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Norwalk's Local Scholarships Due Mar. 31

Norwalk’s Local Scholarships Due Mar. 31

Keegan Johnson, Editor March 24, 2025

Norwalk Seniors and early graduates have one week left in order to complete the local scholarship applications. Scholarships provide monetary relief to put towards secondary education for Norwalk seniors...

The girls basketball team poses with their state qualifier banner after their game on Tuesday. Norwalk defeated Pella 85-56.

Norwalk Girls Basketball Begins State Tournament Mar. 4.

Eli Geisler, Keegan Johnson, and Isaac Binder March 3, 2025

The Norwalk girls' basketball team advances to the state tournament with their Tuesday night victory over Pella. They will play #5 Central Dewitt on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena. It is the...

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

Evie Joyce February 14, 2025

Norwalk students will have no school on Monday, Feb. 17, due to a teacher work day. On Monday, teachers will have meetings about getting ready for ISASP testing that will be happening in April, and...

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...

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

Earlier this month on January 7, 2025, a string of fires broke out in the Los Angeles area, burning through parts of the city and leaving destruction in its wake to a city that has been experiencing a...

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....

Mr. Alfred talks to his 7th hour government class on Tuesday Nov. 26 in his classroom.

Trump wins presidential race

Brayden Plourde, Staff Reporter December 2, 2024

Earlier this month, Iowans voted in what was thought to be one of the closest presidential elections, resulting in Donald Trump winning the presidency and the Republican party winning the majority in both...

Seniors Jack Larson (left) and Jonah Sandhoff talk in the Norwalk High School library on Monday, Nov. 26.

Students reflect on presidential election

Abdi Ahmed, Staff Reporter December 1, 2024

The U.S. presidential election took place on Nov. 5 and several Norwalk students shared their thoughts about voting.  “It is like if you don’t vote, you really can’t complain about what’s happening,”...

Librarian Beth Grafft explains procedures to students during a lockdown drill on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Norwalk High School.

Authorities report school stabbing in Pella, Norwalk conducts lockdown drill

Brayden Plourde November 20, 2024

Two Pella Middle School students were injured after a stabbing occurred at Pella Middle School before the school day on Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to the Des Moines Register. The Register reported that...

Andy DeBower (left) and Eli Geisler rehearse  on Nov. 12 in the auditorium.
During the train scene, Harry Potter (Eli Geisler) talks to his young son, Albus (Andy DeBower), about being put in the House of Slytherin.

Students to present Harry Potter play

Izabella Duggan, Staff writer November 14, 2024

Norwalk High School will present the show “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition)” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15 and 16, in the NPAC. “This is a really big production,”...

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

Keegan Johnson, Staff Reporter October 29, 2024

Voting for the general election is under two weeks away, and as it comes close, some students at the high school are getting registered to vote for their first election.  “I will be voting in this...

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

An artist who the Des Moines Register compared to Grant Wood has an exhibit on display at the Des Moines Art Center until Oct. 20. The artist, b. Robert Moore, is known for addressing social justice...

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