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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…

by Jack Andersen  •  May 1, 2024
Features

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…

by Krish Sehgal  •  Apr 13, 2024
Culture

The Blue and Silver Gazette- NOW UP!

Check out our new edition of the BS Gazette Below! BSG V3 E4Download…

by Jack Andersen  •  Apr 1, 2024
Features

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…

by Aunya Van Zetten  •  Mar 4, 2024
Culture

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…

by Jack Andersen  •  Mar 1, 2024
Culture

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…

by Sarah Wigton  •  Feb 13, 2024
Features

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…

by Alex Enriquez  •  Feb 9, 2024
Features

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…

by Ella Friedel  •  Jan 26, 2024
Culture

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…

by Jack Andersen  •  Jan 18, 2024
Culture

Snowglobe Des Moines Shakes Up Traditional Holiday Dining

Exile Brewing Company has transformed its restaurant into Snow Globe DSM, providing the ultimate winter dining experience.  Snow Globe is a Christmas-themed bar and brunch…

by Laurel Richards  •  Dec 20, 2023