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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
Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
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
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
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.
Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.
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
In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Maggie Goldberg

Maggie Goldberg, Drafting Editor

Hi! I’m Maggie, a senior in my third year of writing for Torch. I’m in Happiness Inc. and play for Kennedy’s varsity volleyball and tennis teams and I’m also involved with various leadership groups! I absolutely love learning foreign languages, spending time with friends and expressing my individuality!
All content by Maggie Goldberg
Now-graduated Happiness members sing the 2023-2024 ballad.

Brett Carroll Camp Comes to Happiness, Inc.

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
October 25, 2024
Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.

Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff

Maggie Goldberg and Lucy McCord
October 9, 2024
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

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
September 2, 2024
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.

Bump, Set, Spike

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
August 26, 2024
Representatives discuss college options at the annual Kennedy Open House.

College Visits: Preparing for the Future

Jersey Bilyeu and Maggie Goldberg
August 14, 2024
Insecurities affect us all.

Maggie’s Musings—Emma Wagner’s “Don’t Let Them See”

Maggie Goldberg and Emma Wagner
May 15, 2024
A visual representation of one's stream of consciousness, ideas scattered and seemingly unrelated.

Maggie’s Musings—It’s Something

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
April 17, 2024
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at their first competition of the season, Morning Side Jazz Festival in Sioux City.

Kennedy Jazz 1 Makes History

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
March 8, 2024
Senior Joe Bean drives to the hoop through Iowa City West defenders.

Cougar Boys Basketball Aims for a Ticket to the Well

Maggie Goldberg and Miya Parker
February 27, 2024

Quiz: Which Cough Drop Flavor Are You?

Maggie Goldberg, Creator
February 16, 2024
Happy Valentines Day From The Torch!

Quiz: Which Valentines Day Present Are You?

Maggie Goldberg, Creator
February 14, 2024
The Army Reserve promises basic and job training back to back after finishing senior year.

Planning for the Future: Kennedy Senior Bibesh Magar Enlists into the Army Reserve

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
January 31, 2024
The original post made on the CRCSD Facebook page suggests making a donation to the school district's foundation instead of getting gifts for teachers.

CRCSD Facebook Post Stirs Up Controversy Surrounding Teachers Gifts During the Holidays

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
December 20, 2023
Following through with his club, Paulson's swing launches the ball along with some grass.

Photos: Freshman Boys Golf Competes at Twin Pines on 9/7

Maggie Goldberg, Photographer
September 18, 2023
On hole four at Twin Pines Golf Course, freshman Brady Paulson lines up his putt.

At the height of his swing, Paulson makes his first turn on hole five at Twin Pines.

Walking towards the north corner of Twin Pines Golf Course, freshman Payson Kramer follows his competition.

Freshman Kael Haugen marches to his bag to exchange clubs before putting on hole four.

Kennedy freshman Luke Murray practices his swing at hole five.

Freshman Owen Cordes watches his drive off the second tee.

Isaac Renshaw finishes his drive on hole five.

Tyler Trudo finishes his meet on hole nine of Twin Pines Golf Course, shaking the hands of his opponents from Xavier and Jefferson.

Junior Athlete of the Week Maren Diederich serves one of her aces.

Kennedy Volleyball Player Maren Diederich Nominated for Des Moines Register Female Athlete of the Week

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
August 20, 2023
Most common means of travel for Kennedy students.

Cougars Over the Summer

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
June 2, 2023
Freshman Adam Gray runs five kilometers for cross country, a race in which he holds the freshman record.

A Kennedy First: Class of 2026 Adam Gray Breaks Two Freshman Records His First Year

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
May 9, 2023
The decrease in Marvel's quality of production in recent years is shown through their reviews, CGI and storylines.

The Collapse of the MCU and the End of an Era

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
April 21, 2023
Kennedy schedule for Tuesday, March 7, when students are honored at and academic assembly.

Altered Schedules as Kennedy Recognizes Students and Competes at State

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
March 3, 2023
State Qualifier Jordan Twiddy pinning a Muscatine wrestler on Jan. 14.

Kennedy Boys’ Wrestling Approaches State With Three Competitors

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
February 15, 2023
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

Maggie Goldberg, Writer
February 2, 2023
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