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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
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
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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The ghost of Jacob Marley, played by Gabe Baird '21, reveals himself.

A Christmas Carol: A Preview

Owen Sorenson, A&E Editor
December 5, 2019
Marching Band: Why the Theme?

Marching Band: Why the Theme?

Emme Perencevich and Owen Sorenson
October 10, 2019
Taboo Music

Taboo Music

Owen Sorenson, A&E Editor
October 10, 2019
Art by Estie Dillard.

Breaking: Homecoming Court Announced

Owen Sorenson, A&E Editor
September 19, 2019
TJ Murphy '19 fills out a voter registration form. Photo by Olivia Lusala

New Test Taking Policy Starts Next Year

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
May 31, 2019
Mira Kumar begins her speech for her presidential campaign.

City High Presidential Speech

Owen Sorenson and Esti Brady
May 21, 2019
A group of students sing for their performance in the competition.

Becoming Better Musicians

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
April 30, 2019
The Jazz Corridor Quintet poses for a photo.

Featured Talent: Jazz Corridor Quintet

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
April 26, 2019
Lilly Kimm '19 wins the red and white spirit contest.

Seniors Dance Through April Pep Rally

Owen Sorenson and Jack Bacon
April 11, 2019
Matt Rew '20 and Oscar Irhig '20 vie for the ball

[Photo] Powderpuff Hits the Mark

Lottie Gidal and Jae Dancer
March 12, 2019
Art by Estie Dillard.

SEIBA Jazz Competitions

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
March 6, 2019
Clarinetist Noah Hartwig prepares himself for a solo during the first piece.

Indianola Jazz Band Competition

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
February 25, 2019
Mrs. Stucky Conducts both members of the Wind Ensemble and the Orchestra during the last song.

Following Through

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
February 18, 2019
First Violinist Oriana Ross finishes her solo.

Right Side

Mrs. Stucky conducts the Concert Orchestra during their second piece.

Mrs. Stucky Conducts both members of the Wind Ensemble and the Orchestra during the last song.

[Photo] Teacher Appreciation Column: Mrs. Stucky Includes Everyone in the Fun

May 7, 2021
Mrs. Stucky conducts both members of the band and orchestra in their final piece.

Members of the Wind Ensemble join the orchestra to play _____

Bass Section

Middle

The

First Violinist _____finishes her solo.

Ryan Carter playing trombone in a jazz combo

The Progression of Jazz Combos

Emme Perencevich and Owen Sorenson
February 14, 2019
Featured Talent: Haileigh Steffens

Featured Talent: Haileigh Steffens

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
February 14, 2019
What is iJAG?

What is iJAG?

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
January 7, 2019
The Road to Singularity

The Road to Singularity

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
December 19, 2018
Biking is the favored transportation method of some members of the City High community.

Have Bike, Will Travel

Mira Bohannan Kumar and Owen Sorenson
November 15, 2018
Mrs. Stucky conducts the Symphony Orchestra

First Orchestra Concert Brings Good Omens

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
November 14, 2018
New Teachers of City

[Photo] The New Teachers of City High

LH Staff, Reporters
November 12, 2018
Cody Sierra

New Teacher Profile: Coady Sierra

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
October 23, 2018
The teachers from the Art Department and two students work on painting the mural.

City High Art Club Paints it Red, White, and Blue

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
November 12, 2018
Teachers' Top October Book Picks

Teachers’ Top October Book Picks

Alison Kenaston, Kate Kueter, Owen Sorenson, and Emmelene Perencevich
November 6, 2018
Art by Estie Dillard.

Contest in Clinton; Marching Band Takes Home Third

Owen Sorenson and Emme Perencevich
October 15, 2018
Ja'Korey Walker, sponsor of Black Lives Matter Club.

New Teacher Profile: Ja’Korey Walker

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
October 15, 2018
First Snow Hits Iowa City

First Snow Hits Iowa City

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
October 12, 2018
Virginia Muturi

Homecoming Royalty

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
October 3, 2018
Summer Book Picks from English Teachers

Summer Book Picks from English Teachers

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
September 28, 2018
Nic Stone Visits ICCSD

Nic Stone Visits ICCSD

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
September 25, 2018
"Camo/Yellow Out" Student Section Theme Announced

“Camo/Yellow Out” Student Section Theme Announced

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
September 14, 2018
Teacher Profile: Aaron Ottmar

Teacher Profile: Aaron Ottmar

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
September 11, 2018
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