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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
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Prom to Be Held at the IMU
February 5, 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
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
Graphic created with Creative Commons images.
‘Return to Oz’ and the Plunders of Disliking ‘Wicked’
January 30, 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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LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites

LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites

Hattie Conover, Reporter
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

Hattie Conover and Ruby Schulz
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

Hattie Conover and Ruby Schulz
February 17, 2025
LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta

LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta

Hattie Conover and Ruby Schulz
February 14, 2025
Palate Perspectives: Tofu

Palate Perspectives: Tofu

Hattie Conover, Reporter
January 14, 2025
Mason Tilley '25 helps a peer with her geometry homework during third hour.

Peer Tutors Strive to Make a Difference in the EPIC Program

Hattie Conover, Reporter
October 8, 2024
Eviann Smith '24 returns the serve against Western Dubuque

Girls Tennis Individual and Team Districts Recap

Hattie Conover, Reporter
May 15, 2024
LH Staff Profile: Esther Puderbaugh

LH Staff Profile: Esther Puderbaugh

Hattie Conover, Feature Co-Editor
December 11, 2023
Phoebe Cat

[Photo] Furry Friends for the Winter

Yomi Hemley and Rosangel Flores-Rubio
December 15, 2023
New Staff Profile: Ryan Clevenger

New Staff Profile: Ryan Clevenger

Hattie Conover, Feature Editor
October 12, 2023
Isabelle Polfliet '23 strides to hit a forehand.

Coach Finger Reflects on JV Womens Tennis Season

Hattie Conover, Feature Editor
June 1, 2023
Ms. Mueller and I at my 6th grade graduation.

Ms. Mueller Makes Learning Magnificent

Hattie Conover, Feature Editor
May 5, 2023
UCSB: On the Inside

UCSB: On the Inside

Hattie Conover, Feature Editor
May 5, 2023
Vivian Tomek '23 reaches for a forehand.

City Womens’ Varsity Tennis Falls to Liberty

Hattie Conover, Feature Editor
May 2, 2023

City Upsets #1 Kennedy 2-1 in Extra Time

Bobby Bacon and Hattie Conover
April 26, 2023

BREAKING: Two Hour Early Out with Snow in the Forecast through Friday

Hattie Conover and Yomi Hemley
March 9, 2023
Vodka pasta topped with Parmesan cheese.

Food Feature: Vodka Pasta

Hattie Conover, Executive Feature Editor
February 14, 2023
Model UN students hold up the UK flag representing their country at the 2022 March conference.

Model UN Kicks Off Spring Season

Hattie Conover, Executive Feature Editor
February 13, 2023
Elite Anderson presents to Watson's second period government class.

City High Paraeducators Tell Stories of Living Under Authoritarian Rule

Hattie Conover, Executive Feature Editor
January 20, 2023
Left to Right: Yomi Hemley '25, Sadie Bodzin '25, and Kate Meis '25 looking at a K-Pop album and holding lightsticks.

[Photo] Global Appeal

December 21, 2022
Data was compiled from the CDC over the course of 2022.

[Photo] Variations of fentanyl

December 21, 2022
Fentanyl can be found in pills and powder. The dangers of taking pills with unknown quantities have been connected to the rise in deaths according to the CDC

[Photo] What is fentanyl?

December 21, 2022
Deaths due to Fentanyl have rose over 120% for those 25 and under, Iowa convened a national hearing in Des Moines and the ICCSD approved Naloxone to be used by school nurses to treat overdoses.

Fentanyl

Hattie Conover
December 21, 2022

[Video] LH Weather Report: Snow Blows in

Naomi Hemley and Greta Hayek
December 15, 2022
Rose Terry

Addison Johnson

[Photo] Addison Johnson

November 22, 2022
Alyssa Maiers

[Photo] Alyssa Maiers

September 7, 2022
City High nurses office.

School board approves Naloxone for Opioid Overdoses in all ICCSD schools

Hattie Conover, Feature Editor
October 31, 2022
Rachel Haack found her way to track and field thorugh the ICCSD Track and Field Days.

Rachel Haack

Hattie Conover, Reporter
October 28, 2022
Tessa Driscoll has been dominating the AAU courts over the summer preparing for her first year of high school basketball.

Tessa Driscoll

Hattie Conover, Feature Editor
October 28, 2022
Dominic Roe '26 is a standout track star at City High.

Dominic Roe

Hattie Conover, Feature Editor
October 28, 2022
Freshmen to Watch 2022: Dominic Roe, Jack Rogers, Tessa Driscoll, and Rachel Haack

Freshmen to Watch

Hattie Conover and Logan Kelly
October 28, 2022
Christina Bohannan fields questions from students at City High during lunch. Bohannan is running to represent Iowa in Congress.

Christina Bohannan Shares Journey Into Politics that Started at City High

Hattie Conover, Reporter
October 19, 2022
Adam Bywater '23 puts a surge in at the 2 mile mark

[Photo] Athlete Profile: Adam Bywater

Jack Degner, Reporter
September 30, 2022
Ford Washburn '23 crosses the finish line breaking the school record.

Mia Driscoll '23 laughs after a big splash of red paint coats her face.

Class of 2023 Splashes into their Senior Year

Hattie Conover, Megan Swartzendruber, and Esther Puderbaugh
September 15, 2022
Ben Horwitz led City High with three goals against Western Dubuque.

Horwitz Leads City With Three Goals to a Dominating Win over Western Dubuque

Hattie Conover, Reporter
April 29, 2022
Review staff members make poster for bake sale.

The Review Revived

Haileigh Steffen and Hattie Conover
December 16, 2021
The football team carries all their trophies into the pep rally before leaving to go to the Dome to take on SE Polk.

Pep Rally Honors Fall Achievements and Sends Football Players to the Dome

Hattie Conover, Reporter
November 12, 2021
Hattie Conover

Top Halloween Movies: Girl vs. Monster, It’s the Great Pumpkin, and Coraline

Hattie Conover, Reporter
October 28, 2021
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