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Kaelyn Rickels

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager

Kaelyn is a junior and this is her second year on staff. At Liberty, she participates in softball, Garden Club, and NHS. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time outside, reading Stephen King, and watching nature documentaries.

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Students chromebooks show the amount of time left in their pass.

Thoughts on SmartPass – one week in

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
March 22, 2024
Bly celebrates her first career win at the Liberty Girl’s Invitational, hosted at Liberty on Dec. 18, 2023.

Jesse Bly: defying limits

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
February 29, 2024
The Liberty Speech team has a record-high number of students participating, with many students trying speech for the first time.

Liberty Speech: a record-setting season

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
February 2, 2024
Liberty students walk out of fifth period classes in protest of school shootings.

Liberty students organize walkout protesting gun violence

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
January 11, 2024
Iowa is one of nine states that will be holding a caucus, as opposed to a primary election.

Iowa Caucus 2024: everything you need to know

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
December 21, 2023
The Groovy and Bright Winter Family event is taking place on December 3, from noon to four.

Difference Makers Groovy and Bright Winter Event

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
November 29, 2023
Giving gifts is an important tradition during the holiday season.

[Photo] Festive finds: the ultimate holiday gift guide for every wishlist

Madelyn Johnson, Social Media Manager
November 27, 2023
From a young age, girls are taught that they have to stand out from other women to gain approval.

I’m not like other girls

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
October 26, 2023
For this experiment, I drank 175 ounces of coffee (about 1.4 gallons) and I spent 47 dollars and 82 cents in total.

The coffee comparison

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
October 11, 2023
Seven states have passed laws limiting gender identity in public schools. Florida passed one of the more prominent bills, titled the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

[Photo] Exploring the controversy: The push to limit pronoun usage and gender expression

Madelyn Johnson, Social Media Manager
September 18, 2023
Liberty students and staff are taking many precautionary measures to avoid getting sick.

COVID-19 outbreak hits Liberty

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
September 15, 2023
Many former Dance Moms stars have come forward to expose the dark secrets behind the show.

“Dance Moms”: Uncovered

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
May 26, 2023
On social media apps such as TikTok items and brands can quickly gain popularity and become trendy.

Consumerism and Social Media

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
May 11, 2023
Lake Macbride has activities for all ages, year-round, including hiking and boating.

10 Must-Visit Places to Get You Outdoors

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
May 3, 2023
Liberty’s SEA Club is celebrating the Earth with crafts, education, music, and food.

SEA Club’s Earth Day Celebration

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
April 19, 2023
Across the country, school materials are being censored by legislators.

The Impact of Book Banning

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
April 14, 2023
Social media is filled with bad news and negative information. Luckily, there are ways to break the cycle of scrolling.

Stop the Scroll

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
March 31, 2023
Starring Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal, HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ takes place in a post-apocalyptic society, after humanity has fallen to a pandemic.

“The Last of Us”: Review

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
March 7, 2023
Sunday, February 26, from 12-4, LHS Difference Makers are hosting the Dance For A Difference.

[Photo] Dance for a Difference

Jenna Noel, Foundation's Reporter
February 23, 2023
Tigerhawk, a male Peregrine Falcon, eats a meal in his enclosure.

The Iowa Raptor Project

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
February 8, 2023
In 1978, the pride flag was popularized as a symbol for LGBTQ+ members. It continues to represent the community today.

[Photo] Iowa School Voucher Bill Passed

Piper Kearney, Copy Editor
January 25, 2023
Period products are availibe in the health office for anyone who needs them.

[Photo] Project Period

Madelyn Johnson and Megan Quinn
January 27, 2023
Iowas LGBTQ+ community is threatened by proposed House Files 8 and 9.

Proposed Legislation Will Put Iowa LGBTQ+ Youth At Risk

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
January 20, 2023
Kensi Steele, 11, raises her arm after winning her match against Cedar Rapids Kennedy.

Liberty’s New Girls’ Wrestling Team

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
December 7, 2022
The stance of serial killers in society has been changed throughout the years with the influx of shows and movies that picture them.

The Ethics of True Crime Media

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
November 17, 2022
Mariah Rollins, 11, sets up the ball for her teammate to hit.

2022 5A State Champions

Kaelyn Rickels and Jordyn Smith
November 9, 2022
Taylor Swift https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/Taylor_Swift_%286966830273%29.jpg (CC BY 4.0)

Taylor Swift’s New Album: “Midnights”

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
October 24, 2022
Schyler Sterks freshman English 9 class playing a game of Kahoot.

Overflowing Classes and Overworked Teachers

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
October 11, 2022
Mens Mental Health

[Photo] Men’s Mental Health

Jordyn Smith, Reporter
September 23, 2022
An infographic showing weird laws from different continents.

[Photo] Worldwide Weird Laws

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
September 15, 2022
Makayla Beachy, 9, and Harper Johnson, 9, in science class during the first week of school.

Freshman First Impressions

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
September 6, 2022
Our generation is key when it comes to reversing climate change. This list has 10 simple solutions for you to do your part. (Creative Commons image)

10 Things You Can Do To Save the World

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager
March 11, 2022
Former Liberty student and member of the girls basketball team, Keiko Ono-Fullard, getting ready to play.

Gender Inequality in Sports

Kaelyn Rickels, Madelyn Johnson, and Tatum Stille
November 24, 2021
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