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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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The final 2017 spring issue for Torch is available May 24.

[Photo] (Issue 7) May 24, 2017 – Torch newsmagazine

May 24, 2017
Senior Editorial: Nathan Sheeley

Senior Editorial: Nathan Sheeley

Nathan Sheeley, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2017

Shelby Tigges 20 Time Project: Discussing White Privilege

Shelby Tigges and Nathan Sheeley
May 2, 2017
Kennedy made its second state appearance in three years with a win over Cedar Falls last week. Photo by Nathan Sheeley.

Survive and Move On

Nathan Sheeley, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2017
Five scholarships to jump-start 2017

Five scholarships to jump-start 2017

Nathan Sheeley, Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2017
Photo Courtesy of CNN.

Last Minute Election Prediction

Nathan Sheeley, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2016

Emptying the Bottle

Nathan Sheeley, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2016
Photo by Nathan Sheeley.

Cougars back to winning ways

Nathan Sheeley, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2016
Photo by Nathan Sheeley.

Downtown prepares for impending flood

Nathan Sheeley, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2016
Photo by Nathan Sheeley.

Storms strike Corridor

Nathan Sheeley, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2016
Photo by Nathan Sheeley.

Women’s Swimming and Diving Falls to Pleasant Valley

Nathan Sheeley, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2016
Juniors Take Fall Pep Assembly

Juniors Take Fall Pep Assembly

Nathan Sheeley, Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2016
Kennedy a Top 500 High School

Kennedy a Top 500 High School

Nathan Sheeley, Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2016
Simpson College encourages students to take up scholarship opportunity

Simpson College encourages students to take up scholarship opportunity

Nathan Sheeley, Writer
May 27, 2016
FBI vs. Apple Legal Clash Continues

FBI vs. Apple Legal Clash Continues

Nathan Sheeley, Writer
March 8, 2016

Taking Aim

Nathan Sheeley, Writer
February 29, 2016
Cutting Our Future

Cutting Our Future

Nathan Sheeley, Writer
February 11, 2016
Blocked District Wi-Fi

Blocked District Wi-Fi

Nathan Sheeley, Writer
February 11, 2016
Donald Trump came up shy at the caucus, placing second in the final results.

Trump draws large crowd at Rally, only to lose by 3.3%

Nathan Sheeley, Writer
February 5, 2016

Cheater, cheater

Nathan Sheeley, Writer
January 27, 2016
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CPR requirements

Nathan Sheeley, Writer
November 18, 2015
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