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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
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
Adrianna Coiner plays "Six Metamorphoses After Ovid Mov 4" by Benjamin Britt on the alto saxophone.
Amplifying Impact: The MIC Brings Change Through Sound
February 17, 2025
David Mayes-Butler secures a phone in the main office for the day after a student was caught with their phone out in class.
Phone Confiscations Down After Two Weeks of New Cell Phone Policy
February 17, 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
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
Cast of Diary Wimpy Kid performs for audience
Diary of a Wimpy kid Wraps up and New Preparations Begin
December 12, 2024
Donovan Gipson '26 wrestles in the second round of his match at districts at Jefferson High School. He went on to win the match.
Kendall Kurtz Leads Nine City High Wrestlers to the Well for the State Tournament
February 19, 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
The seniors pose for a picture alongside their family and coaches. From the left senior forward 22 Jaxton Schroeder, 30 guard Jay'den Williams, and in the back forward Parker Sutherland.
Boys Basketball Tops Jefferson 67-64 On Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Parker and Chris lead the pre-game jump.
City Dunks Liberty
February 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Valentines Special
February 14, 2025
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
A High Schooler’s Car Recommendations (#1)
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
Graphic created with Ai.
DeepSeek Shakes Up The Stock Market
February 4, 2025
We Don't Care About Privacy Anymore
We Don’t Care About Privacy Anymore
February 3, 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
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
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
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 2025
Photo courtesy of Reyna Roach
Q&A With Reyna Roach
January 6, 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
Parker and Chris lead the pre-game jump.
City Dunks Liberty
February 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Valentines Special
February 14, 2025
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City High Music Staff poses for a picture after All-State auditions 2019.

A Long-Distance Farewell

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
May 20, 2020
The City High Symphony orchestra joins with members of Wind Ensemble to perform the finale from Dvorak's "New World Symphony" back in February of 2020.

Mid-Winter Orchestra Concert

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
February 18, 2020
Charisma performs at Liberty High School during the annual Choirs for a Cause event.

[Photo] “Choirs for a Cause” Benefit Concert Kicks Off Show Choir Season

Reese Hill, Reporter
February 11, 2020
City High's prep group, Charisma, sings to the crowd, "Close your Eyes."

“Choirs for a Cause” Performance Raises Money for the Fight with Flash Foundation

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
January 14, 2020
The 4th Ave. Jazz Co. poses for their annual team picture.

Choirs for a Cause

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
January 7, 2020
Ian Allen '21 performing solo about 1969 moon landing

4th Ave and Charisma Perform at Winter Show

Jae Dancer and Rachel Meehan
December 20, 2019
Josie Gillette '21 catches her baton while performing with the City High marching band.

Featured Talent: Josie Gillette

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
December 17, 2019
Young Scrooge played by Whit Jury '23 is rejected

Charles Faden '22 as Mr. Fezziwig with his two workers played Jared Monigier '23 and Whit Jury.

The ghost of Jacob Marley played by Gabe Baird stands solemnly.

The schoolmaster played by Elise Laternier '20 tells siblings Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Whit Jury '23, and Fan Scrooge, played by Reese Hill '20, that Ebenezer is to work in a boot blacking factory in London.

The ghost of Jacob Marley, played by Gabe Baird '21, reveals himself.

[Photo] A Christmas Carol: A Preview

December 5, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Q&A with Interact Club Member Sylvia Gidal

Rachel Meehan and Paris Fuller
November 15, 2019
Drum Majors Joseph Bennett '20, Katherine Itrona '20, and Toby Epstein '21 Saluting the audience for the marching pre-game to start.

[Photo] Marching Band Ends Superhero Season and Builds Toward 2020

Eli Jaskolka, Reporter
November 14, 2019
Interact Club's Can Drive Begins

Interact Club’s Can Drive Begins

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
October 24, 2019
Interact Club members hold one of their first meetings for the new school year.

Interact Club Begins Holding Their First Meetings

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
October 8, 2019
4th Ave poses for a picture during their summer choreography workshops.

4th Ave: Why the Theme?

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
October 1, 2019
City High Volleyball celebrates after defeating West in the Battle for the Spike on August 27, 2019.

Serving it Up

Natalie Green and Rachel Meehan
September 30, 2019
City lines up against Liberty on Friday, August 27.

Liberty Beats City with Last Second Field Goal

Natalie Green, Rachel Meehan, and Gabe Baird
September 4, 2019
City defeats West to reclaim the Golden Spike trophy.

City Brings Home the Spike after a Clean Sweep

Rachel Meehan, Tracey Cirillo, and Natalie Green
August 28, 2019
Student Teacher Profile: Elizabeth Mastroianni

Student Teacher Profile: Elizabeth Mastroianni

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
May 21, 2019
Choir teacher Dr. Greg Grove with Rachel Meehan.

Teacher Appreciation Column: Dr. Greg Grove

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
May 8, 2019
Jordan Gringer in Mrs. Gibben's classroom

Student Teacher Profile: Jordan Gringer

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
April 29, 2019
A patient at the children's hospital cheers on 4th ave as they sing "The Cure"

4th Avenue Performs at the Children’s Hospital

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
March 28, 2019
Montana Crawford in the ensemble room at City High.

Student Teacher Profile: Montana Crawford

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
March 28, 2019
Rachel Meehan '21, Greta Lowry '21, and Megan Fields '21 share a laugh during the shoot.

Plus Sized Fashion

Rachel Meehan and Emme Perencevich
March 27, 2019
GLOW club dance poster for 2019.

GLOW Club Dance Update

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
March 1, 2019
GLOW Club serves as a safe place for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Glow Club Q & A with Sophie Bergen-Jackson

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
February 18, 2019

Showchoir Should Be Considered A Sport

Rachel Meehan and Ruth Meehan
February 14, 2019
The deaf community has made numerous contributions to the world, yet Deaf culture is often over looked by many

Deaf: Not Disabled

Rachel Meehan and Ruth Meehan
February 11, 2019

Morning with the Meehans – Episode 1

Rachel Meehan, Ruth Meehan, and Lindy Rublaitus
January 14, 2019
4th Ave and Charisma in Scholarship Show

4th Ave and Charisma in Scholarship Show

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
January 14, 2019
Glow club hostss dances and club meetings for LGBTQ students and anyone supporting LGBTQ issues.

What is Glow Club?

Rachel Meehan and Emme Perencevich
December 19, 2018
Ana VanBeek '21 sings her solo at the 2018 Works in Progress show.

Charisma Kicks off New Season With Empowering Message to Women

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
December 19, 2018
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[Photo] Recap: Battle for the Boot

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 21, 2018
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[Photo] Broken Bleachers and Broken Bones

Emme Perencevich and Victoria Weckmann
September 11, 2018
Baird '19 strikes the ball

[Photo] Athlete Appetites

Olivia Baird and Liam McComas
November 13, 2017
Daniel Gustafson Joins The 800 Club

Daniel Gustafson Joins The 800 Club

Gabe Baird, Reporter
November 2, 2017
Davenport West Defeated In First Post-Season Match

Davenport West Defeated In First Post-Season Match

Allyson Guyer and Gabe Baird
October 20, 2017

LH Fantasy Football update 10-17-17

Gabe Baird, Liam McComas, and Egan Smith
October 17, 2017

LH Fantasy Football Update 10-10

Gabe Baird, Liam Mccomas, and Egan Smith
October 10, 2017

[Video] LH Fantasy Football Update: Week 4 Recap

Gabe Baird and Liam McComas
October 3, 2017

[Video] LH Fantasy Football Update

Gabe Baird, Liam McComas, and Egan Smith
October 2, 2017
Teammates Madeline Pugh '19 and Naomi Meurice '19 celebrate a touchdown

Powderpuff Recap 2017

Olivia Baird, Liam McComas, and Gabe Baird
October 2, 2017
FAM photo

[Photo] New FAM at City

Phoebe Chapnick-Sorokin, News Editor
September 29, 2017
Kinsee Brands, Molly Brennan, Sydney Deprenger, Clara Froeschner, Gabriel McCormick, Amelia Morrow, Sarah Nunez, Lily Persaud, Kawther Rouabhi, and Addy Smith, Samuel Bloom, Jonah Dancer, Witt Harberts, Stephen Henkhaus, Bryce Hunger, Jordan LaFauce, Shay McLean, Patrick McMillan, Cecil McNeal, ad Amadou Sanogo.

2017 Homecoming Court Announced

Gabe Baird, Reporter
September 19, 2017
Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

Orson Codd, Gabe Baird, and Olivia Baird
September 7, 2017
Jacob Means goes up for the catch

Liberty Lightning Strike Down Freshmen 12-8

Gabe Baird, Reporter
September 1, 2017
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[Photo] Extreme Red and White Day Pep Rally Unites Students on the Dance Floor

Staff, Reporter
September 1, 2017
Bob Tharrington wins the dancing competition at the September 1st pep rally.

[Photo] Bob Busts a Move to Win Pep Rally Dance Competition

Staff, Reporter
September 1, 2017
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