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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
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
LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta
LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta
February 14, 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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Eight City High students sign their letters of intent to play in colleges. QB Bobby Bacon will travel furtherest from Iowa to Kansas.

Nine City High Athletes Sign Letters To Play College Sports

Charlie Firmstone, Bobby Bacon, and Gabriel Egeland
February 10, 2025
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DeepSeek Shakes Up The Stock Market

Ahmed Basheir and Charlie Firmstone
February 4, 2025
CFP National Championship Who Will Win?

CFP National Championship Who Will Win?

Ahmed Basheir, Charlie Firmstone, Gabriel Egeland, and Bobby Bacon
January 20, 2025
Starting guard Jack Lampe '26 who scored 12 points in the game against Wahlert runs up the floor against West High

Wahlert Breaks Little Hawks Wings by Three Points

Charlie Firmstone, Gabriel Egeland, and Bobby Bacon
January 15, 2025
Charlie Firmstone '25

NFL Top Matchups for Week 15

Charlie Firmstone, Reporter
December 13, 2024
Chris Watkins'26 jumps on the opening tip

New Look Little Hawk Boys Basketball

Charlie Firmstone, Gabriel Egeland, and Bobby Bacon
December 5, 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

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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