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Tourism Outside Urban Iowa
Situated in the heart of the heartland, Iowa is ranked 40th in tourism by the United States Department of Commerce. Nevertheless, tourism is vital to communities of all sizes, supporting local businesses and strengthening community identity. One of the easiest ways to gauge tourism is through the revenue generated from…
Waukee Aquatic Center Plans Sink: What Next?
A proposed aquatic center for the city of Waukee was included on the ballot on November 5, 2024’s election. Despite receiving a majority of the vote, the referendum fell through, leaving questions about what could have been and what is next for a potential aquatic facility. A Waukee aquatic center…
Savor the Season: Holiday Recipes from Northwest Families
Story by Michael Miner. Videos by Krista Giltner, Delphi Lonsdale and Xavier Lago As the holiday season approaches, people all over the world come together and make memories over food. However, food can hold memories, as well as make them. Northwest students and faculty share their unique and personal holiday…
Social Media’s Role in the 2024 Election
One of the most impactful moments of 2024 was the presidential election, and with it, Americans saw the birth of new social media-based campaigning strategies. In the months leading up to the election, TikTok, Instagram and X feeds were flooded with political ads promoting presidential candidates. This is nothing new…
Federal and State Voting Breakdown
Voting in the United States has a long history of being exclusive, rather than inclusive. Ever since America’s independence in 1776, it has been a symbol of democracy and freedom. Yet, only the top few select Americans were allowed to enjoy that freedom. In the beginning, only white male landowners…
Loss of Iowa’s Natural Prairie
In 2025, less than 0.1 percent of Iowa’s native tallgrass prairie remains due to rapid expansion and agricultural settlements. Iowa was once the heart of the prairie lands, with 28.6 million acres of natural plants and grasses covering 80 percent of its landscape—today, about 90% of Iowa’s land is crops.
FFA’s Food Drive Feeding Waukee
Starting January 7 and continuing through the month of January, the Waukee Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter is holding a food drive for the Waukee Area Christian Services. The Waukee FFA is asking for unexpired, non-perishable food items from members of the Waukee community. Food items can be turned…
Scheduling Tips For Students
At Northwest High School, taking classes to earn all the credits is extremely important, especially when it comes to scheduling and choosing how to expand students’ learning after High School. One of the several classes that students must take to graduate is financial literacy. Financial literacy teaches students how to…
Waukee Northwest eSports Season
This year’s 2024 esports season has come to a close with both the Super Smash Bros, and the Rainbow 6 Siege team (R6) bringing home the state runner-up trophy to the Northwest Wolves medal case. Esports is a group of anyone who decides to join the team. In that team,…
History of Christmas Decor
The history of Christmas holiday decor has a long intertwined past, cultivating a mix of iconic images some people still associate with the festivities to this day. A prominent example of the long-ranging past of Christmas iconography is the history of Christmas trees. The beloved pine tree tradition has historic…