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The Little Hawk won All Iowa News Team for the seventh time in the last eight years.
The Little Hawk Wins All-Iowa News Team of the Year
October 28, 2024
Mason Tilley '25 helps a peer with her geometry homework during third hour.
Peer Tutors Strive to Make a Difference in the EPIC Program
October 8, 2024
Thalia Svec '25 and Eli Foster '25 hold the fundraiser during lunch
Community Inclusion Club Hosts Prank Pot Fundraiser
October 3, 2024
City High's National Merit Semifinalists. Left to right: Owen Ruth, Kaden Huntley, Nina Peterson, and Nicole Peterson
National Merit Semi-Finalists Announced
October 2, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal
City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid
October 2, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal
City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid
October 2, 2024
Kenji Radley '25 in ready position during the 2023-24 football season
Marching Band Takes the Field for First Home Football Game
September 6, 2024
Liam Murphy ‘24 holds a piece of his work
Q&A with Student Artist Liam Murphy
May 15, 2024
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brandon Davie
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brandon Davie
April 25, 2024
Yomi Hemley ‘25 and Ian Deleeuw ‘24 perform as Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Ends Show Run with Sold Out Matinee
April 24, 2024
Lila Howe '25 is all smiles before matchup at a tournament hosted by Johnston. Photo Courtesy of Lila Howe
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Lila Howe
October 28, 2024
Gabe Egeland '25 gets tackled by 2 different Bettendorf players, after getting a hand off from Bobby Bacon '25, and gaining the 1st down.
DOWN GOES BETT
October 28, 2024
After his teammate sustained an injury, Marcelin Kazumba Mwanza ´5 provides words of encouragement to him
DOWN FOR THE COUNT
October 28, 2024
Miles Parlet runs the ball into Bettendorf defenders to get into the endzone in last year's week 9 game.
City High vs. Bettendorf: A Historic Rivalry On The Gridiron
October 25, 2024
The girls team had 50 points to finish second. Pleasant Valley won with 17 points. Abigail Burns '26, Grace Hamann '27, Eliza Doster '28, Nicole Peterson '25, and Nina Peterson '25 also earned All-District with places 6th, 8th, 11th, 12th, and 13th. The boys team finished with 41 points. Linus McRoberts podiumed, placing 2nd. Max McDowell '26, Emmet Palmberg '27, and George Karr '25 also earned All-District with places 5th, 8th, and 9th.
XC TEAMS STATE BOUND
October 25, 2024
Ms. Sotillo helps a student during her class' weekly Advisory time.
Advisory is Crucial to Student Success
October 28, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: Iowa's New Laws Do Nothing For Chronic Absenteeism
STAFF EDITORIAL: Iowa’s New Laws Do Nothing For Chronic Absenteeism
October 28, 2024
In 2020, the race in Iowa was very close. This year, young people will make a difference.
Vote Because the Rest of Us Cannot
October 16, 2024
City High's wide receiver '25' dashes through Davenport Central's defense and scores the game's first touchdown
THE FINAL STRETCH
October 10, 2024
The Pros and Cons of the New Lunch Format
The Pros and Cons of the New Lunch Format
September 25, 2024
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 2024
Who’s that doll? It’s Barbie!
Who’s that doll? It’s Barbie!
May 21, 2024
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Super Real Me
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Super Real Me
May 16, 2024
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Youth
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Youth
May 15, 2024
Why Romantic Comedies Are the Best Genre of Movies
Why Romantic Comedies Are the Best Genre of Movies
May 15, 2024
Lila Howe '25 is all smiles before matchup at a tournament hosted by Johnston. Photo Courtesy of Lila Howe
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Lila Howe
October 28, 2024
Across the country, phone policies have become a point of contention. This fall, the Iowa City Community School District is revising its stance on phones in school.
The Battle for the Phones
October 18, 2024
Dr. Anny-Dominique Curtius is a Professor of Francophone Studies and the Director of Graduate Studies for French and Francophone World Studies at the University of Iowa.
Q&A With Dr. Anny-Dominique Curtius
October 10, 2024
Kaden Huntley '25 in Van Allen Hall
Attending College, While Still in High School
October 10, 2024
Ramy Makawi for Humans of City High
HUMANS OF CITY HIGH
September 25, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: City Battles #1 Bett with Special Guest Mitch Moore
October 25, 2024
Mitch Moore discussing the game plan against Davenport North.
City Drops 47 on Davenport West
October 18, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: City vs. Linn-Mar
October 18, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: PREPPING FOR THE LAST GAMES
October 10, 2024
Tyler Rindles '25 lifts Gabriel Egeland '25 following a touchdown run to extend the lead.
HawkHighlight: City Topples Davenport Central
October 10, 2024
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The Little Hawk Wins All-Iowa News Team of the Year
Lily Rantanen and Ethan Lalumiere • October 28, 2024
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Lila Howe
Amelie Donovan and Tessa Driscoll • October 28, 2024
Advisory is Crucial to Student Success
Floris Roorda, Reporter • October 28, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: Iowa's New Laws Do Nothing For Chronic Absenteeism
Lily Rantanen and Isabella Young • October 28, 2024
DOWN GOES BETT
Megan Swartzendruber and Henry Birt • October 28, 2024
DOWN FOR THE COUNT
Alex Kihibilo, Reporter • October 28, 2024
NEWS
The Little Hawk won All Iowa News Team for the seventh time in the last eight years.
Mason Tilley '25 helps a peer with her geometry homework during third hour.
Thalia Svec '25 and Eli Foster '25 hold the fundraiser during lunch
City High's National Merit Semifinalists. Left to right: Owen Ruth, Kaden Huntley, Nina Peterson, and Nicole Peterson

Kate Meis, Executive Editor and News Co-Editor

October 2, 2024

PODS AND VIDEO
LH SPORTS PODCAST: City Battles #1 Bett with Special Guest Mitch Moore
Jack Rogers, Rito Perez, Jack Lampe, and Gabriel Egeland
City Drops 47 on Davenport West
Will Meis and Melody Ross
LH SPORTS PODCAST: City vs. Linn-Mar
Jack Rogers, Rito Perez, Jack Lampe, and Gabriel Egeland
LH SPORTS POD: PREPPING FOR THE LAST GAMES
Jack Rogers, Rito Perez, Jack Lampe, and Gabriel Egeland
OPINION
Ms. Sotillo helps a student during her class' weekly Advisory time.
Advisory is Crucial to Student Success
October 28, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: Iowa's New Laws Do Nothing For Chronic Absenteeism
STAFF EDITORIAL: Iowa's New Laws Do Nothing For Chronic Absenteeism
October 28, 2024
In 2020, the race in Iowa was very close. This year, young people will make a difference.
Vote Because the Rest of Us Cannot
October 16, 2024
City High's wide receiver '25' dashes through Davenport Central's defense and scores the game's first touchdown
THE FINAL STRETCH
October 10, 2024
FEATURES
Lila Howe '25 is all smiles before matchup at a tournament hosted by Johnston. Photo Courtesy of Lila Howe
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Lila Howe
Amelie Donovan and Tessa Driscoll • October 28, 2024
Across the country, phone policies have become a point of contention. This fall, the Iowa City Community School District is revising its stance on phones in school.
The Battle for the Phones
Lily Rantanen, Martha Willard, and Ethan Lalumiere • October 18, 2024
Dr. Anny-Dominique Curtius is a Professor of Francophone Studies and the Director of Graduate Studies for French and Francophone World Studies at the University of Iowa.
Q&A With Dr. Anny-Dominique Curtius
Tai Caputo, Executive Editor and Feature Co-Editor • October 10, 2024
SPORTS
Lila Howe '25 is all smiles before matchup at a tournament hosted by Johnston. Photo Courtesy of Lila Howe
Gabe Egeland '25 gets tackled by 2 different Bettendorf players, after getting a hand off from Bobby Bacon '25, and gaining the 1st down.
After his teammate sustained an injury, Marcelin Kazumba Mwanza ´5 provides words of encouragement to him

Alex Kihibilo, Reporter

October 28, 2024

Miles Parlet runs the ball into Bettendorf defenders to get into the endzone in last year's week 9 game.
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