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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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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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