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Waukee’s Proposed Aquatic Center: Yay or Nay?
Waukee has proposed a new 22,600-square-foot aquatic center (from waukee.org) for the growing Waukee community. Many residents have been traveling to surrounding cities for their pools, and the people of Waukee want to build a 33-million-dollar facility right next to the Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course with the previously…
No More Laptops!
At the end of the 2023-2024 school year students, teachers, and parents were made aware of the change happening the next year, no more laptops! The school, along with the teachers, had many concerns about how the laptops were being treated. Due to this, school administration chose to change back…
Stay Here Club
Here at Waukee High School, we have a new club called the ‘Stay Here Club’ and it is run by senior Kayla Reiter. The club’s purpose is to create a space where everyone can come together and talk, have fun, and get support from others. This club was created to…
An Introduction to Color Guard
Color guard is a team sport that combines dance, music, and props like flags and rifles to create a big performance at home football games. This year the theme of the color guard performance is Ragnarok and one of the captains, James Bohnenkamp said, “It’s such a fun show, we…
The Rise of Volleyball
The volleyball girls journey through the season with some tough opponents
A Look Into a Cross Country Runner
Girls cross country has started off the season stronger than ever. They have spent all summer training for the season. Many people do not know how much you have to put in and do for cross country the sport itself. Some of the girls cross country runners have shared their…
New Staff at WHS
This year we welcome new staff to Waukee High School, some familiar faces and some new ones. In the office we now have Mrs. Roland as our principal, from Timberline we have Mrs. Nelson as a new counselor, Mrs. Foland as an instructional coach, and Ms. Havlik in the Physical…
Monkeypox vs. Covid
Monkeypox vs. Covid, how we reacted then, compared to what we can expect now
Waukee’s Reduced Silver Cord Hours
Silver Cord aids in serving the Waukee Community, the new hours make it easier for Warriors to contribute
Rats!
How mouse infestations affect homes and organizations and how they are taken care of