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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
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
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
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: City Wins Conference Championships in Wrestling and Bowling
January 31, 2025
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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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