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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
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.

[Photo] Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions

Lucy McCord, Writer
November 15, 2024
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.

[Photo] The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions

Annabelle Ovel, Writer
November 12, 2024
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.

[Photo] Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups

Mela Baccam, Writer
October 30, 2024
Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends With Us" stirs up controversy as film adaption causes sparks between cast members.

[Photo] From Book Pages to the Big Screen: “It Ends With Us” Raises Concerns After Hitting Theaters

Samuella Kasha, Writer
October 24, 2024
Kennedy's "Elf The Musical Jr." set to hold auditions on Oct. 15-16.

Kennedy Announces Winter Musical “Elf Jr.” to Audition October 14 and 15

Onnika Hallam, Writer
October 11, 2024
Should phones be allowed in classrooms at Kennedy?

[Photo] Cell Phone Policy Sweeps Kennedy, Do Benefits Outweigh Potential Danger?

Brooklyn Gilchrist, Writer
October 11, 2024
Iowa's New attendance policy takes effect on July 1.

[Photo] Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools

Mimi Pezo, Writer
October 15, 2024
Insecurities affect us all.

[Photo] Maggie’s Musings—Emma Wagner’s “Don’t Let Them See”

Maggie Goldberg and Emma Wagner
May 15, 2024
The overwatch team

Overwatch 2 State Championship Won by Kennedy ESports Team

Onnika Hallam, Writer
February 29, 2024
Sweeney Todd is a popular musical about an evil barber.

“Sweeney Todd” Spring Musical Cast Decided on February 16

Onnika Hallam, Writer
February 19, 2024
Junior Charlotte Thephravong performing for Happiness Inc.

Cocoa and Carols Groups Perform December 9

Onnika Hallam, Writer
December 8, 2023
Making a move around a Marion guard, senior Trevan Krumrai drives to the basket.

Kennedy’s Winter Sports Start Their Seasons

Isaac White, Emma Rood, Tori Paga, Onnika Hallam, and Kloud Smith
December 4, 2023
Loan begins their solo in a bar.

Kennedy’s Anxiety Project Performs at the Iowa Thespian Festival 

Onnika Hallam, Writer
November 3, 2023
Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30

Lion King Cast Announced and Set to Perform on November 30

Onnika Hallam, Writer
October 20, 2023
Legislation Regarding Pronouns and Gender Identity Sweeps Iowa Schools

Legislation Regarding Pronouns and Gender Identity Sweeps Iowa Schools

Onnika Hallam, Writer
October 11, 2023
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