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Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics
Three Iowa Women’s Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA
A student works on their math homework during class. Students are now able to join a math-focused honor society.
Kennedy Introduces Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Tori recieved an award for her speech.
Kennedy Student Goes to American Legion National Oratorical Contest
HyVee employs numerous Kennedy students as an entry level position.
Senate File 167 Changes Iowa’s Child Labor Laws
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Senior Janell Minor Driving the ball to the goal
Photos: 5/15 Girls Soccer vs. Washington
Junior Addison Swartzendruber runs the 400 Meter Dash at Kingston Stadium.
2023 State Track and Field Begins With 31 Kennedy Athletes
Team huddles up before the first pitch
Photos: May 9 Varsity Baseball Scrimmage vs Mount Vernon
Junior Liza Scherbring scoring a goal
Photos: Girls’ Soccer vs Western Dubuque on May 5
Pro Fortnite player plays Fortnite.
Fortnite, In This Economy?
Sophomore Jordan Harvey sings through jail bars.
Kennedy’s Production of Chicago is a Must-See
The decrease in Marvels quality of production in recent years is shown through their reviews, CGI and storylines.
The Collapse of the MCU and the End of an Era
SAD affects around 3% of the population, and can occur during any season.
The Battle Known As Seasonal Depression
Photo of protesters showing support for Iowas transgender youth in light of recent governmental changes.
Iowa, What Are We Doing?
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Senior Maggy Jellison dances at the Senior Night football game.
Dance Team Auditions Scheduled for Next Week
Molly Martin showcases her promposal to Kaitlyn Dolphin
The Declining “Promposal” Phenomenon
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Ami Jacobo: Spreading the Positivity
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Freshman Adam Gray runs five kilometers for cross country, a race in which he holds the freshman record.
A Kennedy First: Class of 2026 Adam Gray Breaks Two Freshman Records His First Year
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 2)
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 1)
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Ami Jacobo: Spreading the Positivity
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Pro Fortnite player plays Fortnite.
Fortnite, In This Economy?
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Senior Janell Minor Driving the ball to the goal
Photos: 5/15 Girls Soccer vs. Washington
Team huddles up before the first pitch
Photos: May 9 Varsity Baseball Scrimmage vs Mount Vernon
Junior Liza Scherbring scoring a goal
Photos: Girls’ Soccer vs Western Dubuque on May 5
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Photo of protesters showing support for Iowas transgender youth in light of recent governmental changes.

Iowa, What Are We Doing?

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
April 3, 2023
Chad Aldis in an interview, claiming to be an expert on charter schools.

New Iowa Board of Education Director Appointed With No Experience in Public Education

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
March 30, 2023
The Future With Kim

The Future With Kim

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
January 12, 2023
Students should not have to be scared when they walk into school.

Enough is Enough.

Anabel Bradley, Writer
June 3, 2022
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
Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.

Iowa School Mask Mandate Ban Struck Down

Alyx Goldensoph, 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
Photo Via Iowa Public Radio Images. Kim Reynolds speaking to her constituents in Iowa.

Leave School Decisions in the Hands of the Educators

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2021
Shawn Thomsen, facilitator at Kennedy High School, disinfecting a desk to help protect students and staff.

Protect Our Schools

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2021
Photo Via Iowa Public Radio Images. Kim Reynolds speaking to her constituents in Iowa.

Iowa Governor Mandates Fully In-Person School Option

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer
January 29, 2021
George Anderson walking into the gym during the pep assembly to accept the award.

George Anderson: 2020 Iowa Teacher of the Year

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer
December 10, 2019
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