This podcast takes a deep dive into Iowa’s decades-long water quality crisis through conversations with three individuals: an environmental scientist, a politician and a West High student. Together,...

After a year filled with special events and national recognition for West High’s orchestra program, its three ensembles finished off the year at their spring concert May 27. Concert Strings, the freshman...

$7.5 million in cuts. A $25 million attempted loan. $3.2 million in interest. A $104 million construction plan on pause. And a frustrated community calling for transparency, accountability...

“Don’t forget to grab a fruit on your way out!” As students leave the crowded West High lunch line with their sandwiches and Bosco sticks, they’re told to grab a fruit or vegetable if they...

Who are these people?  Why am I surrounded?  Why does my head hurt? Why am I on the grass? The thoughts run through senior Scott Matsen’s head as he regains consciousness. It takes him...

Some of the first things taught in suicide prevention training — Question, Persuade and Refer — are the warning signs of someone planning to take their life. One of the most common warning signs is...

Beyond the horizon: Catherine Xu ’26 Not many people can say they have a world gold medal for math, but Catherine Xu ’26 can. While other West High students were preparing for their upcoming Advanced...

Before each pitch, West softball player Delores Hubbard ’27 fights two battles. One happens on the mound against the batter, standing 60 feet and six inches away. The other happens in her head, where...