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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
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 Concert Review: Right Here
LH Concert Review: Right Here
November 4, 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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The team huddles after winning a point against Liberty Highschool.

GameDay Preview: City High takes on Ankeny in Substate Championship

Ahmed Basheir and Jack Rogers
October 29, 2024
Lila Howe '25 attempts a serve vs rivals West High

Gameday Preview: City High hosts Liberty in season-ending thriller

Ahmed Basheir and Gabriel Egeland
October 10, 2024
Chayse Newton '27 in the Cyhawk game against Ames

Battle for the Boot Preview

Ahmed Basheir and Gabriel Egeland
September 19, 2024
Safety Connor Cross '25 during this season's game against Liberty

Little Hawks to Battle Ames for the CyHawk Trophy

Ahmed Basheir and Gabriel Egeland
September 13, 2024
Emmy McComas '25 prepares to serve against Des Moines Valley in the 2023 Class 5A Region 6 championship game.

Girls Volleyball Strives to Stay Undefeated

Ahmed Basheir, Co Sports Editor
September 3, 2024
Taylor Salinas '27 dribbles the ball past an Ankeny Centennial defender

PHOTO STORY: City High Boys Defeat Ankeny Centennial in Substate Semifinals

Ahmed Basheir, Sports Co-Editor
May 21, 2024
Brendan Lestina ‘25 plays in a singles match

This Week in City High Sports: Week of May 5

Ahmed Basheir and Charlie Firmstone
May 6, 2024
Charlie Firmstone ‘25 fills out one of his many March Madness brackets

LH March Madness Challenge

Ahmed Basheir and Charlie Firmstone
March 20, 2024
Matt Gatens coaches his players on the sideline in a game against UMBC. This is Matt's second year as an Assistant Coach for the Hawkeyes

City High State Champion Matt Gatens Returns to Coach the Hawkeyes

Ahmed Basheir and Jack Rogers
February 14, 2024
Keys to the Game: City vs West Doubleheader

Keys to the Game: City vs West Doubleheader

Bobby Bacon, Ahmed Basheir, and Charlie Firmstone
January 25, 2024
NCAA Refs Should Get Penalized For Bad Calls

NCAA Refs Should Get Penalized For Bad Calls

Ahmed Basheir, Sports Co-Editor
December 8, 2023
The LH Sports Podcast with Ahmed Basheir, Bobby Bacon, and Sam Kueter

LH Sports Podcast with Guest Drew Larson

Ahmed Basheir, Bobby Bacon, and Sam Kueter
November 3, 2023
City High hosts West High for The Battle for the Boot and 2023 Heroes Night

The Boot is Here to Stay

Ahmed Basheir and Jack Rogers
September 19, 2023
Little Hawk D-Line prepares for the snap vs Joilet Catholic.

Battle For Zeus to Rage On Friday

Ahmed Basheir and Bobby Bacon
August 31, 2023

[Video] City High Defeats Linn-Mar 1-0 and Advances to Substate Final

Jack Rogers, Reporter
May 23, 2023
Joel Eckhardt '24 prepares for a goal kick in the team’s regular season matchup against Linn-Mar

Substate Preview: City High vs Linn-Mar

Jack Rogers and Ahmed Basheir
May 22, 2023
Owen Hicks '25 Pitches the ball vs Cedar Falls

The Start To A Young Beginning

Gabriel Egeland and Ahmed Basheir
May 18, 2023
Alima Mmunga '23 dribbles down the sideline

Varsity Boys Soccer Team Loses 3-2 in Extra Time to Dubuque Senior

Jack Degner, Jack Rogers, and Ahmed Basheir
April 19, 2023
Thomas Ksobiech '23 celebrates a goal with Emmitt Hansen '23 and Andrew Lopez '23

City High Boys Soccer Look To Get Off To A Hot Start

Ahmed Basheir and Josh Borger Germann
March 31, 2023
Senior Norah Jespersen drives to the bucket in the Little Hawk arena.

GameDay: Girls BBall Playoff vs. Muscatine

Ahmed Basheir and Bobby Bacon
February 15, 2023
Boys basketball breaks it down coming out of a timeout vs Liberty High.

Boys Basketball Nears Post Season

Ahmed Basheir, Charlie Firmstone, and Josh Borger Germann
February 1, 2023
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BREAKING NEWS: All School Activities Cancelled

Austin Chantry and Ahmed Basheir
December 20, 2022
2022-23 City High Girls Basketball season preview.

2022-23 City High Girls Basketball season preview.

Ahmed Basheir and Bobby Bacon
November 17, 2022
Video Game Club members gather around as they play Mario.

Video Game Club Brings ‘More Games More Fun!’

Josh Borger Germann and Ahmed Basheir
September 28, 2022
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