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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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[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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