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Small Business Spotlight: Arrowhead Nutrition

Norah Scroggs, Journalist November 7, 2025

Arrowhead Nutrition is a new local business that has quickly made its mark in the community over the past year. They opened their doors in May 2025 with, “a mission to bring fun, energy, and better wellness...

Fictional Feasts: Movie Favs Come to Life

Fictional Feasts: Movie Favs Come to Life

Jaelyn Nunley, Journalist November 7, 2025

There is something magical about the way movies make food look, especially the desserts. From a perfectly golden beignet to pumpkin pasties, film scenes have a way of turning simple sweets into unforgettable...

Kyle & Mr. Holmgren on the first day of school this year.

The Holmgrens: Principal and Freshman

Kate Schmidgall, Journalist November 7, 2025

This year at Dee-Mack High School a special freshman that means a lot to our principal came up from the Junior High. Kyle Holmgren is now a freshman at Dee-Mack High School, where his Dad, Mr. Holmgren...

Faculty Feature: Dee-Mack's Student Teacher

Faculty Feature: Dee-Mack’s Student Teacher

Paeton Whitaker, Journalist October 31, 2025

Mr. Hedge is the student-teacher in Mr. Linboom's class, who is currently teaching all Civics classes! He is currently a student at Eureka College and grew up in the area of North Pekin, graduating from...

Regular Volleyball Season Recap

Regular Volleyball Season Recap

Kate Schmidgall, Journalist October 31, 2025

With the regular 2025 volleyball season coming to a close, let's recap this season for the Lady Chiefs Volleyball team. Coming off of last season with a 22-12 record and a shared HOIC Regular Season Title,...

Beyond the Bell: Charli Deiss

Beyond the Bell: Charli Deiss

Ava Finch, Journalist October 24, 2025

Charli Deiss is a freshman cheerleader and track athlete at our school. She has been cheering since she was two and this will be her twelfth year. Outside of school she is an All-star cheerleader for Titanium...

Faculty Feature: Welcome Mrs. Wass!

Faculty Feature: Welcome Mrs. Wass!

Paeton Whitaker, Journalist October 15, 2025

Mrs. Wass is the new secretary at Dee-Mack High School. We are so grateful for her to be a part of our tribe! Mrs. Wass and I sat down for an interview so we could get to know the face behind the office...

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Cozy Coffee Shops of Central Illinois

Jaelyn Nunley, Journalist October 6, 2025

Looking for a place to study or hang out with friends? Looking for a good cup of sweet caffeine? We've got you covered. Here are a few of our favorite local coffee spots, all within a short drive! Eli's...

Day In The Life: Mr. Davis

Day In The Life: Mr. Davis

Rylee Lockart, Journalist September 26, 2025

Today, we’re talking about our favorite drivers ed teacher, Austin Davis! We first met Davis way back in 2022 whilst he was student teaching with Mr. Linboom. He quickly learned that he enjoyed it all...

Central Illinois October Weekend Guide

Central Illinois October Weekend Guide

Rease Kelley, Journalist September 26, 2025

Fall is officially underway, meaning everyone's favorite seasonal locations are open! As the cooler weather begins to take over, the weekends begin to feel longer. A wide variety of pumpkin patches and...

Mrs. McMahan Returns as a Substitute

Mrs. McMahan Returns as a Substitute

Paeton Whitaker, Journalist September 26, 2025

We all know her as the Freshman English and AP English teacher. Now we see her not in her original classroom, but instead subbing for our classes.    Mrs. McMahan is a fan favorite sub, and...

2025 HOCO Dress Trends

2025 HOCO Dress Trends

Jaelyn Nunley September 26, 2025

As Homecoming has arrived, the 2025 dress trends are all about subtle elegance with a playful twist. Unlike years past, where bold colors and dramatic silhouettes were deemed as popular, this year’s...

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