Ms. Newton started in Community's Counseling office in 2021, after previously workeing at Chiddix Junior High.

Ms. Kristi Chase remains in close contact with several former students, maintaining the bond they built during high school. One of those students, she said, leaned on her during a turbulent senior year—navigating applications for food stamps and a medical card while facing the uncertainty of living...

When Ms. Giermann was in junior high, her school had no counselors or social workers, something that helped her realize early on she wanted to be that support for students. She earned a degree in social work and planned to become a school social worker—but when she realized she’d only work with...

In high school, Ms. Bollmann said she leaned on her counselor for a lot of support: navigating college applications as a first-generation student and her parents’ divorce. Inspired by his help, she became a counselor to offer students the same guidance.

Ms. Ince spent five years teaching English at Community before shifting to counseling—drawn not by the subject matter, but by the daily student connection. Now, she juggles a caseload of hundreds, manages spring testing and dual credit—and still starts every day with a six-mile run.

Records are made to be broken. Achievements exist to be surpassed. And for three Ironmen seniors, this season has been all about leaving their mark in the history books. Kenna Malinowski, Kobe Walker and Connor Smith have etched their names into Community’s basketball legacy—shattering records,...

The road to a fourth straight regional title and sectional championship appearance begins with top-seeded Normal Community facing No. 8 East Moline United Township in the opening round of the IHSA 4A Rock Island Regional. The Ironmen are heavy favorites in their Feb. 17 matchup, tipping off at 6 p.m....

Powered by a red-hot shooting performance from beyond the arc, the Ironmen overwhelmed the Lincoln-Way West Warriors 67-43 on Saturday afternoon in a game that was effectively over by halftime.  The Iron exploded out of the gate with a dominant 20-2 first-quarter run, fueled by a scorching start...

The Ironmen (18-6, 5-2) rebounded with a 53-42 road victory over the Champaign Central Maroons (7-11, 3-5) in a conference matchup on Jan. 24. The win provided a much-needed turnaround for Community, who entered the game having lost four of their previous five contests. While...

The Ironmen girls basketball team is undefeated after opening the season with eight straight wins, squeaking out a 38-37 win over the Edwardsville Tigers on the road Dec. 14. Saturday’s victory was a meaningful test for Community as Edwardsville entered the contest with a deceptive 4-2 record. The...