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New Phone Policy to go Into Effect at City High
New Phone Policy to go Into Effect at City High
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
Tessa Driscoll low fives Auggie Palmer during the City vs. Ames 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
Tessa Driscoll '26 blocks her opponent from passing to their teammate
City Girls Basketball Moves to 3-1 After Beating Western Dubuque
December 12, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: B Ball Breakdown with Jax Schroeder
December 6, 2024
Chris Watkins'26 jumps on the opening tip
New Look Little Hawk Boys Basketball
December 5, 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
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
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 low fives Auggie Palmer during the City vs. Ames 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
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
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
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Boys soccer coach Jose Fajardo watches the boys team on the turf field at City High.

Playmaker Profile: Jose Fajardo

Jack Bacon, Reporter
May 3, 2019
Legendary City High boys track coach John Raffensperger

Remembering Coach John Raffensperger

Jack Bacon, Reporter
April 27, 2019
Lilly Kimm '19 wins the red and white spirit contest.

Seniors Dance Through April Pep Rally

Owen Sorenson and Jack Bacon
April 11, 2019
Caroline Schaeckenbach '20 long jumps at a meet at Iowa City West in March of 2019.

Cold Temps Cancel Scoring at West High Track Meet

Jae Dancer and Jack Bacon
March 27, 2019
Liam McComas '19 shows off a 1970s era City High football uniform. The long sleeves and heavy fabric made these jerseys very hot.

Little Hawk Throwback

Jack Bacon and Josh Poe
March 13, 2019
Philip Hansen will take over as City High's next A.D. on July 1, 2019.

Phillip Hansen Named Next Athletic Director

Jack Bacon, Reporter
March 8, 2019
Rose Nkumu '20 hits the floor during City's State Tournament game at Wells Fargo Arena. Photo by Lottie Gidal

Girls Basketball Season Ends In Des Moines

Jack Bacon, Reporter
February 25, 2019
Senior Brandon Lalla escorted by his parents

Wrestling Team Overcoming Injuries

Jack Bacon, Reporter
February 18, 2019
Girls Basketball Clinches Another Conference Title

Girls Basketball Clinches Another Conference Title

Jack Bacon, Reporter
February 14, 2019
Little Hawks Battle Warriors For MVC Title

Little Hawks Battle Warriors For MVC Title

Jack Bacon, Reporter
February 13, 2019
City Comes Up Just Short Against Ranked Linn-Mar

City Comes Up Just Short Against Ranked Linn-Mar

Jack Bacon and Henry Mildenstein
January 16, 2019

[Video] City High GameDay: City vs. West

Jack Bacon and Josh Poe
December 8, 2018
Brandon Lalla '19 rides his opponent in the 170 pound match.

Wrestlers Kick Off Season in Dominating Fashion

Jack Bacon, Reporter
November 30, 2018
Little Hawks Pull Away Late in Preseason Game

Little Hawks Pull Away Late in Preseason Game

Jack Bacon, Reporter
November 27, 2018
Martin Luna Award winners Kyle Hefley (left) and Quincy Wells (center) pose with Luna's mother (right)

Football Team Closes Out Season With Awards Banquet

Jack Bacon, Reporter
November 13, 2018
Fighting For Family

Fighting For Family

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 26, 2018
Recap: Battle for the Boot

Recap: Battle for the Boot

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 21, 2018
Max DePrenger '19 scores the go-ahead touchdown with some help from the offensive line.

Summary

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Ames lines up against City.

Offensive Line

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Max DePrenger '19 grabs an interception in Hempstead territory.

Running Back

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Malik Kimber '19 warms up for the big game.

Wide Receiver

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Raphael Hamilton '21 gears up for Friday's game.

Quarterback

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Max DePrenger '19 runs with the American Flag while the rest of the varsity team follows behind him onto the field.

The Breakdown

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Just Facts: City High vs Cedar Falls Preview

Just Facts: City High vs Cedar Falls Preview

Jack Bacon, Reporter
August 31, 2018
Henry Mosher '16 screams after scoring against West Des Moines Valley before half during the Little Hawks' state championship game at the Cownie Soccer Park on Saturday, June 4, 2016.

Soccer: Substate Playoff Double Header

Jack Bacon, Reporter
May 24, 2018
Teacher Appreciation Week: Coach Sabers

Teacher Appreciation Week: Coach Sabers

Jack Bacon, Reporter
May 11, 2018
May the Fourth: Ranking the Star Wars Movies

May the Fourth: Ranking the Star Wars Movies

Jack Bacon, reporter
May 4, 2018
Sprinter Tiara Green Finds Home at City High

Sprinter Tiara Green Finds Home at City High

Jack Bacon, reporter
April 19, 2018
Special Olympics Iowa Comes to City High

Special Olympics Iowa Comes to City High

Jack Bacon, Reporter
March 23, 2018
Joens went 8-12 in the victory to score 24 points and break the state tournament scoring record .

“Clutch” Shooting Sends City to State Championship Game

Jack Bacon, Reporter
March 1, 2018
Michael Santoro '19 and his opponent prepare to wrestle in referee's position

Wrestling Dominates the District Meet

Jack Bacon
February 13, 2018

LH Pin Cam: Joey Harney 35 Second Pin

Jack Bacon, Reporter
February 6, 2018
Kyle Hefley '19 tries to drag his opponent back in bounds during his match.

Wrestling Dominates the Bean City Duals

Jack Bacon, Reporter
January 25, 2018

LH Pin Cam: Brandon Lalla Gets 6

Jack Bacon, Reporter
January 23, 2018

[Video] LH Pin Cam: Wilfred Kadohou Wraps Up the Win!

Jack Bacon
January 9, 2018

NaNoWriMo

Jack Bacon, Reporter
December 22, 2017

LH Pin Cam: City Pins West 60-16

Jack Bacon, Reporter
December 15, 2017
City Prepares to Wrestle West for 'Pack the Gym Night'

City Prepares to Wrestle West for ‘Pack the Gym Night’

Jack Bacon, Reporter
December 14, 2017

LH Pin Cam: Murray’s 10 Second Slam!

Jack Bacon, Reporter
December 8, 2017
Wrestlers Win Opening Matches Against Prairie and Cedar Falls

Wrestlers Win Opening Matches Against Prairie and Cedar Falls

Jack Bacon, Reporter
December 1, 2017
New Nike Singlets for Wrestling Team

New Nike Singlets for Wrestling Team

Jack Bacon, Reporter
November 3, 2017
Becoming a Fighter

Becoming a Fighter

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 28, 2017
#84 Zach Jones catches a touchdown pass in his final game game against Davenport North where he broke the City High wide receiver record.

Zach Jones Breaks Single Season Receptions Record

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 23, 2017
At the varsity football game student protestors knelt while counter-protestors held a flag behind them. Assistant Principal Scott Jespersen stands in between the protests.

What Do Anthem Protests Really Mean?

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 18, 2017
From Sweden to Sabers: Erik Lycke Takes on Football

From Sweden to Sabers: Erik Lycke Takes on Football

Jack Bacon, Reporter
September 27, 2017
Offensive Line Profile: Jacob Murry

Offensive Line Profile: Jacob Murry

Jack Bacon, Reporter
September 14, 2017
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