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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
Toe Collins ‘26, Lily Rantanen '26, Coach Drew Gartner, Ethan Lalumiere ’25, and Kaj Larsen ‘25 hold their runner up and state champion plaques.
Debate Team Wins State in Policy
January 15, 2025
TikTok Faces Ban *UPDATED JANUARY 17*
TikTok Faces Ban *UPDATED JANUARY 17*
January 14, 2025
The NESTT is located on the third floor, but will temporarily move to the Attendance Office for the remainder of the day.
BREAKING NEWS: NESTT Temporarily Moves to Attendance Office
January 14, 2025
Carson Tuttle and his former student Vivian Adams (‘28) after returning from the 2024 Western Dubuque Open
Coach Tuttle Leads South East’s Quiz Bowl Team to Victory in Dubuque
January 9, 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
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Hits Opstad
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Hits Opstad
December 6, 2024
Q&A With Olivia Vande Berg
Q&A With Olivia Vande Berg
November 26, 2024
Women’s Wrestling falls to Dubuque Hempstead 30-47
January 17, 2025
Kendall Kurtz '25 fights through a scramble. He won his match 9-5 to the 7th ranked wrestler.
City Tops Dubuque Hempstead for First Time in Three Years
January 17, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Parker Sutherland Special
January 17, 2025
Tessa Driscoll '26 drives against West High in the first game of the year. City will play West at City on January 25th. Tessa is shooting 33% from the three-point line for the season.
HAWKCUT: City Falls in the First Game of an Away and Home Series
January 15, 2025
Starting guard Jack Lampe '26 who scored 12 points in the game against Wahlert runs up the floor against West High
Wahlert Breaks Little Hawks Wings by Three Points
January 15, 2025
The Little Hoax: Horoscopes
The Little Hoax: Horoscopes
January 17, 2025
Martha Willard puts on mascara
Better Than…Seriously?
January 16, 2025
Reusable water bottles can be worse for the environment than one-time use plastic water bottles if used less than thirty times, according to the Washington Post.
Water Bottles Aren’t a Fashion Statement
January 16, 2025
SENIORITIS: My Current State of Mind, in All Its Strangeness
SENIORITIS: My Current State of Mind, in All Its Strangeness
January 14, 2025
Palate Perspectives: Tofu
Palate Perspectives: Tofu
January 14, 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 Movie Review: Saturday Night
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
November 12, 2024
LH Concert Review: Right Here
LH Concert Review: Right Here
November 4, 2024
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
November 1, 2024
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 Recipe: Peanut Butter Blossoms
LH Recipe: Peanut Butter Blossoms
December 17, 2024
Tessa Driscoll '26 low fives Augie Palmer '25 during the City vs. Western Dubuque game.
Unbreakable Profile: Tessa Driscoll
December 16, 2024
Louie admires the sunset from City High
Q&A With Louie the Little Hawk
December 16, 2024
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Parker Sutherland Special
January 17, 2025
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 2025
Tessa Driscoll '26 drives against West High in the first game of the year. City will play West at City on January 25th. Tessa is shooting 33% from the three-point line for the season.
HAWKCUT: City Falls in the First Game of an Away and Home Series
January 15, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Gabe and Jack Birthday Special
January 10, 2025
Special addition graphic for the Holiday Special of the little hawk sports podcast. Featured in the image is Jack Rogers '26, Rito Perez '26, Gabriel Egeland '25, and Jack Lampe '26.
LH SPORTS POD: City vs. West GameDay Holiday Special Edition
December 20, 2024
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Jae Dancer

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor

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Flores Construction crew working to roof a house

Immigration and Entrepreneurship

Jae Dancer, Sports editor
May 24, 2021
Mitch Moore coaching football

City High Hires new Lifting Coach

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
May 17, 2021
Maya Morales '21 running the second leg of The Shuttle Hurdle relay.

The End of the Track

Jae Dancer, Reporter
May 10, 2021
City High Model United Nations Attends National Conference

City High Model United Nations Attends National Conference

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
May 2, 2021
Mengty Tan '22 runs the open 100m. He finished 13th with a time of 12.03

Boys Track Wins Forwald Coleman Relays for the First Time Since 2014

Natalie Green and Jae Dancer
April 16, 2021
New City High head football coach Mitch Moore coaches a game for Des Moines Roosevelt.

Mitch Moore Takes Job as New City High Head Football Coach

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
March 23, 2021
The City High cheer team pumps up the student section during football's season opener. On August 28, City defeated Davenport Central 35-14.

City High Cheer Re-Cap

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
March 11, 2021
Carey Koenig ‘21 kneeling on the ground after catching the softball with her left hand.

The Differences Between Specialized and Multi-Sport Athletes

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
February 25, 2021
Shaylin Brown 22' bowls using a four-step delivery approach. She attends West Branch but bowls at City High.

City High Bowlers Compete at MVC Divisional’s

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
January 28, 2021
Parker Max '22 racing to qualify for state at the divisional meet.

Parker Max

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Raphael Hamilton '21 preparing to throw a football in a game against Linn-Mar.

Raphael Hamilton

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Evion Richardson '22 winding up to shoot in a game against Dubuque Hempstead.

Evion Richardson

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Mia Deprenger '22 posing for a photo with a Minnesota State University soccer coach.

Mia Deprenger

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Ella Cook '21, Carey Koenig '21, and Ayana Lindsey '21 smiling after signing letters of intent for their respective colleges.

Athletes Going Through College Recruitment During COVID-19

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Rowan Boulter '22 racing against Ankeny Centennial in the first mile.

City High Cross Country Competes at State

Jae Dancer, Reporter
November 6, 2020
Dance Marathon Considers New Fundraising Options

Dance Marathon Considers New Fundraising Options

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
November 1, 2020
Interact Clubs Moves Meetings Online

Interact Clubs Moves Meetings Online

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
November 1, 2020
Greta Boerner '24 running a 5k with about one mile left in her race.

COVID Regulations for Fall Sports

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
October 23, 2020
Heidi Stalkfleet '22 prepares for her 500 yard freestyle at the first dual meet of the 2020 City High girls swim season.

Athlete Spotlight: Heidi Stalkfleet

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
October 21, 2020
Outside the University of Iowa Recreation and Wellness Center

University of Iowa Swim Cancelled

Jae Dancer, Sports editor
October 16, 2020
Mrs. Staak preparing for virtual teaching.

New Teacher Profile: Mrs. Staak

Jae Dancer, Reporter
September 28, 2020
This art represents athletes working out at home while being connected through Zoom.

Clubs During Corona

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
May 18, 2020
Up close photo of Garlic Mustard showing structure of flower, stem, and leaf.

Garlic Mustard Invasion in Iowan Forests

Jae Dancer, Reporter
May 17, 2020
Dr. Grove bowing to crowd following a performance

Teacher Appreciation: Dr. Grove

Jae Dancer, Reporter
May 12, 2020
Carlie Prymek '21 bowls with the Varsity Girls team during a meet against Western Dubuque on Thursday, December 12.

Striking Success

Jae Dancer and Natalie Green
February 19, 2020
Iris Wedemeyer '23 performing on stage

City High Show Choirs Compete at Sadie Street Showcase

Jae Dancer, Reporter
February 9, 2020
The Changing Laws of Birth Control

The Changing Laws of Birth Control

Paris Fuller and Jae Dancer
February 9, 2020
4th Ave Turns down Linn-Marr Supernova

4th Ave Turns down Linn-Marr Supernova

Jae Dancer, Reporter
January 17, 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
An injury can have a variety of consequences, from limiting the training of an athlete to causing permanent damage.

Injury Prevention for Athletes

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
December 20, 2019
Michael Sabers 'City High paraprofessional showing buddy how to paint christmas ornaments.

Best Buddies Participate in Winter Actvities in Library

Jae Dancer and Aala Basheir
December 16, 2019
Best Buddies met in the library this week to make holiday crafts.

[Photo] LH Photos of the Week

Natalie Green, Photo Editor
December 13, 2019
City High concert choir encapsulating the audience with a high fermata note

City High Choirs Sing Into the Year at Their First Performance

Jae Dancer, Reporter
October 8, 2019
Greta Thunberg came to Iowa City in October and over 3,000 gathered to hear her and the other Iowa City climate strikers speak

Thousands gather to hear Greta Thunberg speak at Iowa City Climate Strike

Jae Dancer, Eli Jaskolka, Reporters
October 6, 2019
Bella Skay '23, Natalie Kuhlmann '23, Jenny Gidal '23 and Eva Reynolds '23 posing in their freshman wakeup shirts.

Rise and Shine

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
October 4, 2019
Infographic by Jae Dancer

Resurfacing Recycling Club

Jae Dancer, Reporter
October 1, 2019
Yardley Whaylen '20 and Deigo Paciotto-Biggers '20 march in the Climate Strike on Friday.

[Photo] LH Photos of the Week

Natalie Green and Emme Perecevich
September 27, 2019
Evelyn Wolfe '19 strikes the ball on City High's home court

JV Women’s Tennis Meet Recap

Jae Dancer, Reporter
May 15, 2019
Mrs. Peters, seen here in her English classroom, also teaches public speaking and is the drama department director.

Teacher Appreciation: Mrs. Peters

Jae Dancer, Reporter
May 9, 2019
Kaleba Jack starting off the 4x100 at Drake Relays.

City High Track competes at 109th annual Drake Relays

Jae Dancer, Reporter
May 3, 2019
Sonja Liebig '21 Evelyn Wolfe '21 Playing against Cedar Rapids Kennedy.

City Falls 2-7 to Cedar Rapids Washington

Jae Dancer, Reporter
April 22, 2019
Booster Club volunteer serves thousands of pancakes to hungry customers

Hundreds Eat Pancakes for Iowa City Booster Club

Jae Dancer and Paris Fuller
April 3, 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

Jae Dancer and Jack Bacon
March 27, 2019
Lucia Wagner '17 serves the ball.

City High Tennis Swings Into Season

Jae Dancer, Reporter
March 15, 2019
Mount Mercy came to City High to show off their Jazz and Show Choir.

Cedar Rapids College Show Choir Program Performs at City High

Jae Dancer, Reporter
March 15, 2019
All four participating teams pose for a group photo at the tournament's conclusion

Powderpuff Hits the Mark

Lottie Gidal and Jae Dancer
March 12, 2019
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