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August Sander, Max Tchernoraenko, Auggie Dickerson, and Thomas Hand were all selected as Freshmen to Watch.
Music Freshmen to Watch
November 18, 2024
Caelyn Blair '28 chats with a friend
City High Students and Staff React to 2024 Election Results
November 7, 2024
The Statue of Liberty stands proudly in front of City High the day after election night.
PHOTO STORY: City High After Election Night
November 6, 2024
Noelle Schnoeblen ‘26 was accepted to play flute in the All-State orchestra.
28 Musicians Secure Spots at All-State
November 1, 2024
Augie's Team poses for a photo after winning the PowderPuff competition.
Homecoming Highlights
October 29, 2024
August Sander, Max Tchernoraenko, Auggie Dickerson, and Thomas Hand were all selected as Freshmen to Watch.
Music Freshmen to Watch
November 18, 2024
Students from high schools across the school district attended the High School Film Festival.
FilmScene Hosts the First Refocus High School Shorts Program
November 8, 2024
Noelle Schnoeblen ‘26 was accepted to play flute in the All-State orchestra.
28 Musicians Secure Spots at All-State
November 1, 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
City High Girls Swim Makes a Splash at State
November 19, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: State Football Rundown
November 15, 2024
City High holds first Signing Day of 2024
November 14, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: Playoff Showdown with Ankeny Centennial Featuring Frosh Phenom Marshall Sheldon
November 1, 2024
The team captains (Tyler Rindles '25, Dominic Salibi '25, Bobby Bacon '25, Connor Cross '25) finish the coin toss and receive the ball in the pre-game vs. Bettendorf.
Playoff Preview: #10 City High vs #7 Ankeny Centennial
November 1, 2024
City High's neighborhood is great. But what if we had unlimited funds to improve it?
How to Maximize Your Neighborhood’s Potential
November 21, 2024
From Lone-Wolf Hack n’ Slasher to Reality-Shifting Murder Mystery: Here Are Three of the Latest Video Games to Play This Fall
From Lone-Wolf Hack n’ Slasher to Reality-Shifting Murder Mystery: Here Are Three of the Latest Video Games to Play This Fall
November 18, 2024
The level of traffic around the neighborhood is more than an annoyance–it's a danger.
A Beginner’s Guide on How to Improve a Good Neighborhood
November 15, 2024
PRO VS CON: The PSAT
PRO VS CON: The PSAT
November 12, 2024
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
November 12, 2024
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
November 12, 2024
LH Concert Review: Right Here
LH Concert Review: Right Here
November 4, 2024
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
November 1, 2024
Embracing Brat: Charli's Influence
Embracing Brat: Charli’s Influence
October 30, 2024
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 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
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
September 10, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: Playoff Showdown with Ankeny Centennial Featuring Frosh Phenom Marshall Sheldon
November 1, 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
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
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Bella Pittman

Bella Pittman, Reporter

JUNIOR BABY

All content by Bella Pittman
Art by Estie Dillard.

Senior Superlatives Voting Now Open

Bella Pittman, Reporter
April 27, 2017
Anna Lepcin puts on lipstick liner for her blog.

The Foundation of a Beauty Blogger

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
February 10, 2017
Dog

[Photo] Bella Pittman, Dog Enthusiast

Olivia DeNeice and Ellie Evans
February 10, 2017
Art by Estie Dillard.

P.E. Sports Waivers Not Accepted Next Year

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
January 31, 2017
Rose Nkumu '20 is defended by two West High players.

[Photo] City Girls Fall Short Against West

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
January 25, 2017
Coach Derek Roberts speaks during the boys basketball scrimmage back in November

Experience Describes New Coach

Bella Pittman, Photo Editor
December 16, 2016
Oreo truffles, finished and ready to eat.

Candy Cane Oreo Truffles Recipe

Bella Pittman, Ellie Evans, and Olivia DeNeice
December 16, 2016
Virginia Mut and Angel

[Photo] Breaking Barriers

Corbin Nguyen and Anna Roemerman
November 4, 2016

LIVESTREAM: City vs. Bettendorf for the District Championship

Jonathan House, Bella Pittman, and Mary Olesberg
October 14, 2016
Zach Jones '18 runs through the Homecoming football banner on Friday against the Muscatine Muskies.

City High Stops Muscatine Photo Gallery

Bella Pittman, Photo Editor
October 12, 2016
Zach Jones '18 gets excited after scoring a touchdown.

QB Nate Weiland celebrates after beating Muscatine in the homecoming game.

[Photo] October: Photos of the Month

Staff, Reporters
October 14, 2016
Ben Parker '18 and the team get energized after Zach Jones touchdown against the Muskies.

Running back Bryce Frantz '17 reacts after scoring a touchdown.

Gabe Nkumu '17 smiles and is excited after a play against the Muskies.

Coach Dan Sabers and son Mike Sabers jumping up and down after a play.

The team hugs and pats QB Nate Wieland after making a play.

Vance Dillon '17 runs the ball for a 99 yard return touchdown.

Quarterback Nate Wieland '17 rushes in for a touchdown against Muscatine.

[Photo] Little Hawks Fall in Quarter Finals to Washington

November 4, 2016
Naeem Smith '17 quickly rushes to the sideline after catching an interception.

Zach Jones '18 runs through the Homecoming football banner on Friday against the Muscatine Muskies.

[Photo] Homecoming Voting Begins on Tallyspace

August 28, 2017
Nate Wieland '17 (#15) and Jared Taylor '17 (#16) talk on the sideline during City's game against Ames on September 9th.

Two Quarterbacks, Different Styles

Bella Pittman, Photo Editor
September 30, 2016
New Secondary Boundaries Emphasize Diversity

New Secondary Boundaries Emphasize Diversity

Madeline Deninger and Bella Pittman
September 28, 2016

[Video] City Prepares to Take On Undefeated West High

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
September 15, 2016
Martin Luna '17 walks into the spring pep assembly as everyone cheered for him.

Martin’s Battle for Life

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
May 2, 2016
City High Students Art Featured in Gallery Walk

City High Students Art Featured in Gallery Walk

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
March 4, 2016
Easy As Pie

Easy As Pie

Sadie Hobbs and Bella Pittman
February 11, 2016
Cheer, football, golf, and soccer are represented by City High athletes on signing day.

Seven City High Athletes to Play College Sports

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
February 4, 2016
UAY staff member assists two City High students to find jobs.

United Action for Youth Helps Students Find Jobs

Bella Pittman and Gabe Weigel
January 20, 2016
Isabel Cody wins Love or Fear Creative Writing and Art Contest

Isabel Cody wins Love or Fear Creative Writing and Art Contest

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
January 19, 2016
Dance Team Ranked Grand Champions at First Competition

Dance Team Ranked Grand Champions at First Competition

Anna Pienta, Serena Collins, and Bella Pittman
October 28, 2015
Jason Jones '16 in stance during the Battle of the Boot game.

Wide receiver Jason Jones '16 in his stance during the City vs West game.

JJ

Jason Jones: Comeback Kid

Jason Jones: Comeback Kid

Bella Pittman, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2015
Andrew McNulty plays Linn-Mar in the quarterfinals for City High in 2010 in route to the state championship game. McNulty was 46-2 as a Little Hawk.

McNulty and McCarney, Two City High Football Alumni to Take the Field at Kinnick

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
September 23, 2015
Meet Your 2015 Homecoming Court

Meet Your 2015 Homecoming Court

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
September 9, 2015
Little Hawks huddle at practice Thursday the 27th.

Football Season Opener: City High VS Cedar Falls in UNI Dome

Bella Pittman and Dominic Balestrieri-Fox
August 28, 2015
ICCSD Releases Proposed New District Maps for 2017

ICCSD Releases Proposed New District Maps for 2017

Sofie Lie and Bella Pittman
February 11, 2015
Indoor preview of the new hitting facility at City High. Workers are laying down turf at this point.

Hitting Facility Now in Play

Bella Pittman, Sports Reporter
December 18, 2014

Girls Basketball: City High Against Kennedy

Bella Pittman, Sports Reporter
December 5, 2014
The jamboree will be held tonight at 7:00, and feature the Anamosa, Camanche, Iowa Valley Community, Iowa Valley Community Schools, Tipton, West Liberty, Williamsburg, and Wilton high school varsity teams.

City High Against Burlington: Girls Basketball Season Opener

Bella Pittman, Sports Reporter
November 21, 2014

2014 Little Hawk Sophomore football team

Bella Pittman, Reporter
November 11, 2014
Coach Sabers' 34th Football Season

Coach Sabers’ 34th Football Season

Sadie Hobbs, Bella Pittman, and Sofie Lie
September 19, 2014
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