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Mask mandates are banned in Iowa schools once again.
Mask Mandate Lifted in CRCSD Schools
Volunteers for the State Large Group Speech contest will receive multiple benefits.
Speech Volunteers Needed
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students
KNL will take place on Saturday Jan. 22 to raise money for Kennedy
Kennedy Night Live Set for Jan. 22
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Information Regarding Boys Baseball is Now Available
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
Kicking Into the Holiday Spirit
A.J. Miller (FR) swims the first leg of the 200 Yard Free Relay, giving the relay a head start leading to them taking first place.
Kennedy Men’s Swimming Kicks off the Year With a Home Invite
The 11 first team all Mississippi Valley Conference players: seniors Alex Koch (Linebacker), Mitchell Schares (Defensive Back), Jeron Senters (Defensive Back), Carson Blietz (Quarterback), Ethan Mills (Offensive Line), Brenden Linde (Tight End), and Colin Flannagan (Running Back), as well as juniors Jazan Williams (Running Back), Ryker Stelling (Linebacker), Michael Mulheren (Linebacker) and Andrew Meyers (Defensive Lineman).
Kennedy 2021 Football Season Comes to a Close
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Kennedy Dance Team Competes Again
Phones are taking up parents attention
Electronics vs. Kids
Social media apps send constant notifications to convince users to dive back in.
Social Media Trend “School Shooter Day” Causes Scare
PDA Has To Stop
PDA Has To Stop
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Teens today are often willing to talk about their own mental health.
Teen Mental Health Needs Attention
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
Move Over Christmas, Here Comes Kwanzaa
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Inclusivity and Understanding the Transgender Community
Students in the CRCSD Student Built House program work as professionals.
CRCSD Student Built House: Building Better Futures
Kennedys Leadership Retreat originally scheduled for October 27is postponed for a later date.
Kennedy Leadership Retreat Postponed
Bruises, black eyes and other injuries can indicate someone was involved in teen violence.
The Unknown Dark Side of Teens
Ethan Head gets ready to perform in Macys Great American Marching Band
Senior Ethan Head Marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Miles Wilson looks to pass Dubuque Hempstead with Henry McMahan close behind.
Miles Wilson Breaks Cross Country School Record
Lorena Harger administers a Spanish One written test.
Colombia to The United States
Mariah Griffin (left) and Jennifer McAtee (right) are ready to start the class.
Learning To Teach in an Upside-Down World
Peyton Kach posed for her senior photos with an instrument to represent one of her passions: music.
The Dream of a Musician
Headlights in Deer
Headlights in Deer
Im Not Exactly Sad
I’m Not Exactly Sad
The Waves of Reminiscence
The Waves of Reminiscence
One for Sorrow
One for Sorrow
The Grand Plan
The Grand Plan
Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
Photos: Varsity Basketball Defeats Linn-Mar in Home Double Header
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Wrestling Senior Night Ends In Victory Against Xavier
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Christmas Kick 2021
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
Photos: Kennedy Foyer Holiday Celebration
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COVID-19 is threatening Kennedy pep assemblies for the 2021-2022 school year

COVID-19 Cancels Cougar Traditions

Nolyn Melsha, Writer
September 14, 2021
The class of 2021 at the Winter Pep Assembly who emerged victorious. Which will win this years virtual pep rally?

Virtual Pep Assembly

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2020
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
Seniors showing their cougar spirit at the fall pep assembly by cheering on their class. Photo by Haylee Brewer.

Best Spirit in America

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer
September 7, 2019
Band students help hype up the students at the fall pep assembly.

Senior Spirit Success

Olivia Haefner and Jenna Anderson
September 10, 2018
Seniors Grace Harrelson, Joey Bushman, and James Tolly shouting the class cheer.

Keeping Safe with Kennedy’s Crazy Pep Assemblies

Claire Beaman, Writer
May 18, 2018
Reagan Linder, jr., busting a move during the whole school dance-off.

Spring Pep Assembly

Jamison Prull, Photo Editor
April 8, 2018
Kennedy Activities Director Aaron Stecker leads the pep assembly activities.

Bringing Spirit to the Spring Pep Assembly

Olivia Haefner and Roberta Prats
April 4, 2018
Co-ed Dance team takes the floor

Co-ed Dance team takes the floor

Tate Weaver, Writer
March 29, 2018
Photo by Nathan Sheeley.

Pep Assembly Upset

Elizabeth Barrett, Writer
September 14, 2016
Photo by Jake Corkery.

That’s a Doo

Jake Corkery, Sports Editor
September 9, 2016
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