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New Phone Policy to Go Into Effect for All ICCSD Schools in January
New Phone Policy to Go Into Effect for All ICCSD Schools in January
December 17, 2024
Lukas Iverson, Gwen Arab, and Zoee Noble all do there best to keep plants flourishing.
Gardening Club Plants through the Winter in the City Greenhouse
December 17, 2024
Senior Photo Deadline Comes Before Winter Break
Senior Photo Deadline Comes Before Winter Break
December 16, 2024
The City High pink out themed student section celebrates during the thrilling 4th quarter
LH News for Friday the 13th
December 13, 2024
Cast of Diary Wimpy Kid performs for audience
Diary of a Wimpy kid Wraps up and New Preparations Begin
December 12, 2024
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
Construction crew continues to work on set
Construction for Diary of a Wimpy Kid Continues
November 25, 2024
August Sander, Max Tchernoraenko, Auggie Dickerson, and Thomas Hand were all selected as Freshmen to Watch.
Music Freshmen to Watch
November 18, 2024
Iyon Harris '26 plays forward and point guard for City High.
LH GameDay Preview: City vs. West Boys and Girls Basketball Showdown at West High
December 20, 2024
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
City High played Dubuque Senior on December 17th.
LITTLEHAWK CUT: City Falls to Dubuque Senior
December 18, 2024
Tessa Driscoll '26 low fives Augie Palmer '25 during the City vs. Western Dubuque game.
Unbreakable Profile: Tessa Driscoll
December 16, 2024
The City's boys starting five takes the court to play Liberty
City Boys Basketball Comes Roaring Back to Defeat Liberty
December 13, 2024
The Top 10 Most Viewed Little Hawk Stories of 2024
The Top 10 Most Viewed Little Hawk Stories of 2024
December 19, 2024
Never Again
Never Again
December 16, 2024
Charlie Firmstone '25
NFL Top Matchups for Week 15
December 13, 2024
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
December 6, 2024
Chris Watkins'26 jumps on the opening tip
New Look Little Hawk Boys Basketball
December 5, 2024
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
Embracing Brat: Charli's Influence
Embracing Brat: Charli’s Influence
October 30, 2024
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
Most City High students want to leave Iowa after graduation. But why? And is there a way to convince them to stay?
Brain Drain
December 13, 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
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
City High played Dubuque Senior on December 17th.
LITTLEHAWK CUT: City Falls to Dubuque Senior
December 18, 2024
The City High pink out themed student section celebrates during the thrilling 4th quarter
LH News for Friday the 13th
December 13, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: B Ball Breakdown with Jax Schroeder
December 6, 2024
LH Friday News brings the weekly top stories.
LH NEWS FRIDAY
December 6, 2024
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Mrs. Fettweis and Frances Bottorff '22 pose in front of a "Get your paws on a good book!" poster.

Teacher Appreciation: Beth Fettweis Brings Light and Love into Every Classroom

Frances Bottorff, Reporter
May 6, 2022
Art by Rose Flores Rubio

Staff Editorial: Four-Day School Week Promising But Presents Logistical Problems

Isaac Bullwinkle and Frances Bottorff
April 26, 2022
Abbey Schley proudly holds a "Just Keep Swimming" flag in honor of her friend she lost to suicide, Dylan Salge.

Mental Health Resources in ICCSD, What We Have and What We Need

Frances Bottorff, Reporter
April 14, 2022
The Senate chamber at the Iowa State capitol in Des Moines.

Legislative Attacks Against Transgender Athletes are Unethical

Frances Bottorff, Reporter
February 24, 2022
In recent weeks Iowa legislature have proposed a number of bills attempting to remove books from the curriculum of schools. Several school boards have begun removing controversial books from schools.

Efforts at Educational Censorship Attempt to Maintain Status Quo

Isaac Bullwinkle and Frances Bottorff
February 11, 2022
Fourth Ave performs at the Supernova competition.

Fourth Ave Reevaluates Mask Decision

Frances Bottorff and Isaac Bullwinkle
January 19, 2022
ICCSD Clinics Provide Vaccines to Children Age 5-11

ICCSD Clinics Provide Vaccines to Children Age 5-11

Frances Bottorff and Isaac Bullwinkle
November 15, 2021
Concert Choir performs at the October 6 concert.

A Look at the First Choir Concert of the Year

Frances Bottorff, Reporter
November 1, 2021
City High Cheerleaders displaying the Dance Marathon banner at the City vs. Dowling football game.

Changing the Face of City High Dance Marathon

Frances Bottorff, Reporter
September 28, 2021
Rose Nkumu '20 dribbles the basketball during a game.

Waukee Gives Girl’s Team Their First Loss of the Season

Frances Bottorff and Rowan Boulter
February 19, 2020
Gable Mitchell '22 struggling to get the upper-hand in a wrestling match.

[Photo] A Slow Recovery

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 18, 2020
Gable Mitchell '22 wins his match in a meet against Western Dubuque.

[Photo] Pinning the Competition

Emily Martinez, Reporter
February 12, 2020
Paige Rocca '20 takes a second to smile during last seconds of the West High Game.

City High Girl’s Basketball Defeats #2 Dowling Catholic and Rival West High

Frances Bottorff and Rowan Boulter
February 11, 2020
City High wrestling coach Cory Connell watching a wresting match.

[Photo] Double Win for City Wrestlers on Senior Night

Emily Martinez, Reporter
February 10, 2020
Coach McTaggart animatedly talking to a referee during the game against

Coaching One of the Best Basketball Teams In Iowa

Frances Bottorff and Rowan Boulter
February 10, 2020
Coach Hodge adding bananas to her smoothie.

Hodge on Health

Frances Bottorff and Rachel Marsh
November 18, 2019
Andie Westlake '22 plays in the state tournament as a freshman.

Prepping for the Basketball Season with Andie Westlake

Frances Bottorff, Reporter
November 12, 2019

Mrs. Peters

Frances Bottorff, Reporter
October 23, 2019

Mrs. Basile

Frances Bottorff, Reporter
October 23, 2019

Mrs. Fettweis

Frances Bottorff, Reporter
October 23, 2019
Mr. Enyart helps Gabby Clark '23 with her homework.

New Teachers at City High

Frances Bottorff, Reporter
October 23, 2019
Mrs. Fields-Moffit strums her ukulele in her classroom.

Mrs. Fields-Moffit

Frances Bottorff, Reporter
October 14, 2019
Mr. Enyart helps Gabby Clark '23 with her homework.

Mr. Enyart

Frances Bottorff, Reporter
October 14, 2019
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