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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…
The Future Of College Sports
On Friday, July 26, 2024, the NCAA released an update on the lawsuits concerning athlete compensation. The update will have a rev-share model that active students will receive up to 22% of the schools annual revenue and probably most importantly the scholarships limits will be eliminated. When it comes to…
Echos Closing
Echo’s Cookie Shop has been located in Waukee, Iowa, since 2007, and it saddens the community that the beloved shop has closed down. Echo served in the military in the Air National Guard. Even after serving, she started her own business in Waukee, Iowa. She worked Tuesday through Saturday from…
New York Fashion Week: Highlights from the Spring-Summer 2024 Runways
New York City – New York Fashion Week 2024 was a whirlwind of creativity, innovation, and cultural significance. From the moment the first show began to the final curtain call, the event showcased the best of the fashion world. And there is so much to recap. One of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…