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Tim Clay works on his computer on Thursday, May 9, in his classroom. There will be no school on Monday, Feb. 17, due to a teacher work day.
Students to get three-day weekend
February 14, 2025
Governor Kim Reynolds stands at the podium during the 2025 Condition of the State.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Proposes Cellphone Ban
January 27, 2025
Natalia Duggan (left) works in class during 3rd period. Duggan has relatives in the California area who are currently being affected by the wildfires.
Fires ravage LA area, renew calls for climate activism
January 14, 2025
The Counseling Center is filled with holiday decor to celebrate the season.
Student Council Prepares For the Holidays
December 12, 2024
Mr. Alfred talks to his 7th hour government class on Tuesday Nov. 26 in his classroom.
Trump wins presidential race
December 2, 2024
Briley Purcell puts in screws for the base of the shed that each class is working on.
A look inside Mr. Voss’s classes
January 7, 2025
Within the first 15 seconds of the game, Iowa Wild center Ben Jones scores the first goal of the game. Michael Milne would follow up in the first period. At the time of the goal, Ben Jones, Daemon Hunt, Devin Shore, Joseph Cecconi, and Reese Johnson were on the ice.
PHOTOS: Iowa Wild take on the San Jose Barracuda
December 3, 2024
The opening kickoff is sent to Tebelle Brooks for a 12-yard return.
Norwalk JV Football wraps up season
November 27, 2024
Senior Tavin Ferner (left), freshman Luke Iverson, junior Kayden Frank, and junior Xavier Bush enjoy their last time together at Kwik star after a loss against Xavier.
Behind the Scenes of Norwalk Warrior Football
November 22, 2024
A team picture of the players, coaches, and senior parents. Seniors receive gift baskets as a sign of appreciation from their team.
The Norwalk Girls Rugby Club Hosted Matches in Norwalk
November 12, 2024
After first loss, girls basketball gets big win
After first loss, girls basketball gets big win
January 17, 2025
A white out game at Penn States' Beaver Stadium earlier this season. Everyone in attendance is encouraged to wear white.
College Football Playoffs kickoff Dec. 20
December 20, 2024
Tillman Papcun and his father pose for a picture at Memorial Stadium, home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
The Hawkeye vs. Cornhusker Rivalry
December 19, 2024
Isaac Binder and his family attend the Minnesota Vikings game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 8.
Touchdowns and Letdowns: How Fans Are Reacting to Their Favorite Teams This December
December 16, 2024
Iowa Wild forward Adam Raska looks for the puck against the Barracuda on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The Wild secured their second straight win, with goalie Jesper Wallstedt winning the First Star.
Iowa Wild captures win against San Jose
December 3, 2024
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium sits mostly empty before a regular season game.
Super Bowl time is here
February 7, 2025
Jackson Wandrey and Joe Madonia walk down the hallway on Jan. 27 in Norwalk High School. Norwalk students returned from their long weekend on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Norwalk Students Start Second Semester After Long Weekend
January 29, 2025
Governor Kim Reynolds stands at the podium during the 2025 Condition of the State.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Proposes Cellphone Ban
January 27, 2025
Isaac Binder (left), Eli Geisler, and Keegan Johnson discuss a new assignment in journalism class. Binder said he feels senior year has been easiest, and junior year was hardest.
Which grade is easiest? Hardest?
January 14, 2025
Briley Purcell puts in screws for the base of the shed that each class is working on.
A look inside Mr. Voss’s classes
January 7, 2025

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Tim Clay works on his computer on Thursday, May 9, in his classroom. There will be no school on Monday, Feb. 17, due to a teacher work day.
News
Students to get three-day weekend
Evie Joyce • February 14, 2025
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium sits mostly empty before a regular season game.
Super Bowl time is here
Tavin Ferner, Staff Reporter • February 7, 2025
Jackson Wandrey and Joe Madonia walk down the hallway on Jan. 27 in Norwalk High School. Norwalk students returned from their long weekend on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Norwalk Students Start Second Semester After Long Weekend
Blake Steenhoek, Staff Reporter • January 29, 2025
Governor Kim Reynolds stands at the podium during the 2025 Condition of the State.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Proposes Cellphone Ban
Isaac Binder, Staff Reporter • January 27, 2025
After first loss, girls basketball gets big win
After first loss, girls basketball gets big win
Gavin Briar, Staff Reporter • January 17, 2025
Natalia Duggan (left) works in class during 3rd period. Duggan has relatives in the California area who are currently being affected by the wildfires.
Fires ravage LA area, renew calls for climate activism
Eli Geisler, Staff Reporter • January 14, 2025
Isaac Binder (left), Eli Geisler, and Keegan Johnson discuss a new assignment in journalism class. Binder said he feels senior year has been easiest, and junior year was hardest.
Which grade is easiest? Hardest?
Alysa Harper-Gilbert, Staff Reporter • January 14, 2025
Briley Purcell puts in screws for the base of the shed that each class is working on.
A look inside Mr. Voss’s classes
Blake Steenhoek, Staff Reporter • January 7, 2025
News
Students to get three-day weekend
Evie Joyce • February 14, 2025
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Proposes Cellphone Ban
Isaac Binder, Staff Reporter • January 27, 2025
Fires ravage LA area, renew calls for climate activism
Eli Geisler, Staff Reporter • January 14, 2025
Student Council Prepares For the Holidays
Eli Geisler, Staff Reporter • December 12, 2024
Trump wins presidential race
Brayden Plourde, Staff Reporter • December 2, 2024
Multimedia
A look inside Mr. Voss’s classes
Blake Steenhoek, Staff Reporter • January 7, 2025
PHOTOS: Iowa Wild take on the San Jose Barracuda
Gavin Briar, Staff Reporter • December 3, 2024
Norwalk JV Football wraps up season
Beckett Breese, Staff Reporter • November 27, 2024
Behind the Scenes of Norwalk Warrior Football
Tavin Ferner, Staff Reporter • November 22, 2024
The Norwalk Girls Rugby Club Hosted Matches in Norwalk
Isaac Binder, Staff Reporter • November 12, 2024
After first loss, girls basketball gets big win
Sports
After first loss, girls basketball gets big win
Gavin Briar, Staff Reporter • January 17, 2025

The Norwalk Girls Basketball Team won their first 10 games of the season but then lost on Jan. 7 to Dallas Center-Grimes, 48-53. A couple of...

A white out game at Penn States' Beaver Stadium earlier this season. Everyone in attendance is encouraged to wear white.
College Football Playoffs kickoff Dec. 20
Brayden Plourde, Staff Reporter • December 20, 2024
Tillman Papcun and his father pose for a picture at Memorial Stadium, home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
The Hawkeye vs. Cornhusker Rivalry
Beckett, Breese • December 19, 2024
Isaac Binder and his family attend the Minnesota Vikings game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 8.
Touchdowns and Letdowns: How Fans Are Reacting to Their Favorite Teams This December
Isaac Binder, Staff Reporter • December 16, 2024
Iowa Wild forward Adam Raska looks for the puck against the Barracuda on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The Wild secured their second straight win, with goalie Jesper Wallstedt winning the First Star.
Iowa Wild captures win against San Jose
Gavin Briar, Staff Reporter • December 3, 2024
Features
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium sits mostly empty before a regular season game.
Super Bowl time is here
Tavin Ferner, Staff Reporter • February 7, 2025

The Super Bowl can be the most exciting time of the year for some, and some people even have traditions they participate in. Some people love...

Jackson Wandrey and Joe Madonia walk down the hallway on Jan. 27 in Norwalk High School. Norwalk students returned from their long weekend on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Norwalk Students Start Second Semester After Long Weekend
Blake Steenhoek, Staff Reporter • January 29, 2025

Most Norwalk High School students had a four-day weekend starting on Friday, Jan. 17, as first semester ended and teachers prepared for second...

Governor Kim Reynolds stands at the podium during the 2025 Condition of the State.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Proposes Cellphone Ban
Isaac Binder, Staff Reporter • January 27, 2025

Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa, says banning cellphones in Iowa K-12 schools is a top priority heading into the 2025 legislative session. Reynolds...

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