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Middle school teachers are finding relief in high school settings where extreme behaviors tend to decrease.
Effects of Middle School Behaviors
Student Funds Cause Confusion
Student Funds Cause Confusion
Four Kennedy seniors- Ann James, Jacob Copeland, Katie Hubbs, and Austin Guck- have been recognized as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. 
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Construction Updates
Construction Updates
CRCSD Editorial on Changes
CRCSD Editorial on Changes
Avery Jennings celebrates a point against Prairie on September 9th.
Girl Tennis Team Improves Throughout the Season
Kennedy senior quarterback Cael Fairley evades pressure from the Prairie defense during a play in the second quarter.
Fairley finds new home at Kennedy
Returning the kick back, sophomore Nash Preston makes a move to evade the Hempstead defender.
Kennedy Varsity Football Defeats Dubuque Hempstead 49-13
Freshman Addison Bodeker moments away from competing in a match.
Wrestler Addison Bodeker Takes On Fargo
2026 Superstar Olympics
2026 Superstar Olympics
Posing after winning the "Spirit Stick", the sophomores celebrate their win in the winter pep assembly.
Put the Pep Back in Pep Assemblies
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 walking path from Good Shepherd and Oakland parking lots to Kennedy
Oakland and Good Shepherd Path
Sophomore Avery Nydle goes up to hit in a game against Mt. Vernon on August 20th, 2026. Her quick attacks at the net consistently keep the opposing team on their toes.
Avery Nydle; Journey to Recovery
Marketed towards teenagers, especially young women, energy drinks have more impact than it seems. High caffeine consumption is not recommended for a healthy lifestyle.
Caffeine Complication
AP Languages RIP
AP Languages RIP
Senior Student Government Officers
Senior Student Government Officers
Kennedy senior quarterback Cael Fairley evades pressure from the Prairie defense during a play in the second quarter.
Fairley finds new home at Kennedy
Freshman Addison Bodeker moments away from competing in a match.
Wrestler Addison Bodeker Takes On Fargo
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.
Stranger Things: The Rightside Up or The Upside Down?
Stranger Things: The Rightside Up or The Upside Down?
Hadassah Hanson and Annabelle Ovel pose with a photo frame.
Photos: Senior Sunrise from August 29
Hadestown Poster designed by student Onnika Hallam
Kennedy High School Theatre Performs Hadestown May 8-10
Kennedy Jazz 1 performs at Indianola Show Jazz Encounter.
Kennedy Jazz Band Reflects on Historic Entry into Jazz Champs
When AI is your only friend.
My AI: When AI is Your Only Friend
Throwing the ball up field, junior Dylan Amling looks for her open receiver.
Powder Puff 2026
Senior Kingston Johnson and Junior Kai Hauschildt run out of the tunnel to play Marshalltown. The Cougars won 57-0.
September 25 Kennedy Varsity Football Photos Game Against Marshalltown
Setting the scene at Kingston Stadium, Mariana Angles performs along with the rest of Color Guard on senior night.
September 18 Kennedy vs Linn-Mar Color Guard and Band
Taking a breath, Junior Martavia Hunt flies down the lane in freestyle, as she races her 200 free.
Kennedy Varsity Girls Swimming and Diving at KHS
Sophomore Offensive Linemen Teagan Hayward (75) and Grady Fairley (56) pose for the camera before their matchup against Dubuque Hempstead.
Photo: Sophomores Hold The Line
Shrek callbacks are on October 8th at 3pm. The cast list will be posted within a week.
Shrek Callbacks
Assortment of students in the band hold in a diagonal while performing the second movement of their show, "Awakening".
Kennedy Marching Band; “Awakening” At Linn Mar Recap
Dracula Cast List 2026
Dracula Cast List 2026
Luigi Enriquez teaching the Happiness students. This is his first year at Kennedy and the kids can't wait to see what this year brings.
Who’s our New Neighbor?
Rigley Ohrt collects herself before performing her solo.
Rigley Ohrt Marching Band Soloist
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Kennedy senior quarterback Cael Fairley evades pressure from the Prairie defense during a play in the second quarter.

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Sophomore Offensive Linemen Teagan Hayward (75) and Grady Fairley (56) pose for the camera before their matchup against Dubuque Hempstead.

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Returning the kick back, sophomore Nash Preston makes a move to evade the Hempstead defender.

Kennedy Varsity Football Defeats Dubuque Hempstead 49-13

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Rigley Ohrt collects herself before performing her solo.

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Luigi Enriquez teaching the Happiness students. This is his first year at Kennedy and the kids can't wait to see what this year brings.

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Middle school teachers are finding relief in high school settings where extreme behaviors tend to decrease.
Effects of Middle School Behaviors
Lucy McCord, Writer • October 2, 2026

Teachers throughout the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) have noticed...

Student Funds Cause Confusion
Student Funds Cause Confusion
Dilynn Brekke, Writer • September 25, 2026

The CRCSD Student Activity Fund Purchases policy has been changed three times since...

Four Kennedy seniors- Ann James, Jacob Copeland, Katie Hubbs, and Austin Guck- have been recognized as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. 
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Tenley Hamer, Writer • September 22, 2026

Four Kennedy seniors- Ann James, Jacob Copeland, Katie Hubbs, and Austin Guck- have...

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Sports
Avery Jennings celebrates a point against Prairie on September 9th.
Girl Tennis Team Improves Throughout the Season
Sophia Kueter, Writer • October 7, 2026

Kennedy High School’s girls tennis team season ended on Sep. 26- a meet against Waterloo United. The...

Kennedy senior quarterback Cael Fairley evades pressure from the Prairie defense during a play in the second quarter.
Fairley finds new home at Kennedy
Gabe Copley, Writer • October 1, 2026
Returning the kick back, sophomore Nash Preston makes a move to evade the Hempstead defender.
Kennedy Varsity Football Defeats Dubuque Hempstead 49-13
Wrigley Davidson and Gabe Copley • September 2, 2026
Opinion
Posing after winning the "Spirit Stick", the sophomores celebrate their win in the winter pep assembly.
Put the Pep Back in Pep Assemblies
Sophia Kueter and Bella Gettler • September 24, 2026

Best Spirit in America has been a well-known hashtag over the last few years. Pictures from years ago boast confetti, lights, LED walls, and...

CRCSD Editorial on Changes
CRCSD Editorial on Changes
Georgia Odour, Writer • May 29, 2026
Road to Discrimination; Medical Conscience Bill
Road to Discrimination; Medical Conscience Bill
Tenley Hamer, Writer • May 21, 2026
Class of 2027 Graduation
Days Until Graduation
Happy Graduation!
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Shrek callbacks are on October 8th at 3pm. The cast list will be posted within a week.
Shrek Callbacks
Bella Gettler, Writer • October 7, 2026
Assortment of students in the band hold in a diagonal while performing the second movement of their show, "Awakening".
Kennedy Marching Band; “Awakening” At Linn Mar Recap
Dilynn Brekke, Writer • October 2, 2026
Dracula Cast List 2026
Dracula Cast List 2026
Zoa Barbee, Writer • September 11, 2026
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The walking path from Good Shepherd and Oakland parking lots to Kennedy
Oakland and Good Shepherd Path
Zoa Barbee, Writer • September 28, 2026
Sophomore Avery Nydle goes up to hit in a game against Mt. Vernon on August 20th, 2026. Her quick attacks at the net consistently keep the opposing team on their toes.
Avery Nydle; Journey to Recovery
Tenley Hamer and Peyton Daley • September 11, 2026
Marketed towards teenagers, especially young women, energy drinks have more impact than it seems. High caffeine consumption is not recommended for a healthy lifestyle.
Caffeine Complication
Zoa Barbee, Writer • September 2, 2026
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