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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
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Prom to Be Held at the IMU
February 5, 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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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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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
Diary

[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
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
Leman dances as she sings in the rain with Deleeuw

[Photo] PHOTO STORY: Drama Puts on ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
April 22, 2024
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