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Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
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
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
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.
Kennedy Musicians Take on All-State 2024
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
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
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
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May 1, 2014
Dr. Mary Wilcynski, principal,- "Absolutely not, it's not going to solve the issues of gun control and mental health issues, arming teachers is not, in my opinion, the way to go about that."

Hall of Fame inductees

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February 13, 2014
Former Kennedy staff member gets Survivor nod

Former Kennedy staff member gets Survivor nod

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January 23, 2014
NBA Live 14 preview

NBA Live 14 preview

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November 15, 2013
School evacuation

School evacuation

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November 15, 2013

Girls’ cross country advances to state

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October 29, 2013

Should college football players get paid?

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October 23, 2013

Kennedy teacher travels to Mexico

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October 16, 2013

Cougar volleyball off to a good start

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September 13, 2013

Seldom Seen festival

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March 27, 2013
Voice in the hall: a freshman cheering and dancing

Voice in the hall: a freshman cheering and dancing

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January 10, 2013
Robotics team earns 6th in tournament

Robotics team earns 6th in tournament

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December 11, 2012
Get your dancing shoes

Get your dancing shoes

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December 6, 2012
Torch earns high awards at state conference

Torch earns high awards at state conference

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October 17, 2012
Torch named as Pacemaker finalist

Torch named as Pacemaker finalist

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September 7, 2012

Around the universe

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July 11, 2012

Same-sex marriage

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June 3, 2012

Dance dance Spanish revolution

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May 24, 2012
Senioritis hits Kennedy

Senioritis hits Kennedy

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May 18, 2012
Students prepare for AP Exams

Students prepare for AP Exams

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May 4, 2012
prom 2012

Countdown for prom 2012

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April 26, 2012
Army SSG Sal Giunta to return to Kennedy

Army SSG Sal Giunta to return to Kennedy

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April 25, 2012
School wins national First Amendment award

School wins national First Amendment award

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April 6, 2012

Obama visits Cedar Rapids

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January 30, 2012
Winter storm may push off Kennedy vs.Linn Mar game

Winter storm may push off Kennedy vs.Linn Mar game

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January 19, 2012
Bailey Steinke, jr., frames herself between two performers as she sings her solo.

Show choir kicks off season with dessert concert

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January 12, 2012

Phased by Ryan Unash

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December 17, 2011

Student work: Ryan Unash

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December 14, 2011

5 ways to stay healthy during the winter

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December 12, 2011

10 ways to make your Christmas merrier

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December 2, 2011

Theater department prepares for Playtime Poppy

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November 9, 2011

Bowling begins its 2011 season

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November 8, 2011

Students lead morning announcements

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November 5, 2011

Girls swimming heads to Marshalltown

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November 4, 2011
School cents gives money back to Kennedy

School cents gives money back to Kennedy

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November 2, 2011

Kennedy holds student leadership retreat

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November 2, 2011

Chinese dragon comes to Kennedy

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November 1, 2011
The final design of the pumpkin after the carving process is complete.

Pumpkin carving how to

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October 31, 2011

Paying the price

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October 6, 2011

Best Buddies

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October 6, 2011
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