch covers controversy

Maddy Crist, Editorial Editor
December 16, 2014
Technology takes over

Technology takes over

Maddy Crist, Editorial Editor
October 6, 2014
Beginning the Senior Project

Beginning the Senior Project

Maddy Crist, Editorial Editor
September 2, 2014
Class of 2015 makes impact on community

Class of 2015 makes impact on community

Maddy Crist
June 10, 2014
Honor Flight reaches out to Kennedy families

Honor Flight reaches out to Kennedy families

Maddy Crist
May 16, 2014
Girls' Golf Preview

Girls’ Golf Preview

Maddy Crist
April 7, 2014
State swimmers were cheered in the front foyer Nov. 4. The Kennedy band, students, and teachers gathered to send the swimmers to the state meet in Marshalltown.

Girl’s Swim Team: Regional Champions

Maddy Crist
November 13, 2013
2013 Homecoming Dance Regulations

2013 Homecoming Dance Regulations

Maddy Crist
September 17, 2013

Graduates attend out of state college

Maddy Crist
May 16, 2013
Girls' soccer mid season report

Girls’ soccer mid season report

Maddy Crist
May 3, 2013

Journey to Germany

Maddy Crist
April 16, 2013
New limits on pre-season football practice

New limits on pre-season football practice

Maddy Crist
April 4, 2013
Setback for girls' golf team

Setback for girls’ golf team

Maddy Crist
March 28, 2013

ONE Campaign

Maddy Crist
March 11, 2013

Foyer Frenzy

Maddy Crist
February 20, 2013

New Workouts for Baseball

Maddy Crist
February 5, 2013

WPA dance regulations

Maddy Crist
January 25, 2013
Boys bleach for swim team

Boys bleach for swim team

Maddy Crist
January 14, 2013
School Cents

School Cents

Maddy Crist
December 13, 2012
Hy-Vee hires

Hy-Vee hires

Maddy Crist
December 3, 2012
Books piling high for AP classes

Books piling high for AP classes

Maddy Crist
October 1, 2012
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