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August Sander, Max Tchernoraenko, Auggie Dickerson, and Thomas Hand were all selected as Freshmen to Watch.
Music Freshmen to Watch
November 18, 2024
Caelyn Blair '28 chats with a friend
City High Students and Staff React to 2024 Election Results
November 7, 2024
The Statue of Liberty stands proudly in front of City High the day after election night.
PHOTO STORY: City High After Election Night
November 6, 2024
Noelle Schnoeblen ‘26 was accepted to play flute in the All-State orchestra.
28 Musicians Secure Spots at All-State
November 1, 2024
Augie's Team poses for a photo after winning the PowderPuff competition.
Homecoming Highlights
October 29, 2024
August Sander, Max Tchernoraenko, Auggie Dickerson, and Thomas Hand were all selected as Freshmen to Watch.
Music Freshmen to Watch
November 18, 2024
Students from high schools across the school district attended the High School Film Festival.
FilmScene Hosts the First Refocus High School Shorts Program
November 8, 2024
Noelle Schnoeblen ‘26 was accepted to play flute in the All-State orchestra.
28 Musicians Secure Spots at All-State
November 1, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal
City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid
October 2, 2024
Kenji Radley '25 in ready position during the 2023-24 football season
Marching Band Takes the Field for First Home Football Game
September 6, 2024
City High Girls Swim Makes a Splash at State
November 19, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: State Football Rundown
November 15, 2024
City High holds first Signing Day of 2024
November 14, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: Playoff Showdown with Ankeny Centennial Featuring Frosh Phenom Marshall Sheldon
November 1, 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.
Playoff Preview: #10 City High vs #7 Ankeny Centennial
November 1, 2024
City High's neighborhood is great. But what if we had unlimited funds to improve it?
How to Maximize Your Neighborhood’s Potential
November 21, 2024
From Lone-Wolf Hack n’ Slasher to Reality-Shifting Murder Mystery: Here Are Three of the Latest Video Games to Play This Fall
From Lone-Wolf Hack n’ Slasher to Reality-Shifting Murder Mystery: Here Are Three of the Latest Video Games to Play This Fall
November 18, 2024
The level of traffic around the neighborhood is more than an annoyance–it's a danger.
A Beginner’s Guide on How to Improve a Good Neighborhood
November 15, 2024
PRO VS CON: The PSAT
PRO VS CON: The PSAT
November 12, 2024
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
November 12, 2024
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
LH Movie Review: Saturday Night
November 12, 2024
LH Concert Review: Right Here
LH Concert Review: Right Here
November 4, 2024
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
November 1, 2024
Embracing Brat: Charli's Influence
Embracing Brat: Charli’s Influence
October 30, 2024
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 2024
Across the country, phone policies have become a point of contention. This fall, the Iowa City Community School District is revising its stance on phones in school.
The Battle for the Phones
October 18, 2024
Dr. Anny-Dominique Curtius is a Professor of Francophone Studies and the Director of Graduate Studies for French and Francophone World Studies at the University of Iowa.
Q&A With Dr. Anny-Dominique Curtius
October 10, 2024
Kaden Huntley '25 in Van Allen Hall
Attending College, While Still in High School
October 10, 2024
Ramy Makawi for Humans of City High
HUMANS OF CITY HIGH
September 25, 2024
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
September 10, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: Playoff Showdown with Ankeny Centennial Featuring Frosh Phenom Marshall Sheldon
November 1, 2024
Gabe Egeland '25 gets tackled by 2 different Bettendorf players, after getting a hand off from Bobby Bacon '25, and gaining the 1st down.
DOWN GOES BETT
October 28, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: City Battles #1 Bett with Special Guest Mitch Moore
October 25, 2024
Mitch Moore discussing the game plan against Davenport North.
City Drops 47 on Davenport West
October 18, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: City vs. Linn-Mar
October 18, 2024
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Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal

City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Yomi Hemley and Estelle Hartz
October 2, 2024
High School Mock Trial members advise middle school students as part of the new South East Middle School team

Mock Trial Expands to South East Middle School

Yomi Hemley, Feature Co-Editor
October 1, 2024
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PERFORMER PROFILE: Abril Bejarano Hamity

Yomi Hemley and Kate Meis
March 28, 2024
Speech seniors open the Speech Home Show in January

Speech Gets the Show on the Road

Yomi Hemley, Feature Editor
February 6, 2024
Nicole and Nina Peterson '25 pose for a photo

Twins of City High

Yomi Hemley, Co-Feature Editor
October 23, 2023
Lily Rantanen '26 uses SmartPass.

City High Administration Enforces Use of SmartPass For All Students

Yomi Hemley, Feature Editor
October 11, 2023
Jack Rogers '26, Tai Caputo '25, Esther Puderbaugh '25, and Wisdom Konu '24, stand in the journalism lab, where they created their stories.

Four Little Hawk Writers Win the Top 10 Emerging Journalist Award

Naomi Hemley, Feature Editor
May 3, 2023
South East Students join the walkout at City High.

Students Protest Anti-Transgender Laws

Naomi Hemley, Feature Editor
April 4, 2023
Olivia Vandeberg '25 delivers her direct examination to her witness, Brody Clarke '25

BREAKING NEWS: Four City High Mock Trial Teams Qualify for State

Naomi Hemley, Feature Editor
March 23, 2023
AP World History teacher Mr. Schumann instructing his class

[Photo] Around the AP World

Kate Meis, Reporter
March 2, 2023
The sophomore mock trial team gets notes from their coach after their scrimmage.

Mock Trial Scrimmages Commence

Naomi Hemley and Greta Hayek
February 28, 2023
Ian Deleeuw '24 performs his audition song for the spring musical, Mamma Mia. Over 100 students auditioned for ten major parts.

Mamma Mia Begins

Naomi Hemley, Feature Editor
February 13, 2023
LH Movie Review: Barbarian

LH Movie Review: Barbarian

Naomi Hemley and Greta Hayek
February 7, 2023

Naomi Hemley, Sadie Bodzin, and Greta Hayek
December 21, 2022
Chicken Adobo is the national dish of the Philippines.

Chicken Adobo

Naomi Hemley, Feature Editor
December 21, 2022
Turon is a sweet filipino desert.

Turon

Naomi Hemley, Feature Editor
December 21, 2022

LH Weather : This Week is Going to be a Cold One

Naomi Hemley and Wisdom Konu
December 19, 2022

LH Weather Report: Snow Blows in

Naomi Hemley and Greta Hayek
December 15, 2022

LH Weather Report: Wind Advisory Issued with Gusts up to 50 m.p.h.

Naomi Hemley, Greta Hayek, and Sadie Bodzin
December 13, 2022
Avery Provorse ‘24, Rigby Templeman ‘23, and Norah Mettemeyer ‘24 practice for musical theater for speech

New Speech Season Kicks Off with Auditions

Naomi Hemley, Editor
November 17, 2022
LH Movie Review: NOPE

LH Movie Review: NOPE

Naomi Hemley, Editor
November 3, 2022
Blond Girls Club Podcast

Blond Girls Club Podcast: The Halloween Horror Movie Show

Naomi Hemley, Sadie Bodzin, and Greta Hayek
October 28, 2022
Blonde Girls Club Podcast being recorded in room 2109 at City High. The podcast will be taking on all different types of media

Blonde Girls’ Club

Naomi Hemley, Sadie Bodzin, Kate Meis, and Greta Hayek
October 24, 2022
LH Movie Review: Smile

LH Movie Review: Smile

Naomi Hemley and Greta Hayek
October 21, 2022
Blonde Girls Club Podcast being recorded in room 2109 at City High. The podcast will be taking on all different types of media

Blonde Girls Club: Let’s Face Reality

Naomi Hemley, Sadie Bodzin, Kate Meis, and Greta Hayek
October 10, 2022
Interact Club Student Leaders, Lanira Siron ‘25 and Jennie Gidal ‘23 working during an Interact Club meeting

Interact Club Plans “Move it Dig it Do It” Event

Naomi Hemley, Editor
September 27, 2022
Eviann Smith and Carolyn Allen '24 practice new choreography

[Photo] 4th Avenue and Charisma Begin Show Choir in Full Swing

Kate Meis, Editor
September 21, 2022
Image via A24

LH Movie Review: Bodies Bodies Bodies

Sadie Bodzin and Naomi Hemley
September 21, 2022
Teacher Appreciation: Ms Barnard puts herself in Students' Shoes

Teacher Appreciation: Ms Barnard puts herself in Students’ Shoes

Josh Borger-Germann and Naomi Hemley
May 4, 2022
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