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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
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
Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.
Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff
Junior Ellison Pierce runs the ball during the annual Powderpuff game.
Homecoming Week Puts Kennedy Student Life on Display
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.
Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff
Team captains line up for the coin toss.
Photos: Kennedy Football Taken Down by Iowa City High at Homecoming Game
Seniors Ady Hermanson and Jenna Younge block the ball.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeated by Xavier Saints on 9/24
Kennedy Varsity Football kicks off the game with the traditional run onto the field with the American flag.
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Football Takes on Washington Warriors on 9/20
Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
Should phones be allowed in classrooms at Kennedy?
Cell Phone Policy Sweeps Kennedy, Do Benefits Outweigh Potential Danger?
Iowa's Hinterland Music Festival grounds packed shoulder-to-shoulder with patrons on day three.
The Hinterland Experience: Greedy Cash Grab or Underprepared Concert Goers?
The crowded halls of Kennedy High School during passing time.
Chaos in Crowded Halls
Kennedy students party at prom before Kennedy introduces new policy.
Is Kennedy’s New School Dance Policy Necessary or Just Inequitable?
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
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
In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.
Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court
In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
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
Iowa's Hinterland Music Festival grounds packed shoulder-to-shoulder with patrons on day three.
The Hinterland Experience: Greedy Cash Grab or Underprepared Concert Goers?
Plain Brown Wrapper prepares to print for the first time in two years.
Plain Brown Wrapper Gears Up for a New Edition
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
Kennedy's junior class ecstatic after winning the spirit stick.
Photos: Juniors Win Fall Pep Assembly on August 29
Team captains line up for the coin toss.
Photos: Kennedy Football Taken Down by Iowa City High at Homecoming Game
Seniors Ady Hermanson and Jenna Younge block the ball.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeated by Xavier Saints on 9/24
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
River Borgerding

River Borgerding, Writer, Photographer

HI HI! My name is River and I am a junior! This is my second year in Torch, and I write and do photography. Outside of school, I love crocheting, hanging out with my friends and FaceTiming with them!
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Plain Brown Wrapper prepares to print for the first time in two years.

[Photo] Plain Brown Wrapper Gears Up for a New Edition

Emmie Diehl, Writer
September 25, 2024
Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.

[Photo] Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff

Maggie Goldberg and Lucy McCord
October 9, 2024
Junior Ellison Pierce runs the ball during the annual Powderpuff game.

Homecoming Week Puts Kennedy Student Life on Display

River Borgerding, Ella Smith, and Anyah Stoppelmoor
October 2, 2024
The Kennedy Freshman Volleyball Team huddles and plans for their first set.

Photos: Freshman Volleyball Defeats Jefferson September 23

River Borgerding, Photographer
October 1, 2024
Kennedy Golf Coach Michael Green celebrates the golfers' performances.

Photos: Varsity Boys Golf Defeated by Prairie on 9/5

River Borgerding and Brooklyn Gilchrist
September 11, 2024
Kennedy's Varsity Volleyball Team huddles together during a timeout.

Photos: Varsity Volleyball First Match Against Linn-Mar

River Borgerding, Photographer
September 6, 2024
On hole seven, sophomore Brooklyn Gilchrist hits with her driver.

Photos: JV Girls Golf Attends Meet on May 7

River Borgerding and Maddy Gilchrist
May 9, 2024
The Kennedy Boys Varsity Soccer Team comes together after the first half of the game.

Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Faces Tough Defeat Against Pleasant Valley on April 20

River Borgerding and Brooklyn Gilchrist
April 30, 2024
Laufey's "Bewitched" album cover.

Live Laugh Laufey

River Borgerding, Writer
April 30, 2024
Ruggeri hits the ball back to opponent.

Photos: Varsity Girls Tennis Competes at Xavier on April 9

River Borgerding and Brooklyn Gilchrist
April 18, 2024
With the whole team behind him kicking a penalty shot is Kade Popenhagen.

Photos: Varsity Boys Soccer Face Tough Defeat Against Washington Warriors

Brooklyn Gilchrist and River Borgerding
April 17, 2024
The Kennedy Varsity Girls Soccer Team high fives opposing school after the match.

Photos: Varsity Girls Soccer Ties First Match against Prairie

River Borgerding, Photographer
April 8, 2024
The moldy bread wall experiment, located outside of room 52.

Food Fundamentals: The Moldy Bread Experiment

River Borgerding, Writer
April 5, 2024
When AI is your only friend.

My AI: When AI is Your Only Friend

River Borgerding, Creator
March 28, 2024
Ella Brown pins opponent down.

[Photo] Ella Brown Returns to State

Bella Frese, Writer
April 3, 2024
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.

Photos: Harding Middle School Rehearses for the Future Ready Concert

River Borgerding, Photographer
March 7, 2024
Senior girls pose for a picture after the senior night walk.

Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Defeated by Iowa City West on February 6

River Borgerding and Eden Lutz
February 27, 2024
The sophomore Kennedy Boys Basketball Team huddles during a timeout to discuss their game plan.

Photos: Sophomore Boys Basketball Wins Their Final Game Against Xavier

River Borgerding, Photographer
February 20, 2024
Happiness members dance their closing number.

Photos: Happiness Rehearses for Their Upcoming Season

River Borgerding, Photographer
February 5, 2024
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