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School Shootings

School shootings were first reported around 1764 but gained popularity around 1997 in the USA leading to a now very huge and critical problem and shift in life for many faculty, students and parents. “If you see or hear anything, you need to report it,” informed Ms. Pitts, the Assistant…

by Aubriella Snyder  •  Oct 11, 2024
Sports

Powderpuff Football Recap

On Thursday, September 19 the Waukee Northwest seniors, juniors and sophomores, faced off in the homecoming Powderpuff game.   First, the sophomores faced off against the juniors, and the game was tight. The game started strong with the juniors making a touchdown in the first 2 minutes. But then a few…

by Grace Mgana  •  Oct 11, 2024
Sports

Homecoming Game Recap

On Friday, September 20th, 2024, the much anticipated Homecoming game at Waukee Northwest Stadium, against Dowling Catholic High School resulted in a loss with the score of 21- 14. The first quarter started With Waukee Northwest scoring a touchdown and the additional point. But not soon after, Dowling Catholic scored…

by Alivia Linderblood  •  Oct 11, 2024
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Top Golf Tees Off In Des Moines

Top Golf recently opened in West Des Moines on Mills Civic Parkway on September 6. The brand new facility is now open year-round because of its heavy amount of climate-controlled bays. Top Golf has interactive digital programs that allow them to offer different kinds of mini target games so that…

by Jackson Latta  •  Oct 11, 2024
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New Iowa Truancy Law

On May 9, 2024, Iowa introduced a new law designed to go against absences and truancy in schools. This legislation is stirring up a mix of reactions from students, parents and teachers in the Waukee Community School District. According to the law, missing 10% of school translates to about…

by Aunya Van Zetten  •  Oct 8, 2024
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2024 Homecoming Court

On September 19, 2024, Northwest held its fourth annual Homecoming Coronation where seniors Greta Paulson and Kellan Croatt were named Homecoming Queen and King. Paulson and Croatt are both very involved at Northwest. Paulson participates in Varsity Tennis, Show Choir (EOS), Northwest Singers, Random Acts of Kindness club, National Honor…

by Laurel Richards  •  Oct 8, 2024
Culture

Homecoming Dress Shopping

As Homecoming dance season came to an end, high school students had to finish up their last-minute dress shopping. Teens all around Iowa had to rush to stores to find their homecoming dresses, raising a question about the policies of some of these stores. Helpful or restrictive? I interviewed past…

by Delphina Lonsdale  •  Oct 8, 2024
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Hinterland 2024

From August 2, 2024, to Aug 4, 2024, over 12,000 people attended the Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa; there were many concerns at this music festival. Some of the concerns at Hinterland included insufficient water access, overcrowding and issues with shuttles back to Des Moines. On the first…

by Abby Lee  •  Oct 8, 2024
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Top Golf Tees Off in Des Moines

Top Golf recently opened in West Des Moines on Mills Civic Parkway on September 6. The brand new facility is now open year-round because of its heavy amount of climate-controlled bays. Top Golf has interactive digital programs that allow them to offer different kinds of mini target games so that…

by Jackson Latta  •  Oct 8, 2024
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Proposed Waukee Outdoor Aquatic Center

The city council of Waukee has proposed an outdoor water park, which will be voted on November 5, 2024. This new aquatic park will cost 33 million dollars and will be located on 6th and University, and it will be close to the DMACC campus. Waukee Mayor Courtney…

by Bryce Aiken  •  Oct 8, 2024