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CRCSD Editorial on Changes
CRCSD Editorial on Changes
2026 Superstar Olympics
2026 Superstar Olympics
Kennedy held a Symphonic Rock Concert May 23, 2021
Symphonic Rock: Let Them Roll
The senior tradition, "Senior Splashin'" gets shut down by Kline due to possible injuries and legal issues.
Senior Splashin’ Gets Shut Down
AP Languages RIP
AP Languages RIP
2026 Superstar Olympics
2026 Superstar Olympics
Senior track runner Morgan Hospodarsky sets goals for this upcoming track season.
Senior Morgan Hospodarsky Prepares for Her Senior Track Season
Kennedy High School track and field participants qualify for the Drake Relays this coming weekend.
Kennedy’s Boys and Girls Track and Field Teams Takes on Drake Relays
Antonio Long, Brooklyn Perez, and Ashlyn Presley smile before showcasing their basketball skills at the Special Olympics on Mar. 14.
Dribbling with Inclusion; Special Olympics Basketball State Tournament
Participating in the 100 yard breast stroke, Brody Lamos 26' swims the homestretch. Lamos placed second with a time of 1:08.93, narrowly missing out on first by .74 seconds.
Senior Brody Lamos Breaks 100 Backstroke Record
CRCSD Editorial on Changes
CRCSD Editorial on Changes
Road to Discrimination; Medical Conscience Bill
Road to Discrimination; Medical Conscience Bill
AI entertainment has been flooding several social media platforms, however there are negative effects.
The Rise of AI Entertainment has Massive Effects on the Environment
Iowa School Dress Code Under Review
Iowa School Dress Code Under Review
The future of CRCSD remains uncertain as the community awaits voting results of the proposed new school model.
School District Asks Community to Vote on Proposed New School Model
AP Languages RIP
AP Languages RIP
Senior Student Government Officers
Senior Student Government Officers
Camden Neff performs his solo at Triton Jazz Festival at Iowa Central Community College on January 17th, 2025.
Camden Neff; The Golden Saxophone
Cutting the baseline, freshman Drew McKowen takes his angle to the basket.
Kennedy Stuns No. 9 Bettendorf in Statement Win
7 Brew on Collins opening Jun 2
7 Brew: New Coffee Shop Opens Soon
Katie Hubbs Competes in the National History Day Contest, Making it to the State Competition.
Katie Hubbs Competes in the National History Day Contest, Making it to the State Competition.
Junior Ellie Nurre looks to qualify for state for the second year in a row.
Junior Ellie Nurre Looks to Qualify for State
After winning Best Solist, Izzy Westercamp '26 shows off her awards.
Five-time Best Soloist, Izzy Westercamp.
Local track meets are held at Kingston Stadium.
Stand Out Senior Track Athletes
Seniors Addison Kellogg and Emily Brandt pose with buddies Brook Perez and Ashlyn Presley at Special Olympics basketball.
Senior Leaders Last Year in Best Buddies
Album cover for The Romantic by Bruno Mars. Mars, Bruno, The Romantic, Atlantic Records, 2026
The Top 10 Newly Released Songs
Kennedy held a Symphonic Rock Concert May 23, 2021
Symphonic Rock: Let Them Roll
Katie Hubbs Competes in the National History Day Contest, Making it to the State Competition.
Katie Hubbs Competes in the National History Day Contest, Making it to the State Competition.
After winning Best Solist, Izzy Westercamp '26 shows off her awards.
Five-time Best Soloist, Izzy Westercamp.
All- State qualifiers of Speech and Improv before performing last month.
Speech Recap for State
Kennedy High School track and field participants qualify for the Drake Relays this coming weekend.
Kennedy’s Boys and Girls Track and Field Teams Takes on Drake Relays
Shooting from the top of the key, freshman Kaden Gomez evades the pressure from City High defenders.
Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats IC High 73-53 on Senior Night
Kennedy Show Choir’s Happiness performs in the Kennedy Auditorium on January 13, 2026. This song Olivia by One Direction, was the opener of Kennedy’s Dessert concert, showcasing their work to families, friends, and more.
Photos: Happiness Inc., Protege, and Moonlight Express perform at Kennedy’s Dessert Concert on January 13
Listening to music, junior Gavin Grant focuses on his art piece referring to an image on his Chromebook.
Photos: Kennedy Art Classes Continue Their Work on January 26
The Rocket League trio for Kennedy High School competes in their match on January 22nd, 2026. They lost their match against Newton Senior High School 3-0, but will compete again on Jan. 29, 2026.
Photos: Kennedy’s Varsity Esports Team Takes on Newton on January 22
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The University of Iowa is included in Iowa City's mask mandate.

Iowa City Mask Mandate Begins August 19

Joel Dillman, Writer • August 19, 2021

A city-wide mask mandate goes into effect in Iowa City Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m. This mandate opposes the spirit of the state law HF 847, passed May 20, which prohibits cities and counties from issuing mask...

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

Hardship after hardship has slammed Cedar Rapids schools since the beginning of 2020. The pandemic has changed the way we live and the derecho destroyed a large part of our community. A healthy and safe...

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