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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
Students work on their ceramic projects for art class.
Voices of the Voiceless Open Mic Night Showcases Student Artwork
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
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
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Photos: Kennedy Theater Presents “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
Photos: Boys and Girls Basketball vs IC Liberty and Ames
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Mens Varsity Tennis: Getting Ready to Serve at Districts

Men’s Varsity Tennis: Getting Ready to Serve at Districts

Grace Niemuth, Writer
May 10, 2021
Caleb Schlaak dribbles down the court at a home game against Washington.

Caleb Schlaak: Player of the Year

Alyssa Friedley, Writer
April 26, 2021
Action shot from the game of Kennedy versus Prairie

Excite Night: Kennedy Cougars Take On Liberty Lightning

Zaidin Boehmke, Writer
February 7, 2020
Kennedy Takes A Victory Against Iowa City West

Kennedy Takes A Victory Against Iowa City West

Haylee Brewer, Photo Editor
February 7, 2020
Junior Camryn Ray handles the ball during the teams game against Xavier on April 16.

Girls’ Soccer Battles Against Xavier

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2019
Logan levendusky fr., jumping over the beam for his high jump height.

MVC Men’s Indoor Track Meet 3/12/18

Tate Weaver, Writer
March 19, 2018
Sophomore Sadie Powell guards from Iowa City West.

Kennedy Women’s Basketball ‘On the Come Up’

December 12, 2017
LeClere Leads as Softball Head Coach

LeClere Leads as Softball Head Coach

Anafer Millsap , Writer
June 2, 2017
Top left to right: Stephan Kitsos, Brady Gibson Bottom left to right: Cade Schoenauer, Reece Linder

State Swimming

Jake Corkery, Writer
February 17, 2016
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