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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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Privacy

[Photo] We Don’t Care About Privacy Anymore

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
February 3, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.

[Photo] Student Senate Recap: Prom to Be Held at the IMU

Martha Willard, Copy Editor
February 5, 2025
AI The Stalker You Hired

[Photo] AI: The Stalker You Hired

Nicolas Vergara-Vanegas, Reporter
January 10, 2025
The Little Hoax: Horoscopes

The Little Hoax: Horoscopes

Isabella Young
January 17, 2025
Martha Willard puts on mascara

Better Than…Seriously?

Isabella Young, Co-Opinion Editor
January 16, 2025
The Top 10 Most Viewed Little Hawk Stories of 2024

The Top 10 Most Viewed Little Hawk Stories of 2024

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
December 19, 2024
New Phone Policy to Go Into Effect for All ICCSD Schools in January

New Phone Policy to Go Into Effect for All ICCSD Schools in January

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
December 17, 2024
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Hits Opstad

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Hits Opstad

Isabella Young, Co-Opinion Editor
December 6, 2024
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[Photo] From Lone-Wolf Hack n’ Slasher to Reality-Shifting Murder Mystery: Here Are Three of the Latest Video Games to Play This Fall

Melody Ross, Reporter
November 18, 2024
PRO VS CON FLORIS

[Photo] PRO VS CON: The PSAT

Floris Roorda, Reporter
November 12, 2024
Students from high schools across the school district attended the High School Film Festival.

FilmScene Hosts the First Refocus High School Shorts Program

Lily Rantanen, Isabella Young, and Ethan Lalumiere
November 8, 2024
Social media is addicting, but its effects are detrimental on growing brains.

I Hate Instagram

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
October 30, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: Iowa's New Laws Do Nothing For Chronic Absenteeism

STAFF EDITORIAL: Iowa’s New Laws Do Nothing For Chronic Absenteeism

Lily Rantanen and Isabella Young
October 28, 2024
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere

Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere

Isabella Young, Co-Opinion Editor
September 10, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: Restricting I.V.F. Harms Families

STAFF EDITORIAL: Restricting I.V.F. Harms Families

Tai Caputo and Isabella Young
May 13, 2024
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[Photo] Liverpool Will Win The Premier League

Floris Roorda, Reporter
May 10, 2024
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[Photo] Finals Cause Unnecessary Stress

Floris Roorda, Reporter
May 9, 2024
Interact Club member West Kauper stands in front of the Little Hawk Prom Boutique sign

Interact Club Opens First Little Hawk Prom Boutique

Isabella Young, Co-Opinion Editor
May 3, 2024
Ash Bozarth ‘25 plays his violin

PERFORMER PROFILE: Ash Bozarth

Isabella Young and Ramatou Diallo
March 18, 2024
Tai Caputo ‘25 is a Feature and Opinion Co-Editor for The Little Hawk

Day in the Life of an Opinion Editor

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
February 28, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: What More Will It Take?

STAFF EDITORIAL: What More Will It Take?

Tai Caputo and Isabella Young
February 14, 2024
Happy (Gal)entine's Day

Happy (Gal)entine’s Day

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
February 8, 2024
Speech Home Show to Hit Opstad Stage

Speech Home Show to Hit Opstad Stage

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
January 26, 2024
Findings from a survey of the student body on the new finals system

New Finals System: Pros and Cons

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
December 11, 2023
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[Photo] NCAA Refs Should Get Penalized For Bad Calls

Ahmed Basheir, Sports Co-Editor
December 8, 2023
Yearbook Co-Editor Megan Swarzendruber

Day In the Life of a Yearbook Editor

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
November 2, 2023
Little Hawk Journalism members pose with the All-Iowa News Team of the Year banner at the state conference

Little Hawk Journalism Wins All-Iowa News Team of the Year

Isabella Young, Co-Opinion Editor
October 20, 2023
STAFF EDITORIAL: What's In a Name?

STAFF EDITORIAL: What’s In a Name?

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
October 11, 2023
Co-Yearbook Editors Lili Moessner '24 and Megan Swartzendruber '25 work on a "Yearbook Pickup" sign.

‘All In’ City High Yearbook to be Released

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
May 24, 2023
Classes Should Involve More Collaboration

Classes Should Involve More Collaboration

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
May 11, 2023
Teacher Appreciation: Ms. Dickson

Teacher Appreciation: Ms. Dickson

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
May 5, 2023
Photo of all four City High teams that made it to state.

Mock Trial Makes the Most of State

Isabella Young, Reporter
March 30, 2023
(Left to Right) The new dolls showcased: Cleo de Nile, Spectra Vondergeist, and Frankie Stein

Oh My Ra! New Monster High Skullector Dolls

Isabella Young
February 7, 2023
Cast member Diego Loria-Eivins '24 tries on his costume for 'Peter and the Starcatcher'

‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ To Open

Isabella Young
October 28, 2022
Write Or Fight: Enemies To Lovers

Write Or Fight: Enemies To Lovers

Isabella Young, Reporter
October 6, 2022
Results from a Little Hawk poll of the student body

City High’s New Detention System Meets Mixed Reactions From Students

Isabella Young, Reporter
September 27, 2022
In the back of Opstad, Charlotte Littlemoon leads a small team preparing costumes for the Peter Pan prequel.

Charlotte Littlemoon Leads Costume Design for the Fall Play

Isabella Young
September 20, 2022
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