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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
Kennedy's "Elf The Musical Jr." set to hold auditions on Oct. 15-16.
Kennedy Announces Winter Musical “Elf Jr.” to Audition October 14 and 15
Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.
Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff
Junior Ellison Pierce runs the ball during the annual Powderpuff game.
Homecoming Week Puts Kennedy Student Life on Display
Freshman Tanner Stockert pulls ahead in his race to the finish line.
Photos: Cross Country Runs at Seminole Valley on September 26
Kennedy Volleyball team huddles around bench during time out.
Kennedy Volleyball Welcomes New Coaching Staff
Team captains line up for the coin toss.
Photos: Kennedy Football Taken Down by Iowa City High at Homecoming Game
Seniors Ady Hermanson and Jenna Younge block the ball.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeated by Xavier Saints on 9/24
Kennedy Varsity Football kicks off the game with the traditional run onto the field with the American flag.
Photos: Kennedy Varsity Football Takes on Washington Warriors on 9/20
Iowa's New attendance policy took effect on July 1.
Iowa’s New Attendance Policy Takes Effect on Cedar Rapids Schools
Should phones be allowed in classrooms at Kennedy?
Cell Phone Policy Sweeps Kennedy, Do Benefits Outweigh Potential Danger?
Iowa's Hinterland Music Festival grounds packed shoulder-to-shoulder with patrons on day three.
The Hinterland Experience: Greedy Cash Grab or Underprepared Concert Goers?
The crowded halls of Kennedy High School during passing time.
Chaos in Crowded Halls
Kennedy students party at prom before Kennedy introduces new policy.
Is Kennedy’s New School Dance Policy Necessary or Just Inequitable?
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
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
In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.
Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season
Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.
Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court
In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.
Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City
Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.
Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October
Kennedy's "Elf The Musical Jr." set to hold auditions on Oct. 15-16.
Kennedy Announces Winter Musical “Elf Jr.” to Audition October 14 and 15
Iowa's Hinterland Music Festival grounds packed shoulder-to-shoulder with patrons on day three.
The Hinterland Experience: Greedy Cash Grab or Underprepared Concert Goers?
Plain Brown Wrapper prepares to print for the first time in two years.
Plain Brown Wrapper Gears Up for a New Edition
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
Kennedy's junior class ecstatic after winning the spirit stick.
Photos: Juniors Win Fall Pep Assembly on August 29
Team captains line up for the coin toss.
Photos: Kennedy Football Taken Down by Iowa City High at Homecoming Game
Seniors Ady Hermanson and Jenna Younge block the ball.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeated by Xavier Saints on 9/24
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Advertisement for speech night in Kennedy's hallways.

Speech Night Returns

Jordan Horne, Writer
February 28, 2023
KNL will take place on Saturday Jan. 22 to raise money for Kennedy

Kennedy Night Live Set for Jan. 22

Nolyn Melsha, Writer
January 18, 2022
Issac Hofferber, Junior, Kacey Davis, Senior, and Xandrea Adams, Sophomore, tinker with an invisible spaceship.

Act 2: Improv Finally Returns to Kennedy

Dylan Sines, Photographer
February 9, 2021
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