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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 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

Bobby Bacon, Charlie Firmstone, and Gabriel Egeland
November 1, 2024
Drew Nye '25 celebrates after a big play

GameDay Preview: #9 City High vs #6 Linn-Mar Week 8 Matchup

Bobby Bacon and Charlie Firmstone
October 18, 2024
City High awaits the National Anthem before their game vs West High

Week 5 Football Preview: City vs Kennedy

Bobby Bacon, Charlie Firmstone, and Jacob Hills
September 26, 2024
Madlock is both a football and track athlete

PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Jeremiah Madlock

Bobby Bacon and Charlie Firmstone
May 15, 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
Dancer watches action from the back line

IN BETWEEN THE LINES: Jack Dancer

Charlie Firmstone and Bobby Bacon
April 22, 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
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
City Girls Basketball high fives members of the Solon team after last Tuesday’s game

This Week in City High Sports

Charlie Firmstone and Josh Borger Germann
December 4, 2023
NFL Trade Deadline Recap

NFL Trade Deadline Recap

Charlie Firmstone, Reporter
November 6, 2023
Bettendorf Playoff Preview

Bettendorf Playoff Preview

Charlie Firmstone, Bobby Bacon, and Sam Kueter
October 27, 2023
City's defense takes the field in the 3rd quarter

City To Take On Bettendorf In Regular Season Finale

Charlie Firmstone and Bobby Bacon
October 18, 2023
NFL Draft fans file in to watch the selections in Kansas City.

Who Will Be Picked First in the 2023 NFL Draft

Charlie Firmstone and Bobby Bacon
April 27, 2023
City's 7v7 Wins First Tournament

City’s 7v7 Wins First Tournament

Bobby Bacon and Charlie Firmstone
April 6, 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
The Little Hawk sports podcast with leading City athletes and sports news.

LH Sports Podcast: Special Guest Gabe Arnold Breaking Down the “Bullet Proof” Mind of Wrestlers

Bobby Bacon, Sam Keuter, and Charlie Firmstone
December 14, 2022
USA Keys To Success Vs Netherlands

USA Keys To Success Vs Netherlands

Josh Borger Germann and Charlie Firmstone
December 2, 2022
More Cookies More Fun!

More Cookies More Fun!

Josh Borger Germann and Charlie Firmstone
November 2, 2022
KP scores a touchdown against Liberty at Kinnick Stadium.

Sophomores face Davenport North looking to move past .500

Gabriel Egeland, Bobby Bacon, and Charlie Firmstone
September 29, 2022
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