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Members of the cast and crew of Urinetown pose in front of City High promoting the musical.
The Seniors of Urinetown
April 21, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Presidential Elections Loom and Warm Pretzel Bites Struck Down
April 15, 2025
Beverly Blau watches time pass. NESTT activities help students de-stress.
NESTT Moves to Second Floor and Continues Mental Health Awareness
April 14, 2025
Jake Reid '27 poses for portrait after his interview.
Autism Awareness Day: Q&A With Jake Reid
April 11, 2025
Members of Children of the Corn 167 finished 2nd in Iowa and are ranked 209th in the world.
Children of the Corn 167 Robotics Team Qualifies for World Championship
April 4, 2025
Seth Zeithamel '27 collides with a Liberty defender during a header.
City Boys Soccer Defeats Liberty 2-0
April 16, 2025
Brendan Lestina '25 prepared to take a serve in his first home match this season.
Anil and Lestina Look to Lead City Tennis to New Levels
April 11, 2025
Josie LeClair jumps the 400m hurdles at the Cedar Falls track and takes 4th place in the meet for City High.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Josie LeClair
April 11, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Scoreboard and The Masters Overview
April 11, 2025
Hattie Conover '25 serves the ball to her opponent. She waits for Cedar Falls #3 player to return it back.
Girls Tennis 24-25 Season Preview
April 10, 2025
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
Used Car Red Flags
April 21, 2025
Alex Norman focuses on history and opinion writing.
Minecraft Movie Gets Mixed Reviews, But This Is Why You Should See It
April 15, 2025
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
April 11, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
April 10, 2025
Tips From A Senior: College Essay
Tips From A Senior: College Essay
April 8, 2025
Josie LeClair jumps the 400m hurdles at the Cedar Falls track and takes 4th place in the meet for City High.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Josie LeClair
April 11, 2025
Kindred Coffee on N. Linn street prides their business on "killer coffee and vegetarian food".
LOCAL DRIP: A Kindred Community
April 1, 2025
Mary Peterson's work involves supporting students both academically and emotionally.
Q&A With School Counselor Mary Peterson
March 27, 2025
Filon Kalembire is one of the presidents of City High's Culinary Club.
President of Culinary Club Filon Kalembire Cooks up Community and Creativity
March 27, 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
Beverly Blau watches time pass. NESTT activities help students de-stress.
NESTT Moves to Second Floor and Continues Mental Health Awareness
April 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Scoreboard and The Masters Overview
April 11, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
April 10, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Officially Under Way
April 4, 2025
Members of Children of the Corn 167 finished 2nd in Iowa and are ranked 209th in the world.
Children of the Corn 167 Robotics Team Qualifies for World Championship
April 4, 2025
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Bihotza James-Lejarcegui '18 teaches students how to do a Scandinavian dance.

SDEC Holds Second Multicultural Night

Ellis Chen, Reporter
May 22, 2019
City High introduces Black Lives Matter Club

City High introduces Black Lives Matter Club

Ellis Chen and Mariam Keita
May 12, 2019
Dr. Ayers sits at his discussion chair at the front of the room.

Teacher Appreciation Columns: Dr. Ayers

Ellis Chen, Mira Bohannan Kumar, and Rhys Holman
May 10, 2019
Image by Mira Bohannan Kumar

Urban Racism

Ellis Chen, Reporter
May 3, 2019
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Politikid Podcast – The Candidates Update

Noah Bullwinkle and Ellis Chen
May 3, 2019
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Politikid Weekly Report – April 19, 2019

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 22, 2019
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Politikid: Parkland Shooting Anniversary and Who is Running for President

Noah Bullwinkle and Ellis Chen
February 27, 2019
For MLK day sessions students in foods cook Mexican Chorizo Tacos, Chinese Dumplings, and Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream.

City Hosts Theme Based Day on MLK’s Last Speech “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”

Mariam Keita and Ellis Chen
January 18, 2019

BREAKING: Student MLK Sign Up on SCHED Goes Live

Ellis Chen, Reporter
January 9, 2019
Student Diversity and Equity Council Plans MLK Day Celebrations

Student Diversity and Equity Council Plans MLK Day Celebrations

Ellis Chen, Reporter
December 23, 2018
Roughing It Up

Roughing It Up

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
December 21, 2018
Things You Should Listen to: Podcast Edition

Things You Should Listen to: Podcast Edition

Ellis Chen, Reporter
December 19, 2018
Julia Veit '20 is congratulated along with fellow juniors Mary Bounds and Estella Brady.

Girls XC Honors Athletes at Awards Ceremony

Ellis Chen, Reporter
November 27, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Ms. Lee

New Teacher Profile: Ms. Lee

Ellis Chen, Reporter
October 30, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Ms. Smith

New Teacher Profile: Ms. Smith

Ellis Chen, Reporter
October 30, 2018
Only 15% of teenagers get enough sleep according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Never Asleep

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
October 26, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Mr. Crawford

New Teacher Profile: Mr. Crawford

Ellis Chen, Reporter
September 28, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Mr. Carlson

New Teacher Profile: Mr. Carlson

Ellis Chen, Reporter
September 28, 2018
TJ Murphy '19 fills out a voter registration form. Photo by Olivia Lusala

Ready, Set, Vote

Ellis Chen, Reporter
September 28, 2018
Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Mariam Keita, Rhys Holman, and Ellis Chen
September 10, 2018
Students dance as the event winds down. Photo courtesy of April Wilson

Best Buddies Holds Ice Cream Social

Ellis Chen, Reporter
August 30, 2018
Joseph Bennett '20 and Samuel Myers-Verhage '20 listen as Howell discusses prevention strategies.

[Photo] HeforShe Holds Awareness Week

May 15, 2018
Little Hawk Elections: Meet the Candidates

Little Hawk Elections: Meet the Candidates

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Olivia Baird

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May 11, 2018

Naomi Meurice

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Maya Durham

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May 11, 2018

Lottie Gidal

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May 11, 2018

John Geerdes

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May 11, 2018

Eli Anderson

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May 11, 2018

Ama Basan

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May 11, 2018
Teacher Appreciation Week: Dr. Ayers

Teacher Appreciation Week: Dr. Ayers

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
May 9, 2018
The Myth of the Model Minority

The Myth of the Model Minority

Ellis Chen, Reporter
May 1, 2018
Elias Perez '19 and Marisa Rude '19 attended the club's first meeting in the Little Theater.

HeforShe Kicks Off

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 18, 2018
Image by Mira Bohannan Kumar

Education’s Role In Democracy

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 5, 2018
Miles Pei ‘18 strikes the ball in practice as Kahleb Fallon ‘19 and Jack Motto ‘19 look on.

Rising Stars

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 4, 2018

Group Profile: DiverCity

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 2, 2018
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