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Freshman Lauren Pitts (left) gets ready to perform with juniors Abbie Kluender and Payten Woody at the Community Pep Rally on Thursday, Oct, 2. The dance team is performing a pom routine and preparing for State Dance on Friday, Dec. 6.
Dance Team to hold Monster Mash Bash
October 9, 2025
Brandon Lake to perform in Des Moines
Brandon Lake to perform in Des Moines
October 8, 2025
Mr. McCartney (center) talks to front line on Friday, Sept. 5. The Norwalk Warrior Marching Band will perform at Valleyfest at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Valley Stadium.
Marching band to compete at Valleyfest
October 7, 2025
Katie Liedtke (left) and Addie Smith decorate the hallways for Homecoming Week on Friday, Sept. 26. The Homecoming dance will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, in the North Gym.
Norwalk to hold Homecoming dance
October 4, 2025
Jason Aldean performs in Des Moines in October 2022. Aldean is set to take the stage in Des Moines again on Sept. 19, 2025, at the Casey's Center.
Jason Aldean to perform in Des Moines
September 18, 2025
Ash Shelledy selects pieces to make their stuffed animal. Shelledy is a member of the Fall Play, but was given permission to make it today for the full event.
Teen Hangout Features Frankenstuffies Event
October 22, 2025
Blackshirts hold their first meeting of the season on Thursday, October 2. Mike Grubb the manager talks to students after the meeting and auditorium tour was coming to a close.
Blackshirts Tours New Members
October 21, 2025
Ian Lux waits to tee off and start his second round of the Boys Golf 4A State Tournament. Lux was the top rated Norwalk golfer all year as a senior.
Norwalk State Golf Tournament Day Two
October 20, 2025
A couple of Norwalk kids walk around the football field looking for some activities to participate in during the youth activities time. The activities consisted of limbo with the dance team, a basketball pop up with the girls basketball team, obstacle course with the volleyball team and many other activities.
Norwalk holds Community Pep Rally
October 16, 2025
A group of boys play a football game in the middle of the field. They say “500 is their favorite game to play.”
Community Celebrates Homecoming
October 16, 2025
Ian Lux waits to tee off and start his second round of the Boys Golf 4A State Tournament. Lux was the top rated Norwalk golfer all year as a senior.
Norwalk State Golf Tournament Day Two
October 20, 2025
Abbas Mangal warms up by throwing before the game. Mangal plays the backup quarterback for the Norwalk varsity football team
Norwalk JV football team beats Lincoln
October 14, 2025
Norwalk’s football team warming up pre-game vs Des Moines East for the Homecoming game
Norwalk Beats Des Moines East, Heads to Ottumwa
October 10, 2025
The Warriors huddle pregame before the opening kickoff. The Warriors were coming off a win at Iowa City High.
Warriors beat Des Moines East at homecoming
October 10, 2025
Junior Victor Esparza watches the offense in the third quarter of the Homecoming game on Oct. 3, 2025. In the winning effort against the East Scarlets, Esparza recorded 2.5 total tackles and 2 solo.
Norwalk to face Ottumwa Friday
October 10, 2025
Ash Shelledy selects pieces to make their stuffed animal. Shelledy is a member of the Fall Play, but was given permission to make it today for the full event.
Teen Hangout Features Frankenstuffies Event
October 22, 2025
Blackshirts hold their first meeting of the season on Thursday, October 2. Mike Grubb the manager talks to students after the meeting and auditorium tour was coming to a close.
Blackshirts Tours New Members
October 21, 2025
Senior Pearl Brown gets crowned Homecoming Queen by former queen Elizabeth Iverson at the Community Pep Rally. Pearl is involved in cross country, basketball, soccer, MVP, National Honor Society, Dance Marathon, show choir, and IHSAA student advisory council.
Norwalk High School Holds Homecoming Coronation
October 17, 2025
Max Shallenberger (left), Kayden Frank, Xavier Bush, Brady Wilkening, Eli Robbins, Travis Hans, Ashton Hans, Kingston Lamb, Parker Cary, and Kale Wadle pose for a picture with everyone from their childhood baseball team the "Norwalk Nitro".
Norwalk Students Enjoy Pictures and Dinner on Homecoming Weekend
October 16, 2025
A group of boys play a football game in the middle of the field. They say “500 is their favorite game to play.”
Community Celebrates Homecoming
October 16, 2025

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Ash Shelledy selects pieces to make their stuffed animal. Shelledy is a member of the Fall Play, but was given permission to make it today for the full event.
Features
Teen Hangout Features Frankenstuffies Event
Elijah Lower, Staff Reporter • October 22, 2025
Blackshirts hold their first meeting of the season on Thursday, October 2. Mike Grubb the manager talks to students after the meeting and auditorium tour was coming to a close.
Blackshirts Tours New Members
Jessi Gerritson, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2025
Ian Lux waits to tee off and start his second round of the Boys Golf 4A State Tournament. Lux was the top rated Norwalk golfer all year as a senior.
Norwalk State Golf Tournament Day Two
Kingston Lamb, Staff Writer • October 20, 2025
Senior Pearl Brown gets crowned Homecoming Queen by former queen Elizabeth Iverson at the Community Pep Rally. Pearl is involved in cross country, basketball, soccer, MVP, National Honor Society, Dance Marathon, show choir, and IHSAA student advisory council.
Norwalk High School Holds Homecoming Coronation
Hannah DePriest, Staff Writer • October 17, 2025
Max Shallenberger (left), Kayden Frank, Xavier Bush, Brady Wilkening, Eli Robbins, Travis Hans, Ashton Hans, Kingston Lamb, Parker Cary, and Kale Wadle pose for a picture with everyone from their childhood baseball team the "Norwalk Nitro".
Norwalk Students Enjoy Pictures and Dinner on Homecoming Weekend
Kingston Lamb, Staff Writer • October 16, 2025
A couple of Norwalk kids walk around the football field looking for some activities to participate in during the youth activities time. The activities consisted of limbo with the dance team, a basketball pop up with the girls basketball team, obstacle course with the volleyball team and many other activities.
Norwalk holds Community Pep Rally
Eden Lewis, Staff Reporter • October 16, 2025
A group of boys play a football game in the middle of the field. They say “500 is their favorite game to play.”
Community Celebrates Homecoming
Payton Travis, Staff reporter • October 16, 2025
Abbas Mangal warms up by throwing before the game. Mangal plays the backup quarterback for the Norwalk varsity football team
Norwalk JV football team beats Lincoln
Blake Burbank, Staff Reporter • October 14, 2025
News
Dance Team to hold Monster Mash Bash
Hannah DePriest • October 9, 2025
Brandon Lake to perform in Des Moines
Payton Travis • October 8, 2025
Marching band to compete at Valleyfest
Maria Benavides • October 7, 2025
Norwalk to hold Homecoming dance
Isabella Joel • October 4, 2025
Jason Aldean to perform in Des Moines
Kingston Lamb • September 18, 2025
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Teen Hangout Features Frankenstuffies Event
Elijah Lower, Staff Reporter • October 22, 2025
Blackshirts Tours New Members
Jessi Gerritson, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2025
Norwalk State Golf Tournament Day Two
Kingston Lamb, Staff Writer • October 20, 2025
Norwalk holds Community Pep Rally
Eden Lewis, Staff Reporter • October 16, 2025
Community Celebrates Homecoming
Payton Travis, Staff reporter • October 16, 2025
Ian Lux waits to tee off and start his second round of the Boys Golf 4A State Tournament. Lux was the top rated Norwalk golfer all year as a senior.
Sports
Norwalk State Golf Tournament Day Two
Kingston Lamb, Staff Writer • October 20, 2025

The Norwalk Boys Golf Team qualified for the Class 4A State Tournament. This was the first time golfing in a state tournament for every player...

Abbas Mangal warms up by throwing before the game. Mangal plays the backup quarterback for the Norwalk varsity football team
Norwalk JV football team beats Lincoln
Blake Burbank, Staff Reporter • October 14, 2025
Norwalk’s football team warming up pre-game vs Des Moines East for the Homecoming game
Norwalk Beats Des Moines East, Heads to Ottumwa
Aleksandar Kovacevic, Staff Reporter • October 10, 2025
The Warriors huddle pregame before the opening kickoff. The Warriors were coming off a win at Iowa City High.
Warriors beat Des Moines East at homecoming
Jackson Overholser, Staff Reporter • October 10, 2025
Junior Victor Esparza watches the offense in the third quarter of the Homecoming game on Oct. 3, 2025. In the winning effort against the East Scarlets, Esparza recorded 2.5 total tackles and 2 solo.
Norwalk to face Ottumwa Friday
Gavin Briar, Staff Reporter • October 10, 2025
Features
Ash Shelledy selects pieces to make their stuffed animal. Shelledy is a member of the Fall Play, but was given permission to make it today for the full event.
Teen Hangout Features Frankenstuffies Event
Elijah Lower, Staff Reporter • October 22, 2025

Every Thursday, some high school students choose to spend their afternoon at the Norwalk Easter Public Library to attend Teen Hangout. The event...

Blackshirts hold their first meeting of the season on Thursday, October 2. Mike Grubb the manager talks to students after the meeting and auditorium tour was coming to a close.
Blackshirts Tours New Members
Jessi Gerritson, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2025

Blackshirts started their first meeting on Oct. 1, inviting new students to the auditorium for an introduction to the manager, Mike Grubb. Students...

Senior Pearl Brown gets crowned Homecoming Queen by former queen Elizabeth Iverson at the Community Pep Rally. Pearl is involved in cross country, basketball, soccer, MVP, National Honor Society, Dance Marathon, show choir, and IHSAA student advisory council.
Norwalk High School Holds Homecoming Coronation
Hannah DePriest, Staff Writer • October 17, 2025

Norwalk High School's Homecoming Coronation is a celebration that brings together students, families, and the entire Norwalk community. Each...

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