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Kennedy Torch

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Kennedy Torch

Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.

Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival

Ramsay Geater, Writer October 28, 2024

Twenty Kennedy musicians in band, orchestra and choir were accepted into All-State as select performers or alternates after having auditions at Independence High School in Independence, Iowa on Oct. 26.  All-State...

In unison with her teammates, sophomore May Turner spins her flag.

Kennedy Marching Band Takes on Starfest in Sioux City

Mirabelle Sackfield and Emmie Diehl October 21, 2024

The Kennedy Marching Band traveled to the Starfest Band Festival held at Morningside University in Sioux City Iowa on Sept. 28 to receive unique comments and critique on their show “Shattered,” rather...

Kennedy Symphony Orchestra performs Swan Lake at annual winter concert.

Kennedy Orchestra to Host Fall Concert at End of October

Ramsay Geater, Writer October 15, 2024

Symphony and String Orchestra students are performing their fall concert on Oct. 29 in the Kennedy Auditorium.  Songs “Dance Diabolique” “Reverie” and “Ghost Carnival” by musicians Jared...

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?

Sonja Woerner, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2024

The Hinterland Music Festival, held in St. Charles, Iowa, over the weekend of Aug. 2-4, 2024, was an undeniable disaster. With medical emergencies left and right, one wonders, was the star-studded line-up...

Laufey's "Bewitched" album cover.

Live Laugh Laufey

River Borgerding, Writer April 30, 2024

Laufey Lin Jónsdóttir, otherwise known simply as Laufey, is a Los Angeles-based musician who leans into the classical and jazz side of music. Laufey currently has 12.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify...

With the release of JoJo Siwa's new song "Karma" has caused her family friendly reputation to go up in flames.

Bows Gone Bad: The Downfall of JoJo Siwa

Emma Beachner, Writer April 16, 2024

Beloved child star Joelle Joanie Siwa, more commonly known as JoJo, released a shocking single that pushed her into a new era of her career. The single Karma is an upbeat pop song with a catchy beat....

Symphony Orchestra rehearses with Harding Middle School to prepare for their concert.

Photos: Harding Middle School Rehearses for the Future Ready Concert

River Borgerding, Photographer March 7, 2024

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Drumline leads the Kennedy Marching Band, following closely behind the drum majors.

Kennedy Sends 22 Musicians to Perform at the All-State Music Festival on November 18

Haile Miller, Writer November 17, 2023

After the conclusion of auditions for the annual All-State Music Festival on Oct. 21, the Kennedy Music Department will send 20 accepted musicians as well as 2 alternates to perform on Nov. 18.  The...

Drake's album "For All the Dogs" is Drake's 13th Billboard No. 1 album.

Drake’s New Album Tops Charts and Sets Records

Samuella Kasha, Writer November 1, 2023

At the beginning of the summer, Drake began his “It’s All a Blur Tour” (IAAB) with 21 Savage. Towards the beginning of his tour run, Drake announced that his eighth studio album, “For All the Dogs,”...

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