Jordan Kreft, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2021 • No Comments
Every year, one lucky journalism teacher is named Journalism Educator of the Year by Youth Journalism International. The award is presented to an educator who goes above...
Lydia Wold, Reporter
May 18, 2021 • 2 Comments
COUNCIL BLUFFS — Next year, Rob Lindquist will begin his career as an assistant principal at Abraham Lincoln High School, right here in Council Bluffs. “I am very...
Kelsie Anderson, Reporter
May 18, 2021 • No Comments
Ms. McClellen, one of our math teachers here at TJ, was named the 2021 Cox Communications/Nebraska Furniture Mart Education Hero. Ms. McClellen was one of only 50 educators...
Teagan O'Shea, Reporter
November 17, 2020 • No Comments
With the election season over, it is apparent who our next president is going to be. The previous Vice President to Barack Obama, Joe Biden, has been declared the Presidential...
Jordan Kreft, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2020 • No Comments
The United States Presidential Election day is fast approaching. Election day will be held on Tuesday, November third nationwide; though there are some important deadlines...
Laynee Spidell and Airamee DeBoodt
January 21, 2020 • No Comments
Iowa is the first in the nation to hold their primary elections with a caucus. In 1972, the Democratic party decided to move Iowa to first, with the thought that a caucus...
Mayor Pete Buttigieg campaigns at Abraham Lincoln HS
November 26, 2019
Bernie Sanders and AOC at Iowa Western Community College
November 22, 2019
"This is not a movie, this is a movement," said Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as she stumped for Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
Biden visits Council Bluffs as Democrats narrow choice
October 31, 2019
Kelsie Anderson, Reporter
May 12, 2021 • No Comments
People always told me that high school goes by really fast and that I have to enjoy it while I can. I can say that I've met lots of great people over these...
Paxton DeVault, Reporter
May 7, 2021 • No Comments
Photography has always been my driving passion. Ever since I was little, I would always ask to take pictures of the things around me on my grandma’s...
Jordan Kreft, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2021 • No Comments
There are a lot of things expected of high school students: passing classes, getting enough credits to graduate, state testing, and much more. However,...
Aubriana Mayer, Reporter
April 30, 2021 • 1 Comment
James Smith, 2005 CBTJ grad, was inducted in the CB Relays Hall of Fame at the CB Relays meet on Thursday, April 29. Smith is a 2005 Thomas Jefferson alumni and a 2009...
Aubriana Mayer, Reporter
April 16, 2021 • No Comments
The TJ girls JV and Varsity teams played against Denison High School @ Denison. JV played at 5:00 and varsity played at 6:00. JV won their game against Denison 2-1. Varsity...
Aubriana Mayer, Reporter
April 9, 2021 • No Comments
Yesterday the TJ boys and girls soccer teams took a trip to Le Mars for their first games of the season. The girl left school early and started their game at 5:30. The boys...
Chloe Brooks, Reporter
May 18, 2021 • No Comments
The stock market, which is frequently talked about in the news and in political debates, is an important part of our economy. One of the most current discussions...
Chloe Brooks, Reporter
May 18, 2021 • No Comments
Being a senior has definitely come with some challenges when it comes to applying for college and scholarships. It seemed almost more difficult when being...
Kelsie Anderson, Reporter
May 13, 2021 • No Comments
The Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation recently announced Disney Night at River's Edge that is going to feature the movie, 101 Dalmations. There is no...

There are a lot of things expected of high school students: passing classes, getting enough credits to graduate, state testing, and much more....

With the new COVID Vaccines rolling out, we can all agree that it has become difficult to make an appointment to get the shot. Luckily, for students...
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Senior Aiden Booten will be the first Thomas Jefferson Cross Country runner to run at three state meets. He is pictured with Cross Country coaches, Doug Muehlig (left) and Kyle Bartholomew.

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Chloe Brooks, Reporter
May 18, 2021
Chloe Brooks, Reporter
May 18, 2021
Isaac Landanger, SwarmTV
April 27, 2021