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As the new gun law in Iowa becomes effective, the safety of the community is at risk and should be of utmost concern.

[Photo] The people’s protection?: New Iowa gun law passed creates great concern for safety

April 13, 2021
Children have many celebrities and influencers they look up to, but with social media their ways of choosing who they support have changed.

[Photo] Idolising celebrities: Why children choose certain people

December 22, 2020
As Scott County rises in case numbers, many students have found themselves struggling with the concept of quarantine and being completely isolated in their room for 10-14 days.

[Photo] Quarantine: What is it like being isolated for 14 days?

November 16, 2020
The social media platform TikTok has risen to fame within the past months, as well as the creators on it. Body positivity has become the latest trend on TikTok with creators pushing the message to their millions of followers.

[Photo] Now trending: Body positivity

November 9, 2020
COVID-19 cases in Scott County have been rising as the school year continues on.

[Photo] What comes next?: How PV plans to address county’s spike in COVID-19 cases

October 20, 2020
Don’t miss out on all of the best candies this Halloween because of COVID-19! Make sure you pick up your favorites this season.

[Photo] Top Halloween Candies

October 27, 2020
After only 58.1% of eligible voters cast a vote in the 2016 election, the push for voting for who you believe in most has been more than ever before.

[Photo] Picking parties: The importance of choosing a candidate over a party

October 20, 2020
The recent push for more women in STEM has put many girls in an uncomfortable position.

[Photo] When encouragement became a shove: the accidental pressure of the “Girls in STEM” movement

June 19, 2020
Sometimes students will feel upset and need a good song to cry to, so here are a few.

[Photo] Songs For When You’re ‘Down In The Dumps’

May 27, 2020
As the countdown to graduation begins, many seniors are preparing for their graduation party.

[Photo] 10 Things You Need At Your Graduation Party

May 27, 2020
Once quarantine is over, students will begin to hang out with friends more and more.

[Photo] Things To Do With Friends After Quarantine

May 27, 2020
The popular Netflix show ‘Outer Banks’ is causing a lot of people to see if they’d be a Kook or a Pogue.

[Photo] Would You be An ‘Outer Banks’ Kook or Pogue?

May 27, 2020
Trump announces the 22nd about churches being reopened and allowed

[Photo] Brazil: The coronavirus takes its toll

May 26, 2020
Due to the reopening of Iowa, many seniors are excited to be able to plan their graduation parties once again.

[Photo] Graduation parties happening despite the COVID-19 pandemic

May 25, 2020
Summer 2020 can be the best summer ever, even in quarantine.

[Photo] Quarantine Summer Plans

May 25, 2020
An aerial view of a grocery store. As one of the most vital businesses staying open, people are relying on grocery stores as a constant source of food.

[Photo] Be a better buyer: Costco vs. HyVee

May 21, 2020
Students are now being taught online through zoom calls or google hangouts.

[Photo] Teachers try to balance school and home life

May 12, 2020
The tension between the Democratic and Republican party rises as the election comes around the corner.

[Photo] Control the Country: Trump placing blame rather than leading

May 10, 2020
COVID-19 is causing many places to shut down.

[Photo] Careful what you wish for: COVID-19 is changing views on the things we once took for granted

May 5, 2020
Iowa Governor Kim reynold expresses the importance of continuing to social distance and maintain good hygiene in order to prevent more spread of the coronavirus.

[Photo] 77 of 99: Many counties in Iowa are gradually reopening to the public

May 4, 2020
Tik Tok has amassed 800 million users in its first few years of existence.

[Photo] Reducing Exposure: Tik Tok’s Hidden Discrimination

April 27, 2020
No matter the circumstances right now, it is important to vote in any way possible.

[Photo] Partisan divide on mail: What voting amid coronavirus looks like

April 27, 2020
Code streams down on a computer screen

[Photo] A bill that could heavily curb American’s freedoms is quietly moving through congress

April 20, 2020
Nurse working in a lab studying a virus

[Photo] Coronavirus pandemic creates a higher demand for nurses

April 20, 2020
An example of a key fob to a modern car, which is one way thieves are easily breaking into cars.

[Photo] The rise of car thefts leaves locals worried

April 20, 2020
COVID-19, known as coronavirus, was declared a global pandemic on March 11.

[Photo] Information about the uncertainties of PV’s COVID-19 closure

March 18, 2020
corona at pv

[Photo] COVID-19: Its effects on spring break and school

March 13, 2020
Teacher Craig Parker gives advice to students to begin investing in stocks as early as possible. He explains the easy way to become a millionaire by retirement age.

[Photo] The secret behind stocks: How to get rich slowly

March 17, 2020
Violent altercations have been occurring recently in local school districts, resulting in parents being angry with administrations’ management of the incidents.

[Photo] Increased violence opens eyes of administrators

March 9, 2020
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira performing at the Super Bowl halftime show

[Photo] Super Bowl halftime show: Too inappropriate for young viewers?

February 12, 2020
The 92nd Academy Awards aired Sunday February 9th. For Best Director there were no female directors nominated for the award.

[Photo] Ninety two years of under-representation in the film industry

February 12, 2020
Kansas City celebrates their win in the Super Bowl

[Photo] Taking a knee: Not good for the goose or the gander

February 4, 2020
Passenger may soon be walking through airports knowing that possessing a ticket is no longer required to pass through the security checks.

[Photo] Why should I care? No plane ticket, no problem!

December 20, 2019
The new decade that 2020 ushers in creates a fresh start for people and provides an opportunity for resolutions.

[Photo] Maintaining New Year’s resolutions for the upcoming year

December 19, 2019
Freedom of the press is one of the things protected by the Constitution.

[Photo] The never-ending battle of freedom of the press

October 1, 2019
The iconic Disney castle shows how popular the brand has become.

[Photo] An inside look at the new Disney+ streaming service

September 10, 2019
Spiderman

[Photo] Marvel’s Sticky Situation

September 4, 2019
Bettendorf family sues Pleasant Valley school district on the basis of discrimination.

[Photo] PV District facing discrimination suit

May 21, 2019
Voices of the Valley is podcast which features various Pleasant Valley students and staff talking about all things PV.

[Photo] Voices of the Valley, Episode #1: PV’s new production, She Kills Monsters

March 5, 2019
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