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Mask mandates are banned in Iowa schools once again.
Mask Mandate Lifted in CRCSD Schools
Volunteers for the State Large Group Speech contest will receive multiple benefits.
Speech Volunteers Needed
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
KNL will take place on Saturday Jan. 22 to raise money for Kennedy
Kennedy Night Live Set for Jan. 22
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
A.J. Miller (FR) swims the first leg of the 200 Yard Free Relay, giving the relay a head start leading to them taking first place.
Kennedy Men’s Swimming Kicks off the Year With a Home Invite
The 11 first team all Mississippi Valley Conference players: seniors Alex Koch (Linebacker), Mitchell Schares (Defensive Back), Jeron Senters (Defensive Back), Carson Blietz (Quarterback), Ethan Mills (Offensive Line), Brenden Linde (Tight End), and Colin Flannagan (Running Back), as well as juniors Jazan Williams (Running Back), Ryker Stelling (Linebacker), Michael Mulheren (Linebacker) and Andrew Meyers (Defensive Lineman).
Kennedy 2021 Football Season Comes to a Close
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Phones are taking up parents attention
Electronics vs. Kids
Social media apps send constant notifications to convince users to dive back in.
Social Media Trend “School Shooter Day” Causes Scare
PDA Has To Stop
PDA Has To Stop
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Teens today are often willing to talk about their own mental health.
Teen Mental Health Needs Attention
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Students in the CRCSD Student Built House program work as professionals.
CRCSD Student Built House: Building Better Futures
Kennedys Leadership Retreat originally scheduled for October 27is postponed for a later date.
Kennedy Leadership Retreat Postponed
Bruises, black eyes and other injuries can indicate someone was involved in teen violence.
The Unknown Dark Side of Teens
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.
Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record
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
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
Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
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Game Photos: Girls’ Varsity Basketball 12/15/17

December 19, 2017
Crowd of students waiting to be released from the cafeteria.

Time for a Change

December 12, 2017
Swimming and Diving coaches from left to right: Sam Raiche, Leslie Nelson, Ivan Sanchez, Jody Peterson and Amanda Jacobsen

Women’s Swim Season Recap with Ivan Sanchez

November 13, 2017
Tori Thorne jr., warming up at regionals, practicing Butterfly.

Photos: Girls Swimming and Diving Team

November 8, 2017
Marissa Lyon jr., preparing for her 100 yard backstroke.

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Lauren Beer jr., preparing for 100 yard backstroke.

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Marissa

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fly 3

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Maddie (3)

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Maddie-2

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Sarah Gannon, sr., during warm-ups.

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RELAY

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Mackinzee Macho sr., hops out of the pool after the 200 medley relay race.

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Sarah Gannon

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Lauren Beer

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Lauren 2

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Darby Manternach sr., taking the blocks.

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The Regional team competed on October 28th at Lin-Mar high school. Placing 5th overall.

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Team Picture

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The sophomore team competed on October 21st at Lin-Mar high school. Placing 9th overall.

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Girls on the swim team doing their team cheers at Sophomore Conference.

[Photo] Women’s Swimming and Diving Faces Pleasant Valley

August 30, 2018
Happy Death Day is in theaters now.

Happy Death Day: Review

November 2, 2017
Oakland Raiders teammates kneel during the national anthem before a game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland.

To Stand or Kneel?

October 28, 2017
Math teacher Emily Reminiskey helps her students Grace Hanrahan, fr., and Bella Deleon, fr., with algebra classwork.

New School Year, New Teachers

September 26, 2017
Practice for Kennedy graduation

Practice for Kennedy graduation

May 22, 2017
Swimmers take the blocks at a Sept. 9, 2016 meet at Kennedy.

Hunt is on for new swim coach

April 23, 2017
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