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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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Oftentimes choosing what job to pursue is more difficult than it seems

Test Drive Your Future Career: Job Shadowing

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
May 16, 2022
Claire Brown '23 chases after the ball in City's game against Linn-Mar

City High Girls Soccer suffers third loss of the season to Linn-Mar

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
April 29, 2022
Alfredo Ortiz '22 attempts to dribble the ball around a West High defender

City High Boys Soccer Loses to West

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
April 18, 2022
Heidi Stalkfleet '22 prepares for her race. Photo courtesy of Heidi Stalkfleet

Mental Health in Sports: Performance Pressure

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Aala Basheir, Aaron Stalkfleet, and Ben Horwitz
April 15, 2022
The City High Jazz Ensemble performs at the Coe College Jazz Summit in Cedar Rapids

City High Jazz Program Competes on the Road

Max Berry-Stoelzle and Callista Robertson
February 28, 2022
Will Larson '22 prepares to dive into the water at the MVC Varsity Supermeet.

Boys Swimming Prepares for Districts

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 4, 2022
When playing contact sports most athletes don't wear the proper equipment to protect their teeth, which can sometimes lead to lifelong consequences.

The Dental Dangers of Sports

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 4, 2022
Members of Jazz Ensmble performing at the Winter Show

[Photo] Music Department Returns to Live Performances

Matisse Arnone and Mary Cate Pugh
January 11, 2022
City High breaks the huddle during a timeout.

[Photo] Volleyball GameDay: State Qualifier

Ben Horwitz, Aaron Stalkfleet, and Jacob Williamson
October 26, 2021
Jonah Bowen-Burt

Jonah Bowen-Burt

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
October 15, 2021
Emmy McComas '25 passes the ball

City High goes 1-2 at Tournament at West High

Max berry-Stoelzle
October 14, 2021
The City High football team holds the boot for a picture.

Top Ranked City High Football

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
October 1, 2021
Morgan Turner '22 celebrates after a point against Iowa City Liberty

[Photo] Volleyball Gameday: City vs West

Ben Horwitz, Aaron Stalkfleet, and Jacob Williamson
September 30, 2021
Head Coach Tricia Carty encourages the team during a timeout at the game against Liberty High.

City High Volleyball Ranked 15th in Class 5A

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
September 24, 2021
Mogan Turner '22, Claire Ernst '24, and Ruby McDonough '23 celebrate scoring against Liberty.

City Volleyball Struck Down in Straight Sets by #1 Ranked Liberty

Anna Gayley and Max Berry-Stoelzle
September 1, 2021
Ben Horwitz '22 dribbles the ball upfield

Online Ticket Sales Only for the Substate Soccer Game against Davenport Central

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
May 24, 2021
Anna Knoche ‘21 gears up for a swing.

On the Upswing

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
May 8, 2021
City Highs Final result is shown

Breaking News: City High Mock Trial Finishes Runner-Up at National Tournament

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
May 15, 2021
Coach Jose Fajardo thanks Eddie Garces '21 for participating in the soccer team his senior year

City High Soccer Beats Dubuque Wahlert 9-2 on Senior Night

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
May 12, 2021
Mock trial team OTH prepares for the National High School Mock Trial Championship

Mock Trial Gears up for Nationals

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
May 7, 2021
In the first ever Clash for the Club City High placed 3rd.

City Finishes 3rd in First Ever Clash for the Club

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
April 28, 2021
Alima Mmunga '23 drives through the Regina defense in the opening home scrimmage.

Boys Soccer Begins Season with Dominating Scrimmage over Regina

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
March 30, 2021
Mock trial team OTH prepares for the National High School Mock Trial Championship

Two City High Mock Trial Teams make the Elite 8 State Final

Max Berry-Stoelzle and Araminta Siegling
March 26, 2021
Four weights, a resistance band, and an exercise mat lying on the ground. These are all equipment that can be used for exercise during quarantine

Staying Fit Throughout Quarantine

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
March 2, 2021
Co-Workers Create GoFundMe after Darrel Roberts Lost Home to a Fire

Co-Workers Create GoFundMe after Darrel Roberts Lost Home to a Fire

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
February 24, 2021
Isaac Weigel broke the City High record in the 100 freestyle and placed 2nd in state.

City High Boys Swim Finishes Seventh at State With Second Place Finish by Isaac Weigel

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
February 17, 2021
Jared Coiner '23 and Chase Loftus '22 swim to the other end of the pool holding their masks above the water

Boys Swim Team Maintains Momentum

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
February 12, 2021
The girls basketball team lines up before playing West High School.

Girls Basketball Team Quarantined for Two Weeks

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
January 27, 2021
Kelsey Joens '23 in-bounds the ball during City's win over Cedar Rapids Prairie.

Athlete Spotlight: Kelsey Joens

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
December 16, 2020
Spirit days consisted of pajamas, and the theme of Wacky Tourist.

[Photo] City High Homecoming Altered by Covid-19

Emme Perencevich, Copy, opinion, and infographic editor
October 21, 2020
Gable Mitchell hauls in a long touchdown pass in City's victory over Ottumwa 41-16.

City High Football Defeats Ottumwa to Move on to the Next Round of the Playoffs

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporters
October 20, 2020
Maha Mohamed 22’ dressed up in onesie for pajama day during Spirit Week 2019.

Spirit Week Sees Some Changes due to Pandemic

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
October 18, 2020
Cooper Kirshling '21 chips in on hole 10 at Pleasant Valley Golf Course.

City High Golf Finishes the Season at Elmcrest

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
October 8, 2020
Cooper Kirshling'21 during practice at the Pleasant Valley Golf course.

The City High Golf Season Comes to an End

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
October 8, 2020
Because of online school, in person practices for golf have been cancelled.

City High Golf During the Sports Suspension

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
September 27, 2020
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