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March For Our Lives Students pose for a picture at the Capitol after talking to legislators.
March For Our Lives Holds Day on the Hill 2025
February 21, 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
Adrianna Coiner plays "Six Metamorphoses After Ovid Mov 4" by Benjamin Britt on the alto saxophone.
Amplifying Impact: The MIC Brings Change Through Sound
February 17, 2025
David Mayes-Butler secures a phone in the main office for the day after a student was caught with their phone out in class.
Phone Confiscations Down After Two Weeks of New Cell Phone Policy
February 17, 2025
Dubuque Open Quiz Bowl champions Nicolas Vergara-Vanegas, Felix Cook, Ela Pierce, Ethan Lalumiere, and Coach Dolores Silva.
Quiz Bowl Team Prepares to Follow Up their Dubuque Open Win
February 14, 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
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 2025
Cast of Diary Wimpy Kid performs for audience
Diary of a Wimpy kid Wraps up and New Preparations Begin
December 12, 2024
Donovan Gipson '26 wrestles in the second round of his match at districts at Jefferson High School. He went on to win the match.
Kendall Kurtz Leads Nine City High Wrestlers to the Well for the State Tournament
February 19, 2025
Junior Tessa Driscoll checks in before the game. Tessa is averaging over 30% from the 3-point line for the season.
City Tops West 55-50 to Win Rematch
February 14, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture alongside their family and coaches. From the left senior forward 22 Jaxton Schroeder, 30 guard Jay'den Williams, and in the back forward Parker Sutherland.
Boys Basketball Tops Jefferson 67-64 On Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Parker and Chris lead the pre-game jump.
City Dunks Liberty
February 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Valentines Special
February 14, 2025
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
A High Schooler’s Car Recommendations (#1)
February 21, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
February 11, 2025
What Makes a Good Horror Movie?
What Makes a Good Horror Movie?
February 11, 2025
Graphic created with Ai.
DeepSeek Shakes Up The Stock Market
February 4, 2025
We Don't Care About Privacy Anymore
We Don’t Care About Privacy Anymore
February 3, 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
I’m Boycotting My Favorite Artist
I’m Boycotting My Favorite Artist
January 15, 2025
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
December 6, 2024
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
February 21, 2025
LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta
LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta
February 14, 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
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 2025
Photo courtesy of Reyna Roach
Q&A With Reyna Roach
January 6, 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
Dubuque Open Quiz Bowl champions Nicolas Vergara-Vanegas, Felix Cook, Ela Pierce, Ethan Lalumiere, and Coach Dolores Silva.
Quiz Bowl Team Prepares to Follow Up their Dubuque Open Win
February 14, 2025
Junior Tessa Driscoll checks in before the game. Tessa is averaging over 30% from the 3-point line for the season.
City Tops West 55-50 to Win Rematch
February 14, 2025
Parker and Chris lead the pre-game jump.
City Dunks Liberty
February 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Valentines Special
February 14, 2025
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Bella Pittman

Bella Pittman, Reporter

JUNIOR BABY

All content by Bella Pittman
Art by Estie Dillard.

Senior Superlatives Voting Now Open

Bella Pittman, Reporter
April 27, 2017
Anna Lepcin puts on lipstick liner for her blog.

The Foundation of a Beauty Blogger

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
February 10, 2017
Dog

[Photo] Bella Pittman, Dog Enthusiast

Olivia DeNeice and Ellie Evans
February 10, 2017
Art by Estie Dillard.

P.E. Sports Waivers Not Accepted Next Year

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
January 31, 2017
Rose Nkumu '20 is defended by two West High players.

[Photo] City Girls Fall Short Against West

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
January 25, 2017
Coach Derek Roberts speaks during the boys basketball scrimmage back in November

Experience Describes New Coach

Bella Pittman, Photo Editor
December 16, 2016
Oreo truffles, finished and ready to eat.

Candy Cane Oreo Truffles Recipe

Bella Pittman, Ellie Evans, and Olivia DeNeice
December 16, 2016
Virginia Mut and Angel

[Photo] Breaking Barriers

Corbin Nguyen and Anna Roemerman
November 4, 2016

LIVESTREAM: City vs. Bettendorf for the District Championship

Jonathan House, Bella Pittman, and Mary Olesberg
October 14, 2016
Zach Jones '18 runs through the Homecoming football banner on Friday against the Muscatine Muskies.

City High Stops Muscatine Photo Gallery

Bella Pittman, Photo Editor
October 12, 2016
Zach Jones '18 gets excited after scoring a touchdown.

QB Nate Weiland celebrates after beating Muscatine in the homecoming game.

[Photo] October: Photos of the Month

Staff, Reporters
October 14, 2016
Ben Parker '18 and the team get energized after Zach Jones touchdown against the Muskies.

Running back Bryce Frantz '17 reacts after scoring a touchdown.

Gabe Nkumu '17 smiles and is excited after a play against the Muskies.

Coach Dan Sabers and son Mike Sabers jumping up and down after a play.

The team hugs and pats QB Nate Wieland after making a play.

Vance Dillon '17 runs the ball for a 99 yard return touchdown.

Quarterback Nate Wieland '17 rushes in for a touchdown against Muscatine.

[Photo] Little Hawks Fall in Quarter Finals to Washington

November 4, 2016
Naeem Smith '17 quickly rushes to the sideline after catching an interception.

Zach Jones '18 runs through the Homecoming football banner on Friday against the Muscatine Muskies.

[Photo] Homecoming Voting Begins on Tallyspace

August 28, 2017
Nate Wieland '17 (#15) and Jared Taylor '17 (#16) talk on the sideline during City's game against Ames on September 9th.

Two Quarterbacks, Different Styles

Bella Pittman, Photo Editor
September 30, 2016
New Secondary Boundaries Emphasize Diversity

New Secondary Boundaries Emphasize Diversity

Madeline Deninger and Bella Pittman
September 28, 2016

[Video] City Prepares to Take On Undefeated West High

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
September 15, 2016
Martin Luna '17 walks into the spring pep assembly as everyone cheered for him.

Martin’s Battle for Life

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
May 2, 2016
City High Students Art Featured in Gallery Walk

City High Students Art Featured in Gallery Walk

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
March 4, 2016
Easy As Pie

Easy As Pie

Sadie Hobbs and Bella Pittman
February 11, 2016
Cheer, football, golf, and soccer are represented by City High athletes on signing day.

Seven City High Athletes to Play College Sports

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
February 4, 2016
UAY staff member assists two City High students to find jobs.

United Action for Youth Helps Students Find Jobs

Bella Pittman and Gabe Weigel
January 20, 2016
Isabel Cody wins Love or Fear Creative Writing and Art Contest

Isabel Cody wins Love or Fear Creative Writing and Art Contest

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
January 19, 2016
Dance Team Ranked Grand Champions at First Competition

Dance Team Ranked Grand Champions at First Competition

Anna Pienta, Serena Collins, and Bella Pittman
October 28, 2015
Jason Jones '16 in stance during the Battle of the Boot game.

Wide receiver Jason Jones '16 in his stance during the City vs West game.

JJ

Jason Jones: Comeback Kid

Jason Jones: Comeback Kid

Bella Pittman, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2015
Andrew McNulty plays Linn-Mar in the quarterfinals for City High in 2010 in route to the state championship game. McNulty was 46-2 as a Little Hawk.

McNulty and McCarney, Two City High Football Alumni to Take the Field at Kinnick

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
September 23, 2015
Meet Your 2015 Homecoming Court

Meet Your 2015 Homecoming Court

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
September 9, 2015
Little Hawks huddle at practice Thursday the 27th.

Football Season Opener: City High VS Cedar Falls in UNI Dome

Bella Pittman and Dominic Balestrieri-Fox
August 28, 2015
ICCSD Releases Proposed New District Maps for 2017

ICCSD Releases Proposed New District Maps for 2017

Sofie Lie and Bella Pittman
February 11, 2015
Indoor preview of the new hitting facility at City High. Workers are laying down turf at this point.

Hitting Facility Now in Play

Bella Pittman, Sports Reporter
December 18, 2014

Girls Basketball: City High Against Kennedy

Bella Pittman, Sports Reporter
December 5, 2014
The jamboree will be held tonight at 7:00, and feature the Anamosa, Camanche, Iowa Valley Community, Iowa Valley Community Schools, Tipton, West Liberty, Williamsburg, and Wilton high school varsity teams.

City High Against Burlington: Girls Basketball Season Opener

Bella Pittman, Sports Reporter
November 21, 2014

2014 Little Hawk Sophomore football team

Bella Pittman, Reporter
November 11, 2014
Coach Sabers' 34th Football Season

Coach Sabers’ 34th Football Season

Sadie Hobbs, Bella Pittman, and Sofie Lie
September 19, 2014
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