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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
City High's neighborhood is great. But what if we had unlimited funds to improve it?
How to Maximize Your Neighborhood’s Potential
November 21, 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 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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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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