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Senior Tavin Ferner takes notes over the elections unit in Mr. Alfred's AP Government class on Friday, Oct. 25. Students in AP Government learn about elections in the weeks leading up to the general election.
A Look Into Voting With Mr. Alfred
October 29, 2024
The artwork of b. Robert Moore is currently on display at the Des Moines Art Center. The show closes on Sunday, Oct. 20. Des Moines Art Center; © Rick Lozier Photography
One of “most noted artists” in Iowa has exhibit at Des Moines Art Center
October 16, 2024
Ethan Crees (left) and Leo Lankford get the Nintendo Switch set up for the first E-Sports Club meeting of the school year. The Norwalk Easter Public Library is hosting a Super Smash Bros. Tournament at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27.
Norwalk Easter Public Library to host Super Smash Bros. Tournament
September 25, 2024
Eli Geisler performs the role of the Cheshire Cat in the 2023 fall production of "Alice in Wonderland." Auditions are under way for this year's fall play, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."
Norwalk High School holds auditions for the fall play, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
September 10, 2024
Ash Shelledy reads on their phone as they eat lunch in the cafeteria on May 21. They like to read and are planning to participate in the summer reading program this summer.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party Set for Saturday
May 30, 2024
Seniors Allie Fuller (left) and Aaron Ramirez tune their trumpets before their banner performance of the National Anthem before the September 12th pep rally. The trumpets’ playing of the Star Spangled Banner is a staple of the marching band’s pregame performance.
Behind the Scenes of the Norwalk Marching Band
October 10, 2024
Mrs. Davidson introduces an Art Club activity on Sept. 16. Davidson was introducing the club to a book cover activity where students can create and design their own book cover using the materials provided.
Check out the Art Club
October 8, 2024
The freshman team warms up against each other pre-game on Sept. 20 at Mineart Field. The Warriors played the ADM freshman team at 4:45 p.m., and the varsity team played at 7:30 p.m.
See the freshman football team in action
October 4, 2024
Juniors Cayden Hirsch (left) and D'Eljay Austin have a talk before the game. Hirsch plays the Linebacker and Tight End positions on the team while Austin plays Running Back and Cornerback.
Football team to play Winterset
September 26, 2024
Ethan Crees and Leo Lankford work together on setting up for the first day of E-Sports Club this school year. Leo says he hopes for "more variety" for the E-Sports Club this year.
New school year is well under way
September 17, 2024
Junior Wide Receiver Eli Robbins (left) talks on the headset to the offensive coordinators on the sideline during the Homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 27. The Norwalk Warriors will take on the Dallas Center-Grimes Mustangs at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4 at Mineart Field in Norwalk.
Football team to face Dallas Center-Grimes
October 4, 2024
Hadley Michael sets the ball for Jillian Hammond to spike during the game against Newton on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the NPECC. Norwalk will face Pella tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Volleyball team to play at home Sept. 24
September 24, 2024
Senior Dakota Poen has her eye on the ball on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the game against Newton in the NPECC. The Warriors will face Pella on Tuesday, Sept. 24, for Senior Night.
Volleyball team to play Pella for Senior Night
September 20, 2024
Carter Eden (left) and Dominic Tigner lead the Norwalk Football Team onto Mineart Field for the Homecoming football game against Newton on Friday, Sept. 13. Norwalk will face ADM at home on Friday, Sept. 20.
Norwalk Football to host ADM on Sept. 20
September 18, 2024
Tony Anania runs in the 4A State Qualifying Cross Country Meet on Oct. 18, 2023, at Southeast Polk High School. The girls and boys cross-country teams will run at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Cross-country teams to run at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School
September 16, 2024
Tyler Davis works on a story in May in Mrs. Thomas’ room. Davis wrote many stories this semester covering topics such as Senior Assassin, the fashion show, and the Warrior Cafe.
Students discuss benefits of Journalism and Yearbook classes at Norwalk High School
August 4, 2024
The most important meal of the day?
The most important meal of the day?
July 19, 2024
The Starbucks in Norwalk opened January 12, 2024. It is located by the new sports complex and is constantly busy.
Students enjoy new Starbucks location in Norwalk
June 17, 2024
Dulguun Batzaya (right) plays in a rugby game this season. Batzaya participated in The Norwalk Rugby Club along with various activities during his year at Norwalk.
Exchange Student Enjoys His Time in Norwalk
June 5, 2024
Taylor Stanley finishes up schoolwork for the final day of high school.
Seniors Get Ready to Graduate on Sunday
May 17, 2024

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Senior Tavin Ferner takes notes over the elections unit in Mr. Alfred's AP Government class on Friday, Oct. 25. Students in AP Government learn about elections in the weeks leading up to the general election.
News
A Look Into Voting With Mr. Alfred
Keegan Johnson, Staff Reporter • October 29, 2024
The artwork of b. Robert Moore is currently on display at the Des Moines Art Center. The show closes on Sunday, Oct. 20. Des Moines Art Center; © Rick Lozier Photography
One of "most noted artists" in Iowa has exhibit at Des Moines Art Center
Ivanna Sherstiuk • October 16, 2024
Seniors Allie Fuller (left) and Aaron Ramirez tune their trumpets before their banner performance of the National Anthem before the September 12th pep rally. The trumpets’ playing of the Star Spangled Banner is a staple of the marching band’s pregame performance.
Behind the Scenes of the Norwalk Marching Band
Eli Geisler • October 10, 2024
Mrs. Davidson introduces an Art Club activity on Sept. 16. Davidson was introducing the club to a book cover activity where students can create and design their own book cover using the materials provided.
Check out the Art Club
Izabella Duggan, Staff writer • October 8, 2024
The freshman team warms up against each other pre-game on Sept. 20 at Mineart Field. The Warriors played the ADM freshman team at 4:45 p.m., and the varsity team played at 7:30 p.m.
See the freshman football team in action
Brayden Plourde, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
Junior Wide Receiver Eli Robbins (left) talks on the headset to the offensive coordinators on the sideline during the Homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 27. The Norwalk Warriors will take on the Dallas Center-Grimes Mustangs at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4 at Mineart Field in Norwalk.
Football team to face Dallas Center-Grimes
Isaac Binder • October 4, 2024
Juniors Cayden Hirsch (left) and D'Eljay Austin have a talk before the game. Hirsch plays the Linebacker and Tight End positions on the team while Austin plays Running Back and Cornerback.
Football team to play Winterset
Gavin Briar • September 26, 2024
Ethan Crees (left) and Leo Lankford get the Nintendo Switch set up for the first E-Sports Club meeting of the school year. The Norwalk Easter Public Library is hosting a Super Smash Bros. Tournament at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27.
Norwalk Easter Public Library to host Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Sebastian Reeves • September 25, 2024
News
A Look Into Voting With Mr. Alfred
Keegan Johnson, Staff Reporter • October 29, 2024
One of "most noted artists" in Iowa has exhibit at Des Moines Art Center
Ivanna Sherstiuk • October 16, 2024
Norwalk Easter Public Library to host Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Sebastian Reeves • September 25, 2024
Norwalk High School holds auditions for the fall play, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"
Izabella Duggan • September 10, 2024
Summer Reading Kickoff Party Set for Saturday
Sierra Sammons, Staff Writer • May 30, 2024
Multimedia
Behind the Scenes of the Norwalk Marching Band
Eli Geisler • October 10, 2024
Check out the Art Club
Izabella Duggan, Staff writer • October 8, 2024
See the freshman football team in action
Brayden Plourde, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
Football team to play Winterset
Gavin Briar • September 26, 2024
New school year is well under way
Gavin Briar, Keegan Johnson, Isaac Binder, Brayden Plourde, Izabella Duggan, Blake Steenhoek, Sebastian Reeves, Eli Geisler, Ivanna Sherstiuk, and Beckett Breese • September 17, 2024
Junior Wide Receiver Eli Robbins (left) talks on the headset to the offensive coordinators on the sideline during the Homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 27. The Norwalk Warriors will take on the Dallas Center-Grimes Mustangs at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4 at Mineart Field in Norwalk.
Sports
Football team to face Dallas Center-Grimes
Isaac Binder • October 4, 2024

The Norwalk Warriors will take on the Dallas Center-Grimes Mustangs at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4 at Mineart Field in Norwalk. Norwalk returns two 2nd-Team...

Hadley Michael sets the ball for Jillian Hammond to spike during the game against Newton on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the NPECC. Norwalk will face Pella tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Volleyball team to play at home Sept. 24
Alysa Harper-Gilbert • September 24, 2024
Senior Dakota Poen has her eye on the ball on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the game against Newton in the NPECC. The Warriors will face Pella on Tuesday, Sept. 24, for Senior Night.
Volleyball team to play Pella for Senior Night
Brayden Plourde • September 20, 2024
Carter Eden (left) and Dominic Tigner lead the Norwalk Football Team onto Mineart Field for the Homecoming football game against Newton on Friday, Sept. 13. Norwalk will face ADM at home on Friday, Sept. 20.
Norwalk Football to host ADM on Sept. 20
Keegan Johnson • September 18, 2024
Tony Anania runs in the 4A State Qualifying Cross Country Meet on Oct. 18, 2023, at Southeast Polk High School. The girls and boys cross-country teams will run at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Cross-country teams to run at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School
Eli Geisler • September 16, 2024
Features
Tyler Davis works on a story in May in Mrs. Thomas’ room. Davis wrote many stories this semester covering topics such as Senior Assassin, the fashion show, and the Warrior Cafe.
Students discuss benefits of Journalism and Yearbook classes at Norwalk High School
Isaiah Hanson • August 4, 2024

Kasey Ludlow joined Journalism for the first time his senior year. The next summer, he worked as a paid freelance journalist for the Indianola...

The most important meal of the day?
The most important meal of the day?
Joe Ceretti • July 19, 2024

Breakfast is said by many that it is the most important meal of the day, but do Norwalk high schoolers think the same? Sophomore...

The Starbucks in Norwalk opened January 12, 2024. It is located by the new sports complex and is constantly busy.
Students enjoy new Starbucks location in Norwalk
Riley Samuelson • June 17, 2024

The new Starbucks in Norwalk opened on January 12, 2024. Construction started April 24, 2023, and after nine long months, it is now open to the...

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