After an amazing win for the girls at Lincoln High School, on January 28th, the whole of Urbandale was ready for another show of skill last Friday when the Urbandale girls varsity basketball team played Johnston. The Johnston girls took a swift lead of 13 points in the first quarter. The Urbandale girls were unable to make up the difference and at half time Urbandale … Continue reading One Loss and One Awesome Comeback
Coronavirus is a group of viral infections that range in severity and contagiousness. Mostly, these viruses circulate in animals and are zootonically transmitted. The particular strain that began spreading in late 2019 is known as Novel Coronavirus. WuHan official takes citizen’s temperature. The symptoms largely resemble those in cases of severe pneumonia. Which include respiratory infection, fever, and cough. In more severe circumstances, the symptoms … Continue reading Coronavirus: Deadly Outbreak
“Violent brawl between teacher and student in California,” Texas substitute teacher fired after video shows alleged fight. For years, these types of problems have been happening. People have been increasingly aware due to social media. It all starts when the student has a problem with what the teacher is saying. They go back and forth until the student starts yelling and then the teacher yells … Continue reading Discipline in the School Yard
The 2020 Caucus Meltdown By: Max Yoder Every four years, Iowa reclaims it’s day of fame as the first state to hold any form of presidential voting. But as the new age of technology collaborates with the onward spread of fake news and misinformation, the almost 50 year tradition of the Democratic Caucus could be the last. Politicians and dissatisfied voters alike took to social … Continue reading The 2020 Caucus Meltdown
The UHS Academic Decathlon team earned first place at the Central Regional competition and is looking forward to State. Academic Decathlon is an extracurricular activity and elective that is led by coach Carrie Baird-Forristall. Students widen their horizons by familiarising themselves with subjects such as art, literature, economics, science, math, and more. Each year hosts a new theme this year’s being “In Sickness and in … Continue reading ADEC Earns First Place at Regionals
Over the winter, an ice rink appeared at Lions park. This was not just any rink, it was an outdoor rink. Hockey is meant to be played outdoors. There is something magical about carving your sharp blades into the buttery smooth ice as you tear it up with the boys. The crunching of ice is amplified by the cold outdoors, the snow flies in the … Continue reading The Outdoor rink at Lions park
Meet the authors behind The Urbandale Times Chloe McFarlane Chloe McFarlane is a UHS junior with a passion for writing. She enjoys fashion, makeup, and spending time with friends. Some of her proudest moments are apparent in her time spent with the Academic Decathlon team, as well as beginning her own Embroidery Club sophomore year. Chloe grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa and began attending … Continue reading 2019-2020 Staff
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