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Ankeny's one and only frozen yogurt shop: Orange Leaf
Vivian Luna and Katelynn Boger October 17, 2024

Frozen yogurt has rapidly increased in popularity over the last few years. Many frozen yogurt shops have come and gone even just here in Ankeny,...

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"I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU" Review
Ryan Cox, Staff Reporter • October 17, 2024

Rapper, songwriter, producer extraordinaire JPEGMAFIA (Peggy) is back with a brand new album. He is continuously named as the boldest and most...

With less than three weeks from the election, candidates Mark Holm and Kim Hagemann have been campaigning for a position on the Board of Supervisors.
Deciding Polk County’s future
Levi Foster, Staff Reporter • October 16, 2024

Polk County is in the midst of a tight race to decide who will be its district three supervisor. However, most people are seemingly unaware of...

Spanish teacher Rosana Brewer holding her plaque awarded for winning Educator of the Year (Secondary Level) by the Iowa World Language Association
Celebrating passion
Danny Nguyen October 16, 2024

At Ankeny High School (AHS) Spanish teacher Rosana Brewer encourages her students daily to step outside their comfort zone and embrace the Spanish...

“Piece By Piece” is now playing in theaters near you. The film is rated PG and runs at an hour and 33 minutes. Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Director Morgan Neville
"Piece by Piece:" A creative way to capture the story of Pharrell Williams
Nolan McNulty, Staff Reporter • October 14, 2024

Pharrell Williams is known to some as a musical genius. He has produced the beats of classic songs such as “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar and...

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Seasonal caffeinated concoctions in Ankeny
Lynae Midkiff and Olivia Luna October 14, 2024

Coffee, while classic, has millions of different variations. Everyone likes their coffee in different ways or from different places. Yet, there’s...

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Deciding Polk County’s future
Levi Foster, Staff Reporter • October 16, 2024
The night the mic stays open
Samuel Green, Staff Reporter • October 8, 2024
ASL Club
Caden McGlin September 25, 2024
Hawks Triumph Over Number One Ranked Dowling Maroons
Ava Gifford, Sports and Photo Editor • September 15, 2024
"I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU" Review
Ryan Cox, Staff Reporter • October 17, 2024
The night the mic stays open
Samuel Green, Staff Reporter • October 8, 2024
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Created by Vivian Luna using Canva
Ankeny's one and only frozen yogurt shop: Orange Leaf
Vivian Luna and Katelynn Boger October 17, 2024

Frozen yogurt has rapidly increased in popularity over the last few years. Many frozen yogurt shops have come and gone even just here in Ankeny,...

Cover for “I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU,” AWAL Recordings America
"I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU" Review
Ryan Cox, Staff Reporter • October 17, 2024

Rapper, songwriter, producer extraordinaire JPEGMAFIA (Peggy) is back with a brand new album. He is continuously named as the boldest and most...

“Piece By Piece” is now playing in theaters near you. The film is rated PG and runs at an hour and 33 minutes. Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Director Morgan Neville
"Piece by Piece:" A creative way to capture the story of Pharrell Williams
Nolan McNulty, Staff Reporter • October 14, 2024

Pharrell Williams is known to some as a musical genius. He has produced the beats of classic songs such as “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar and...

The Ankeny Hawks traveled to Iowa City Liberty to take on the Liberty Lighting. Junior Andrew Brandhorst is  on the field, ready for warm-ups.
Sports
Hawks take on Iowa City Liberty in tight matchup
Ava Gifford and Levi Foster October 13, 2024

Senior captains Caden Henkes (5), Andrew Haase (95), Kinnick Vos (3), and Luke Anderson (8) take the field for the coin toss.
Ankeny Hawks take the victory over Cedar Rapids Prairie
Ava Gifford, Sports and Photo Editor • October 6, 2024
Junior Daniel Larmie (0) celebrates a touchdown with junior Andrew Brandhorst (13) in the endzone.
Hawks score a homecoming win
Ava Gifford, Sports and Photo Editor • September 29, 2024
The Ankeny student section showed their support by dressing out in red, white, and blue for the Ankeny versus Dowling game.
Hawks Triumph Over Number One Ranked Dowling Maroons
Ava Gifford, Sports and Photo Editor • September 15, 2024
Spanish teacher Rosana Brewer holding her plaque awarded for winning Educator of the Year (Secondary Level) by the Iowa World Language Association
Celebrating passion
Danny Nguyen October 16, 2024

At Ankeny High School (AHS) Spanish teacher Rosana Brewer encourages her students daily to step outside their comfort zone and embrace the Spanish...

Design by Olivia Luna using Canva
Seasonal caffeinated concoctions in Ankeny
Lynae Midkiff and Olivia Luna October 14, 2024

Coffee, while classic, has millions of different variations. Everyone likes their coffee in different ways or from different places. Yet, there’s...

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Meets every Friday morning, 7:50, in the upstairs study hall room. Then one Monday a month they have their huddle. “God is for everybody, so it doesn't matter if you are athletic or not. We want you there,” science and teacher academy teacher Kristen Campbell-Blumhagen (CB) said.
FCA: Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Lynae Midkiff, Staff Reporter • October 4, 2024

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a club that mainly connects religious beliefs with activities. They meet every Friday morning at 7:50...

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