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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
KNL will take place on Saturday Jan. 22 to raise money for Kennedy
Kennedy Night Live Set for Jan. 22
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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Senior Editorial: Madeline Jamrok

Senior Editorial: Madeline Jamrok

May 22, 2017
Karlynn Fifield, sr., walking down the halls of Hiawathia Elementary School, shaking hands of third graders.

Senior walk

May 9, 2017
2016 graduate Sean Wu (front/center) is pictured with the National History Day team. Wu was an active student leader, well-known for his school spirit, school participation, excellent academics, and sense of humor.

Kennedy students, faculty mourn death of 2016 graduate

April 13, 2017
Puerto Rico. Photo provided by Kerrigan Urbi

Senior spring break

March 23, 2017
Sydney Kinney signing the national letter of intent to play softball at Coe College next year

College commitments

February 16, 2017
Photo provided by Kirkwood Regional Center

Kirkwood academy classes

January 27, 2017
Dance team in their pom uniforms

Dance team season comes to an end

January 11, 2017
Mr. Kline on the right against Dr. Carlos Grant on the left ready to battle

Lip Sync Battle

November 9, 2016
Homeless night at Kennedy

Homeless night at Kennedy

October 14, 2016
Jumping in the air after Kendal committed to playing volleyball at Illinois State University

Kendal Meier: Commits to playing volleyball

October 12, 2016
Dr. Grant is ready to wear Kennedy green and gold on Tuesday.

Coats for kids rivalry

August 31, 2016
Blayne Morton: Headed for the finish line

Blayne Morton: Headed for the finish line

May 19, 2016
A youth with a mission

A youth with a mission

April 7, 2016
New schedule going into effect next year

New schedule going into effect next year

March 8, 2016
Provided by Brennan Urbi.

Brennan Urbi

February 22, 2016
Senior picture comparisons

Senior picture comparisons

February 11, 2016
The requirement of weight lifting

The requirement of weight lifting

January 28, 2016
Students make their way to lunch and tutorials.

Daily time for tutorials and lunch reduced to 60 minutes

September 29, 2015
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