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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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Photo of Thomazin Jury and her Filipino family members

#StopAsianHate Movement Battles Rise in Hate Crimes

Shoshie Hemley and Emily Martinez
May 17, 2021
Art of group of individuals representing the diverse effect of sexual assault

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
May 11, 2021
"Ramadan 2021" Graphic

Ramadan 2021

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
May 10, 2021
"Transgender Day of Visibility" with trans flag.

Transgender Day of Visibility

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
April 6, 2021
Cale Seaton '24 competes at the State Wrestling Tournament.

City High Boys Wrestlers Place 11th in the Semi-finals at the 2021 State Wrestling Tournament

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
March 3, 2021
Photo of Chuck Harvey at the virtual subcommittee meeting on February 10th, 2021.

Iowa Senate Advances Transgender Restroom Ban

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
March 2, 2021

Español

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
February 19, 2021
Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC giving his 'I Have a Dream' speech

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
February 19, 2021
Humanize My Hoodie virtual session

MLK Jr. Virtual Day of Learning

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
February 17, 2021
Nick Marker '23 grapples with his Liberty High opponent.

2021 Wrestling Season Overview

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
February 17, 2021
Photo by Bea Kaskie & Her Drive

Local Non-Profit Organization “Her Drive” Comes to City High

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
January 27, 2021
2018 MLK Jr. Day at City

MLK Jr. Day of Learning Gone Virtual

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
January 12, 2021
Seth Hiatt '21 driving a ball down lane one during meet against Western Dubuque in December 2019.

Expectations for Winter Sports

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
December 17, 2020
According to students, Día de los Muertos representation is lacking, often leading uneducated people to believe the holiday is about death rather than the celebration of life.

Día de los Muertos

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
December 10, 2020
Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
November 20, 2020
Breaking News: Corridor Climate Activist Summit Thursday, November 12

Breaking News: Corridor Climate Activist Summit Thursday, November 12

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
November 11, 2020
Staff Profile: Maureen Beran

Staff Profile: Maureen Beran

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
November 8, 2020
Art of three Hispanic politicians

Hispanic Heritage Month: A Love of Culture

Emily Martinez, Culture Editor
October 23, 2020
Kolby Kucera '21 and Aaron Stalkfleet '22 walk to the sideline.

City High Football: 2020 Season Recap

Emily Martinez and Natalie Green
October 9, 2020
Riem Hassan '20 is silenced, evoking the silencing of Uyghur Muslim populations in China.

“Re-Education Camps” Detaining Uyghur Muslims in China

Noah Bullwinkle and Emily Martinez
February 27, 2020
Drugs and Drums

Drugs and Drums

Cecile Bendera and Emily Martinez
February 27, 2020
Gable Mitchell '22 wins his match in a meet against Western Dubuque.

Pinning the Competition

Emily Martinez, Reporter
February 12, 2020
City High wrestling coach Cory Connell watching a wresting match.

Double Win for City Wrestlers on Senior Night

Emily Martinez, Reporter
February 10, 2020
Grace Bendera '21 creado una mirada para el modelo.

El Poder de Maquillaje(Spanish Translation)

Cecile Bendera and Emily Martinez
January 16, 2020
Grace Bendera '21 creado una mirada para el modelo.

The Power of Makeup

Cecile Bendera and Emily Martinez
January 15, 2020
Grace Bendera '21 creado una mirada para el modelo.

The Power of Makeup

Cecile Bendera and Emily Martinez
December 23, 2019
George Chamberlain has been coaching for 34 years, and he played as a professional for 10.

Coach of the Century

Emily Martinez, Reporter
November 12, 2019
13 Reasons Why Art representing distressed student

13 Reasons Why: Problematic Entertainment?

Emily Martinez, Reporter
October 8, 2019
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