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Will Earnest

Will Earnest, Reporter

William Earnest is a junior at West High School, and this is his first year on the Beak ‘n’ Eye staff. He is the Troop Guide of Troop 26 in Blue Grass, Iowa and is a Brotherhood Member of the Order of the Arrow. In his free time, he likes going to the gym and works at the Iowa 80 Truckstop during the week. After high school, William plans to attend a 4 year college to get a journalism degree to hopefully work for NASCAR someday.

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Bubba Wallace (#23) of 23XI Racing practices in preparation for a NASCAR Cup Race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, Apr. 28, 2024. 23XI Racing is one of the two teams challenging NASCAR in this antitrust lawsuit.

Injunction Granted

Will Earnest, Reporter
January 17, 2025
The sign outside the entrance of John Deere Davenport Works, where 80 workers were laid off in early January.

Trouble on the Farm

Will Earnest, Reporter
January 15, 2025
The sign greeting you into NorthPark Mall on the east side of the property; where the proposed housing is scheduled to go. Each side tells a much different story.

The New NorthPark Mall?

Will Earnest, Reporter
January 8, 2025
West High students and staff celebrate the grand opening of their new facilities on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 by cutting the ribbon to the enjoyment of students, parents, and coaches alike.

A New “Whey” Forward

Will Earnest, Reporter
November 19, 2024
Tyler Reddick (#45) of 23XI Racing and Michael McDowell (#34) of Front Row Motorsports race during a NASCAR Cup Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, Sep. 8, 2024. 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are the two teams challenging NASCAR in this antitrust lawsuit.

Racing for a Change

Will Earnest, Reporter
November 15, 2024
The current state of the soccer field before construction.

Expanding to Regulation

Will Earnest, Reporter
October 31, 2024
Coach Israel Taylor looks on as his players run a wide receiver drill. This is his first year of coaching after graduating from St. Ambrose.

A Change in Culture

Will Earnest, Reporter
September 11, 2024
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