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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
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
Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland competing in games this season against West and Prairie. The team finished 10-14 on the season.
CITY CONNECTIONS: Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland
March 10, 2025
Kendall Kurtz wrestles Ankeny Centennial's 120lb Cale Vandermark in the semi final round at the IHSAA Boy's State Wrestling Tournament
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Kendall Kurtz Achieves Podium Goals and Ends City Career with over 100 Wins
March 4, 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
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
Free Money
Free Money
March 4, 2025
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
March 4, 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
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‘Return to Oz’ and the Plunders of Disliking ‘Wicked’
January 30, 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
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
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
Kendall Kurtz wrestles Ankeny Centennial's 120lb Cale Vandermark in the semi final round at the IHSAA Boy's State Wrestling Tournament
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Kendall Kurtz Achieves Podium Goals and Ends City Career with over 100 Wins
March 4, 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
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Jack Degner is an LH sports reporter and broadcaster who live streamed basketball last winter.

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City High boys track team poses for a picture after qualifying for state

City High Boys Track Wins State Qualifying Track Meet at North Scott

Jack Degner, Reporter
May 12, 2023
Teacher Appreciation: Coach Risk

Teacher Appreciation: Coach Risk

Jack Degner, Reporter
May 8, 2023
Ian Moore '25 runs the third leg of the relay for the Little Hawks.

City High Boys Win and Girls get Fourth at Forwald-Coleman Relays

Jack Degner
April 26, 2023
Alima Mmunga '23 dribbles down the sideline

Varsity Boys Soccer Team Loses 3-2 in Extra Time to Dubuque Senior

Jack Degner, Jack Rogers, and Ahmed Basheir
April 19, 2023
Ammon Smith '23 qualifies for the Drake Relays in the Open 400

Athlete Profile: Ammon Smith

Jack Degner, Reporter
April 14, 2023
Holdon Clay '24 leads off the 1600 meter medley for the Little Hawks

City High Boys Track Wins Hi Covey Relays

Jack Degner, Reporter
April 12, 2023
Noah Carey '23 holds his lead in the 3200 meter race

City High Boys Track and Field Wins Steve Roth Relays

Jack Degner, Reporter
March 24, 2023
George Karr '25 extends the Little Hawks' lead in the 4x800

Braden Marker '23 pushes the 6th lap of the 3200

Owen Noble on the back stretch of the 4x800 meter relay

Ayman Norldaim leads off the 4x800 meter relay for the Little Hawks

Varsity Runner Matt Schackenbach has a great leg for the relay team

Deon Brown '24 gives the stick to Mike Rew '23

Equanimity

New A.I. Art Forms Take Shape

Jack Degner, Reporter
November 16, 2022
NFL Trade Deadline Grades

NFL Trade Deadline Grades

Jack Degner, Reporter
November 16, 2022
The City High Boys team poses for a picture after their last race of the season

Boys and Girls Cross Country Run at State

Jack Degner, Reporter
November 1, 2022
KP scores a touchdown against Liberty at Kinnick Stadium.

[Photo] Sophomores face Davenport North looking to move past .500

Gabriel Egeland, Bobby Bacon, and Charlie Firmstone
September 29, 2022
Adam Bywater '23 puts in a surge at the 2 mile mark

Athlete Profile: Adam Bywater

Jack Degner, Reporter
September 30, 2022
Joey Bouska '22 scores a touchdown during City vs. Dowling 2021.

Keys to the Game: City vs Dowling

Jack Degner, Thomas Ksobiech, and Lauren Koch
September 15, 2022
The varsity team celebrates a second place finish at the PV invite

City High Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Finish 2nd and 6th at Spartan Invite

Jack Degner, Reporter
September 6, 2022
Ammon Smith opens up a lead in the 4x800 relay

City High Boys Track Team wins Conference for the First Time Since 2012

Jack Degner, Reporter
May 9, 2022
Jack Degner and Sra Angulo get a selfie for Teacher Appreciation Week.

Teacher Appreciation: Señora Angulo Takes the Boring out of Spanish

Jack Degner, Reporter
May 5, 2022
Freshman Mack Wilson racing the 400 leg of his relay

City Track Wins Steve Roth Relays

Jack Degner, Reporter
March 30, 2022
The girls' bowling team lost in the quarter finals 228-211.

Girls Bowling Finishes 8th at State

Jack Degner
February 23, 2022

LIVESTREAM: Girls Basketball vs Linn Mar

Parker Max and Jack Degner
February 11, 2022

LIVESTREAM: Boys Basketball vs Cedar Rapids Washington

Parker Max and Jack Degner
February 8, 2022

LIVESTREAM: West Des Moines Valley @ City High (Girls Basketball)

Parker Max and Jack Degner
January 29, 2022

BASKETBALL LIVESTREAM: Liberty @ City High

Parker Max and Jack Degner
January 28, 2022
Girls Bowling team poses with their first place medals.

Girls Bowling Places 1st in Prairie Baker Tournament

Jack Degner
January 13, 2022

LIVESTREAM: #2 Waterloo West @ #4 City High

Parker Max and Jack Degner
December 10, 2021

[Video] LIVESTREAM: City High Girls B Ball vs. Dubuque Senior

Parker Max and Jack Degner
December 7, 2021
Sophia Romero '24, places 75th out of 200 varsity runners with a personal record of 22:20.

Athlete Spotlight: Sophia Romero

Jack Degner, Reporter
October 12, 2021
Joey Bouska '22 and Head Coach Mitch Moore celebrate a score against West High

GameDay: City High @ Pleasant Valley

Ben Horwitz, Aaron Stalkfleet, Jacob Williamson, and Jack Degner
October 8, 2021
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