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Bernie Sanders gives a speech about Fighting Oligarchy in Iowa City on February 22nd.
Bernie Sanders Visits Iowa City: A Speech at the Englert
March 1, 2025
Climbing the AP Capstone
Climbing the AP Capstone
March 1, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Spring Carnvial Nears and Powderbuff rescheduled
February 26, 2025
Model United Nations participants from city High pose for a photo taken last year at the state conference.
Model United Nations Prepares For March Conference
February 25, 2025
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
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
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 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
City High stands with Liberty High at their annual Mental Health Awareness Game.
City Girls Basketball: The Road to Wells
February 24, 2025
Davion Luckett '26 dribbles the ball down the court in a tight game against Waterloo West. The team went on to win 56-47.
Playoff Preview: City High vs Waterloo East
February 24, 2025
Young Ben Klitgaard '26 at a car show with his father and grandfather.
Cars and Community
February 28, 2025
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
February 27, 2025
Images courtesy of car sellers. Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
Jethro’s Car Picks: Facebook Marketplace is Where to Look
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
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
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. However, 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 RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
February 21, 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
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
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Teacher Appreciation: Dr. Ayers

Teacher Appreciation: Dr. Ayers

Julius Perez, Opinion Editor
May 6, 2022
Iowa School Vouchers are Unconstitutional

Iowa School Vouchers are Unconstitutional

Julius Perez, Opinion Editor
April 29, 2022
City track athletes qualified for the Drake Relays.

City Track Excited for the Pressure and Competition of the Drake Relays

Julius Perez, Reporter
April 27, 2022
Getting Away From Competition in American Public Schools

Getting Away From Competition in American Public Schools

Julius Perez, Opinion Editor
April 20, 2022
Jazz Ensemble students play for the KCCK Corridor Jazz Project

City High’s Jazz Ensemble Continues Participation in Tradition of KCCK Corridor Jazz Project

Julius Perez, Opinion Editor
January 28, 2022
The question is no longer whether or not we should implement vaccine mandates in schools, in all honesty it should never have been. We must now ask, when, and how. 

ICCSD Should Implement A Vaccine Mandate

Julius Perez, Opinion Editor
November 1, 2021
Rose Flores Rubio

Staff Editorial: New Iowa Law Seeks to Muffle Discussion of Systemic Issues

Isaac Bullwinkle and Julius Perez
October 15, 2021
Back in Full Swing

Back in Full Swing

Julius Perez and Callista Robertson
September 10, 2021
LH Music Review: Donda

LH Music Review: Donda

Julius Perez, Opinion Editor
August 31, 2021
Dr. Jill Humston teaches at City High. She received her PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin.

Teacher Appreciation: Dr. Humston

Julius Perez, Reporter
May 4, 2021
Raw Bacon Super Qualifier

Raw Bacon Super Qualifier

Julius Perez, Reporter
April 12, 2021

English

Julius Perez, Reporter
February 19, 2021
Quincy Ott 20' dribbling soccer ball down the field.

City High Men’s Soccer Kick off with First Open Play of the Year

Julius Perez, Reporter
February 18, 2021
Listen to New Music

Listen to New Music

Julius Perez, Reporter
February 15, 2021
Disparities Between Response to BLM Protests and Capitol Mob Reveal Systemic Racism

Disparities Between Response to BLM Protests and Capitol Mob Reveal Systemic Racism

Julius Perez, Reporter
January 14, 2021
Finn Greteman '23 doing schoolwork in his bedroom.

Students and Teachers Find Ways to Improve Online Educations

Julius Perez, Reporter
December 4, 2020
Young People Can Make a Difference in Society; Their Voices Are Important

Young People Can Make a Difference in Society; Their Voices Are Important

Julius Perez, Reporter
October 28, 2020
Isaac Miller '23 works at his computer during online classes.

Students Around the Globe Move to Online Education

Julius Perez, Reporter
October 27, 2020
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