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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
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Spring Carnvial Nears and Powderbuff rescheduled
February 26, 2025
Model United Nations participants from city High pose for a photo taken last year at the state conference.
Model United Nations Prepares For March Conference
February 25, 2025
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
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
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 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
City High stands with Liberty High at their annual Mental Health Awareness Game.
City Girls Basketball: The Road to Wells
February 24, 2025
Davion Luckett '26 dribbles the ball down the court in a tight game against Waterloo West. The team went on to win 56-47.
Playoff Preview: City High vs Waterloo East
February 24, 2025
Young Ben Klitgaard '26 at a car show with his father and grandfather.
Cars and Community
February 28, 2025
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
February 27, 2025
Images courtesy of car sellers. Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
Jethro’s Car Picks: Facebook Marketplace is Where to Look
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
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
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. However, 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 RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
February 21, 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
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
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Teacher Appreciation Week: Mrs. Koepnick

Teacher Appreciation Week: Mrs. Koepnick

Olivia Baird and Miles Pei
May 6, 2016
Uber now offering rides in Iowa City

Uber now offering rides in Iowa City

Miles Pei, Reporter
April 28, 2016
Innes Hicsasmaz '16 reaches for a backhand in her match against Linn Mar

Double Loss to Linn-Mar For Tennis

Fred Stumbo, Miles Pei, and
April 13, 2016
Gaby Baloci '16 swings his leg back before sliding into the ball scoring the second goal of the morning for the Little Hawks.

City Soccer Starts Season with #1 Ranking

Miles Pei, Olivia Baird, and Fred Stumbo
April 6, 2016
Gabriel Baloci '16 dribbles past a Regina player in the Little Hawks' season opener.

Varsity Boys Soccer 5th in Pre-Season Rankings

Miles Pei, Reporter
March 31, 2016
Jacob Powers '16 wears down his opponent Thursday, January 14th, 2016 at home.

Jarvis, Dykes, Buckland, and Powers Qualify for State Meet

Miles Pei, Report
February 15, 2016
Mr. Burkle hungers for new attendees for Comic Book Club.

First Comic Book Club Meeting

Miles Pei and Lauren Fehr
February 5, 2016
Jacob Powers '16 wears down his opponent Thursday, January 14th, 2016 at home.

Little Hawks Show Strength on Senior Night Defeating Cedar Falls

Miles Pei, Miles Morrow, and Brady Vanlo
January 15, 2016
Art by Izaak Thompson

What Mental Health Means For Guns

Cody Owen and Miles Pei
December 16, 2015
A ball rolls towards the pins during bowling practice at Colonial Lanes

Little Hawk Bowlers Strive To Improve This Season

Miles Pei and Lauren Fehr
December 14, 2015
TOP TEN VIDEO GAMES OF 2015

TOP TEN VIDEO GAMES OF 2015

Miles Pei and Lauren Fehr
December 10, 2015
Top Ten Albums of 2015

Top Ten Albums of 2015

Max Gruber, Miles Pei, and Brady Vanlo
December 10, 2015

Inside The Little Hawk Podcast

Max Gruber, Brady Vanlo, and Miles Pei
December 4, 2015
Halo 5: Guardians Review

Halo 5: Guardians Review

Miles Pei, Reporter
November 16, 2015
The Issue With Guns

The Issue With Guns

Miles Pei, Reporter
November 12, 2015
Nerd Nook: Destiny: The Taken King Review

Nerd Nook: Destiny: The Taken King Review

Miles Pei, Reporter
October 9, 2015
Nerd Nook: TBS Broadcasting Counter-Strike Matches

Nerd Nook: TBS Broadcasting Counter-Strike Matches

Miles Pei, Reporter
October 2, 2015
Nerd Nook: Black Ops 3 Beta First Impressions

Nerd Nook: Black Ops 3 Beta First Impressions

Miles Pei, Reporter
September 10, 2015
Varsity Boys Tennis Right Around The Corner

Varsity Boys Tennis Right Around The Corner

Miles Pei, Reporter
April 8, 2015
Nerd Nook: Titanfall 2 Announced

Nerd Nook: Titanfall 2 Announced

Miles Pei, Reporter
March 13, 2015
Nerd Nook: Top 10 Most Anticipated XBox Games

Nerd Nook: Top 10 Most Anticipated XBox Games

Miles Pei, Reporter
February 18, 2015
Nerd Nook Review: Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Nerd Nook Review: Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Miles Pei, Reporter
December 15, 2014
The jamboree will be held tonight at 7:00, and feature the Anamosa, Camanche, Iowa Valley Community, Iowa Valley Community Schools, Tipton, West Liberty, Williamsburg, and Wilton high school varsity teams.

Boys Basketball Season Preview

Brady Vanlo, Miles Pei, and Drew Orr
November 24, 2014
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