Garrett Hemmingsen’s dance journey Junior Garrett Hemmingsen has been dancing since fourth grade when he joined his first dance class and two or three years later he started to dance competitively....

Unlike many other sports, ice hockey is not an official sport under the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Those wishing to play have limited opportunities in the Midwest High School Hockey League...

Ankeny High School (AHS) has introduced a new, engaging initiative during Hawk Time to foster community and intellectual curiosity among students. This brand new program allows students to challenge themselves...

Caleb Betten, the Iowa-grown offensive lineman had a great future in college football out of Pocahontas High School. He initially committed to play football at Iowa Western before suffering a meniscus...

On Friday nights in Ankeny, the stadium fills with energy as players, musicians, cheerleaders, dancers, and families gather to join around 5,000 fans creating a sea of unifying colors in the stands. The...

Grief is something every human will eventually go through. Whether it is the passing of a loved one, losing a job, or a bad breakup, we all have to deal with it. Much of grief can come with feelings of...

Every Friday night, Ankeny football brings droves of students to the stadium to cheer on the Hawks. And while the focus is most often on the starting lineup as they score touchdowns and make impressive...

As students prepare to go out into the real world, they begin to take a deeper dive into future careers and with more personal introspection. They begin to ask the questions, who do I want to be? How do...

The Circle of Friends and the P.E.O.P.E.L. P.E.  program came together in a lively and inviting atmosphere, creating a harmonious blend of inclusivity and engagement. The relaxed environment of  P.E.O.P.E.L....

As you walk through the main entrance of Ankeny High School, you will see the vibrant banner taped to the catwalk and below that, a long line of students. Some are chatting with their friends while others...

Halloween is the season of costumes, scares, and everything spooky. Those who appreciate the scare factor in horror movies and haunted houses often thrive during this month, and some of those people find...

Walking up to the main entrance at Ankeny High School (AHS) students can see many forms of trash on the ground, from a half-eaten chicken nugget to a Dr. Pepper bottle that is shaking with the wind. If...