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Student Senate Recap: Spring Carnival and Volleybuff Planning Continues
March 6, 2025
Students Maya Shannon '26, Rowyn Mass '26, and Adelaide Newton '26 sell baked goods for a NAMI Bake Sale.
City High Twins Launch NAMI on Campus Club to Support Mental Health Awareness
March 6, 2025
Mr. Kowbel conducts band in Mid-Winter concert
Band Department Holds Mid-Winter Concert
March 4, 2025
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
Mr. Kowbel conducts band in Mid-Winter concert
Band Department Holds Mid-Winter Concert
March 4, 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
Kendall Kurtz wrestles Ankeny Centennial's 120lb Cale Vandermark in the semi final round at the IHSAA Boy's State Wrestling Tournament
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Kendall Kurtz Achieves Podium Goals and Ends City Career with over 100 Wins
March 4, 2025
Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland competing in games this season against West and Prairie. The team finished 10-14 on the season.
CITY CONNECTIONS: Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland
March 4, 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
Jon Jones Needs To Fight Tom Aspinall
Jon Jones Needs To Fight Tom Aspinall
March 11, 2025
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
March 4, 2025
Free Money
Free Money
March 4, 2025
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
March 4, 2025
Young Ben Klitgaard '26 at a car show with his father and grandfather.
Cars and Community
February 28, 2025
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
March 4, 2025
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
March 4, 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
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‘Return to Oz’ and the Plunders of Disliking ‘Wicked’
January 30, 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
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. 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
February 28, 2025
Kate Meis '25 reads Romeo and Juliet in the library.
To Read or Not to Read?
February 28, 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
Kendall Kurtz wrestles Ankeny Centennial's 120lb Cale Vandermark in the semi final round at the IHSAA Boy's State Wrestling Tournament
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Kendall Kurtz Achieves Podium Goals and Ends City Career with over 100 Wins
March 4, 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
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Performers take the stage in the first ever SMAC Showcase. Student leaders hope to turn the event into an annual tradition.

SMAC Wraps Up The Year With Spring Showcase

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
May 30, 2023
Students hold signs advocating for climate education legislation outside the US Capital.

Constituents Versus Conscience

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
May 3, 2023
Marcus Miller '23 solos during a Jazz Ensemble performance at the Liberty Jazz Festival

Jazz Ensemble Wraps Up the Competition Season at State

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
April 6, 2023
Grace Kirschling '24 works on her AP Environmental Science one-pager

Budding Interest In AP Environmental Science

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
February 28, 2023
Bill Bywater '57, David Bywater '85, and Adam Bywater '23 pose for a family portrait

City High: In The Family

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
February 14, 2023
Linus McRoberts, Jillian Leman, and Abigail Sigafoose all participate in multiple performing ensembles as freshmen at City High

Music Department Freshmen to Watch

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
February 13, 2023
Abigail Sigafoose

Abigail Sigafoose

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
February 8, 2023
Jillian Leman

Jillian Leman

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
February 8, 2023
Linus McRoberts

Linus McRoberts

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
February 8, 2023
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Student Senate members load cans to be donated to the community food pantry

Student Senate Organizes Holiday Can Drive

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
January 11, 2023
Student Senate members load cans to be donated to the community food pantry

Student Senate Organizes Holiday Can Drive

Matisse Arnone
January 11, 2023
Maya Bennett ‘23 can often be found working on a new project on one of the pottery wheels in the art room during her spare time

Maya Bennett: Artistic Identity Takes Form

Matisse Arnone
December 21, 2022
Students from Liberty and City High pose with the signed check in front of the Stead Family Children's Hospital.

Clash At Kinnick Proceeds Donated To Children’s Hospital

Matisse Arnone
December 15, 2022
City High Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Collective performed for the final time this year on May 20th

Jazz Band Closes Season With Pedmall Concert

Matisse Arnone
May 31, 2022
Ms. Krieger defines herself as a representational artists, but she says that her favorite mediums are watercolor and oil paint

Ms. Krieger Shows Her ‘Sub’stantial Artistic Side

Matisse Arnone
May 23, 2022
Ms. Scott helps students review for the AP Physics exam

AP Tests Come to a Close

Matisse Arnone
May 18, 2022
Whit Jury '23 and Jared Moninger '23 rehearse a scene from 'Big Fish'

‘Big Fish’ Cast & Crew Prepares for a Big Weekend

Matisse Arnone
April 25, 2022
Students see Christianity playing a more prominent role in public schools than other religions.

Religion in Public Schools

Matisse Arnone
April 18, 2022
The are many queer students who feel like the stereotypes about them are not always true.

Queer Stereotypes: The Harmful Impact

Matisse Arnone
April 13, 2022
Mrs. Watson poses with a handmade macrame project.

Knot Your Typical Craft

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
April 1, 2022
The City High Jazz Ensemble performs one of their charts on the floor of the Iowa House Chamber.

Jazz Band Performs at State Capitol

Matisse Arnone and Callista Robertson
March 29, 2022
Charles Faden '22 takes a final bow in 4th Avenue's show choir performance at the Spring Show.

Show Choir Season Comes To a Close

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
March 22, 2022
Kansas City based conductor Joe Parisi gives the City High Wind Ensemble feedback on their performance

Bands Perform at Concert Festival

Matisse Arnone
February 24, 2022
The barrier between French and Spanish depicted on a bulletin board behind a teacher, is drawn and created digitally.

Why Don’t More People Take French?

Anastacia Laux and Matisse Arnone
February 10, 2022
Students at City High have the options to enroll in orchestra, choir, and band courses.

A Push For Diversity In Music

Matisse Arnone and Rebecca Michaeli
February 8, 2022
Nora Gibson '23 composts her lunch. The newly added composting bins are meant to reduce City High's waste in traditional landfills.

New Composting Program Takes Root

Matisse Arnone
February 7, 2022
Members of Jazz Ensmble performing at the Winter Show

Music Department Returns to Live Performances

Matisse Arnone and Mary Cate Pugh
January 11, 2022
Bells and Advisory Changes for Second Trimester

Bells and Advisory Changes for Second Trimester

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
December 14, 2021
Mr. Balcaen uses a variety of ways to make students learn French.

Teacher Appreciation Column: Monsieur Balcaen Makes French a Breeze

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
May 6, 2021
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