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Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Finalizes $25 Prom Ticket for Hollywood Glamour
March 26, 2025
Kamel Elgiseer has expanded his hobby of cooking to large church groups and events where he brings Middle Eastern flavors to his recipes.
Kamel Elgiseer Looks to Expand Palates with Middle Eastern Cooking
March 12, 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
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Spring Carnival and Volleybuff Planning Continues
March 6, 2025
Students Maya Shannon '26, Rowyn Mass '26, and Adelaide Newton '26 sell baked goods for a NAMI Bake Sale.
City High Twins Launch NAMI on Campus Club to Support Mental Health Awareness
March 6, 2025
Mr. Kowbel conducts band in Mid-Winter concert
Band Department Holds Mid-Winter Concert
March 4, 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
Lucas Riley '25 taking a free kick in the teams game last year against Linn-Mar. The team went on to win.
Jack Dancer and Company Lead City Soccer into the 2025 Season
March 26, 2025
Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland competing in games this season against West and Prairie. The team finished 10-14 on the season.
SENIOR DYNAMIC DUO
March 10, 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
Ampers&one during the concert's encore
LH Concert Review: My First_
March 26, 2025
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
March 25, 2025
LH History Podcast with Alex Norman and Mr. Hellwig being recorded in 3108.
LH HISTORY PODCAST: 1776 with Special Guest Mr. Hellwig
March 12, 2025
Jon Jones Needs To Fight Tom Aspinall
Jon Jones Needs To Fight Tom Aspinall
March 11, 2025
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
March 4, 2025
Ampers&one during the concert's encore
LH Concert Review: My First_
March 26, 2025
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
March 4, 2025
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
March 4, 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
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
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. Nevertheless, 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 History Podcast with Alex Norman and Mr. Hellwig being recorded in 3108.
LH HISTORY PODCAST: 1776 with Special Guest Mr. Hellwig
March 12, 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
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
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Boys soccer coach Jose Fajardo watches the boys team on the turf field at City High.

Playmaker Profile: Jose Fajardo

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May 3, 2019
Legendary City High boys track coach John Raffensperger

Remembering Coach John Raffensperger

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April 27, 2019
Lilly Kimm '19 wins the red and white spirit contest.

Seniors Dance Through April Pep Rally

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April 11, 2019
Caroline Schaeckenbach '20 long jumps at a meet at Iowa City West in March of 2019.

Cold Temps Cancel Scoring at West High Track Meet

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March 27, 2019
Liam McComas '19 shows off a 1970s era City High football uniform. The long sleeves and heavy fabric made these jerseys very hot.

Little Hawk Throwback

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March 13, 2019
Philip Hansen will take over as City High's next A.D. on July 1, 2019.

Phillip Hansen Named Next Athletic Director

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March 8, 2019
Rose Nkumu '20 hits the floor during City's State Tournament game at Wells Fargo Arena. Photo by Lottie Gidal

Girls Basketball Season Ends In Des Moines

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February 25, 2019
Senior Brandon Lalla escorted by his parents

Wrestling Team Overcoming Injuries

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February 18, 2019
Girls Basketball Clinches Another Conference Title

Girls Basketball Clinches Another Conference Title

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February 14, 2019
Little Hawks Battle Warriors For MVC Title

Little Hawks Battle Warriors For MVC Title

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February 13, 2019
City Comes Up Just Short Against Ranked Linn-Mar

City Comes Up Just Short Against Ranked Linn-Mar

Jack Bacon and Henry Mildenstein
January 16, 2019

[Video] City High GameDay: City vs. West

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December 8, 2018
Brandon Lalla '19 rides his opponent in the 170 pound match.

Wrestlers Kick Off Season in Dominating Fashion

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November 30, 2018
Little Hawks Pull Away Late in Preseason Game

Little Hawks Pull Away Late in Preseason Game

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November 27, 2018
Martin Luna Award winners Kyle Hefley (left) and Quincy Wells (center) pose with Luna's mother (right)

Football Team Closes Out Season With Awards Banquet

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November 13, 2018
Fighting For Family

Fighting For Family

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October 26, 2018
Recap: Battle for the Boot

Recap: Battle for the Boot

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October 21, 2018
Max DePrenger '19 scores the go-ahead touchdown with some help from the offensive line.

Summary

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October 1, 2018
Ames lines up against City.

Offensive Line

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October 1, 2018
Max DePrenger '19 grabs an interception in Hempstead territory.

Running Back

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October 1, 2018
Malik Kimber '19 warms up for the big game.

Wide Receiver

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October 1, 2018
Raphael Hamilton '21 gears up for Friday's game.

Quarterback

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October 1, 2018
Max DePrenger '19 runs with the American Flag while the rest of the varsity team follows behind him onto the field.

The Breakdown

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October 1, 2018
Just Facts: City High vs Cedar Falls Preview

Just Facts: City High vs Cedar Falls Preview

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August 31, 2018
Henry Mosher '16 screams after scoring against West Des Moines Valley before half during the Little Hawks' state championship game at the Cownie Soccer Park on Saturday, June 4, 2016.

Soccer: Substate Playoff Double Header

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May 24, 2018
Teacher Appreciation Week: Coach Sabers

Teacher Appreciation Week: Coach Sabers

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May 11, 2018
May the Fourth: Ranking the Star Wars Movies

May the Fourth: Ranking the Star Wars Movies

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May 4, 2018
Sprinter Tiara Green Finds Home at City High

Sprinter Tiara Green Finds Home at City High

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April 19, 2018
Special Olympics Iowa Comes to City High

Special Olympics Iowa Comes to City High

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March 23, 2018
Joens went 8-12 in the victory to score 24 points and break the state tournament scoring record .

“Clutch” Shooting Sends City to State Championship Game

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March 1, 2018
Michael Santoro '19 and his opponent prepare to wrestle in referee's position

Wrestling Dominates the District Meet

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February 13, 2018

LH Pin Cam: Joey Harney 35 Second Pin

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February 6, 2018
Kyle Hefley '19 tries to drag his opponent back in bounds during his match.

Wrestling Dominates the Bean City Duals

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January 25, 2018

LH Pin Cam: Brandon Lalla Gets 6

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January 23, 2018

[Video] LH Pin Cam: Wilfred Kadohou Wraps Up the Win!

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January 9, 2018

NaNoWriMo

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December 22, 2017

LH Pin Cam: City Pins West 60-16

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December 15, 2017
City Prepares to Wrestle West for 'Pack the Gym Night'

City Prepares to Wrestle West for ‘Pack the Gym Night’

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December 14, 2017

LH Pin Cam: Murray’s 10 Second Slam!

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December 8, 2017
Wrestlers Win Opening Matches Against Prairie and Cedar Falls

Wrestlers Win Opening Matches Against Prairie and Cedar Falls

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December 1, 2017
New Nike Singlets for Wrestling Team

New Nike Singlets for Wrestling Team

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November 3, 2017
Becoming a Fighter

Becoming a Fighter

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October 28, 2017
#84 Zach Jones catches a touchdown pass in his final game game against Davenport North where he broke the City High wide receiver record.

Zach Jones Breaks Single Season Receptions Record

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October 23, 2017
At the varsity football game student protestors knelt while counter-protestors held a flag behind them. Assistant Principal Scott Jespersen stands in between the protests.

What Do Anthem Protests Really Mean?

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October 18, 2017
From Sweden to Sabers: Erik Lycke Takes on Football

From Sweden to Sabers: Erik Lycke Takes on Football

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September 27, 2017
Offensive Line Profile: Jacob Murry

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