In 2025 alone, 1,604 Iowa families lost a loved one and chose to say “yes” to organ and tissue donation. Their decision during one of the darkest moments of their lives resulted in 367 life-saving...
Since 2016, Johnston High School students have had the opportunity to participate in a program titled School-to-Work. This program allows for seniors at Johnston High School to intern at different work...
Ahana Devadas, Online Editor-in-Chief
• March 3, 2026
While JHS WIN times are usually reserved for students making up school work, Olivia Havig ‘28 and Molly Schaffer ‘28 use it to get ahead through Knowledge Bowl, an academic competition where they are...
Emilia Kongshaug ‘26 takes a deep breath, looks at her partner, Ella Devine ‘26 and begins her duo interpretation performance. Blending excellent acting with blocking, characterization, energy, volume...
Student Council president, National Honor Society president, Iowa Youth Senator: at most other schools that list would include multiple names. At Johnston, it’s just one. Harrison Burkhardt is a name...
Reagan Zahn, Online Copy Editor
• January 12, 2026
This summer, hundreds of students participated in a program led by The Greater Des Moines Partnership. This program was called The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective. It centered around career readiness...