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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
Toe Collins ‘26, Lily Rantanen '26, Coach Drew Gartner, Ethan Lalumiere ’25, and Kaj Larsen ‘25 hold their runner up and state champion plaques.
Debate Team Wins State in Policy
January 15, 2025
TikTok Faces Ban *UPDATED JANUARY 17*
TikTok Faces Ban *UPDATED JANUARY 17*
January 14, 2025
The NESTT is located on the third floor, but will temporarily move to the Attendance Office for the remainder of the day.
BREAKING NEWS: NESTT Temporarily Moves to Attendance Office
January 14, 2025
Carson Tuttle and his former student Vivian Adams (‘28) after returning from the 2024 Western Dubuque Open
Coach Tuttle Leads South East’s Quiz Bowl Team to Victory in Dubuque
January 9, 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
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Hits Opstad
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Hits Opstad
December 6, 2024
Q&A With Olivia Vande Berg
Q&A With Olivia Vande Berg
November 26, 2024
CFP National Championship Who Will Win?
CFP National Championship Who Will Win?
January 20, 2025
Women’s Wrestling falls to Dubuque Hempstead 30-47
January 17, 2025
Kendall Kurtz '25 fights through a scramble. He won his match 9-5 to the 7th ranked wrestler.
City Tops Dubuque Hempstead for First Time in Three Years
January 17, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Parker Sutherland Special
January 17, 2025
Tessa Driscoll '26 drives against West High in the first game of the year. City will play West at City on January 25th. Tessa is shooting 33% from the three-point line for the season.
HAWKCUT: City Falls in the First Game of an Away and Home Series
January 15, 2025
CFP National Championship Who Will Win?
CFP National Championship Who Will Win?
January 20, 2025
The Little Hoax: Horoscopes
The Little Hoax: Horoscopes
January 17, 2025
Martha Willard puts on mascara
Better Than…Seriously?
January 16, 2025
Reusable water bottles can be worse for the environment than one-time use plastic water bottles if used less than thirty times, according to the Washington Post.
Water Bottles Aren’t a Fashion Statement
January 16, 2025
SENIORITIS: My Current State of Mind, in All Its Strangeness
SENIORITIS: My Current State of Mind, in All Its Strangeness
January 14, 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 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
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 Recipe: Peanut Butter Blossoms
LH Recipe: Peanut Butter Blossoms
December 17, 2024
Tessa Driscoll '26 low fives Augie Palmer '25 during the City vs. Western Dubuque game.
Unbreakable Profile: Tessa Driscoll
December 16, 2024
Louie admires the sunset from City High
Q&A With Louie the Little Hawk
December 16, 2024
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Parker Sutherland Special
January 17, 2025
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 2025
Tessa Driscoll '26 drives against West High in the first game of the year. City will play West at City on January 25th. Tessa is shooting 33% from the three-point line for the season.
HAWKCUT: City Falls in the First Game of an Away and Home Series
January 15, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Gabe and Jack Birthday Special
January 10, 2025
Special addition graphic for the Holiday Special of the little hawk sports podcast. Featured in the image is Jack Rogers '26, Rito Perez '26, Gabriel Egeland '25, and Jack Lampe '26.
LH SPORTS POD: City vs. West GameDay Holiday Special Edition
December 20, 2024
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Cast of Diary Wimpy Kid performs for audience

Diary of a Wimpy kid Wraps up and New Preparations Begin

Estelle Hartz, A & E Editor
December 12, 2024
Q&A With Olivia Vande Berg

Q&A With Olivia Vande Berg

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
November 26, 2024
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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