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Big Creek Introduces Read To Them Foundation
Morgan Eyanson-Renken, Editor • April 8, 2025

Big Creek Elementary introduced the “Read to Them” foundation to its program beginning on March 24, with the motto, “One School, One Book.” For three weeks, North Polk...

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What Trump’s Presidency Means for the Future of Our Planet
Morgan Eyanson-Renken, Editor • February 14, 2025

On his first day in office, President Donald J. Trump made an executive order to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, making America one of four countries not committed to the pact....

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One Stoplight Town
One Stoplight Town
Morgan Eyanson-Renken, Editor • April 18, 2025
Perry Band Olympics
Zoe Marquez, Editor • February 7, 2024
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Oh the Places You’ll Go
Zoe Marquez, Editor • November 2, 2023
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Spring-ing Into Action: A Look Into the 2025 Spring Sports Season
Zoe Marquez, Editor • April 17, 2025

As students begin to bring out their different variations of running shoes, cleats and sprinting spikes, the North Polk community prepares for the starting 2024-2025 Spring...

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Is DEI Done?
February 26, 2025
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The Next Level: Advice from a Future Collegiate Athlete
Addy Happ, Editor • December 6, 2024
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Bleach Blonde Bonding
Zoe Marquez, Editor • November 19, 2024
Ocheltree along with her representation.
Freshman Hayden Ocheltree Takes on the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa
Zoe Marquez, Editor • April 21, 2025

On March 27-28, 10 students from North Polk High School participated in the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa- an annual event organized to display high school projects...

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Ban or Fan? North Polk Banned Books
Morgan Eyanson-Renken, Editor • April 10, 2025

In classrooms in Iowa, books are being taken off the shelves in public schools out of fear of students reading mature content.  Last year, the legislature passed Senate File...

Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sylvia Dresen, 12th Grade • March 12, 2025

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Book Review: The Song of Achilles
Book Review: The Song of Achilles
Morgan Eyanson-Renken, Editor • April 10, 2025
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Movie Review: “RRR”
Zoe Marquez, Editor • March 12, 2025
Social Media Society
March 7, 2025
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Press Start: New Esports Team at North Polk High School
Zoe Marquez, Editor • March 7, 2025
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