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Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Finalizes $25 Prom Ticket for Hollywood Glamour
March 26, 2025
Kamel Elgiseer has expanded his hobby of cooking to large church groups and events where he brings Middle Eastern flavors to his recipes.
Kamel Elgiseer Looks to Expand Palates with Middle Eastern Cooking
March 12, 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
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
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
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
Lucas Riley '25 taking a free kick in the teams game last year against Linn-Mar. The team went on to win.
Jack Dancer and Company Lead City Soccer into the 2025 Season
March 26, 2025
Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland competing in games this season against West and Prairie. The team finished 10-14 on the season.
SENIOR DYNAMIC DUO
March 10, 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
Ampers&one during the concert's encore
LH Concert Review: My First_
March 26, 2025
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
March 25, 2025
LH History Podcast with Alex Norman and Mr. Hellwig being recorded in 3108.
LH HISTORY PODCAST: 1776 with Special Guest Mr. Hellwig
March 12, 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
Ampers&one during the concert's encore
LH Concert Review: My First_
March 26, 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
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
LH History Podcast with Alex Norman and Mr. Hellwig being recorded in 3108.
LH HISTORY PODCAST: 1776 with Special Guest Mr. Hellwig
March 12, 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
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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Megan Swartzendruber, Yearbook Co-Editor

Hey, my name is Megan Swartzendruber. I write and take photos of sport events, while on the side I take photos of other events. I have 3 younger brothers and 2 dogs. I am in multiple sports myself and I am a big Hawkeye fan, so if you like the Cyclones I’m sorry I can’t talk to you anymore. ;)

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Rachel Haack '26 gets ready to throw discus at a City High meet.

[Photo] Rachel Haack Up For Athlete Of The Week

Ahmed Basheir and Charlie Firmstone
March 25, 2025
Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland competing in games this season against West and Prairie. The team finished 10-14 on the season.

[Photo] SENIOR DYNAMIC DUO

Jack Rogers, Sports Co-Editor
March 10, 2025
Davion Luckett '26 makes a bounce pass in the first City High vs. West High basketball game of this season.

[Photo] PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Davion Luckett

Rito Perez, Sports Co-Editor
February 28, 2025
August Palmer '25 and Tessa Driscoll '26 receive a play call during the 4th quarter.

[Photo] Four Little Hawks Earn All-Conference Honors

Ahmed Basheir, Sports Co-Editor
February 28, 2025
Junior Tessa Driscoll checks in before the game. Tessa is averaging over 30% from the 3-point line for the season.

[Photo] City Tops West 55-50 to Win Rematch

Melody Ross, Reporter
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.

[Photo] Boys Basketball Tops Jefferson 67-64 On Senior Night

Owen Raefield, Reporter
February 14, 2025
Parker and Chris lead the pre-game jump.

[Photo] City Dunks Liberty

Jacob Hills, Reporter
February 14, 2025
August Palmer '25 brings up the ball and looks to pass

[Photo] #10 Little Hawks Host Rivals #9 West High In A Doubleheader Matchup

Ahmed Basheir, Sports Co-Editor
January 24, 2025
Emma Plumb ‘26 and Cameron Echols ‘26 unveil “The Book of Memories” at the beginning of the show

[Photo] Dancing into Show Choir Season

Yomi Hemley, Feature Co-Editor
January 17, 2025
Tessa Driscoll '26 drives against West High in the first game of the year. City will play West at City on January 25th. Tessa is shooting 33% from the three-point line for the season.

[Photo] HAWKCUT: City Falls in the First Game of an Away and Home Series

Melody Ross, Reporter
January 15, 2025
Starting guard Jack Lampe '26 who scored 12 points in the game against Wahlert runs up the floor against West High

[Photo] Wahlert Breaks Little Hawks Wings by Three Points

Charlie Firmstone, Gabriel Egeland, and Bobby Bacon
January 15, 2025
Cast of Diary Wimpy Kid performs for audience

[Photo] Diary of a Wimpy kid Wraps up and New Preparations Begin

Estelle Hartz, A & E Editor
December 12, 2024
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[Photo] Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Hits Opstad

Isabella Young, Co-Opinion Editor
December 6, 2024
The team captains (Tyler Rindles '25, Dominic Salibi '25, Bobby Bacon '25, Connor Cross '25) finish the coin toss and receive the ball in the pre-game vs. Bettendorf.

[Photo] Playoff Preview: #10 City High vs #7 Ankeny Centennial

Bobby Bacon, Charlie Firmstone, and Gabriel Egeland
November 1, 2024
Homecoming Royals Brody Clarke '25 and Olivia Vande Berg '25.

[Photo] Homecoming Highlights

Kate Meis, Executive Editor and News Co-Editor
October 29, 2024

DOWN GOES BETT

Megan Swartzendruber and Henry Birt
October 28, 2024
City High awaits the National Anthem before their game vs West High

[Photo] Week 5 Football Preview: City vs Kennedy

Bobby Bacon, Charlie Firmstone, and Jacob Hills
September 26, 2024
Drew Nye '25 holds the Boot Trophy over his head to celebrate the win over West High School.

[Photo] Offensive Explosion Secures the Boot for City

Jack Rogers and Jack Lampe
September 26, 2024
Drew Nye and the Little Hawk football team take the field at West High.

[Photo] Mic’d Up with Drew Nye

William Meis and Micah Hartwig
September 25, 2024
Chayse Newton '27 in the Cyhawk game against Ames

[Photo] Battle for the Boot Preview

Ahmed Basheir and Gabriel Egeland
September 19, 2024
The City High team poses together after their dominant 53-14 victory in the Cy-Hawk game.

Turning The Tide: City Crushes Ames 53-14

Megan Swartzendruber, Yearbook Editor
September 16, 2024
Safety Connor Cross '25 during this season's game against Liberty

[Photo] Little Hawks to Battle Ames for the CyHawk Trophy

Ahmed Basheir and Gabriel Egeland
September 13, 2024
Parker Sutherland '25 cheers on his team in the 2023 season game against Liberty

[Photo] Sports Preview: City vs. Liberty

Jacob Hills, Reporter
September 6, 2024
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[Photo] Black Excellence in Business Form

Wisdom Konu, Executive and Co-Culture Editor
May 24, 2024
STARE DOWN THE COACH: Running back Ruth Cloyd '25 listens to the play call during the homecoming PowderPuff football game.

[Photo] Homecoming 2023: What You Need to Know

Wisdom Konu, Executive Editor and Co-Culture Editor
September 21, 2023
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Liz Degner, Lily Rantanen, and Megan Swartzendruber
May 14, 2024
CONNECTIONS: Prom Edition

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CONNECTIONS: City High

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