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The Ankeny School Board passes Policy 0502.06 Respectable Use of Mobile Devices at the Monday, Sept. 16 meeting. “Students may possess Wireless Communication Devices on district property and on district-owned, district-leaded, and/or district chartered transportation, provided that, during School Hours, student Wireless Communication Devices shall be turned off, concealed, and placed out of the student’s reach” (Policy 0502.06). Students are able to have their phones in their backpacks but are not allowed to access them during school hours.
Ankeny school board members vote in favor of new cell phone policy
September 17, 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
September 15, 2024
Ankeny Community School District (ACSD) started the new year with a couple of changes, the new cell phone policy and books that have been pulled from the library. ACSD did not have a choice in the book ban due to state law Senate File 496 (SF 496), but they did spend countless hours reviewing books to only pull what was necessary. “Any book that came off the shelf, I can tell you exactly what page the issue is on,” teacher librarian Jenny Wirtz said.
Ankeny High School starts the year head-on
September 4, 2024
For many of the pickleball players, spending time with friends is just as much a part of the league as the game itself. The league is built to be flexible in working around players’ schedules. Because many of the players involved with the Ankeny Pickleball League are busy with other sports and activities, teams are open to finding any time to play, even if it means getting up early on a weekend for a game. On Sunday, May, the Houston Red Rockets and the Big Picklers went head-to-head in an early morning match-up. Sophomore Hayden Carlson hits the ball over the net.
An Ankeny Pickleball League is born
May 21, 2024
Demographic information provided by Ankeny Community School District showing the divide between numbers. Infographic made by Ava Tomlinson using Piktochart
A changing community
May 17, 2024
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is playing in a theater near you. Warner Bros. Pictures, Director Tim Burton
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Review
September 18, 2024
“Alien: Romulus” was released in theaters on Aug. 16. The movie runs at one hour and 59 minutes. Poster for “Alien: Romulus” from 20th Century Studios, Director Fede Alvarez, Rated R
“Alien: Romulus”
August 20, 2024
Ankeny's Visual Adrenaline sings all together in the choir room.
Music’s impact on us
May 23, 2024
2024 AHS graduate Taevah Ganahl wears a dress from HelloMolly, a fast fashion website, and carries her Stanley tumbler cup. Infographic made by Josie Babcock using Canva
Fashion trend cycle
May 22, 2024
Original album cover of “meet the grahams” by Kendrick Lamar, Record label Interscope Records
“meet the grahams” by Kendrick Lamar
May 14, 2024
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is playing in a theater near you. Warner Bros. Pictures, Director Tim Burton
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Review
September 18, 2024
Located at 2010 SE Deleware Avenue, this new restaurant brings excellent service and mouth-watering food. (Photo: Levi Foster)
Hernandez Bar and Grill Review
September 13, 2024
“Alien: Romulus” was released in theaters on Aug. 16. The movie runs at one hour and 59 minutes. Poster for “Alien: Romulus” from 20th Century Studios, Director Fede Alvarez, Rated R
“Alien: Romulus”
August 20, 2024
2024 AHS graduate Taevah Ganahl wears a dress from HelloMolly, a fast fashion website, and carries her Stanley tumbler cup. Infographic made by Josie Babcock using Canva
Fashion trend cycle
May 22, 2024
Original album cover of “meet the grahams” by Kendrick Lamar, Record label Interscope Records
“meet the grahams” by Kendrick Lamar
May 14, 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
September 15, 2024
Senior Evan Irlmeier evades the Rams’ defense.
Hawks take on Southeast Polk Rams in week 2 road game
September 7, 2024
The Hawks go head to head with the Jags for the snap.
Ankeny Hawks kick off 2024 football season with Centennial Jags
September 2, 2024
For many of the pickleball players, spending time with friends is just as much a part of the league as the game itself. The league is built to be flexible in working around players’ schedules. Because many of the players involved with the Ankeny Pickleball League are busy with other sports and activities, teams are open to finding any time to play, even if it means getting up early on a weekend for a game. On Sunday, May, the Houston Red Rockets and the Big Picklers went head-to-head in an early morning match-up. Sophomore Hayden Carlson hits the ball over the net.
An Ankeny Pickleball League is born
May 21, 2024
Talon reporter Levi Foster talks about who he thinks will win the Cy Young (best pitcher), Most Valuable Player (MVP), and Rookie of the Year for the American League and the National League. Infographic made by Levi Foster using Canva
Way too early MLB awards
May 2, 2024
Ankeny's Visual Adrenaline sings all together in the choir room.
Music’s impact on us
May 23, 2024
Reporting by Grace Risk and Slideshow Slideshow made by Joanna Guerrero using Canva
In loving memory of Evie McLeish
May 21, 2024
With the reality of the post-high school world starting to hit, and everything required to end senior year with good grades, many seniors can seemingly feel weighed down by everything that needs to get done, and this is when senioritis tends to strike... Art by Jason Dennis
It’s senioritis season
May 16, 2024
Album cover of “WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU” by Future and Metro Boomin. Album cover from Epic / Freebandz / Republic / Boominati Worldwide
Meet National Merit Scholar finalist, senior Hannah Howard
May 2, 2024
Sophomore Max Allison stands at 7-feet tall next to 6-foot tall junior Ryan Tomlinson.
A tall tale
April 25, 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
September 15, 2024
Senior Evan Irlmeier evades the Rams’ defense.
Hawks take on Southeast Polk Rams in week 2 road game
September 7, 2024
The Hawks go head to head with the Jags for the snap.
Ankeny Hawks kick off 2024 football season with Centennial Jags
September 2, 2024
Reporting by Grace Risk and Slideshow Slideshow made by Joanna Guerrero using Canva
In loving memory of Evie McLeish
May 21, 2024
For many of the pickleball players, spending time with friends is just as much a part of the league as the game itself. The league is built to be flexible in working around players’ schedules. Because many of the players involved with the Ankeny Pickleball League are busy with other sports and activities, teams are open to finding any time to play, even if it means getting up early on a weekend for a game. On Sunday, May, the Houston Red Rockets and the Big Picklers went head-to-head in an early morning match-up. Sophomore Hayden Carlson hits the ball over the net.
An Ankeny Pickleball League is born
May 21, 2024
This month's theme was to include a rose(s) in your work. Art by Jason Dennis
February Literary Magazine
February 26, 2024
Graphic made by Lydia Gerety using Canva
January Literary Magazine
January 22, 2024
Art by Jason Dennis
December Literary Magazine
December 19, 2023
Art by Owain Hernandez
November Literary Magazine
November 21, 2023
This is the debut of The Talon's literary magazine. With a new theme each month, our October theme is: horror. Get ready for some eerie poetry and some haunting tales that will send shivers down your spine. These words will invade your nightmares, and just in time for the spooky Halloween season. Art by Eos Gustafson
October Literary Magazine
October 13, 2023
  • 9/16 Tennis Clinics
  • 9/16 8th Volleyball vs. Indianola
  • 9/16 JV Football vs. Dowling Catholic
  • 9/17 Golf: Boys JV vs. Norwalk
  • 9/17 Golf: Boys 9-10 vs. Dowling Catholic
  • 9/17 Girls Cross Country meet @ Valley
  • 9/17 8th Football vs. Johnston
  • 9/17 Volleyball vs. Johnston
  • 9/18 Boys Golf meet @ Jester Park
  • 9/19 Boys Golf meet @ Willow Creek Golf Course
  • 9/19 Boys Cross Country meet @ Cedar Falls
  • 9/19 8th Boys and Girls Cross Country @ Indianola Middle School
  • 9/19 8th Volleyball vs. Trailridge
  • 9/19 9th Volleyball vs. Ankeny Christian Academy
  • 9/19 9th Football vs. Johnston
  • 9/20 Boys Cross Country @ Roy Griack, MN
  • 9/20 Girls Cross Country @ Roy Griack, MN
  • 9/20 Varsity Football vs. Johnston
  • 9/21 Varsity Volleyball @ Waukee
  • 9/21 Band Performance @ Johnston High School

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Levi Foster

Levi Foster, Staff Reporter

Levi Foster is a junior at Ankeny High School. In his free time he likes to hang out with friends and family, play sports, and work. He plans to pursue a degree in either Psychology or Journalism. A fun fact about Levi is that he is actively learning how to play an ocarina.

All content by Levi Foster
Seniors Caden Henkes and Elyse Enskat celebrate after the Hawks first win on the year.

[Photo] Hawks Triumph Over Number One Ranked Dowling Maroons

Ava Gifford, Sports and Photo Editor
September 15, 2024
Located at 2010 SE Deleware Avenue, this new restaurant brings excellent service and mouth-watering food. (Photo: Levi Foster)

Hernandez Bar and Grill Review

Levi Foster, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2024
For many of the pickleball players, spending time with friends is just as much a part of the league as the game itself. The league is built to be flexible in working around players’ schedules. Because many of the players involved with the Ankeny Pickleball League are busy with other sports and activities, teams are open to finding any time to play, even if it means getting up early on a weekend for a game. On Sunday, May, the Houston Red Rockets and the Big Picklers went head-to-head in an early morning match-up. Sophomore Hayden Carlson hits the ball over the net.

An Ankeny Pickleball League is born

Ava Gifford and Levi Foster
May 21, 2024
Original album cover of “meet the grahams” by Kendrick Lamar, Record label Interscope Records

“meet the grahams” by Kendrick Lamar

Levi Foster, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2024
Talon reporter Levi Foster talks about who he thinks will win the Cy Young (best pitcher), Most Valuable Player (MVP), and Rookie of the Year for the American League and the National League. Infographic made by Levi Foster using Canva

Way too early MLB awards

Levi Foster, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2024
Talon reporter Levi Foster discusses the top National Football League (NFL) prospects of the 2024 NFL draft. Graphic made by Levi Foster using Canva

Top NFL Prospects

Levi Foster, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2024
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