Stories by Avery Herman
Raccoon River Wrestling State Recap
On February 7, 2025, the Raccoon River Wrestling (RRW) team won the State Tournament in class 2A, continuing their legacy and strengthening Girls Wrestling’s presence in Iowa High School sports. RRW is only in its third year of existence, as Girls Wrestling did not become a high school-sanctioned sport until…
Tenth Street Times People of the Year Award Recipients
Northwest High School is home to hundreds of talented students and staff, and the Tenth Street Times People of the Year awards recognize the best the school has to offer. This December, Northwest students and staff nominated and elected three students and one staff member to represent the High School.
Social Media’s Role in the 2024 Election
One of the most impactful moments of 2024 was the presidential election, and with it, Americans saw the birth of new social media-based campaigning strategies. In the months leading up to the election, TikTok, Instagram and X feeds were flooded with political ads promoting presidential candidates. This is nothing new…
FFA’s Food Drive Feeding Waukee
Starting January 7 and continuing through the month of January, the Waukee Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter is holding a food drive for the Waukee Area Christian Services. The Waukee FFA is asking for unexpired, non-perishable food items from members of the Waukee community. Food items can be turned…
Local Businesses in the Holidays
The holidays are a busy time in Waukee, and local businesses are doing their part to uphold the festive spirit. Shopping, seasonal drinks, desserts and foods make the holiday season special. Mainstream Boutique, Old Station Craft Meats and Barn Town Brewing are a few of the many businesses in Waukee…
The End of an Era
On December 8, 2024, Taylor Swift brought her record-breaking tour, The Eras Tour, to an end in Vancouver, Canada. In the past two years, The Eras Tour has taken social media by storm. Now, with the show finally concluded, fans finally have the chance to reflect on all that has…
Students Walk Out Across the State to Protest Gun Laws
On January 4, at around 7:30 in the morning. 17-year-old Dylan Butler opened fire upon his classmates at Perry High School. He took one life and left seven others injured, including the principal, before dying from self-inflicted wounds. Ahmir Jolliff was an 11-year-old boy in sixth grade attending Perry. That…
Northwest Volleyball Wins First State Championship in School District History
On November 2, the Northwest High School volleyball team won the state tournament in a game against Dowling Catholic. In their three short years of existence, the Northwest volleyball program has managed what no Waukee volleyball team has ever done before; Win a state title. Despite being a relatively young…
Waukee Chain Milkshake-off Review
While food chains across Waukee each have their own unique menus, milkshakes are a consistent staple that can be found at most. We visited five local ice cream locations to discover which one has the best milkshake in Waukee. Culvers: 6/10 Our first stop of the day was Culver’s. One…
3 Years of Outbreak: A Flashback to COVID-19
This spring marks the three-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in America. While over a year has passed since Governor Kim Reynolds declared an end to the coronavirus public health emergency, the detrimental effects of COVID-19 are still seen today. School is a significant part of…