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Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
Changes in the price of womens period products over time, making them less accessible to high school students.
Vandalism Sparks Removal of Feminine Hygiene Product in Bathrooms
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Alexander Jackson leaving court following a hearing in July 2022.
Cedar Rapids Man on Trial for 2021 Triple Murder
The Future With Kim
The Future With Kim
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.
Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Senior Kenzie Reed bringing the ball up the court
Photos: Boys Basketball Beats Wahlert Catholic, 86-55
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the Students First Act in the Capitol rotunda.
The Beginning of the End of Public Education in Iowa
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?
Noreen worked to meet the needs of everyone around her as superintendent. She met others with love and compassion.
It’s “Just Noreen”
Candy Corn Craze
Candy Corn Craze
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300
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.
Holiday Traditions at Kennedy
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Kinder Kennedy posing with the eggs they hid around the school.
Spreading Kindness in a Quiet Way
Mens Volleyball will be coming to Kennedy in the form of a club.
Men’s Volleyball Comes To Kennedy
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
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
Protégé soloist performing the shows opener during a dress rehearsal.
Protégé Enters The Danger Zone
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Kennedy Show Choirs Make Their Debut
Im a Puff and Im staying.
Battle of the Puffs: Kennedy vs. Washington
Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie
Freshman Sam Bloomquist swims freestyle
Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Swim on Jan. 3
Sophomore Lexi Moore prepares to go up against two Prairie defenders.
Photos: Basketball Dominates Prairie in Double Header
Sophomore Landon Deiters goes up for a basket surrounded by Jefferson players.
Photos: Basketball Double Header Ends In Two Victories Over Jefferson
Colton Klein swims backstroke.
Photos: Boys’ Swimming at Jefferson
The student news site of John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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The smallpox vaccine has proved effective against Monkeypox in clinical trials.

Monkeypox: Minor Disruption or New Epidemic?

Joshua Barker, Writer
September 16, 2022
Dan Carolin (in the middle) and his squad pose in their Hawaiian shirts.

Dan Carolin: Human Connection Through Language

Sam Miranda
June 10, 2022
Masks below noses were a common sight at Kennedy before the mask mandate was removed.

Right Under Our Noses

Joel Dillman and Anabel Bradley
March 3, 2022
Happiness Inc.s show choir performance from 2021, with everyone wearing a mask.

COVID-19 on Stage

Cael Cummins, Writer
January 28, 2022
Mask mandates are banned in Iowa schools once again.

Mask Mandate Lifted in CRCSD Schools

Molly Martin, Writer
January 25, 2022
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.

Pfizer Vaccine Boosters Approved for Ages 12 to 15

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
January 6, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Children Ages 5-11

COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Children Ages 5-11

Nolyn Melsha, Writer
November 5, 2021
Kennedy reinstated a mask mandate following Judge Pratts restraining order on Iowas ban on mask mandates in schools.

Reynolds is Fighting the Wrong Battle

Anabel Bradley, Writer
September 17, 2021
COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year

COVID-19 Cancels Cougar Traditions

Nolyn Melsha, Writer
September 14, 2021
Homecoming Set to Happen September 24

Homecoming Set to Happen September 24

Molly Martin, Writer
September 13, 2021
The University of Iowa is included in Iowa Citys mask mandate.

Iowa City Mask Mandate Begins August 19

Joel Dillman, Writer
August 19, 2021
An Outbreak of Musical Discovery

An Outbreak of Musical Discovery

Elise Hrabik, Writer
July 30, 2021
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