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Junior Joslyn Sheeley practicing choreography for Matilda.
“Matilda”:‌ ‌Making‌ ‌Magic‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌Kennedy‌ ‌Theatre‌
Mask mandates are banned in Iowa schools once again.
Mask Mandate Lifted in CRCSD Schools
Volunteers for the State Large Group Speech contest will receive multiple benefits.
Speech Volunteers Needed
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
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
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: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
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Dailin Williams

May 28, 2015
Photo by Caitlyn Fisher and Hugh Banderbob

Randy Whitehead

May 28, 2015
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Alex Bendlage

May 28, 2015
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Ricki Shulte

May 27, 2015
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Saying yes to sleep

April 22, 2015
Provided by Sweta Sudhir

Sudhir scores a spot in international science fair

April 7, 2015
Photo by Maddie Herlocker

Boys’ basketball sub-state preview

February 17, 2015
Photo by Xander Riley

2015 “Remembering Martin” luncheon

January 18, 2015
How the Torch covers controversy

How the Torch covers controversy

December 16, 2014
Technology takes over

Technology takes over

October 6, 2014
Beginning the Senior Project

Beginning the Senior Project

September 2, 2014
Class of 2015 makes impact on community

Class of 2015 makes impact on community

June 10, 2014
Honor Flight reaches out to Kennedy families

Honor Flight reaches out to Kennedy families

May 16, 2014
Girls Golf Preview

Girls’ Golf Preview

April 7, 2014
Kennedy Alum, Bailey Steinke grabs a role in Les Misérables

Kennedy Alum, Bailey Steinke grabs a role in Les Misérables

January 22, 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

November 13, 2013
2013 Homecoming Dance Regulations

2013 Homecoming Dance Regulations

September 17, 2013

Graduates attend out of state college

May 16, 2013
Girls soccer mid season report

Girls’ soccer mid season report

May 3, 2013

Journey to Germany

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

New limits on pre-season football practice

April 4, 2013
Setback for girls golf team

Setback for girls’ golf team

March 28, 2013

ONE Campaign

March 11, 2013

Foyer Frenzy

February 20, 2013

New Workouts for Baseball

February 5, 2013

WPA dance regulations

January 25, 2013
Boys bleach for swim team

Boys bleach for swim team

January 14, 2013
School Cents

School Cents

December 13, 2012
Hy-Vee hires

Hy-Vee hires

December 3, 2012
Books piling high for AP classes

Books piling high for AP classes

October 1, 2012
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