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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
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
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
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
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
A High Schooler’s Car Recommendations (#1)
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
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
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
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
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
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Grace Hoeper '25 gets ready to start her first race at the City vs West duel with a big smile.

[Photo] Girls Swim Captains Make Waves

Amelie Donovan, Sports Co-Editor
September 19, 2024
LH Sports Podcast

[Photo] LH Sports Podcast: Spring Soccer Edition

Jack Rogers and Gabriel Egeland
April 17, 2024
City High Women’s Soccer’s starting lineup huddles before a game against Davenport Central on April 4th

[Photo] Inside the Huddle: City High Women’s Soccer Captains

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
Mock Trial participants earlier this year marching in the Homecoming Parade

[Photo] Mock Trial Prepares for Biggest Scrimmage of the Season

Rosangel Flores-Rubio, Executive Editor
February 23, 2024
City High Students protest the Perry High School Shooting on January 8th, 2024

[Photo] The End of School Shootings Starts With Stricter Gun Laws

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
February 20, 2024
Women’s Wrestling Head Coach Ryan Ahlers yells out to his wrestler on the mat during the Little Hawk home tournament

[Photo] Q&A with City High Coach Ryan Ahlers

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor
February 6, 2024
Shaona Emmanuel '26 takes a moment in between rounds of her match against an opponent at the MVC Championships

[Photo] UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Shaona Emmanuel

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor
January 26, 2024
Kaitlin Loria '27 tips the ball over the net

[Photo] Playmaker Profile: Kaitlin Loria

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Sports Editor
December 19, 2023
August Palmer '25 warms up before the "UFA" game at City High

[Photo] Taking “Unbreakable” to New Levels

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor
December 12, 2023
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[Photo] VIDEO: Boy’s Basketball Home Opener Highlights

Grace Kirschling, Broadcast Editor and Social Media Co-Editor
November 29, 2023
Paige Dixon '26 wrestles against an opponent from Cedar Rapids Jefferson at the home tournament

[Photo] Little Hawk Girls Wrestling Tournament Comes With Big Hopes for 23-24 Season

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor
November 21, 2023
The 22-23 team huddles during a timeout

[Photo] Q&A With the 23-24 Boys Basketball Captains

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Editor
November 10, 2023
Emi Edwards played by Yomi Hemley ‘25 beats up DJ MC played by Brody Clarke ‘25 in the fall play, ‘Begets’

[Photo] PHOTO STORY: Fall Play Opening Week

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
November 9, 2023
Grace Hoeper '25 reaches over across lanes to hug a swimmer from Iowa City West-Liberty during senior night

[Photo] Three Swim Relays and Individual Swimmer Grace Hoeper to Travel to State Meet

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor
November 9, 2023
Varsity girl's basketball starters huddle up before a game against Iowa City Liberty.

[Photo] Girls Basketball 2023-24 Season Preview

Kaitlyn Brown and Halle Larew
November 6, 2023
Hattie Galloway '27 in a match against Linn Mar at Xtreme Arena.

[Photo] Freshmen to Watch

Kaitlyn Brown, Amelie Donovan, and Halle Larew
September 27, 2023
Grace Hopper '25 anchors against Dubuque Senior in the 200Y Freestyle relay.

[Photo] The Road to State: 6AM-6PM

Kaitlyn Brown, Reporter
September 12, 2023
Sidney Slay '24 celebrates with Hattie Galloway '27 after scoring a point in a match against Hempstead.

City High Volleyball huddles between sets against Dubuque Hempstead.

[Photo] XTREAM GAMEDAY: #10 Iowa City High Volleyball vs #20 Linn-Mar

September 12, 2023
The team celebrates after Galloway '27, far left, earns a point in a game against Dubuque Hempstead.

Evan Lampe '23, Thomas Ksobiech '23, Shamar Benton '23, and Trey Wright '25 listen to their coach during a timeout.

[Photo] Boys Basketball End Season With Loss To Waterloo East

Lauren Koch, Executive Editor
February 21, 2023
Senior Norah Jespersen drives to the bucket in the Little Hawk arena.

[Photo] GameDay: Girls BBall Playoff vs. Muscatine

Ahmed Basheir and Bobby Bacon
February 15, 2023
Iowa City High varsity basketball team breaks the huddle during the Linn-Mar game.

[Photo] City High Forfeits Basketball Game Against Fairfield

Diego Loria-Eivins
February 7, 2023
Boys basketball breaks it down coming out of a timeout vs Liberty High.

[Photo] Boys Basketball Nears Post Season

Ahmed Basheir, Charlie Firmstone, and Josh Borger Germann
February 1, 2023
Julie Williams performing at The James Theatre, alongside The Black Opry

[Photo] The James Theater Hosts The Black Opry

Laine Forbes, Reporter
October 6, 2022
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