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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 this time of the year because their team is participating...

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 semester to begin. Just nine school days before the four-day...

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 said she did not have a finalized proposal on restricting...

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

When you ask students what grade they think is the easiest grade and the hardest grade, they don't 100% have the same answers. Sarah Adams, a counselor at Norwalk High School, said based on senior exit...

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

If you’ve taken woods or construction classes at Norwalk High School, there is a good chance you know Mr. Voss. “He’s a great teacher,” said Mason Bussanmas, senior at Norwalk. Voss said...

Zoe Voogd sells candy canes on Dec. 20. Before school, Voogd sold candy canes for Student Council to help fundraise money.

Teachers share their holiday traditions

Izabella Duggan, Staff writer January 6, 2025

Students and staff returned to school on Monday, Jan. 6, after a two-week winter break. Before break, many teachers said that they were very excited about their holiday traditions. “We celebrate Christmas...

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

Some Norwalk students are in the minority of Cornhusker fans located in Iowa. Some of those students noticed a big rivalry between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Sophomore Blake Kathol...

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

With the NFL playoffs fast approaching, emotions are running high among some fans. From stellar performances to frustrating missteps, some Norwalk NFL fans share their thoughts on their favorite teams...

The Counseling Center is filled with holiday decor to celebrate the season.

Student Council Prepares For the Holidays

Eli Geisler, Staff Reporter December 12, 2024

With winter break soon approaching, Norwalk’s student council is helping Norwalk students get in the holiday spirit.  From Dec. 16 to Dec. 20, students will be able to participate in dress-up days....

Snow covers the Norwalk High School side parking lot during third period on Monday, Dec. 2.

First Snowfall in Norwalk

Eli Geisler, Staff Reporter December 10, 2024

Norwalk students awoke Monday, Dec. 2, to find snow on the ground for the first time this winter.  The snow began to fall around 3 a.m. and continued until around 10 a.m. Two inches of snow were recorded...

Norwalk's culinary and photography students collaborated for a Thanksgiving dinner photoshoot during fourth hour on Nov. 25.

Sharing Thanks: Reflections on Gratitude This Fall

Isaac Binder, Staff Reporter December 6, 2024

Thanksgiving has just passed on Nov. 28, and many students said it was a good time to reflect on this year and what they have been thankful for. “I would say my family,” senior Keegan Johnson said....

Norwalk alumni Carson Fenster studies in his dorm at Iowa State University. Fenster is one of the many former Norwalk students continuing his education after high school.

Norwalk students prepare for college

Eli Geisler, Staff Reporter December 5, 2024

For some high school students, applying to college can feel like a daunting task. It requires work and preparation, and represents a new chapter in the lives of many. Not every college experience is the...

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