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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
Bernie Sanders gives a speech about Fighting Oligarchy in Iowa City on February 22nd.
Bernie Sanders Visits Iowa City: A Speech at the Englert
March 1, 2025
Climbing the AP Capstone
Climbing the AP Capstone
March 1, 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
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
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 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
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
March 4, 2025
Free Money
Free Money
March 4, 2025
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
March 4, 2025
Young Ben Klitgaard '26 at a car show with his father and grandfather.
Cars and Community
February 28, 2025
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
February 27, 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
Graphic created with Creative Commons images.
‘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
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
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
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Balloons in the main foyer as part of the 2022 senior prank

A History of Senior Pranks at City High

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
May 25, 2022
Iowa City residents march to the Old Capitol in support of Ukraine.

[Photo] Iowa Stands with Ukraine

Rebecca Michaeli, News Editor
May 19, 2022
Anastacia Laux smiles with Dr. Ayers at the front of his classroom.

Teacher Appreciation: Dr. Ayers Challenges Students in a Fun Way Like No One Else

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
May 6, 2022
Student Senate Prepares for Prom This Weekend

Student Senate Prepares for Prom This Weekend

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
May 4, 2022
Abi Lockhart and Carrie Watson pose for National Women's History Month

Q&A: Students and Staff Talk About their Female Idols for National Women’s History Month

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
April 4, 2022
Table displaying colorful clay artwork made by ceramics classes.

Highlights from the End of Trimester Two Art Show

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
February 26, 2022
Amador-Lacson's front cover of his comic book, which is the only artwork done in color ART BY AMADOR-LACSON.

A Student Artist’s Comic Book Tells More Than Just a Story

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
February 25, 2022
The barrier between French and Spanish depicted on a bulletin board behind a teacher, is drawn and created digitally.

Why Don’t More People Take French?

Anastacia Laux and Matisse Arnone
February 10, 2022
A student observes job hiring offers at various positions on the Job Opportunities Bulletin Board near the Main Foyer of City High School.

Q&A: Staff Advice on How Students Can Find their Future Career Interests

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
February 6, 2022
Bryan Parker, an organizer of the learning day, works on his desktop while coordinating the MLK day of learning.

A Glimpse at City High’s MLK Day of Learning

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
January 18, 2022
Roughly a quarter (23%) of adult social media users in the United States – and 17% of adults overall – say they have changed their views about a political or social issue because of something they saw on social media in the past year, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

Misinformation and Online Activism

Marina Escandell, Greta Stanier, and Anastacia Laux
December 13, 2021
Raku art piece made by a student in ceramics

Students Try Out a New Ceramics Art Technique Using Raku Firing

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
November 29, 2021
Outfits worn by two members of Drip Club.

Drip Club Co-Founder Gives Fashion Advice

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
November 8, 2021
Actors in "Noises Off!" pose for a picture.

“Noises Off!” Cast and Crew Prepare for Upcoming Shows

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
October 27, 2021
The Neglect of Foreign Languages Needs to End

The Neglect of Foreign Languages Needs to End

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
October 6, 2021
City High Welcomes a New Art Teacher

City High Welcomes a New Art Teacher

Anastacia Laux, A&E Editor
September 29, 2021
Students read through audition material at this week's informational meeting.

A Look Into This Year’s Fall Play

Anastacia Laux, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 3, 2021
Show choir auditions for 2022 were held in the gym. Students learned learned new choreography to prepare for auditions.

Show Choir Holds Auditions to Prepare for a ‘Transition Back to Normal’ in 2022

Anastacia Laux, Reporter
May 28, 2021
Anastacia and Ms Staak pose for teacher appreciation week.

Teacher Appreciation: Ms Staak Making Memories in her First Year at City

Anastacia Laux, Reporter
May 5, 2021
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