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COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year
COVID-19 Cancels Cougar Traditions
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.
Iowa School Mask Mandate Ban Struck Down
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24
Many Iowan teens and parents are unaware of the curfew for all those 18 and under.
Iowa Has Curfew for Teens Under 18
COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year
Fall Pep Assembly Canceled After COVID-19 Surge
Diver Lacey Neighbor (JR) competing in the butterfly portion of an all-diver 200 Yard Medley Relay.
Kennedy Cougars Battle Iowa City West Swimmers
Kennedy Girls Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym
Kennedy Girls’ Basketball is Hosting an Open Gym
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Colin Flannagan (#36) celebrates with wide receiver Jeron Senters (#5) after scoring a touchdown against Washington on September 10th, 2021
A Fading Football Tradition
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratts restraining order on Iowas ban on mask mandates in schools.
Reynolds is Fighting the Wrong Battle
Teens Voices Get Heard
Teens’ Voices Get Heard
The Class of Compromise
The Class of Compromise
Students often feel overwhelmed by the amount of school work they receive.
Students’ Mental Health Matters
Photo Via Iowa Public Radio Images. Kim Reynolds speaking to her constituents in Iowa.
Leave School Decisions in the Hands of the Educators
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Kennedy Varsity Football Game Canceled
Coping During COVID-19
Coping During COVID-19
The 2021 graduation ceremony was held Wednesday, May 26.
Senior Blues
Pepper spray can be hooked onto a keyring.
Sexual Assault: Precautions and Prevention
Passing the Torch
Passing the Torch
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
Noah Loehr, Sr. at Kennedy High School accepts who he is.
Taking Pride in Expression
Anna Charaeva presents the flag of Georgia. Photo provided by Charaeva.
Kennedy from a Foreign View
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
Kennedy High School facilities damaged by the Derecho Aug. 10. The gymnasium was hit especially hard.
What’s Going on with Homecoming?
Manwaring Center of BYU-Idaho. Practice and meeting rooms are available to students and employees at this location.
College Advice from College Students
The Power Movement
The Power Movement
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
The first stop my parents and I made in the Banff area was Lake Louise. This flag was on top of an ice castle built on the lake in front of the Fairmont Chateau.
Rolling Hills to The Rocky Mountains
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Photos: Varsity Football Defeats Washington
Senior Kayleigh Duncan and sophomore Alyssa Brandt run together for the cross country team at Oakridge.
Photos: Cross Country Takes Third Place at Oakridge
Varsity Football in Iowa City
Varsity Football in Iowa City
Photos: Kennedy Softball Headed to State (Substate Semifinal and Final)
Photos: Kennedy Softball Headed to State (Substate Semifinal and Final)
Kennedy had the Symphonic Rock concert on May 23.
Photos: Symphonic Rock at Kennedy
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 7
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 6
TorchCenter Episode 5
TorchCenter Episode 5
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Torch Out Loud Episode 1
Noah Hargrafen, Hannah Retz, Morgan Mahoney and Jasmine Hite sit about the recording table.
Torch Talks – Closing Out the Show Choir Season
@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.
What Causes a Cancellation?
Quick Quotes – Winter Break Plans
Torch Talks – The Folks From Frozen
Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods
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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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[Photo] 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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