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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
The Little Hawk won All Iowa News Team for the seventh time in the last eight years.
The Little Hawk Wins All-Iowa News Team of the Year
October 28, 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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Bihotza James-Lejarcegui '18 teaches students how to do a Scandinavian dance.

SDEC Holds Second Multicultural Night

Ellis Chen, Reporter
May 22, 2019
City High introduces Black Lives Matter Club

City High introduces Black Lives Matter Club

Ellis Chen and Mariam Keita
May 12, 2019
Dr. Ayers sits at his discussion chair at the front of the room.

Teacher Appreciation Columns: Dr. Ayers

Ellis Chen, Mira Bohannan Kumar, and Rhys Holman
May 10, 2019
Image by Mira Bohannan Kumar

Urban Racism

Ellis Chen, Reporter
May 3, 2019
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Politikid Podcast – The Candidates Update

Noah Bullwinkle and Ellis Chen
May 3, 2019
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Politikid Weekly Report – April 19, 2019

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 22, 2019
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Politikid: Parkland Shooting Anniversary and Who is Running for President

Noah Bullwinkle and Ellis Chen
February 27, 2019
For MLK day sessions students in foods cook Mexican Chorizo Tacos, Chinese Dumplings, and Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream.

City Hosts Theme Based Day on MLK’s Last Speech “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”

Mariam Keita and Ellis Chen
January 18, 2019

BREAKING: Student MLK Sign Up on SCHED Goes Live

Ellis Chen, Reporter
January 9, 2019
Student Diversity and Equity Council Plans MLK Day Celebrations

Student Diversity and Equity Council Plans MLK Day Celebrations

Ellis Chen, Reporter
December 23, 2018
Roughing It Up

Roughing It Up

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
December 21, 2018
Things You Should Listen to: Podcast Edition

Things You Should Listen to: Podcast Edition

Ellis Chen, Reporter
December 19, 2018
Julia Veit '20 is congratulated along with fellow juniors Mary Bounds and Estella Brady.

Girls XC Honors Athletes at Awards Ceremony

Ellis Chen, Reporter
November 27, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Ms. Lee

New Teacher Profile: Ms. Lee

Ellis Chen, Reporter
October 30, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Ms. Smith

New Teacher Profile: Ms. Smith

Ellis Chen, Reporter
October 30, 2018
Only 15% of teenagers get enough sleep according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Never Asleep

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
October 26, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Mr. Crawford

New Teacher Profile: Mr. Crawford

Ellis Chen, Reporter
September 28, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Mr. Carlson

New Teacher Profile: Mr. Carlson

Ellis Chen, Reporter
September 28, 2018
TJ Murphy '19 fills out a voter registration form. Photo by Olivia Lusala

Ready, Set, Vote

Ellis Chen, Reporter
September 28, 2018
Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Mariam Keita, Rhys Holman, and Ellis Chen
September 10, 2018
Students dance as the event winds down. Photo courtesy of April Wilson

Best Buddies Holds Ice Cream Social

Ellis Chen, Reporter
August 30, 2018
Joseph Bennett '20 and Samuel Myers-Verhage '20 listen as Howell discusses prevention strategies.

[Photo] HeforShe Holds Awareness Week

May 15, 2018
Little Hawk Elections: Meet the Candidates

Little Hawk Elections: Meet the Candidates

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Olivia Baird

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Naomi Meurice

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Maya Durham

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Lottie Gidal

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

John Geerdes

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Eli Anderson

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Ama Basan

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018
Teacher Appreciation Week: Dr. Ayers

Teacher Appreciation Week: Dr. Ayers

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
May 9, 2018
The Myth of the Model Minority

The Myth of the Model Minority

Ellis Chen, Reporter
May 1, 2018
Elias Perez '19 and Marisa Rude '19 attended the club's first meeting in the Little Theater.

HeforShe Kicks Off

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 18, 2018
Image by Mira Bohannan Kumar

Education’s Role In Democracy

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 5, 2018
Miles Pei ‘18 strikes the ball in practice as Kahleb Fallon ‘19 and Jack Motto ‘19 look on.

Rising Stars

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 4, 2018

Group Profile: DiverCity

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 2, 2018
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