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Pickleball Club
A sport known only to a few just 10 years ago was propelled into the limelight by COVID-19, pickleball. As of the current day an estimated 35 million Americans played pickleball within the year. With 2023 total participation is up 84% from the previous year per SFIA reports. What makes…
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…
Maverick Inman: Record Breaker
Northwest High School receiver Maverick Inman broke three school records throughout the 2023 football season: yards in a game, single-season touchdowns and single-season yards. He finished the season with 751 yards alongside 8 touchdowns. Inman stated, “I was focused on winning games… it was obviously pretty cool, but it was…
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Natalie Harris U-20 Selection
Natalie Harris, a sophomore at the University of Iowa, has secured a spot among the top hurdlers in the entire country under 20. This unbelievable achievement is a major component of all the hard work, perseverance, and athletic ability. Harris, from Waukee, Iowa, first discovered her passion for track and…
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…
Support Black Student Union by Purchasing Candy Grams this Valentine’s Day
Northwest’s Black Student Union plans to raise money by selling Valentine’s candy grams to students. Every year the Black Student Union (BSU) advertises Valentine’s candy grams for students to purchase. Candy grams can be bought and sent to a person of one’s choosing, within Northwest. This creates a fun atmosphere…
Perry High School Student Feature
Meet Denise Rivera, a junior at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, a varsity track and field runner; her best time being 13.93 for the 100-meter. Rivera is known for her nice and bubbly personality among her classmates and she loves her friends. “[I wake up every morning just to…
Waukee alumni
Waukee and Northwest Alumni have been able to find great success in the world after graduation and into college and after. Jenna Lindberg is currently getting her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at NYU, New York University, after graduating from Waukee High School in 2020. Lindberg attended Waukee from Elementary…
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…