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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Schools around the country have been encouraging kids 17+ to register to vote.
Encouraging Voting
Samuel Sanders-Licher, Writer • April 16, 2026

During the 2025-2026 school year, voter registration has been encouraged in high schools, colleges and universities by organizations and groups across Iowa. Iowa’s Secretary...

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Junior Ellie Nurre looks to qualify for state for the second year in a row.
Junior Ellie Nurre Looks to Qualify for State
Lucy McCord, Writer • April 6, 2026

As the 2025-2026 Kennedy Girl’s golf season begins, last year's state qualifier, Ellie Nurre, is looking to punch her ticket for a second season in a row. The junior has...

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Race participants pose for a photo at last years Abbi's Hope in Motion 5k
Abbi’s Hope in Motion
Ellis Melone, Writer • March 24, 2026

In Sept. of 2020, at age sixteen, Abigail Smith was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. She fought the tumor for two years following her diagnosis, and in Oct. of 2022, she...

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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
Zoa Barbee, Writer • March 26, 2026

On Feb. 13, Senior Brody Lamos broke the 100 backstroke record for Kennedy High School at a Iowa City West meet. For over 10 years, the men's 100 backstroke record has hung...

Iowa School Dress Code Under Review
Iowa School Dress Code Under Review
Cal Loane, Writer • April 9, 2026

During the 2026 legislative session, House Bill 681 was introduced, proposing a dress code be required at all Iowa schools. The policy requires students to dress appropriately...

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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.
Emma Wagner, Writer • April 14, 2026

On March 21, 2026, at Coe College, junior Katherine (Katie) Hubbs competed in the Regional National History Day Contest, advancing to State. National...

All- State qualifiers of Speech and Improv before performing last month.
Speech Recap for State
February 27, 2026
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.
Prairie Premiere Recap
February 9, 2026
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