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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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[Photo] 2022-23 City High Girls Basketball season preview.

Ahmed Basheir and Bobby Bacon
November 17, 2022
City High's Sydney Wilkes' Headgear is thrown off her head as she starts the last period on top during City High's only home women's wrestling meet last year.

[Photo] First Official Season of High School Women’s Wrestling Approaching with “Unstoppable” Growth

Sierra Pruessner, Reporter
September 30, 2022
Andie Westlake '22, Kelsey Joens '22, Emmy McComas '25, and Georgia Kimm '22 celebrate their win against Linn-Mar surrounded by fans who stormed the court.

State Basketball Brackets Released For Girls Basketball

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
February 24, 2022
Andie Westlake '22 and Georgia Kimm '22 celebrate Linn Mar fouling them for a free throw.

Girls Basketball Punches Their Ticket to State After Win Against Linn Mar

Anna Gayley and Tommy Simmons
February 23, 2022
Art teachers Dan and Michael pose for a photo with their Little Hawk Journalism t-shirts they recieved for winning the Teacher award for the 2022 Cutest Couple Contest.

Alexander and Bennet Win LH Cutest Couple Contest

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
February 11, 2022
Darren Richardson '22 moves the ball around looking for an open teammate in the game against Waterloo West.

Boy’s Basketball Sweeps Waterloo West On Their Path to Sub-State

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
February 8, 2022
A collection of the submissions for the Little Hawk Cutest Couple Contest feature friendships, relationships, and pictures with photo shopped celebrities.

The 2022 Cutest Couple Contest Is Under Way

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
February 1, 2022
Members of the 2022 IWCOA High School Girl's State Wrestling Tournament pose for a photo at the beginning of the competition.

City’s First Girl’s Wrestling Team Takes a Trip to State

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
January 21, 2022
Darren Richardson '22 goes for a layup while two Wahlert players guard him.

Boys Basketball Season Update

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
January 18, 2022
Anna Gayley '22 and Aminatha Rukakiza '25 lead the stundent section in a cheer

[Photo] City Cheers Hosts a Fundraiser

Anna Gayley, Editor
January 14, 2022
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Georgia Kimm '22 and Eviyon Richardson '22 celebrate their win against Liberty in overtime.

City Girl’s Basketball Tops Liberty and Conquers the First Half of the Season

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
January 5, 2022
Players on the bench celebrate as City High takes the lead in the fourth quarter in the game against Waterloo West.

Eviyon Richardson '22 shoots a three pointer as a Waterloo West player jumps to guard her at the home game on December 10th.

Bella Cooley '22 jumps up to make a layup in the home game against Waterloo West on December 10th.

Jovan Harris '22 celebrates a teammate making a three pointer at the game against Muscatine

Boys Basketball Season Begins

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
December 20, 2021
Sierra Pruessner ‘24 poses for a photo.

It’s Only the Beginning for the Women’s Wrestling Team

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
December 10, 2021
Eviyon Richardson '22 makes a free throw at the girl's basketball season opener.

Girl’s Basketball Dominates Over Dubuque Senior at Their First Home Game

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
December 9, 2021
The team steps to the line and is ready for the gun to go off, starting the race.

[Photo] Girls Cross Country Places 12th at State Meet

Rachel Marsh, Photo Editor
November 12, 2021
Boy's Cross Country Places 3rd at State

Boy’s Cross Country Places 3rd at State

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
November 1, 2021
District runners and coaches Ryan Ahlers and Hanna Collins embrace each other for luck before the start of the race

[Photo] XC Girls and Boys Make The Cut to State

October 28, 2021
XC girls have an explosive start, Iris Wedemeyer '22 gaining the lead

District runners and alternates pose for a photo with their state qualifying ticket in hand

Varsity boys cross country have a strong start to their race at districts

Boys cross country places first overall qualifying for state

Varisty 7 at the MVC Super Meet on October 7, 2021

XC Gameday: Varsity Girls Running to Go to State

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
October 20, 2021
Ben Kueter '23 celebrates after the City High touchdown

Ben Kueter Up For KCRG Athlete of the Week

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
October 13, 2021
Junior Varisty warms up before their race at City High home meet named after coach Bud Williams who coached from 1983-1996

Lucy Corbin '22 and Tatum Frazier '22 cheer on the JV teams at Bud Williams

Members of Inclusion Club pose for a photo.

Inclusion Club Update

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
October 5, 2021
A group of JV and Varsity girls pose for a photo after finishing their race in the Luther All-American meet in Decorah, Iowa .

Luther All-American XC Women’s Meet

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
October 5, 2021
A group of the 10 Varsity runners warm up before racing with smiles on their faces.

Junior Varsity Women’s XC Places First At The Boughton Invitational

Tommy Simmons, Reporter
October 5, 2021
Erin Anderson '23 gets first place in JV with a time of 21:15 and a season best.

Sophia Romero '24, places 75th out of 200 varsity runners with a personal record of 22:20.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Sophia Romero

October 12, 2021
Iris Wedemeyer '23 and Rowan Boulter '22 both get season bests as they finish strongly with the Varsity runners. Ani Wedemeyer '25 gets a personal record with a time of 20:23.

Rowan Boulter '22 shows off her Little Hawk pride finishing 13th and first among the City High School varsity runners.

The varsity 7 have a team meeting before starting the race.

Tatum Frazier '22 finishes first for the City High Little Hawks placing 6th in the Junior Varsity meet.

Frances Bottorff ‘22 speaks to Student Senate about her run for treasurer, later elected in for the position by majority vote.

[Photo] Student Senate Meetings Brief

Lulu Roarick
September 3, 2021
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