Grounded gets going

Jamie Vondra, Editor

December 3, 2021 • No Comments

After Bob and Lou’s Coffee hosted a teaser for Wahlert’s upcoming coffee shop, Grounded, last year, the business seemingly disappeared. Many students were left wondering,...

New River Museum program offers teens a chance to get involved in conservation

Olivia Brimeyer, Reporter

November 23, 2021 • No Comments

Do you like spending time in nature? Do you enjoy working on conservation projects? Do you see yourself pursuing a career out in nature? Are you worried about the environment? The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium might have an answer for you! It is hosting a new program designed to inspire and empower teens to be involved in conservation. The Teens Take...

Service with a smile

Ava Graham, Reporter

January 17, 2022 • No Comments

by Ava Graham of the Gleaner   Simultaneously balancing a job and high school is a tall task for many students. Grueling hours are put into the school day, practices, homework, and on top of that, an after-school job.  Sometimes, these long hours are not the most difficult part of having a job. Difficult customers (coined “Karens” by the media) can...

Wrestling Takes a Toll on These Girl Wrestlers

Caroline Slaght, Reporter

January 14, 2022 • No Comments

Wrestling is one of the most difficult sports there is. Not only does it take a toll on you physically, but mentally, as well. Getting good as a wrestler in practice is 95 percent physical and 5 percent mental. You dedicate a lot of time and hard work into conditioning and the physical game to make that happen.  However, the moment you step on the mat for a match,...

Students pick their favorites for Super Bowl 57

Michael Spahn, Reporter

January 19, 2022 • No Comments

The NFL Playoff bracket is here! Fourteen teams are competing to be Super Bowl champions! Many students have different predictions on who will win the big game.   Colin Cronin, '23, thinks the Chiefs will win the big game, 35-28. “I feel like their offense can’t be stopped,” said Cronin. “I don’t think their defense is good this year, but their offense...

Wrestling Takes a Toll on These Girl Wrestlers

Caroline Slaght, Reporter

January 14, 2022 • No Comments

Wrestling is one of the most difficult sports there is. Not only does it take a toll on you physically, but mentally, as well. Getting good as a wrestler in practice is 95 percent physical and 5 percent mental. You dedicate a lot of time and hard work into conditioning and the physical game to make that happen.  However, the moment you step on the mat for a match,...

Dancing for a purpose

Mya Ellis, Reporter

January 14, 2022 • No Comments

The Interact Club is a group of students who get together to help others in the community. They host an annual Dance Marathon where all the proceeds from the dance will benefit families being helped by the Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. One of its biggest money makers at the dance is a raffle from local businesses.  Laura Cushman, ‘24, is part of the fundraising...

New year, new goals

Ella Olberding, Reporter

January 14, 2022 • No Comments

by Ella Olberding Of the Gleaner   A new year means new opportunities. Everyone seems to be asking, “What’s your New Year's resolution?” Many use the new...