Meeting the Expectations On Jan. 30, Waterloo East senior Daniesha Watson competed in the 2026 IGHSAU Regional Qualifier Meet at Independence High School in the 130-pound weight class. Ranked at a lower...

Vietnam Veteran and West High alumnus Stephen Levey used his personal experiences to explain the emotional impact and the reason for creating a painting honoring the West High veterans after the Vietnam...

Following President Trump's recent remarks about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), protests have taken place across the country. Demonstrations in Minnesota have followed recent fatal encounters...

For the fourth time this season, the Iowa Heartlanders took on the Cincinnati Cyclones on Nov. 23, 2025. However, for the first time, students from the Wahawk journalism program had the chance to shadow...

The Speedo Run is a long-standing tradition at West High that signals the start of winter break. Every year, the boys swim team runs through the school wearing their Speedos while blasting Christmas music....

Senior Elise Wing from Columbus Catholic High School is one of five teenagers selected to speak directly with Pope Leo XIV at the 2025 National Catholic Youth Conference. The National Catholic Youth...

On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Waterloo West Wahawks Girls Basketball Team competed against the Decorah Vikings at the Waterloo West High School Siddens Gymnasium. The starters for the Wahawks included Seniors...

Students typically think of Josh Barta as an educator or a coach, but in the summer, his role looks very different. When school is out, Barta isn’t working as the district's mentor coach or found on...

Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11th, honors those who served in the United States Military during both times of war and peace. At West High School, that honor takes place in an annual school-wide...

Waterloo West High takes pride in their school spirit. Many students enjoy attending the games, meets and other events to support their peers. However, over the past year there has been a common issue...

Evie Putz is a senior at West High and a Captain for the FTC 7247 and FRC 5837 robotics teams in Waterloo. In addition to her high ranking with these teams, Putz is a transgender student and an inspiration...

After nearly five months of preparation and hard work from junior Bailey Kestel, a coffee cart partnered with Savvy Bean has opened in the Waterloo Career Center.  In September, Kestel shared the idea...