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Members of the cast and crew of Urinetown pose in front of City High promoting the musical.
The Seniors of Urinetown
April 21, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Presidential Elections Loom and Warm Pretzel Bites Struck Down
April 15, 2025
Beverly Blau watches time pass. NESTT activities help students de-stress.
NESTT Moves to Second Floor and Continues Mental Health Awareness
April 14, 2025
Jake Reid '27 poses for portrait after his interview.
Autism Awareness Day: Q&A With Jake Reid
April 11, 2025
Members of Children of the Corn 167 finished 2nd in Iowa and are ranked 209th in the world.
Children of the Corn 167 Robotics Team Qualifies for World Championship
April 4, 2025
Seth Zeithamel '27 collides with a Liberty defender during a header.
City Boys Soccer Defeats Liberty 2-0
April 16, 2025
Brendan Lestina '25 prepared to take a serve in his first home match this season.
Anil and Lestina Look to Lead City Tennis to New Levels
April 11, 2025
Josie LeClair jumps the 400m hurdles at the Cedar Falls track and takes 4th place in the meet for City High.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Josie LeClair
April 11, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Scoreboard and The Masters Overview
April 11, 2025
Hattie Conover '25 serves the ball to her opponent. She waits for Cedar Falls #3 player to return it back.
Girls Tennis 24-25 Season Preview
April 10, 2025
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
Used Car Red Flags
April 21, 2025
Alex Norman focuses on history and opinion writing.
Minecraft Movie Gets Mixed Reviews, But This Is Why You Should See It
April 15, 2025
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
April 11, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
April 10, 2025
Tips From A Senior: College Essay
Tips From A Senior: College Essay
April 8, 2025
Josie LeClair jumps the 400m hurdles at the Cedar Falls track and takes 4th place in the meet for City High.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Josie LeClair
April 11, 2025
Kindred Coffee on N. Linn street prides their business on "killer coffee and vegetarian food".
LOCAL DRIP: A Kindred Community
April 1, 2025
Mary Peterson's work involves supporting students both academically and emotionally.
Q&A With School Counselor Mary Peterson
March 27, 2025
Filon Kalembire is one of the presidents of City High's Culinary Club.
President of Culinary Club Filon Kalembire Cooks up Community and Creativity
March 27, 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
Beverly Blau watches time pass. NESTT activities help students de-stress.
NESTT Moves to Second Floor and Continues Mental Health Awareness
April 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Scoreboard and The Masters Overview
April 11, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
April 10, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Officially Under Way
April 4, 2025
Members of Children of the Corn 167 finished 2nd in Iowa and are ranked 209th in the world.
Children of the Corn 167 Robotics Team Qualifies for World Championship
April 4, 2025
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Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature

Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature

Lily Rantanen, Ethan Lalumiere, Martha Willard, and Ben Clifton
April 11, 2025
A line outside of Crumbl formed around noon on March 28.

BREAKING NEWS: New Crumbl Location Opens in Coralville

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
March 28, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”

[Photo] The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters

Melody Ross, Reporter
April 10, 2025

Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club

Martha Willard and Lily Rantanen
March 10, 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

Tai Caputo and Lily Rantanen
February 28, 2025
Orchestra Director, Megan Stucky-Swanson addresses the audience before the Philharmonic Orchestra performs their final piece.

[Photo] City Orchestras Hold Annual Mid-Winter Concert

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
February 3, 2025
We Don't Care About Privacy Anymore

We Don’t Care About Privacy Anymore

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
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

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
January 31, 2025
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[Photo] The Little Hoax: Horoscopes

Isabella Young
January 17, 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.

[Photo] Water Bottles Aren’t a Fashion Statement

Martha Willard, Copy Editor
January 16, 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

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
January 14, 2025
Most City High students want to leave Iowa after graduation. But why? And is there a way to convince them to stay?

Brain Drain

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
December 13, 2024
Students from high schools across the school district attended the High School Film Festival.

FilmScene Hosts the First Refocus High School Shorts Program

Lily Rantanen, Isabella Young, and Ethan Lalumiere
November 8, 2024
Caelyn Blair '28 chats with a friend

[Photo] City High Students and Staff React to 2024 Election Results

Tai Caputo, Executive Editor and Feature Co-Editor
November 7, 2024
The Statue of Liberty stands proudly in front of City High the day after election night.

PHOTO STORY: City High After Election Night

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
November 6, 2024
Social media is addicting, but its effects are detrimental on growing brains.

[Photo] I Hate Instagram

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
October 30, 2024
The Little Hawk won All Iowa News Team for the seventh time in the last eight years.

The Little Hawk Wins All-Iowa News Team of the Year

Lily Rantanen and Ethan Lalumiere
October 28, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: Iowa's New Laws Do Nothing For Chronic Absenteeism

STAFF EDITORIAL: Iowa’s New Laws Do Nothing For Chronic Absenteeism

Lily Rantanen and Isabella Young
October 28, 2024
Ms. Sotillo helps a student during her class' weekly Advisory time.

[Photo] Advisory is Crucial to Student Success

Floris Roorda, Reporter
October 28, 2024
Across the country, phone policies have become a point of contention. This fall, the Iowa City Community School District is revising its stance on phones in school.

The Battle for the Phones

Lily Rantanen, Martha Willard, and Ethan Lalumiere
October 18, 2024
In 2020, the race in Iowa was very close. This year, young people will make a difference.

[Photo] Vote Because the Rest of Us Cannot

Tai Caputo, Executive Editor and Feature Co-Editor
October 16, 2024
Tai Caputo '25 and Isabella Young '25 cut cake to celebrate being named Pacemaker Finalists

The Little Hawk Newspaper Named Pacemaker Finalist and Three Journalists Receive Story of the Year Awards

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
September 27, 2024
Class President Nick Tran '25 poses with newly elected Vice President Ania Naso '25

Student Senate Elects Vice President

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
September 10, 2024
CONNECTIONS: Seniors

CONNECTIONS: Seniors

Liz Degner, Lily Rantanen, and Megan Swartzendruber
May 14, 2024
CONNECTIONS: Prom Edition

CONNECTIONS: Prom Edition

Liz Degner, Megan Swartzendruber, and Lily Rantanen
May 6, 2024
CONNECTIONS: City High

CONNECTIONS: City High

Liz Degner, Lily Rantanen, and Megan Swartzendruber
May 2, 2024
The original Statue of Liberty now sits in the main foyer

Secrets of City High: The Statue of Liberty

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
May 2, 2024
Recycling will soon return to City High

Environmental Club Reintroduces Recycling

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
April 26, 2024
West Kauper and Robin Calhoun, who plays Heidi Schreck in the Iowa premiere of ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’, act out a scene. Photo courtesy of West Kauper

West Kauper Debates the Constitution

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
April 12, 2024
City’s New Holiday: Mira Cunning Invents Mr. Bacon Day

City’s New Holiday: Mira Cunning Invents Mr. Bacon Day

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
April 11, 2024
City High Students protest the Perry High School Shooting on January 8th, 2024

The End of School Shootings Starts With Stricter Gun Laws

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
February 20, 2024
The Little Hoax: Horoscopes for February 16

The Little Hoax: Horoscopes for February 16

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
February 16, 2024
LH QUIZ: Which City Staff Member Are You?

LH QUIZ: Which City Staff Member Are You?

Estelle Hartz and Lily Rantanen
January 31, 2024
Who Would Win: Taylor vs Turtles

Who Would Win: Taylor vs Turtles

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
January 22, 2024
Jillian Leman '26 stands outside of City High’s music wing with her trumpet

Jillian Leman’s Jazz Journey

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
December 20, 2023
Horace Mann sixth graders learn about composting and environmental sustainability during a presentation by the City High Environmental Club

Environmental Club Helps Take Composting Programs District Wide

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
December 20, 2023
McKenzie Knebel '24 performs a solo at the Wild West Solo Showdown at West High

Dance Team Prepares for State

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
December 1, 2023
Meet 2023 Candidates for School Board

Meet 2023 Candidates for School Board

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
November 6, 2023
‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

Estelle Hartz and Lily Rantanen
October 30, 2023
Quinn Clark '26 has a unique talent -- she can ride a unicycle

A One-Wheel Commute

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
October 9, 2023
Poi Borchardt '26 plays the double B flat tuba, which is the most common model in concert bands

How Low Can You Go?

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Ethan Hill '24 waits for his cue during rehearsal for Peter and the Starcatcher.

Crew and Actors Prepare for ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
October 11, 2022
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