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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
A youth football team plays recently at Norwalk Warrior Stadium. Third- through sixth-grade football players will be recognized at the Norwalk High School football game for Youth Night on Friday, Aug. 12.
Youth to be recognized at football game
September 12, 2025
Mr. Bergstrom is updating grades for his Health class. This was his last day in school as the Health teacher before he starts his new role.
Mr. Bergstrom to serve as assistant principal
June 17, 2025
Senior Aidan Basinger (front) and freshman Alex Altes (back) play doubles against Indianola on April 29, 2025. Both Norwalk's varsity and JV teams won their meet against Indianola.
Boys’ JV Tennis Team Completes Undefeated Season
June 3, 2025
Junior Keilan Selby (center) yells into the camera pre-game on Friday, Aug. 29, at Indianola. Local 5 News was on the sideline covering the schools making their debut in 5A.
PHOTOS: Norwalk Football is back in action
September 6, 2025
Get to know the 2025 Boys Tennis Team
Get to know the 2025 Boys Tennis Team
May 30, 2025
Go Behind the Scenes of "Cinderella: The Musical"
Go Behind the Scenes of “Cinderella: The Musical”
May 27, 2025
Sights from Iowa Wild’s 3-4 loss to Grand Rapids
March 23, 2025
Here, I pose for a picture in front of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union banner inside the tunnel. The tunnel leads out to the arena and is where both athletes and media members enter on the floor level.
Media Perspective From Girls State Basketball Tournament
March 19, 2025
(From left) Cael Bemis, Penn Oppel, Breck Welch, and Owen Siemens talk with an official for the coin toss on Friday Sept. 26 at Iowa City. All the captains in this game were seniors.
Norwalk Football Looks to Win Third Straight
October 3, 2025
Iowa State Football takes the field against Baylor on Oct. 5, 2024. The Iowa State Cyclones will take on the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 27, in Ames, Iowa, at Jack Trice Stadium.
Iowa State to take on Arizona Wildcats
September 26, 2025
Senior Rhylee Harringa hydrates after a play in the third quarter against Ames on Friday, Sept. 19, in Ames, Iowa.
Norwalk to face Iowa City High Little Hawks
September 24, 2025
Elle Hatlevig spikes the ball during a game against Newton on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Norwalk beat Newton that night, 3-0.
Norwalk Volleyball to face 6th-ranked DCG
September 23, 2025
Luke Brewer plays in the game against Sioux City East High School on Friday, Sept. 5, at Norwalk High School. The Warriors will play in Ames at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19.
Norwalk football to play Ames
September 19, 2025
Lanessa Montejo (right) works quietly after her first AP bio quiz Aug. 28 in Mr. Kallenbach's room. It is the first AP bio quiz of the year, and she said she feels confident.
Student are back in action
September 15, 2025
Mrs. Scandrett smiles on May 21 in the nurse's office. Mrs. Scandrett just finished her first year in Norwalk.
School nurse wraps up first year in Norwalk
June 10, 2025
Senior Blake Lee creates study problems with ChatGPT to help him with his Algebra class on May 20 in the Warrior Zone.
Norwalk Students Opinions on Using Artificial Intelligence
June 6, 2025
Senior Aidan Basinger (front) and freshman Alex Altes (back) play doubles against Indianola on April 29, 2025. Both Norwalk's varsity and JV teams won their meet against Indianola.
Boys’ JV Tennis Team Completes Undefeated Season
June 3, 2025
A house built by Staff Reporter, Eli Geisler, in the game "Minecraft". The game would eventually have a movie adaptation over a decade past its release.
Norwalk Students Review “A Minecraft Movie”
May 5, 2025

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Bailey Birmingham (20) holds Norwalk's state basketball banner. The Warriors defeated Pella 85-56 to move on to the state basketball tournament.

Sights From Norwalk Girls Basketball’s State-Clinching Victory

Isaac Binder, Keegan Johnson, and Eli Geisler • February 27, 2025

On Tuesday, February 25, the Norwalk girls basketball team advanced to the IGHSAU state tournament with an 85-56 win over the Pella Dutch. Here is a view into that night on the basketball court, with photos...

Nate Rodriquez (left) directs Alex Rodriquez (masked) at the filming location for his movie, while Brandon Christiansen and Colin Randolph assist on set.

Norwalk Student Pursues Filmmaking Passion

Eli Geisler, Staff Reporter • February 24, 2025

The Academy Awards are less than two weeks away, and the best movie of 2024 will soon be decided, with cast and crew members being awarded for their efforts. However, one name absent on the ballot is Nate...

Iowa Wild forward Adam Raska looks for the puck against the Barracuda on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The Wild secured their second straight win, with goalie Jesper Wallstedt winning the First Star.

Iowa Wild captures win against San Jose

Gavin Briar, Staff Reporter • December 3, 2024

The (1-6-1) Iowa Wild hosted the (6-1) San Jose Barracuda on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Wells Fargo Arena. The Wild came into this game after defeating the Wolves on a road trip to Chicago. Prior to this game,...

Foreign exchange student Ivanna Sherstiuk holds up a FLEX program flag. FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange Program) allows students from all over the world to compete for a scholarship that provides an opportunity to attend a U.S. high school.

Foreign Exchange Student Moves to Iowa

Eli Geisler, Staff Reporter • November 8, 2024

Ivanna Sherstiuk, a 17-year-old Ukranian native, has just moved to Norwalk, and is becoming accustomed to life in the United States. Ivanna came to Iowa through the World Link student exchange program,...

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