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Bernie Sanders gives a speech about Fighting Oligarchy in Iowa City on February 22nd.
Bernie Sanders Visits Iowa City: A Speech at the Englert
March 1, 2025
Climbing the AP Capstone
Climbing the AP Capstone
March 1, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Spring Carnvial Nears and Powderbuff rescheduled
February 26, 2025
Model United Nations participants from city High pose for a photo taken last year at the state conference.
Model United Nations Prepares For March Conference
February 25, 2025
March For Our Lives Students pose for a picture at the Capitol after talking to legislators.
March For Our Lives Holds Day on the Hill 2025
February 21, 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
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 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
City High stands with Liberty High at their annual Mental Health Awareness Game.
City Girls Basketball: The Road to Wells
February 24, 2025
Davion Luckett '26 dribbles the ball down the court in a tight game against Waterloo West. The team went on to win 56-47.
Playoff Preview: City High vs Waterloo East
February 24, 2025
Young Ben Klitgaard '26 at a car show with his father and grandfather.
Cars and Community
February 28, 2025
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
February 27, 2025
Images courtesy of car sellers. Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
Jethro’s Car Picks: Facebook Marketplace is Where to Look
February 21, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
February 11, 2025
What Makes a Good Horror Movie?
What Makes a Good Horror Movie?
February 11, 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
Graphic created with Creative Commons images.
‘Return to Oz’ and the Plunders of Disliking ‘Wicked’
January 30, 2025
I’m Boycotting My Favorite Artist
I’m Boycotting My Favorite Artist
January 15, 2025
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
December 6, 2024
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. However, 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 RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
February 21, 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
Dubuque Open Quiz Bowl champions Nicolas Vergara-Vanegas, Felix Cook, Ela Pierce, Ethan Lalumiere, and Coach Dolores Silva.
Quiz Bowl Team Prepares to Follow Up their Dubuque Open Win
February 14, 2025
Junior Tessa Driscoll checks in before the game. Tessa is averaging over 30% from the 3-point line for the season.
City Tops West 55-50 to Win Rematch
February 14, 2025
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Forrest Frazier '20 stands in first place, holding the new 100 breaststroke state record.

Little Hawks Place Fifth at State

Carly Weigel, Reporter
February 17, 2020
John Weigel '23 swims the 100 butterfly at Linn-Mar, finishing with a season best time of 1:02.03.

Little Hawks Qualify for State, Break Records

Carly Weigel, Reporter
February 10, 2020
Krepcha dusted with powdered sugar.

Krepcha: The Better Beignet

Carly Weigel, Reporter
February 4, 2020
AJ Coons '20, Forrest Frazier '20, and Joe Schuessler '20 stand in front of the record board in Mercer at City's senior night.

West Wins the Golden Speedo at Senior Night

Carly Weigel, Reporter
January 22, 2020
The seniors' pictures hang in the window at Mercer Park Aquatic Center.

City Closely Defeated by Linn-Mar

Carly Weigel, Reporter
January 16, 2020
Angela Ellsworth's beaded bonnet art piece.

Tropes that Last

Carly Weigel, Reporter
January 10, 2020
Kento Yahashiri '23 dives into the water.

Little Hawks Win Big Against Waterloo

Carly Weigel, Reporter
December 6, 2019
A freestyler during the City-Washington meet.

Little Hawks Victory Against Warriors

Carly Weigel, Reporter
December 4, 2019

[Video] Wisconsin Commit Olivia Masterson Discusses her Swim Career

Carly Weigel, Reporter
November 18, 2019
Olivia Masterson '20 placed eighth in the 100 butterfly at Marshalltown this past weekend.

City High Girls Swimming Places Eighth at State Meet

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Carly Weigel
November 11, 2019
The relay of Carly Weigel '20, Olivia Masterson '20, Trinity Sadecky '20 and Rika Yahashiri '21 won the 200 medley relay at Regionals at Linn-Mar on Saturday.

Looking Back at the 2019 Girls Swim Season

Carly Weigel, Reporter
November 5, 2019
Isabelle Polfliet '23 swims backstroke in the 200 medley relay.

Senior Night Victory Against Waterloo

Carly Weigel, Reporter
October 17, 2019
Disney Live-Action Goes Too Far

Disney Live-Action Goes Too Far

Carly Weigel, Reporter
October 15, 2019
Abbie Fredericks '23 swims freestyle against Dubuque Senior on October 8, 2019.

Aquahawks Snatch 400 Relay Record

Carly Weigel, Reporter
October 9, 2019
Portia Klefstad '20 swims breaststroke in the 200 IM.

Aquahawks Win Last Away Dual

Carly Weigel, Reporter
October 2, 2019
The brand Muscle Milk.

Boosting Nutrition

Carly Weigel and Reese Hill
October 1, 2019
Shaylin Brown '22 swimming breaststroke.

Aquahawks Struggle to Stay Afloat

Carly Weigel, Reporter
September 26, 2019
Trinity Sadecky '20 swimming the 100 backstroke.

Another Victory for City High Girls Swimming

Carly Weigel, Reporter
September 19, 2019
Olivia Masterson '20 swimming the 200 Individual Medley.

[Photo] LH Photos of the Week

Natalie Green and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
September 13, 2019
Layna Manjoine '20 swimming freestyle.

City Swimming Two-for-Two Against Linn-Mar

Carly Weigel, Reporter
September 11, 2019
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The Little Hawk swim team kicked off the season strong with a win against Dubuque Hempstead.

City-Hempstead Victory

Carly Weigel, Reporter
August 29, 2019
Olivia Masterson '20 in the first 25 meters of her individual medley.

City Beats Hempstead in First Meet of the Season

Carly Weigel, Reporter
August 28, 2019
Isaac Weigel '21 swims the 500 freestyle at the Club State Swim Meet

Swimming: Club State Includes City High Students

Carly Weigel, Reporter
February 28, 2019

Keeping the Standard

Carly Weigel, Reporter
February 14, 2019
GPA, S'il Vous Plaît?

GPA, S’il Vous Plaît?

Carly Weigel and Reese Hill
February 14, 2019
Isaac Weigel swims the 500 Free during the Boy's State Swim Meet. Weigel placed 4th in this event.

[Photo] Forrest Frazier Defends Breaststroke State Title and Weigel Medals in Two State Swimming Events

Madelyn Hellwig, Reporter
February 11, 2019
Three City Speech Groups Make All-State

Three City Speech Groups Make All-State

Carly Weigel, Reporter
February 11, 2019
In the Deep End: Meet Etiquette

In the Deep End: Meet Etiquette

Carly Weigel, Reporter
February 6, 2019
Art by Estie Dillard.

BREAKING NEWS: Dance Marathon Canceled

Carly Weigel, Reporter
January 18, 2019
Isaac Weigel '21 starts the 500 freestyle race.

City Falls to West in Swimming

Carly Weigel, Reporter
January 17, 2019
Joe Kueter '19 prepares on the block for the 400 freestyle relay.

Joe Schuessler '20 makes a dive.

Isaac Weigel '21 finishes first in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:02.78.

Isaac Weigel '21 prepares to dive in the 100 breaststroke.

Caleb Coons '21 competes in the 100 backstroke, finishing first with a time of 58.34.

Isaac Weigel '21 swims the 500 freestyle, touching first with a time of 4:53.80.

Brennan Hill '19 dives into the 100 freestyle with a time of 53.37 at the City v. West meet.

Quinn Kopelman '19 swims the 200 IM, touching with a time of 2:29.56.

Soren Ostby '21 competes in the 200 medley relay.

City High students at 2017 Dance Marathon

City High Dance Marathon Update

Carly Weigel, Reporter
January 11, 2019
In the Deep End

In the Deep End

Carly Weigel, Reporter
December 18, 2018

[Video] SASS and Students Walk Out of City High on Anniversary of Sandy Hook

Lottie Gidal, Carly Weigel, and Millie Garcia
December 14, 2018
English 10 Honors Students Maintain Renowned Status of Most Pretentious Scum of the Earth

English 10 Honors Students Maintain Renowned Status of Most Pretentious Scum of the Earth

Carly Weigel, Reporter
December 6, 2018
Isaac Weigel '21 stares down in his pre-game focus.

Weigel, Kopelman, Bui, and Kueter Win Races in Loss to C.R. Washington

Carly Weigel, Reporter
November 28, 2018
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