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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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AP Panic: How to Study

AP Panic: How to Study

Naomi Hofferber
April 21, 2016
Trump supporters at Iowa Caucus in early February of 2016. Photo by Nathan Sheeley.

Super Tuesday: Results

Naomi Hofferber
March 1, 2016

FAFSA- What To Know

Naomi Hofferber
February 21, 2016
The Fight For 4%

The Fight For 4%

Naomi Hofferber
February 12, 2016
Kennedy students traveled to the capital last year to lobby for education funding. Democratic Representative Art Staed talked with students.

[Photo] For Better or For Worse

March 1, 2017
The cost of college credit: AP exams

The cost of college credit: AP exams

Naomi Hofferber, Culture Editor
January 27, 2016
Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

Starman: Remembering David Bowie

Naomi Hofferber
January 12, 2016
Students make their way to lunch and tutorials.

The Cougar Crunch: Finals

Naomi Hofferber and Jayden Bisson
January 8, 2016
Are you there, Iowa?

Are you there, Iowa?

Naomi Hofferber, Culture Editor
December 17, 2015

Curling Cougars

Naomi Hofferber
December 9, 2015
Get Out The Vote

Get Out The Vote

Naomi Hofferber
December 8, 2015
Photos: Cougars at the Championships

Photos: Cougars at the Championships

Naomi Hofferber
November 24, 2015
Shaun Beyer, sr., hurdles an opponent, gaining major yards at the semi-final game.

Photos: Varsity Football in the Dome: Semi-Finals

Naomi Hofferber
November 14, 2015
Macy Anderson, sr., and Kayla Joyner, jr., block a hit from Cedar Falls.

Photos: Volleyball takes on the Cell

Naomi Hofferber
November 10, 2015
Jessica Williams, jr., completes an open turn in the state championship.

Photos: State Women’s Swimming

Naomi Hofferber
November 7, 2015
Photos: Playoffs Round 3: The Cougars Head For The Dome

Photos: Playoffs Round 3: The Cougars Head For The Dome

Naomi Hofferber and Jayden Bisson
November 7, 2015
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Three sets and to the cell

Xander Riley and Naomi Hofferber
November 3, 2015
Photos: Varsity Football Playoffs Round 2

Photos: Varsity Football Playoffs Round 2

Naomi Hofferber, Culture Editor
November 2, 2015
Photos: Varsity Football Playoffs: Round 1

Photos: Varsity Football Playoffs: Round 1

Naomi Hofferber, Culture Editor
October 28, 2015
A call for non-violence

A call for non-violence

Naomi Hofferber, Culture Editor
October 26, 2015
Photos: Varsity Football vs. Waterloo East

Photos: Varsity Football vs. Waterloo East

Naomi Hofferber
October 10, 2015

Photos: Varsity Football Game: Cougars vs. Jefferson

Naomi Hofferber
September 27, 2015
Photos: Varsity Homecoming Football Game: Cougars vs. North Scott

Photos: Varsity Homecoming Football Game: Cougars vs. North Scott

Naomi Hofferber, Arts and Culture Editor
September 12, 2015
Senior Ellie Klein is crowned homecoming queen with enthusiastic support from her fellow homecoming court members.

Homecoming Crowning 2015

Naomi Hofferber
September 12, 2015
Pumpkin Spice Gets New Life

Pumpkin Spice Gets New Life

Naomi Hofferber
September 10, 2015
Cougar Varsity Football Game vs. Washington

Cougar Varsity Football Game vs. Washington

Naomi Hofferber
September 5, 2015

Cougar Varsity Football Game vs. Iowa City West

Naomi Hofferber
August 28, 2015
New Bo Music Festival Review

New Bo Music Festival Review

Naomi Hofferber
August 9, 2015

Dennis Schmuecker

Naomi Hofferber, Writer
May 28, 2015

Jacquelyn Herr

Naomi Hofferber, Writer
May 28, 2015

Laurie Bark

Naomi Hofferber, Writer
May 28, 2015
Review: Neutral Milk Hotel at the Iowa Memorial Union

Review: Neutral Milk Hotel at the Iowa Memorial Union

Naomi Hofferber
April 28, 2015
Dr. Brad Buck talks with Torch reporters April 3 at the superintendent's office at the Cedar Rapids Educational Service Learning Center.

Getting to know the new guy in charge

Xander Riley, Abby Donovan, Elianna Novitch, and Naomi Hofferber
April 3, 2015

Considering the President’s war proposal

Naomi Hofferber
February 27, 2015

Review of The Interview: a perspective on the controversy

Naomi Hofferber
January 30, 2015
Large Group Speech heads to Districts

Large Group Speech heads to Districts

Naomi Hofferber
January 25, 2015

State of the Union: An Overview

Naomi Hofferber
January 23, 2015

Peer Tutoring: Learning from a New Perspective

Naomi Hofferber
December 12, 2014

Photos from Varsity Football Playoffs: Cougars vs. Bettendorf

Naomi Hofferber
November 5, 2014
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[Photo] Gone with 20 Seconds to Spare

November 4, 2014

Photos from Varsity Football Playoffs: Cougars vs Muscatine

Naomi Hofferber
November 3, 2014

Photos from Varsity Football Oct. 24: Cougars vs Wahawks

Naomi Hofferber
October 28, 2014

Honoring A Kennedy Music Man

Elianna Novitch and Naomi Hofferber
October 28, 2014

Photos From Varsity Football Game Oct. 2: Kennedy vs. Linn Mar

Naomi Hofferber
October 7, 2014

From the issue: Friends

Naomi Hofferber
October 6, 2014

Kennedy Parking: A Q&A with Jim Muench, Kennedy High School’s Vice Principal

Naomi Hofferber
September 14, 2014

Kennedy art show

Naomi Hofferber
May 19, 2014
Photo by Isabel Neff

Speech sends 32 to state

Naomi Hofferber
March 3, 2014
State of the Union; Kennedy Weighs In

State of the Union; Kennedy Weighs In

Naomi Hofferber
February 7, 2014
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