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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
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 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
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
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Free Money
March 4, 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
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‘Return to Oz’ and the Plunders of Disliking ‘Wicked’
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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February 28, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2

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Emma Plumb ‘26 and Cameron Echols ‘26 unveil “The Book of Memories” at the beginning of the show

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LH Movie Review: Saturday Night

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Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal

City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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High School Mock Trial members advise middle school students as part of the new South East Middle School team

Mock Trial Expands to South East Middle School

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Mrs. McTaggart holds her rosary

Good Friday to Join ICCSD Holiday Calendar Next Year

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May 17, 2024
Members of one of Culture Day's dance performances pose for a photo during rehearsal

Preparations Begin for Culture Day

Yomi Hemley, Feature Co-Editor
April 16, 2024
PERFORMER PROFILE: Abril Bejarano Hamity

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March 28, 2024
City Mock Trial’s Junior Team takes a group picture before their final round, fighting as the Prosecution side. Photo courtesy of Brody Clarke

BREAKING NEWS: City High Sweeps at Mock Trial Regionals

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March 22, 2024
Speech seniors open the Speech Home Show in January

Speech Gets the Show on the Road

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February 6, 2024
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Yomi Hemley and Rosangel Flores-Rubio
December 15, 2023
Claudia Lusala ‘24 with her Congolese dad and white mom. Photo courtesy of Lusala

Mixed Up

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December 14, 2023
Club Grants Are Set in Motion

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October 30, 2023
Nicole and Nina Peterson '25 pose for a photo

Twins of City High

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October 23, 2023
Lily Rantanen '26 uses SmartPass.

City High Administration Enforces Use of SmartPass For All Students

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October 11, 2023
LH Movie Review: Bottoms

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September 22, 2023
Student President Candidates Veda Fitz-Patrick '24, Margalit Frank '24, Lulu Roarick '24, Rosangel Flores-Rubio '24, Helena Echa '24, and Wisdom Konu '24 prepare for their speeches.

New Student Co-Presidents Reveal Future Plans

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June 1, 2023
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May 5, 2023
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March 9, 2023

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February 15, 2023
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