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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address to members of the Iowa Legislature inside the House Chamber, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, 2023, at the Iowa State Capitol, in Des Moines.

Iowa Auditing Bill Threatens Accountability and Rule of Law

Joshua Barker, Writer June 1, 2023

On May 11, 2023, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds received a new bill that holds massive implications for Iowa’s future. The bill in question, SF478, gives the appearance of a boring and mundane bill. Described...

A limit is being put on children's learning throughout Iowa.

Another Attack on the LGBTQ Community

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer April 18, 2023

In a society that oppresses queer and trans youth, Iowa education is trying to take it a step further. Two bills were introduced on Jan. 17 that will make it harder for youth to be educated and respected...

"Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda."

The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa

Sonja Woerner, Copy Editor January 25, 2023

Kim Reynolds is a name known throughout the Iowa educational system. Serving as Iowa Governor for over five years, she has attempted to and succeeded in undermining Iowa public schools with misleading...

Should we be allowed to pick and choose what parts of history we learn?

Iowa Legislation Undermines Teachers

Sonja Woerner, Writer April 26, 2022

Iowa representatives have recently passed bills that restrict teachers and make their jobs more difficult. Within a year, they have attempted to place cameras in all classrooms to monitor content and mandate...

Performance PE is designed to be taken by athletes for PE credits.

We’re Overworking Students

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer April 4, 2022

In order to graduate, CRCSD students need four Physical Education (PE) credits regardless of their extracurricular participation. Many students at Kennedy participate in school athletics, show choirs or...

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