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Grinch the Musical poster.
Senior Izzy Westercamp Takes the Lead in Kennedy High School’s Production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Students challenge their creation to see how far they can launch the ping pong ball.
Losing Our Minds to Machines: The Hidden Cost of AI in Classrooms
Protégé performs at the Prairie Premiere on Feb. 1.
Improvement or Deterioration: Protégé’s New Dynamic
Holding their leg extensions, Megan Trudo(So.) and Elle Rammelsberg(Jr.) pose during their featured part in Kennedy's Jazz routine.
Kennedy Dance Team Qualifies Two Dancers, Marking Their Strongest Season in Years
The future of CRCSD remains uncertain as several questions are raised regarding district leaders.
Iowa Senator and Kennedy Staff Member Molly Donahue Calls for Three School Board Members Removal
Photos: Kennedy Dance Team at Lion Lineage
Powerful and precise: Kennedy sophomore team hurdles up to celebrate their point over Linnmar.
Sophmore Volleyball Tournament Oct. 18
Holding their leg extensions, Megan Trudo(So.) and Elle Rammelsberg(Jr.) pose during their featured part in Kennedy's Jazz routine.
Kennedy Dance Team Qualifies Two Dancers, Marking Their Strongest Season in Years
Kennedy High School's Volleyball team celebrates their win against Waterloo West, allowing them to continue in the sub state tournament.
Kennedy High School Volleyball Wins a Five Set Thriller at Waterloo West
Senior Captain Deacon Kucera runs off the field, celebrating.
Deacon “Dude” Kucera: Kennedy Football Captain Leads Cougars into 2025 Season
Taylor Swift releases a new album that creates controversy.
The Life of A Showgirl; Girlboss At A Loss?
Tik Tok trends have found their way to Kennedy, resulting in different mischievous activity surrounding the school.
319 Public Indecency: Tik Tok Trends Make Their Way to Kennedy High School
As students graduate they look for their next step in their lives. Looking at different colleges and career paths to pursue.
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up
"Got Paper?": This editorial cartoon addresses the current paper shortage going on at Kennedy High School. Hence why Mike from the office is talking to Kline, because he owns a paper company. This is a comedic take on the current dilemma that our school is facing.
Editorial Cartoon: Got Paper?
The new "drag" ban bill (HF891) that is currently under review originally targeted drag shows by stating if a minor attended or viewed the performance, all parties involved could be charged with a felony. The restriction now concerns anyone who allows/performs an "obscene performance" in front of a minor, but the word obscene is subjective and leaves the law up to interpretation.
Editorial Cartoon: To Be or Not To Be Obscene
7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
The Street Food Fighter serves food to the Cedar Rapids community.
“Food is Love”: How The Street Food Fighter Feeds the Soul
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Key Clubs Provides Volunteer Opportunities to KHS Students
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
DnD Club Engages Students in Cult Classic Game Dungeons and Dragons
Behind the Scenes: The Stage Crew Behind Happiness Inc.
Junior Caitilyn Ruggeri prepares for the serve.
Caitilyn Ruggeri Scores During Her Junior Year
Dana Melone, recipient of the American Psychological Association TOPSS Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching award
Kennedy Psychology Teacher Dana Melone Wins Major Award
Throughout Meredith Kaump's wrestling season she has had support from her friends and family.
Meredith Kaump Places Sixth at Girls State Wrestling
Junior, Kennedy girl's wrestler, Olivia Hallam who has recently earned a state title.
Olivia Hallam Ranks Fourth at Girls State Wrestling
Grinch the Musical poster.
Senior Izzy Westercamp Takes the Lead in Kennedy High School’s Production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Protégé performs at the Prairie Premiere on Feb. 1.
Improvement or Deterioration: Protégé’s New Dynamic
Holding their leg extensions, Megan Trudo(So.) and Elle Rammelsberg(Jr.) pose during their featured part in Kennedy's Jazz routine.
Kennedy Dance Team Qualifies Two Dancers, Marking Their Strongest Season in Years
Dancing in the rain, Junior May Turner smiles for the audience.
Marching in the Rain; Seniors’ Last Performance with Kennedy Marching Band Leaves Them Soaked
Bringing Shakespeare Back to the Stage
Bringing Shakespeare Back to the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Dance Team at Lion Lineage
Powerful and precise: Kennedy sophomore team hurdles up to celebrate their point over Linnmar.
Sophmore Volleyball Tournament Oct. 18
Photos: JV Volleyball at LinnMarr
Showing off her Powderpuff shirt, senior Emerson Blocker gets ready for the game.
Photos: Homecoming Media Day on October 7
Finding a better angle on the first kickoff of the game, senior Keegan Mastin evades West defenders.
Photos: Kennedy Football Falls to Waterloo West 28-21 on October 10
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Senior Captain Deacon Kucera runs off the field, celebrating.

Deacon “Dude” Kucera: Kennedy Football Captain Leads Cougars into 2025 Season

Addy Phillips, Photographer • October 15, 2025

Each football season at Kennedy a select group of seniors are chosen to lead the team. This 2025-2026 season, Deacon Kucera, along with four others, pilots the Cougars. Kucera started his football career...

Showing off her Powderpuff shirt, senior Emerson Blocker gets ready for the game.

Photos: Homecoming Media Day on October 7

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer • October 15, 2025

Team captains line up for the coin toss.

Photos: Kennedy Football Taken Down by Iowa City High at Homecoming Game

Emmie Diehl, Photographer • October 8, 2024

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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

Emmie Diehl, Photographer • October 5, 2024

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Cougar offense takes on Linn-Mar Lion defensive starters.

Photos: Varsity Football Kennedy Takes on Linn-Mar on 9/13

Emmie Diehl, Photographer • September 20, 2024

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Starting the second quarter, senior running back Trevor Scott cuts to the outside on his 15-yard run.

Photos: Cougars Dominate at Iowa City High, Going 61-34

Isaac White, Photographer • September 29, 2023

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Freshman kicker #17 kicks off the game.

Photos: Freshman Football Take on Linn-Mar on September 16

Eden Lutz, Photographer • September 26, 2023

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The first play of the JV football game against the Linn-Mar Lions.

Photos: JV Cougar Football Team Defeats Linn-Mar on Their Own Turf

Kloud Smith, photographer • September 26, 2023

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Sophomore kicker, Andrew Richey kicks the ball to make the extra point.

Photos: Sophomore Football Dominates Against Washington, Going 52-7

Anyah Stoppelmoor, Photographer • September 25, 2023

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Senior Team Captains #70 Logan Johnson, #35 Calvin White, #5 BJ Henry, #4 Cyrus Courtney headed to center field for the pre-game coin toss.

Photos: Kennedy Football Defeats Linn-Mar on 9/8

Isaac White, Photographer • September 20, 2023

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Nick Brooks verbally commits to the University of Iowa in the Kennedy cafeteria.

Cedar Rapids Legend Nick Brooks Returns to Kennedy

Emma Rood, Writer • September 19, 2023

Standing at 6’8'' and weighing 340 lbs, Junior Nick Brooks stands out in a crowd. Brooks has been gaining national attention since he started on Kennedy's offensive line. He's received over 25 scholarship...

Cougar defenders celebrate after recovering a fumble with only 10 yards to give up before a touchdown in overtime.

Photos: Kennedy Football Falls 35-36 Against the Pleasant Valley Spartans

Isaac White, Photographer • September 11, 2023

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