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August Sander, Max Tchernoraenko, Auggie Dickerson, and Thomas Hand were all selected as Freshmen to Watch.
Music Freshmen to Watch
November 18, 2024
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
August Sander, Max Tchernoraenko, Auggie Dickerson, and Thomas Hand were all selected as Freshmen to Watch.
Music Freshmen to Watch
November 18, 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
City High Girls Swim Makes a Splash at State
November 19, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: State Football Rundown
November 15, 2024
City High holds 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
From Lone-Wolf Hack n’ Slasher to Reality-Shifting Murder Mystery: Here Are Three of the Latest Video Games to Play This Fall
From Lone-Wolf Hack n’ Slasher to Reality-Shifting Murder Mystery: Here Are Three of the Latest Video Games to Play This Fall
November 18, 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 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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Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal

City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Yomi Hemley and Estelle Hartz
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

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
September 6, 2024
The original Statue of Liberty now sits in the main foyer

[Photo] Secrets of City High: The Statue of Liberty

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
May 2, 2024
Recycling will soon return to City High

[Photo] Environmental Club Reintroduces Recycling

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
April 26, 2024
Yomi Hemley ‘25 and Ian Deleeuw ‘24 perform as Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Ends Show Run with Sold Out Matinee

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
April 24, 2024
Concert Choir performs at St. Mary’s Church to conclude the Cathedral Concert

PHOTO STORY: City Choirs Hold Cathedral Concert at St. Mary’s Church

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
April 11, 2024
Symphony Orchestra performs "Paint It Black"

PHOTO STORY: Orchestra Hosts Annual Dessert Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
March 8, 2024
Joel Brown '24 sings in Concert Choir

City Choirs Hold Mid-Winter Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
February 23, 2024
Mara Maas ‘23, Avery Provorse ‘24, and Mary Cate Pugh ‘23 perform as Donna and the Dynamos in last spring’s musical, ‘Mamma Mia’

‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Begins

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
February 8, 2024
LH QUIZ: Which City Staff Member Are You?

LH QUIZ: Which City Staff Member Are You?

Estelle Hartz and Lily Rantanen
January 31, 2024
MESU leadership speaks before the audience at panel with BlackVoicesHeard

MESU Hosts MLK Day Panel

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
January 23, 2024
Matthew Walker, Choir Director, conducts the orchestra and choirs

PHOTO STORY: City Choirs Hold Winter Masterworks Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
January 10, 2024
Avery Provorse ‘24 smiles during the 4th Ave Show

PHOTO STORY: Show Choirs and Jazz Bands Perform at Annual Winter Show

Estelle Hartz and Esther Puderbaugh
December 18, 2023
Symphony Band members smile during applause

PHOTO STORY: City Concert Bands Take the Stage for First Performance of the Year

Estelle Hartz and Esther Puderbaugh
December 14, 2023
Zach Falk ‘25 marches during the 2023 halftime show

Marching Band and Show Choir to Count as P.E. Credit

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
December 6, 2023
‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

Estelle Hartz and Lily Rantanen
October 30, 2023
4th Ave and Charisma seniors pose with their choreographers. Photo courtesy of Avery Provorse.

Show Choirs Begin Rehearsals

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
October 4, 2023
City High Marching Band leads the Homecoming Parade down 4th Avenue

[Photo] Homecoming 2023: What You Need to Know

Wisdom Konu, Executive Editor and Co-Culture Editor
September 21, 2023
Last year’s Jazz Ensemble competes at the Jazz In the Meadows competition

Jazz Band Kicks Off With Auditions

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
September 11, 2023
Concertmaster Tai Caputo '25 smiles after the first part of Symphony Orchestra's set

[Photo] City Symphony Orchestra Premieres New Piece at Final Concert of the Year

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
May 28, 2023
Daniel Kenyon '26 plays percussion in the band concert.

City Bands Host Senior Recognition and Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
May 15, 2023
Ms. Basile Makes the Important Connections

Ms. Basile Makes the Important Connections

Estelle Hartz, Reporter
May 10, 2023
PHOTO STORY: AP Art Students Hard at Work as the End of the Year Nears

PHOTO STORY: AP Art Students Hard at Work as the End of the Year Nears

Estelle Hartz, Reporter
April 11, 2023
Symphony Orchestra was all smiles after the finale to the concert: a medley of tunes from Phantom of the Opera

[Photo] City High Orchestra Performs 42nd Annual Dessert Concert

Tai Caputo, Opinion Co-Editor
April 4, 2023
Last weekend, members of City's Jazz Bands travelled to Chicago, Illinois.

[Photo] City Jazz Bands Compete in Chicago

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor and Opinion Co-Editor
February 28, 2023
Student teacher Phil Bueche conducts during the winter band concert

[Photo] City Bands Host Winter Concert

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
December 22, 2022
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