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Impact of Media on Zoo Animals
In 2024, many zoos and animal sanctuaries are using social media to educate the public on conservation and wildlife. Still, the internet and media community has an unseen crucial impact on conservation and zoo life behind the scenes. On many online platforms, cute and funny animals are going viral every…
Freddy’s Claims a ‘Steak’ in Waukee
Freddy’s recently opened in Waukee on September 28th, making an exciting addition to the Alice’s Road area. Freddy’s is a popular American Fast-Casual restaurant. They are known for their steakburgers and frozen custard concrete shakes. The new location features an outdoor patio and drive-through service. The restaurant operates at a…
National Merit Semifinalists
Sixteen Waukee Community School District high school seniors were chosen as National Merit Semifinalists and six were from Northwest High School. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic scholarship competition for seniors who took the PSAT during their junior year of high school. The competition is for recognition and…
Local Senate Candidates Audio Interview
Listen to the audio recordings of my interviews with Iowa Senator Sarah Trone Garriot and Dallas County Supervisor Mark Hanson. Sarah Trone Garriot Interview: Mark Hanson Interview:…
Homecoming Proposals
Several Waukee Northwest High School students participated in homecoming proposals, prior to the annual dance on September 21st, to ask significant others and peers to homecoming. On September 21, 2024, Waukee Northwest High School students celebrated their annual homecoming dance. Following up to the eventful night some students chose to…
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…