Stories by Jack Andersen
IHSPA Award-Winning Articles
Each spring the Iowa High School Press Association holds a contest for student journalists to submit their best work from the year. This year, the Tenth Street Times was honored to receive 16 awards. This is also the second year in a row that the Tenth Street Times was a…
The Blue and Silver Gazette- NOW UP!
Check out our new edition of the BS Gazette Below!
Photo Recap: Second Half of Show Choir Season
Waukee Northwest Show Choir had a successful second half of their 2024 season. “EOS”, Northwest’s varsity show choir received Grand Champion with Best Vocals and Choreography at Cedar Rapids Washington Mo-Show on February 10. “Aurora”, Northwest’s JV Group competed in the Varsity division during daytime and received 5th place. They…
Tenth Street Times People of The Year Award Recipients
Northwest students and staff are responsible for some of the best talent in the state of Iowa. This year, our Tenth Street Times People of the Year were selected for their outstanding achievements and leadership in their crafts. We recognize our 2023 recipients as Mr. Jack Daubitz, Staff Member of…
Photo Recap: Waukee Defeats Northwest in Basketball Matchup
Waukee Northwest played Waukee in Basketball at the Waukee High School Field House on December 5, 2023. This was the 5th time the boys have matched up and the 4th for the girls team. The boys now have a 3-2 win record and the girls have a 3-1 win record.
Photo Recap: Northwest Vocal Music Trip to Spain/Portugal
Waukee Northwest’s vocal music department went on a choir tour to Spain and Portugal over the 2023 summer. The coir traveled across the northwestern coast of Spain and ended the trip in Porto, Portugal. Throughout the 10 days of travel, the choir performed four promoted concerts. The choir also…
Remembering Matthew Shepard on the 25th Anniversary of His Death
As the 25th anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard hits on Thursday, October 12, the state of Iowa continues to oppress its young LGBTQ+ population and Waukee remembers the events of that tragic night. On October 7, 1998, two men, Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson, abducted Shepard from his…
Photo Story: Waukee Northwest Football Wins Homecoming Game
The Northwest High School football team finished their homecoming game with a tremendous win against the Waterloo Wahawks, winning 64-0 on Friday, September 23.
Waukee Northwest vs. Waukee Football Photo Recap
What a night! With a packed Den, the Northwest High School Football team was able to secure a 20-17 win over their crosstown rivals. The Wolves scored 13 unanswered in the fourth quarter to earn the victory over the #5 ranked Warriors. Select an image to download and view it.
Northwest’s Next Race: A Leader For Us All
Northwest Juniors and Seniors have Student Body President elections on Wednesday, April 19th. I sat down to talk with the two candidates, Caleb Briggs and Finley Habgood to hear what they had to say about the upcoming election. Caleb Briggs is a member of swim team, show choir, cross country,…