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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students

Chromebook Reminder for Kennedy Students

Jasmine Hite, Writer January 19, 2022

A reminder to all students: do not leave chromebooks in vehicles or other cold spaces during the winter. Extreme cold or hot temperatures can damage Chromebook batteries and other parts of the device....

The amount of snow that fell on the Jan. 24.

Cold World

Samuel Miranda, Writer February 14, 2019

Iowa has gotten some dangerous weather conditions in the recent weeks. The weather has thrown so much at the Cedar Rapids community that the CRCSD has had eight days cancelled so far. This has started...

@CRSCHOOLS on Twitter post the photo above each time there is a delay or no-school day.

Weather Worries

Jenna Anderson, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2019

Over the past month, the Cedar Rapids Community School District and surrounding districts have been faced with many no-school days, delays and early-outs. These were due to various winter weather hazards:...

The view from Decker's loft building downtown.

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2018

The city of Cedar Rapids is beginning to prepare for the potential 17.5 foot crest of the Cedar River, expected to happen on Sunday. Many CR residents are feeling deja vu back to the flood of 2016. Senior...

Jurnee Rose-Johnson, sr., running in the third leg of the  4x200.

Weather Holds Back Girls’ Track

Hannah Ratzer, Arts and Culture Editor April 17, 2018

“It’s been frustrating to have all the meets canceled and I know that everyone else is upset that they aren’t getting a chance to run,” Senior hurdler and sprinter Natalie McAllister said. Due...

We welcomed spring of 2018 on Tuesday, March 20.

Spring is in the Air

Grace Hanrahan, Writer March 22, 2018

As Iowans begin to crawl out of hibernation, moods shift to an energized “springy” vibe. Vitamin D is an excellent resource, as it provides us with calcium to strengthen us, and helps fight depression...

Crazy Weather in Cedar Rapids

Crazy Weather in Cedar Rapids

Anna Reinhart, Opinion Editor March 5, 2018

Yesterday there’s a good chance you were enjoying the 55 degree highs and sunshine. After today’s weather, you might be frustrated with pouring rain all morning that turned into heavy snow by the afternoon. “I’m...

The flood on Katy Freeway in Houston, Texas.

Houston Flood Incomparable to Cedar Rapids

Anna Reinhart, Opinion Editor September 8, 2017

Hurricane Harvey has caused devastating flooding to Texas and Louisiana. It seems comparable to the Cedar Rapids flood of 2016, or 2008. However the size and damage to the flood further south is beyond...

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