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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.
CITY CONNECTIONS: Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland
March 10, 2025
Kendall Kurtz wrestles Ankeny Centennial's 120lb Cale Vandermark in the semi final round at the IHSAA Boy's State Wrestling Tournament
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Kendall Kurtz Achieves Podium Goals and Ends City Career with over 100 Wins
March 4, 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
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
Kendall Kurtz wrestles Ankeny Centennial's 120lb Cale Vandermark in the semi final round at the IHSAA Boy's State Wrestling Tournament
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Kendall Kurtz Achieves Podium Goals and Ends City Career with over 100 Wins
March 4, 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
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Davion Luckett '26 dribbles the ball down the court in a tight game against Waterloo West. The team went on to win 56-47.

[Photo] Playoff Preview: City High vs Waterloo East

Rito Perez, Jack Rogers, and Jack Lampe
February 24, 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

Owen Raefield, Reporter
February 14, 2025
Henry Birt completed his sophomore season as a Little Hawk last fall, and is training this winter for golf and baseball.

[Photo] PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Henry Birt

Ben Klitgaard, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2025
Jaxton Schroeder hooks his shot over a defender for the score. Schroeder averages 11.8 points per game in his 8 games he's played and started in.

City Snaps Losing Streak with Victory Over Waterloo West 56-47

Owen Raefield, Reporter
January 30, 2025
Iyon Harris '26 plays forward and point guard for City High.

[Photo] LH GameDay Preview: City vs. West Boys and Girls Basketball Showdown at West High

Jack Rogers and Jack Lampe
December 20, 2024

[Video] LH News for Friday the 13th

Amelie Donovan and Tessa Driscoll
December 13, 2024
The City's boys starting five takes the court to play Liberty

City Boys Basketball Comes Roaring Back to Defeat Liberty

Owen Raefield, Reporter
December 13, 2024
LH Friday News brings the weekly top stories.

[Photo] LH NEWS FRIDAY

Tessa Driscoll and Amelie Donovan
December 6, 2024
Tipped Off: City Splits Home Opener Against Ames

Tipped Off: City Splits Home Opener Against Ames

Owen Raefield, Reporter
December 5, 2024
Augie's Team poses for a photo after winning the PowderPuff competition.

[Photo] Homecoming Highlights

Kate Meis, Executive Editor and News Co-Editor
October 29, 2024
Miles Parlet runs the ball into Bettendorf defenders to get into the endzone in last year's week 9 game.

City High vs. Bettendorf: A Historic Rivalry On The Gridiron

Owen Raefield, Reporter
October 25, 2024
City High's wide receiver '25' dashes through Davenport Central's defense and scores the game's first touchdown

THE FINAL STRETCH

Owen Raefield, Reporter
October 10, 2024
Tyler Rindles '25 lifts Gabriel Egeland '25 following a touchdown run to extend the lead.

[Photo] HawkHighlight: City Topples Davenport Central

William Meis, Reporter
October 10, 2024

Augie’s Team Wins Annual Powderpuff Games

Owen Raefield, Reporter
October 3, 2024
Zach Meredith 25" takes a shot during a meet at Pleasant Valley

[Photo] Play Maker Profile- Zach Meredith

Ben Klitgaard, Reporter
October 3, 2024
Marshall Sheldon, Hazel Schluckebier, Coden Kurtz, and Eve Vitense are this years freshmen to watch

Freshmen to Watch

Amelie Donovan, Tessa Driscoll, Ben Klitgaard, and Owen Raefield
September 30, 2024

[Video] City vs. West Basketball Highlights

Owen Raefield, Reporter
February 1, 2024

[Video] Boys Basketball Starts Off the Year Hot with Three Straight Wins

Jack Rogers, Sports Co-Editor
December 8, 2023
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