On April 29, 2026, the United Kingdom officially passed the Tobacco and Vapes Act after it received Royal Assent. The law is designed to create a “smoke-free generation” by permanently preventing younger...

Since joining the Norwalk Spear in 2023, I have had an exciting career in the world of high school journalism. I have done things that most couldn't even fathom. I have taken photos of the Iowa Wild...

While the school year winds down, the track season is heating up with one of the state qualifying meets occurring on Thursday, May 14, at Indianola High School Stadium. The Iowa High School State Track...

Izzy Joel interviews staff and students for April’s Autism Awareness Month. Check the video out to learn more!

Izzy Joel interviews Jessi Gerritson about the Art Club at Norwalk High School. Would you like to join the Art Club? Check this podcast out!

Lexton Markun recently spoke with student Izzy Joel about the future of "Stranger Things." The show just wrapped up its fifth and final season. Will there be spin-offs? Or is the franchise officially over?...

Creativity plays a major role in a student’s development through their high school years, with the National Library of Medicine reporting that individuals in art, music, and creative programs are 20%...

The students in Mr. Mack's wood shop class recently learned how to safely use machinery for their class projects. The students learned how to make a small whiteboard. Check out some photos from their progress...

Students in Pottery 1 with Mrs. Riemersma recently applied the new glazing techniques that they had learned on bowls and cups they have made by hand. Check out the projects they have recently worked on...

Every Thursday, some high school students choose to spend their afternoon at the Norwalk Easter Public Library to attend Teen Hangout. The event on Oct. 9 was Frankenstuffies, which is an event where you...

Blackshirts started their first meeting on Oct. 1, inviting new students to the auditorium for an introduction to the manager, Mike Grubb. Students were taken on a tour around the backstage areas, lobby,...

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 on the team. On day two of the tournament, rain and cold weather...