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Madi Deutmeyer (11) played percussion at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) conference at Jack Trice Stadium. (Photo contributed by Pam Deutmeyer.)
Barnyard Beats
Academics, Athletics, and Social Media?
Academics, Athletics, and Social Media?
Getting over 10 gallons of water dumped on their heads, Tess Thomsen (10), Ruby Dolan (9), and Vivian Clar (9) react to the cold water. (Picture taken from video of the girls doing the challenge)
More Than A Cold Splash
Showing kids the different parts of a tractor, John Wickman (10), Hunter Rave (10), and Blake Ries (11) explain the importance of being safe around big machinery.
Skills for Surprise Situations
Abigail and Elizabeth holding their sheep Cheesecake and Alaska.
Sisters Springtime Stamina
Getting over 10 gallons of water dumped on their heads, Tess Thomsen (10), Ruby Dolan (9), and Vivian Clar (9) react to the cold water. (Picture taken from video of the girls doing the challenge)
More Than A Cold Splash
Showing kids the different parts of a tractor, John Wickman (10), Hunter Rave (10), and Blake Ries (11) explain the importance of being safe around big machinery.
Skills for Surprise Situations
Jakob Jones-Hutchinson (9) holds the bucket in the center as Lane Gudenkauf (9) ties it to the noodle bridge. "It showed the importance of building strong structures," Gudenkauf said.
How Strong Is Your Linguine?
The Dubuque Goodwill offers a great thrifting experience for everyone to enjoy.
More Than Just a Good Deal
Marianne Sandberg retires after 37 years at West Delaware High School.
Au Revoir, Madame: A Teacher’s Legacy
The upgraded weightroom contains new racks, weights, and other equipment.
Lifting Spirits … and Weights
After hitting the ball, senior Evan Dunkel watches as it flies through the air. Dunkel has a nine hole average of 56.00.
Boys Golf Sectionals
A Team Full of Cuties
A Team Full of Cuties
Students utilize the new weight room before and after school while Matt Seabold supervises.
Artificial Intelligence Should Guide Ideas, Not Replace Them
Seniors Clark Morris and Levi Wilson-Bries compete in the 110-meter hurdles.
Every Step Counts
A Team Full of Cuties
A Team Full of Cuties
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?
Students utilize the new weight room before and after school while Matt Seabold supervises.
Artificial Intelligence Should Guide Ideas, Not Replace Them
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
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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West Delaware’s Esports team qualifies for State
Kyler Wooten, Staff
May 20, 2025
Front Row: Coach Christian Carper, Rhett Heideman, Francis Lee, Ashton Chesmore, Liam Nefzger, Coach Derrick White; Back Row: Will Kelly, Lucas Zieser, Braden Wenger, Sam Mejia. (Photo Contributed by Derrick White)

Despite West Delaware’s Esports team being a program for only four years, at least one of their teams has qualified for state every year.

The League of Legends team played Iowa City in the State semi-finals on Monday, May 19. To qualify for the state tournament, the League of Legends team defeated the number four-ranked Waukee Northwest.

Senior Nick Uthe, who balances soccer and Esports, was proud to qualify. “It felt good. It was like our hard work as a team paid off,” Uthe said.  

Four teams have qualified for state this year—Smite, Rainbow Six Siege, Smash, and now League of Legends. 

 

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Front Row: Anna Maloney (9), Collin White (11), Alexi Harmon (10), Wyatt Ross Revelle (9), Christian Carper (coach); Back Row: Zach Smith (12), William Kelley (10), Timothy Swenka (12), Lucas Zieser (10), Bane Long (12).
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The West Delaware Rainbow Six Siege Esports team competes at the state tournament today. Front Row: Alexi Harmon, Bane Long, Nick Uthe, Ethan Quint; Back Row: Coach Derrick White, Garrett Zieser, Dillion Schlueter, Liam Nefzger, Coach Christian Carper
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Kyler Wooten
Kyler Wooten, Staff
Hello, my name is Kyler Wooten and I am a junior at West Delaware High School. I did Journalism because I am interested in photography and writing. Outside of school, I participate in cross country and soccer. I also do club soccer during the summer and indoor soccer during the winter. Some things I’m interested in are reading and watching sports. I also like to watch professional wrestling. I like being outside and being with my friends. I’m not sure yet what I want to do with my life after school but I do have some ideas that include college.