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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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[Photo] From Lone-Wolf Hack n’ Slasher to Reality-Shifting Murder Mystery: Here Are Three of the Latest Video Games to Play This Fall

Melody Ross, Reporter
November 18, 2024
PRO VS CON FLORIS

[Photo] PRO VS CON: The PSAT

Floris Roorda, Reporter
November 12, 2024
Students from high schools across the school district attended the High School Film Festival.

FilmScene Hosts the First Refocus High School Shorts Program

Lily Rantanen, Isabella Young, and Ethan Lalumiere
November 8, 2024
Social media is addicting, but its effects are detrimental on growing brains.

I Hate Instagram

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
October 30, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: Iowa's New Laws Do Nothing For Chronic Absenteeism

STAFF EDITORIAL: Iowa’s New Laws Do Nothing For Chronic Absenteeism

Lily Rantanen and Isabella Young
October 28, 2024
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere

Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere

Isabella Young, Co-Opinion Editor
September 10, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: Restricting I.V.F. Harms Families

STAFF EDITORIAL: Restricting I.V.F. Harms Families

Tai Caputo and Isabella Young
May 13, 2024
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[Photo] Liverpool Will Win The Premier League

Floris Roorda, Reporter
May 10, 2024
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[Photo] Finals Cause Unnecessary Stress

Floris Roorda, Reporter
May 9, 2024
Interact Club member West Kauper stands in front of the Little Hawk Prom Boutique sign

Interact Club Opens First Little Hawk Prom Boutique

Isabella Young, Co-Opinion Editor
May 3, 2024
Ash Bozarth ‘25 plays his violin

PERFORMER PROFILE: Ash Bozarth

Isabella Young and Ramatou Diallo
March 18, 2024
Tai Caputo ‘25 is a Feature and Opinion Co-Editor for The Little Hawk

Day in the Life of an Opinion Editor

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
February 28, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: What More Will It Take?

STAFF EDITORIAL: What More Will It Take?

Tai Caputo and Isabella Young
February 14, 2024
Happy (Gal)entine's Day

Happy (Gal)entine’s Day

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
February 8, 2024
Speech Home Show to Hit Opstad Stage

Speech Home Show to Hit Opstad Stage

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
January 26, 2024
Findings from a survey of the student body on the new finals system

New Finals System: Pros and Cons

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
December 11, 2023
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[Photo] NCAA Refs Should Get Penalized For Bad Calls

Ahmed Basheir, Sports Co-Editor
December 8, 2023
Yearbook Co-Editor Megan Swarzendruber

Day In the Life of a Yearbook Editor

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
November 2, 2023
Little Hawk Journalism members pose with the All-Iowa News Team of the Year banner at the state conference

Little Hawk Journalism Wins All-Iowa News Team of the Year

Isabella Young, Co-Opinion Editor
October 20, 2023
STAFF EDITORIAL: What's In a Name?

STAFF EDITORIAL: What’s In a Name?

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
October 11, 2023
Co-Yearbook Editors Lili Moessner '24 and Megan Swartzendruber '25 work on a "Yearbook Pickup" sign.

‘All In’ City High Yearbook to be Released

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
May 24, 2023
Classes Should Involve More Collaboration

Classes Should Involve More Collaboration

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
May 11, 2023
Teacher Appreciation: Ms. Dickson

Teacher Appreciation: Ms. Dickson

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
May 5, 2023
Photo of all four City High teams that made it to state.

Mock Trial Makes the Most of State

Isabella Young, Reporter
March 30, 2023
(Left to Right) The new dolls showcased: Cleo de Nile, Spectra Vondergeist, and Frankie Stein

Oh My Ra! New Monster High Skullector Dolls

Isabella Young
February 7, 2023
Cast member Diego Loria-Eivins '24 tries on his costume for 'Peter and the Starcatcher'

‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ To Open

Isabella Young
October 28, 2022
Write Or Fight: Enemies To Lovers

Write Or Fight: Enemies To Lovers

Isabella Young, Reporter
October 6, 2022
Results from a Little Hawk poll of the student body

City High’s New Detention System Meets Mixed Reactions From Students

Isabella Young, Reporter
September 27, 2022
In the back of Opstad, Charlotte Littlemoon leads a small team preparing costumes for the Peter Pan prequel.

Charlotte Littlemoon Leads Costume Design for the Fall Play

Isabella Young
September 20, 2022
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