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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
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
August Palmer '25 and Tessa Driscoll '26 receive a play call during the 4th quarter.
Four Little Hawks Earn All-Conference Honors
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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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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City High stands with Liberty High at their annual Mental Health Awareness Game.

City Girls Basketball: The Road to Wells

Amelie Donovan, Sports Co-Editor
February 24, 2025
City High swimmer races to the finish line in the 100Y butterfly

Boys Swim Fall to the Trojan Bolts on Senior Night

Amelie Donovan, Sports Co-Editor
February 4, 2025
Eliza Mitchell '27 gets ready to pin her opponent down at a meet against Dubuque Hempsted.

UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Eliza Mitchell

Amelie Donovan and Tessa Driscoll
January 24, 2025
Tessa Driscoll '26 low fives Augie Palmer '25 during the City vs. Western Dubuque game.

[Photo] Unbreakable Profile: Tessa Driscoll

Melody Ross, Reporter
December 16, 2024

LH News for Friday the 13th

Amelie Donovan and Tessa Driscoll
December 13, 2024
Tessa Driscoll '26 blocks her opponent from passing to their teammate

City Girls Basketball Moves to 3-1 After Beating Western Dubuque

Amelie Donovan and Stella Demarest
December 12, 2024

LH NEWS FRIDAY

Tessa Driscoll and Amelie Donovan
December 6, 2024
Kate Bird '25 at swim relays in the 2023 season. Photo courtesy of Bird

UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Kate Bird

Amelie Donovan and Tessa Driscoll
December 2, 2024

City High Girls Swim Makes a Splash at State

Amelie Donovan, Sports Co-editor
November 19, 2024
Lila Howe '25 is all smiles before matchup at a tournament hosted by Johnston. Photo Courtesy of Lila Howe

UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Lila Howe

Amelie Donovan and Tessa Driscoll
October 28, 2024
Drew Nye '25 celebrates after a big play

[Photo] GameDay Preview: #9 City High vs #6 Linn-Mar Week 8 Matchup

Bobby Bacon and Charlie Firmstone
October 18, 2024
Marshall Sheldon, Hazel Schluckebier, Coden Kurtz, and Eve Vitense are this years freshmen to watch

Freshmen to Watch

Amelie Donovan, Tessa Driscoll, Ben Klitgaard, and Owen Raefield
September 30, 2024
Bobby Bacon drops back to throw against Kennedy. Bacon '24 has completed two passes for two point conversations on back to back weeks for one point victories.

City Defeats Kennedy with 2-point conversion

Amelie Donovan and Tessa Driscoll
September 27, 2024
Grace Hoeper '25 gets ready to start her first race at the City vs West duel with a big smile.

Girls Swim Captains Make Waves

Amelie Donovan, Sports Co-Editor
September 19, 2024
Emmy McComas '25 prepares to serve against Des Moines Valley in the 2023 Class 5A Region 6 championship game.

[Photo] Girls Volleyball Strives to Stay Undefeated

Ahmed Basheir, Co Sports Editor
September 3, 2024
City High Women’s Soccer’s starting lineup huddles before a game against Davenport Central on April 4th

Inside the Huddle: City High Women’s Soccer Captains

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
Polyak swims in the 200 Individual Medley

PHOTO STORY: Boys State Swimming Championship

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2024
City swimmer at the City vs West duel.

City Boys Swim Off to State

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
Kaitlin Loria '27 tips the ball over the net

Playmaker Profile: Kaitlin Loria

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Sports Editor
December 19, 2023
City Girls Basketball high fives members of the Solon team after last Tuesday’s game

[Photo] This Week in City High Sports

Charlie Firmstone and Josh Borger Germann
December 4, 2023
The 22-23 team huddles during a timeout

Q&A With the 23-24 Boys Basketball Captains

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Editor
November 10, 2023
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Amelie Donovan and Greta Hayek
October 31, 2023
City's defense takes the field in the 3rd quarter

[Photo] City To Take On Bettendorf In Regular Season Finale

Charlie Firmstone and Bobby Bacon
October 18, 2023
Jessi Kucera '26 high-fives teammates after being announced as a starter

PHOTO STORY: City Volleyball Falls to Liberty in Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Game

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
KingSton Swayzer '27, Hattie Galloway '27, Cael Kongshaug '27, and Maeve Obermueller '27 are all named City High's freshmen to watch

Freshmen to Watch

Kaitlyn Brown, Amelie Donovan, and Halle Larew
September 27, 2023
Margalit Frank '24 and Tully Campion '24 collaborate on a Student Senate poster.

Prom Update: Need To Knows

Amelie Donovan and Ily Jensen
May 3, 2023
McComas ‘25 at a Volleyball tournament with her team, 16R Rockets.

PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Emmy McComas is the City High All-Star

Amelie Donovan, Reporter
February 28, 2023
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