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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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AP Panic: How to Study

AP Panic: How to Study

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

Super Tuesday: Results

March 1, 2016

FAFSA- What To Know

February 21, 2016
The Fight For 4%

The Fight For 4%

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

January 27, 2016
Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

Starman: Remembering David Bowie

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

The Cougar Crunch: Finals

January 8, 2016
Are you there, Iowa?

Are you there, Iowa?

December 17, 2015

Curling Cougars

December 9, 2015
Get Out The Vote

Get Out The Vote

December 8, 2015
Photos: Cougars at the Championships

Photos: Cougars at the Championships

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

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

Photos: Volleyball takes on the Cell

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

Photos: State Women’s Swimming

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

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

November 7, 2015
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Three sets and to the cell

November 3, 2015
Photos: Varsity Football Playoffs Round 2

Photos: Varsity Football Playoffs Round 2

November 2, 2015
Photos: Varsity Football Playoffs: Round 1

Photos: Varsity Football Playoffs: Round 1

October 28, 2015
A call for non-violence

A call for non-violence

October 26, 2015
Photos: Varsity Football vs. Waterloo East

Photos: Varsity Football vs. Waterloo East

October 10, 2015

Photos: Varsity Football Game: Cougars vs. Jefferson

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

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

September 12, 2015
Senior Ellie Klein is crowned homecoming queen with enthusiastic support from her fellow homecoming court members.

Homecoming Crowning 2015

September 12, 2015
Pumpkin Spice Gets New Life

Pumpkin Spice Gets New Life

September 10, 2015
Cougar Varsity Football Game vs. Washington

Cougar Varsity Football Game vs. Washington

September 5, 2015

Cougar Varsity Football Game vs. Iowa City West

August 28, 2015
New Bo Music Festival Review

New Bo Music Festival Review

August 9, 2015

Dennis Schmuecker

May 28, 2015

Jacquelyn Herr

May 28, 2015

Laurie Bark

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

Review: Neutral Milk Hotel at the Iowa Memorial Union

April 28, 2015
Dr. Brad Buck talks with Torch reporters April 3 at the superintendents office at the Cedar Rapids Educational Service Learning Center.

Getting to know the new guy in charge

April 3, 2015

Considering the President’s war proposal

February 27, 2015

Review of The Interview: a perspective on the controversy

January 30, 2015
Large Group Speech heads to Districts

Large Group Speech heads to Districts

January 25, 2015

State of the Union: An Overview

January 23, 2015

Peer Tutoring: Learning from a New Perspective

December 12, 2014

Photos from Varsity Football Playoffs: Cougars vs. Bettendorf

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

November 3, 2014

Photos from Varsity Football Oct. 24: Cougars vs Wahawks

October 28, 2014

Honoring A Kennedy Music Man

October 28, 2014

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

October 7, 2014

From the issue: Friends

October 6, 2014

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

September 14, 2014

Kennedy art show

May 19, 2014
Photo by Isabel Neff

Speech sends 32 to state

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

State of the Union; Kennedy Weighs In

February 7, 2014
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