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Ceiling in the social studies hallway after caving in from the water pouring out of a burst pipe.
Kennedy Facilities In Disrepair After Winter Break
Sophmore Ella Brown wrestles in a meet on Dec. 16.
Kennedy Girl’s Kick Off the State Meet
Ella Brown, state competitor, wrestles an opponent during a home meet.
Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling Sends Two to State
Junior Cayden Foye took 7th overall at the MVC Supermeet.
KHS Bowling MVC Recap
West Willow Elementary, built in 2021, was the first school added to the CRCSD in 20 years.
District Funding Vote Rescheduled
Junior Micah Schlaak shoots over a Wahlert player during a game on Jan. 17.
Kennedy Basketball Player Micah Schlaak Nominated for KCRG Athlete of the Week
Sophmore Ella Brown wrestles in a meet on Dec. 16.
Kennedy Girl’s Kick Off the State Meet
Ella Brown, state competitor, wrestles an opponent during a home meet.
Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling Sends Two to State
Kaliyah Sain hits the 1,000 point mark for the eighth time in Kennedy history.
Kaliyah Sain Hits 1,000-Points, Eighth in Kennedy Women’s Basketball History
Junior Cayden Foye took 7th overall at the MVC Supermeet.
KHS Bowling MVC Recap
Habitudes: Whats The Point?
Habitudes: What’s The Point?
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
The Future With Kim
The Future With Kim
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Kennedys Happiness Inc. attends a Trunk-or-Treat.
Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-or-Treat?
Junior Micah Schlaak shoots over a Wahlert player during a game on Jan. 17.
Kennedy Basketball Player Micah Schlaak Nominated for KCRG Athlete of the Week
Vinton gym where participants waited to perform.
All Kennedy Speech Goes to State
Kaliyah Sain hits the 1,000 point mark for the eighth time in Kennedy history.
Kaliyah Sain Hits 1,000-Points, Eighth in Kennedy Women’s Basketball History
Habitudes: Whats The Point?
Habitudes: What’s The Point?
West Willow Elementary, built in 2021, was the first school added to the CRCSD in 20 years.
District Funding Vote Rescheduled
Dance Team poses in Des Moines at the state competition.
Taylor Cropley: Alum Returns Home
Bella performs as lead character Megan Jones in Kennedys production of Puffs.
Bella Griffin: Getting Involved Across the School
Tony Vis watches as Kennedy competes during a basketball game.
Tony Vis: His Love for the Game
Andy Courtney coaches the girls team during a time out.
The Return of Coach Courtney
Shiho Yabuchi and Daniel Carolin pose for a photo in their classroom.
Welcoming Shiho Yabuchi to Kennedy
Vinton gym where participants waited to perform.
All Kennedy Speech Goes to State
The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
Junior Luke OBrien (Gaston) flexes behind the Silly Girls during the song Gaston.
Kennedy Actors Shine in Beauty and the Beast
Senior Elizabeth Goff (Belle) and senior Jake Horton (Beast) after their waltz in a dress rehearsal.
Kennedy Presents a Tale as Old as Time
Owen Kilgore (Mr. Rogers) and Elizabeth Goth (Lady Aberlin) performing Treat People with Kindness
Kennedy Show Choir at Prairie
Coach Mckowen delivering a pre-game speech
Photos: Boys’ Basketball Defeats Washington Warriors 67-57
Senior Alex Hume took 1st as an individual.
Photos: Cougar Boys Bowling Takes 1st at MVC Meet
Mirabelle Sackfield looks to pass the ball.
Kennedy Girls’ JV2 Defeated 52-2
Alex Clay, Yuna Song, Marcelle Strait
Kennedy Select Choirs Perform Their Full Shows at Dessert Concert
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Review: The Muppets Most Wanted

Review: The Muppets Most Wanted

May 1, 2014
Dr. Mary Wilcynski, principal,- Absolutely not, its 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

February 13, 2014
Former Kennedy staff member gets Survivor nod

Former Kennedy staff member gets Survivor nod

January 23, 2014
NBA Live 14 preview

NBA Live 14 preview

November 15, 2013
School evacuation

School evacuation

November 15, 2013

Girls’ cross country advances to state

October 29, 2013

Should college football players get paid?

October 23, 2013

Kennedy teacher travels to Mexico

October 16, 2013

Cougar volleyball off to a good start

September 13, 2013

Seldom Seen festival

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

Voice in the hall: a freshman cheering and dancing

January 10, 2013
Robotics team earns 6th in tournament

Robotics team earns 6th in tournament

December 11, 2012
Get your dancing shoes

Get your dancing shoes

December 6, 2012
Torch earns high awards at state conference

Torch earns high awards at state conference

October 17, 2012
Torch named as Pacemaker finalist

Torch named as Pacemaker finalist

September 7, 2012

Around the universe

July 11, 2012

Same-sex marriage

June 3, 2012

Dance dance Spanish revolution

May 24, 2012
Senioritis hits Kennedy

Senioritis hits Kennedy

May 18, 2012
Students prepare for AP Exams

Students prepare for AP Exams

May 4, 2012
prom 2012

Countdown for prom 2012

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

Army SSG Sal Giunta to return to Kennedy

April 25, 2012
School wins national First Amendment award

School wins national First Amendment award

April 6, 2012

Obama visits Cedar Rapids

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

Winter storm may push off Kennedy vs.Linn Mar game

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

Show choir kicks off season with dessert concert

January 12, 2012

Phased by Ryan Unash

December 17, 2011

Student work: Ryan Unash

December 14, 2011

5 ways to stay healthy during the winter

December 12, 2011

10 ways to make your Christmas merrier

December 2, 2011

Theater department prepares for Playtime Poppy

November 9, 2011

Bowling begins its 2011 season

November 8, 2011

Students lead morning announcements

November 5, 2011

Girls swimming heads to Marshalltown

November 4, 2011
School cents gives money back to Kennedy

School cents gives money back to Kennedy

November 2, 2011

Kennedy holds student leadership retreat

November 2, 2011

Chinese dragon comes to Kennedy

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

Pumpkin carving how to

October 31, 2011

Paying the price

October 6, 2011

Best Buddies

October 6, 2011
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