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Laura Grommesh, German teacher.

Iconic ‘Frau’ Laura Grommesh Retires After 33 Years Inspiring MCHS Students in German Language

Tristan Wible, Writer February 21, 2025

It was the start of the 5th-period, German II class. Ms. Grommesh, otherwise known as Frau, sat in front of the classroom to watch the 2025 Iowa State Girls’ Wrestling tournament. She wore her bright...

Step Out of the Box:

Shaya King, Writer February 14, 2025

Two sophomores at MCHS created a Public Service Announcement for 10th Grade Honors English class to show how teachers and students really are not that different. “You can find similarities in all...

Colin Peterson works out some tweaks in the robot. "How did this happen?" He said. "This is supposed to be wrapped around this way." Peterson uses a computer programming to give the robotics directions.

Robotics Team to Make Historic Debut at State Championships

Kyra Nason, Writer February 4, 2025

The MCHS Robotics team is headed into the state competition this spring. The team placed 3rd at Regionals in Clear Lake, on Saturday, January 25. Members are thrilled. This is their first time after competing...

L to R: Mr. John Lee, Chloe Broers, Olivia Wickman, Ryan Hinson, Johnathan Thangaraj, Mikey Sarik Jr., Julia Hines, Brandt Haakenstad, and Mr. Jeff Hines stand in front of the Capital Building. Photo courtesy of Olivia Wickman.

AP Government Students Return from Washington D.C. with New Insights into American Democracy

Elise Dykstra, Writer January 31, 2025

AP Government students returned to classes Tuesday after flying home from their trip to Washington D.C. to see the Presidential Inauguration of Donald J. Trump. John Lee, the AP Government teacher at...

In a survey of 152 MCHS students,  97.7%  say they have a cell phone. Thirty-five percent claim their screen time per day is around 3-5 hours.

Proposal Sparks Mixed Reaction

Jasmine Ditsworth, Writer January 22, 2025

Hayden McCloskey has a lot going on this year. He is starting his freshman year of high school and his first job at the local Mason City Culvers. Like most high school students, McCloskey carries his phone...

On Sunday, outside the nation's Capitol Building Brandt Haakenstad, Olivia Wickman, Mikey Sarik, Julia Hines, Ryan Hinson, Chloe Broers, and Jonathan Thangaraj.

Soaking in History

Elise Dykstra January 18, 2025

Saturday marked the first day in Washington D.C. for seven members of the AP Government class. After landing around 9 a.m. Eastern time, the students visited several popular D.C. sights including the 9-11...

Leaving from Minneapolis

Seven MCHS Students Head to Washington, D.C. for Trump Inauguration

Autumn Overland, Writer January 18, 2025

Government students at Mason City High School are continuing their political educations by attending a trip to Washington D.C. to witness the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump with vice...

In a round table discussion, MCHS Superintendent Pat Hamilton takes questions from high school journalism students discussing everything from the potential effects of a Trump Mass Deportation policy to efforts to improve student attendance numbers.

Mason City’s Hamilton Reacts to Des Moines Public Schools’ Mass Deportation Statement

Tristan Wible, Writer January 17, 2025

Less than a few days away from President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration, it does not appear Mason City Schools will follow in Des Moines Public Schools' footsteps and address Trump’s proposed policy...

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Troubling Homelessness Prevailing Among Iowa Students

Tristan Wible, Writer December 20, 2024

Homelessness exists in all types of communities in the United States and yes, it is happening here in Mason City. Jamie Heard, the District Homeless Liaison for Mason City Community Schools, ensures all...

A student's order containing produce, canned goods, and other foods that they will bring home for their family.

Overcoming Food Insecurity One Order at a Time

Zyanna Jindra, Writer December 20, 2024

The state of Iowa has a population of 3.21 million people. According to the Food Bank of Iowa, 10.8% are food insecure. That is 346,680 people who do not know when their next meal will be, or whether...

Addison Dannen Sr.

Dannen Joins Cheer Fund Committee

Ja'Mariah Williams, Writer December 19, 2024

A Mason City High School student has been chosen to be the first to work on a community-wide effort to help raise money for North Iowans in need. Addison Dannen, a junior at MCHs, is on the committee for...

Junior Sofia Ahari interacts with fellow students before Mr. Lee's NIACC US History class.

Sofia Ahari Achieves Perfect Score on PSAT

Elise Dykstra, Writer December 16, 2024

MCHS junior Sofia Ahari has a major cause for celebration this fall. After taking the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) standardized test in October, she received her score and found out that not only did she do...

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