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Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Finalizes $25 Prom Ticket for Hollywood Glamour
March 26, 2025
Kamel Elgiseer has expanded his hobby of cooking to large church groups and events where he brings Middle Eastern flavors to his recipes.
Kamel Elgiseer Looks to Expand Palates with Middle Eastern Cooking
March 12, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 10, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Spring Carnival and Volleybuff Planning Continues
March 6, 2025
Students Maya Shannon '26, Rowyn Mass '26, and Adelaide Newton '26 sell baked goods for a NAMI Bake Sale.
City High Twins Launch NAMI on Campus Club to Support Mental Health Awareness
March 6, 2025
Mr. Kowbel conducts band in Mid-Winter concert
Band Department Holds Mid-Winter Concert
March 4, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tommy Haines
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brody Clarke
March 3, 2025
Orchestra Director, Megan Stucky-Swanson addresses the audience before the Philharmonic Orchestra performs their final piece.
City Orchestras Hold Annual Mid-Winter Concert
February 3, 2025
Since she was five years old, Abigail Sigafoose '26 has played violin. This year, she was chosen for the High School Honors Performance Series, which will take place at Carnegie Hall in New York City from February 6-10.
PERFORMER PROFILE: Abigail Sigafoose
January 31, 2025
Emma Plumb ‘26 and Cameron Echols ‘26 unveil “The Book of Memories” at the beginning of the show
Dancing into Show Choir Season
January 17, 2025
Lucas Riley '25 taking a free kick in the teams game last year against Linn-Mar. The team went on to win.
Jack Dancer and Company Lead City Soccer into the 2025 Season
March 26, 2025
Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland competing in games this season against West and Prairie. The team finished 10-14 on the season.
SENIOR DYNAMIC DUO
March 10, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Winter Sports Wrap Up with Special Guest Kendall Kurtz
February 28, 2025
Davion Luckett '26 makes a bounce pass in the first City High vs. West High basketball game of this season.
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Davion Luckett
February 28, 2025
August Palmer '25 and Tessa Driscoll '26 receive a play call during the 4th quarter.
Four Little Hawks Earn All-Conference Honors
February 28, 2025
Ampers&one during the concert's encore
LH Concert Review: My First_
March 26, 2025
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
March 25, 2025
LH History Podcast with Alex Norman and Mr. Hellwig being recorded in 3108.
LH HISTORY PODCAST: 1776 with Special Guest Mr. Hellwig
March 12, 2025
Jon Jones Needs To Fight Tom Aspinall
Jon Jones Needs To Fight Tom Aspinall
March 11, 2025
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
March 4, 2025
Ampers&one during the concert's encore
LH Concert Review: My First_
March 26, 2025
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
March 4, 2025
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
March 4, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
February 11, 2025
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
January 30, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 10, 2025
De Souza has participated in cross country and basketball and is planning to do tennis and golf.
Exchange Student Profile: Nicole Fernandes de Souza
March 3, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tommy Haines
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brody Clarke
March 3, 2025
Every year, the Iowa Department of Education Performance Profiles rate schools based on how well they meet a set of standards. But in 2024, the standards changed. City High was “Commendable” in 2023, but went down two levels to “Needs Improvement” in November of 2024. Nevertheless, it is still ranked within the top 10 in the state, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Targeted: New Evaluation System Drops All ICCSD High Schools’ Ratings
February 28, 2025
Kate Meis '25 reads Romeo and Juliet in the library.
To Read or Not to Read?
February 28, 2025
LH History Podcast with Alex Norman and Mr. Hellwig being recorded in 3108.
LH HISTORY PODCAST: 1776 with Special Guest Mr. Hellwig
March 12, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 10, 2025
Climbing the AP Capstone
Climbing the AP Capstone
March 1, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Winter Sports Wrap Up with Special Guest Kendall Kurtz
February 28, 2025
LH broadcast reporter Avery O'Brien reports on the new classroom cell phone ban.
Students and Teachers React to New ICCSD Classroom Cell Phone Ban
February 21, 2025
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Rachel Haack Up For Athlete Of The Week

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March 25, 2025
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Four Little Hawks Earn All-Conference Honors

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August Palmer '25 brings up the ball and looks to pass

#10 Little Hawks Host Rivals #9 West High In A Doubleheader Matchup

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January 24, 2025
CFP National Championship Who Will Win?

CFP National Championship Who Will Win?

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January 20, 2025
The team huddles after winning a point against Liberty Highschool.

GameDay Preview: City High takes on Ankeny in Substate Championship

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October 29, 2024
Lila Howe '25 attempts a serve vs rivals West High

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

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October 10, 2024
Chayse Newton '27 in the Cyhawk game against Ames

Battle for the Boot Preview

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September 19, 2024
Safety Connor Cross '25 during this season's game against Liberty

Little Hawks to Battle Ames for the CyHawk Trophy

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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

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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

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May 21, 2024
Brendan Lestina ‘25 plays in a singles match

This Week in City High Sports: Week of May 5

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

LH March Madness Challenge

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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

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February 14, 2024
Keys to the Game: City vs West Doubleheader

Keys to the Game: City vs West Doubleheader

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January 25, 2024
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NCAA Refs Should Get Penalized For Bad Calls

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

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November 3, 2023
City High hosts West High for The Battle for the Boot and 2023 Heroes Night

The Boot is Here to Stay

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September 19, 2023
Little Hawk D-Line prepares for the snap vs Joilet Catholic.

Battle For Zeus to Rage On Friday

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August 31, 2023

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

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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

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May 22, 2023
Owen Hicks '25 Pitches the ball vs Cedar Falls

The Start To A Young Beginning

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May 18, 2023
Alima Mmunga '23 dribbles down the sideline

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

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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

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March 31, 2023
Senior Norah Jespersen drives to the bucket in the Little Hawk arena.

GameDay: Girls BBall Playoff vs. Muscatine

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February 15, 2023
Boys basketball breaks it down coming out of a timeout vs Liberty High.

Boys Basketball Nears Post Season

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February 1, 2023
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December 20, 2022
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November 17, 2022
Video Game Club members gather around as they play Mario.

Video Game Club Brings ‘More Games More Fun!’

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September 28, 2022
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