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Norwalk's Local Scholarships Due Mar. 31
Norwalk’s Local Scholarships Due Mar. 31
March 24, 2025
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.
March 3, 2025
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
February 14, 2025
Governor Kim Reynolds stands at the podium during the 2025 Condition of the State.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Proposes Cellphone Ban
January 27, 2025
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
January 14, 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
Mrs. Ommen helps the sopranos in the choir room on Feb. 17. Ommen sometimes sings with certain parts in order to help them learn the music.
Rehearsals Are Underway for Musical “Cinderella”
March 10, 2025
Warrior Pulse - Girls State Basketball Preview
Warrior Pulse – Girls State Basketball Preview
March 3, 2025
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
February 27, 2025
Paige Nichols plays for the Norwalk High School Girls Soccer Team, and she also plays for a club soccer team. Nichols said that the different teams carry different dynamics.
High School Soccer vs. Club Soccer
April 11, 2025
Forward Nico Blachman takes off his gloves to fight Austin Watson, but Watson doesn't drop his mitts to fight.
Iowa Wild falls short to Grand Rapids in OT, 3-4.
March 23, 2025
Sights from Iowa Wild’s 3-4 loss to Grand Rapids
March 23, 2025
Warrior Pulse - Girls State Basketball Preview
Warrior Pulse – Girls State Basketball Preview
March 3, 2025
After first loss, girls basketball gets big win
After first loss, girls basketball gets big win
January 17, 2025
Junior Brayden Plourde stands while holding a camera in Mrs. Thomas's room in Norwalk High School. Plourde correctly predicted the winner of the Men's March Madness Tournament.
Did Norwalk Students Predict March Madness?
April 21, 2025
Nic Aldrich (left) and Jacob Pilcher play games in the board game club. During Lakewood Clubs, Nic and Jacob played games with the elementary kids.
Lakewood Clubs Are In Progress
April 15, 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”
April 14, 2025
Paige Nichols plays for the Norwalk High School Girls Soccer Team, and she also plays for a club soccer team. Nichols said that the different teams carry different dynamics.
High School Soccer vs. Club Soccer
April 11, 2025
Mrs. Ommen helps the sopranos in the choir room on Feb. 17. Ommen sometimes sings with certain parts in order to help them learn the music.
Rehearsals Are Underway for Musical “Cinderella”
March 10, 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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