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“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...

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.
Hawks take on Iowa City Liberty in tight matchup
Ava Gifford and Levi Foster October 13, 2024

Engage in some fall fun in Ankeny. Grab a coffee from Porch light and watch a Friday night movie at their outdoor space, or participate in Tuesday night bingo at Uptown garage. You could even take a spooky stroll to see the Halloween Fright Lights. Caption reporting by Caden McGlin Design by Lydia Gerety using Canva
Explore Ankeny’s fall activities and shops
Lydia Gerety and Caden McGlin October 11, 2024

Fall treats at Brown Dog Bakery Get yourself and your dog ready for fall with some pumpkin-flavored goods! Brown Dog Bakery has new treats...

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is now playing in a theater near you. The film is rated R and has a runtime of two hours and 18 minutes. Warner Bros. Pictures, Director Todd Phillips
“Joker: Folie à Deux:” A mistake of a sequel
Nolan McNulty, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2024

Following the massive success of “Joker” in 2019, director Todd Phillips worked with Warner Bros. again to make “Joker: Folie à Deux,”...

Hawkettes huddle after a timeout.
Ankeny comes out on top in competitive showdown against the Waukee Northwest Wolves
Daniel Frazee, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2024

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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
Ankeny High School starts the year head-on
Lydia Gerety, Editor in Chief • September 4, 2024
The night the mic stays open
Samuel Green, Staff Reporter • October 8, 2024
Local fall events catalog
Tobias Landmesser, Staff Reporter • October 3, 2024
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“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...

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...

Engage in some fall fun in Ankeny. Grab a coffee from Porch light and watch a Friday night movie at their outdoor space, or participate in Tuesday night bingo at Uptown garage. You could even take a spooky stroll to see the Halloween Fright Lights. Caption reporting by Caden McGlin Design by Lydia Gerety using Canva
Explore Ankeny’s fall activities and shops
Lydia Gerety and Caden McGlin October 11, 2024

Fall treats at Brown Dog Bakery Get yourself and your dog ready for fall with some pumpkin-flavored goods! Brown Dog Bakery has new treats...

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
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...

Kevin Daniels poses at a Civil War reenactment event.  Daniels embodies an intense passion for history, showing its artifacts and sharing its stories to anyone willing to listen. His legacy as a history connoisseur inspires future generations. 
Kevin Daniels: History's Whisperer
Kyler Johnson, Reporter • October 1, 2024

Kevin Daniels is a true history enthusiast from small-town Iowa whose life is filled with passion and adventure. Daniels' obsession with history,...

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