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Inklings
From Reader to Leader
From Reader to Leader
Cooper Eschen (10) stands next to his John Deere 70 tractor. Cooper likes Tractor Day because it's something fun and different to do.
FFA Takes Spotlight
At the elementary library, Kennedy Kolbet, Amelia Schnieders, Maleah Demmer, and Kirstyn Kolbet pose for a picture before reading with students. Photo contributed by Carolyn Shives.
New Experiences, More Leadership
Principal Tim Felderman greets Founder Debi Butler in the Brain Health Room.
Brain Health Retreat Room
Senior Sarah Perez poses proudly with her flower.
Blooming With Creativity
Marianne Sandberg retires after 37 years at West Delaware High School.
Au Revoir, Madame: A Teacher’s Legacy
Baby calves Dime and Penny stand next to parents. (Photo contributed by Rachel Vontalge)
Animal Lab Welcomes Two Baby Calves
Student council members Grace Sleper, Abby Kass, and Brooklin Ante presents Camp Courageous' Chris Tegeler with a donation. (photo by Jamie Smith)
Contribution to Camp Courageous
Principal Tim Felderman greets Founder Debi Butler in the Brain Health Room.
Brain Health Retreat Room
Getting ready for the sale, Maleigha Hildebrand (11) folds donated clothes.
Student Council Sponsors Clothing Drive
Seniors Clark Morris and Levi Wilson-Bries compete in the 110-meter hurdles.
Every Step Counts
Guilford Johnson (12) attempts to steal the ball from Kyler Wooten (11).
A Whole New Playing Field
Avery Schmitz (12) lines up in her lane and gets ready to sprint the 60m hurdles.
Mind Over Medals
Juniors Lena Petlon and Grace Sleper practice kicking the ball back and forth.
New Players: New Mindset
Receiving a kick, sophomore Avery Kartman practices stopping a ball with her body.
Soccer Has Kick Started!
Students' Secret Likes or Dislikes
Students’ Secret Likes or Dislikes
Seniors Ava Bockenstedt, Izzy Schmitz, Emma Hogan, Taylor Domeyer, Kyndall Nelson, Mia Hodson, and Luca Smith throw confetti before the first varsity football game of the season.
The Ghost of Our School Spirit
The Iowa legislature's bill to have all students in public school sing the national anthem each day is to be proposed later today.
The National Anthem: To Sing Or Not To Sing?
Keevan Hauschild (12) uses AI to create a sample of computer code. This highlights one of many uses for AI.
Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
Do You Decorate The Back of Your Christmas Tree?
Do You Decorate The Back of Your Christmas Tree?
Zach Jolley (4) and Eli Shipley (10) warm up for a performance. Jolley was filling in for in Sam Mejia, who was missing that rehearsal.
Senior. Sophomore. Junior. Elementary School?
Senior Emily Gudenkauf singing Santa Baby at the holiday assembly.
Working Towards Childhood Dream
Students enjoy many contemporary novels.
Words to Live By
On Nov. 15, A group of thespians gather in the UNI auditorium to watch “Zombie Prom.” with other theater troupes. Front Row: Claire Manson (12), Jeanne Bargette (9), Makayla Seeley (10), Baylea Hutchinson (10); Back Row: Jennifer Lamb, Tina Ostrander, Eli Shipley (10), Kaidyn Robbins (9), Keizel Rivera (10), Sophia Hegland (11).
Thespians Go to Festival
Bringing Characters to Life Through Costumes
Bringing Characters to Life Through Costumes
Mia Moreno (12) portions out the M&M's in a measuring cup.
Down Syndrome Doesn’t Define Her
Fighting Mental Health With Yoga
Fighting Mental Health With Yoga
Senior Hallie Knutson shows off one of her many paintings.
Hallie Knutson Paints a Plan For Her Future
Technology specialist Gary Lubben prepares to launch a toilet paper roll in a game of TP Dodgeball during the Homecoming Olympics last fall.
Where’s Gary Lubben?
After many years of collecting rocks, Shae Loecke's collection display slowly increases in size.
Shae Loecke Rocks
Braden Wenger competes at a swim meet. Photo contributed by Hattie Peterson.
Five Schools Combine for Swimming
The cast of WDHA Radio performs their final scene.
WDHA Radio Takes Center Stage
Zach Wenger looks ahead during the state cross country meet, finishing the race with a 20:33.
Boredom Fuels Success
As a member of the panel, senior welding apprentice R.J. Helmrichs answers a question at the Work-based Learning Tour held at Henderson Products on Monday, Sept. 11.
Work Based Learning Tour
Memphis Voelker (9) grins as he walks up Lost Beach on Lake Delhi.
Shredding Through Summer
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Marianne Sandberg retires after 37 years at West Delaware High School.
Au Revoir, Madame: A Teacher’s Legacy
Savanna Hamm, Staff • April 16, 2025

Five years was all it took for Marianne Sandberg to know she wanted to be a teacher.  “I joke sometimes that I decided to become a teacher...

Baby calves Dime and Penny stand next to parents. (Photo contributed by Rachel Vontalge)
Animal Lab Welcomes Two Baby Calves
Madison Frost, Staff • April 14, 2025
Student council members Grace Sleper, Abby Kass, and Brooklin Ante presents Camp Courageous' Chris Tegeler with a donation. (photo by Jamie Smith)
Contribution to Camp Courageous
Susan Hettinger, Staff • April 9, 2025
Principal Tim Felderman greets Founder Debi Butler in the Brain Health Room.
Brain Health Retreat Room
Lili Shappell, Staff • April 8, 2025
Sports
Seniors Clark Morris and Levi Wilson-Bries compete in the 110-meter hurdles.
Every Step Counts
Abby Kass, Staff • April 15, 2025
Guilford Johnson (12) attempts to steal the ball from Kyler Wooten (11).
A Whole New Playing Field
Kyler Wooten, Staff • April 15, 2025
Avery Schmitz (12) lines up in her lane and gets ready to sprint the 60m hurdles.
Mind Over Medals
Keizel Rivera Lopez, Staff • April 10, 2025
Student Life
From Reader to Leader
From Reader to Leader
Amelia Schnieders • April 14, 2025

Bingo and Taylor Swift are enticing young readers at the Manchester Public Library. Junior Sophia Hegland recently joined the teen advisory...

Cooper Eschen (10) stands next to his John Deere 70 tractor. Cooper likes Tractor Day because it's something fun and different to do.
FFA Takes Spotlight
Avery Carroll, Staff • April 10, 2025
At the elementary library, Kennedy Kolbet, Amelia Schnieders, Maleah Demmer, and Kirstyn Kolbet pose for a picture before reading with students. Photo contributed by Carolyn Shives.
New Experiences, More Leadership
Addison Burger, Staff • April 9, 2025
Principal Tim Felderman greets Founder Debi Butler in the Brain Health Room.
Brain Health Retreat Room
Lili Shappell, Staff • April 8, 2025
A&E
Zach Jolley (4) and Eli Shipley (10) warm up for a performance. Jolley was filling in for in Sam Mejia, who was missing that rehearsal.
Senior. Sophomore. Junior. Elementary School?
Gil Johnson, Staff • April 7, 2025
Senior Emily Gudenkauf singing Santa Baby at the holiday assembly.
Working Towards Childhood Dream
Avery Rausch, Staff • January 14, 2025
Students enjoy many contemporary novels.
Words to Live By
Sydney Shover, Staff • January 13, 2025
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