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City High hold first Signing Day of 2024
November 14, 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
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
Liam Murphy ‘24 holds a piece of his work
Q&A with Student Artist Liam Murphy
May 15, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: State Football Rundown
November 15, 2024
City High hold 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
Layla Lovan '25 returns the ball to her teammate during warmups in the 2024 season.
Spring Sports Set to Move to the Fall in 2025
October 30, 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 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
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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Rachel Meehan, A&E & Copy Editor

Rachel Meehan is a junior this year. Her hopes and dreams for this year are to do A&E related stuff and for her appendix to not burst.

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City High Music Staff poses for a picture after All-State auditions 2019.

A Long-Distance Farewell

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
May 20, 2020
The City High Symphony orchestra joins with members of Wind Ensemble to perform the finale from Dvorak's "New World Symphony" back in February of 2020.

Mid-Winter Orchestra Concert

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
February 18, 2020
Charisma performs at Liberty High School during the annual Choirs for a Cause event.

[Photo] “Choirs for a Cause” Benefit Concert Kicks Off Show Choir Season

Reese Hill, Reporter
February 11, 2020
City High's prep group, Charisma, sings to the crowd, "Close your Eyes."

“Choirs for a Cause” Performance Raises Money for the Fight with Flash Foundation

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
January 14, 2020
The 4th Ave. Jazz Co. poses for their annual team picture.

Choirs for a Cause

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
January 7, 2020
Ian Allen '21 performing solo about 1969 moon landing

4th Ave and Charisma Perform at Winter Show

Jae Dancer and Rachel Meehan
December 20, 2019
Josie Gillette '21 catches her baton while performing with the City High marching band.

Featured Talent: Josie Gillette

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
December 17, 2019
Young Scrooge played by Whit Jury '23 is rejected

Charles Faden '22 as Mr. Fezziwig with his two workers played Jared Monigier '23 and Whit Jury.

The ghost of Jacob Marley played by Gabe Baird stands solemnly.

The schoolmaster played by Elise Laternier '20 tells siblings Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Whit Jury '23, and Fan Scrooge, played by Reese Hill '20, that Ebenezer is to work in a boot blacking factory in London.

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

[Photo] A Christmas Carol: A Preview

December 5, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Q&A with Interact Club Member Sylvia Gidal

Rachel Meehan and Paris Fuller
November 15, 2019
Drum Majors Joseph Bennett '20, Katherine Itrona '20, and Toby Epstein '21 Saluting the audience for the marching pre-game to start.

[Photo] Marching Band Ends Superhero Season and Builds Toward 2020

Eli Jaskolka, Reporter
November 14, 2019
Interact Club's Can Drive Begins

Interact Club’s Can Drive Begins

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
October 24, 2019
Interact Club members hold one of their first meetings for the new school year.

Interact Club Begins Holding Their First Meetings

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
October 8, 2019
4th Ave poses for a picture during their summer choreography workshops.

4th Ave: Why the Theme?

Rachel Meehan, A&E and Copy Editor
October 1, 2019
City High Volleyball celebrates after defeating West in the Battle for the Spike on August 27, 2019.

Serving it Up

Natalie Green and Rachel Meehan
September 30, 2019
City lines up against Liberty on Friday, August 27.

Liberty Beats City with Last Second Field Goal

Natalie Green, Rachel Meehan, and Gabe Baird
September 4, 2019
City defeats West to reclaim the Golden Spike trophy.

City Brings Home the Spike after a Clean Sweep

Rachel Meehan, Tracey Cirillo, and Natalie Green
August 28, 2019
Student Teacher Profile: Elizabeth Mastroianni

Student Teacher Profile: Elizabeth Mastroianni

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
May 21, 2019
Choir teacher Dr. Greg Grove with Rachel Meehan.

Teacher Appreciation Column: Dr. Greg Grove

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
May 8, 2019
Jordan Gringer in Mrs. Gibben's classroom

Student Teacher Profile: Jordan Gringer

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
April 29, 2019
A patient at the children's hospital cheers on 4th ave as they sing "The Cure"

4th Avenue Performs at the Children’s Hospital

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
March 28, 2019
Montana Crawford in the ensemble room at City High.

Student Teacher Profile: Montana Crawford

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
March 28, 2019
Rachel Meehan '21, Greta Lowry '21, and Megan Fields '21 share a laugh during the shoot.

Plus Sized Fashion

Rachel Meehan and Emme Perencevich
March 27, 2019
GLOW club dance poster for 2019.

GLOW Club Dance Update

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
March 1, 2019
GLOW Club serves as a safe place for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Glow Club Q & A with Sophie Bergen-Jackson

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
February 18, 2019

Showchoir Should Be Considered A Sport

Rachel Meehan and Ruth Meehan
February 14, 2019
The deaf community has made numerous contributions to the world, yet Deaf culture is often over looked by many

Deaf: Not Disabled

Rachel Meehan and Ruth Meehan
February 11, 2019

Morning with the Meehans – Episode 1

Rachel Meehan, Ruth Meehan, and Lindy Rublaitus
January 14, 2019
4th Ave and Charisma in Scholarship Show

4th Ave and Charisma in Scholarship Show

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
January 14, 2019
Glow club hostss dances and club meetings for LGBTQ students and anyone supporting LGBTQ issues.

What is Glow Club?

Rachel Meehan and Emme Perencevich
December 19, 2018
Ana VanBeek '21 sings her solo at the 2018 Works in Progress show.

Charisma Kicks off New Season With Empowering Message to Women

Rachel Meehan, Reporter
December 19, 2018
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