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Members of the cast and crew of Urinetown pose in front of City High promoting the musical.
The Seniors of Urinetown
April 21, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Presidential Elections Loom and Warm Pretzel Bites Struck Down
April 15, 2025
Beverly Blau watches time pass. NESTT activities help students de-stress.
NESTT Moves to Second Floor and Continues Mental Health Awareness
April 14, 2025
Jake Reid '27 poses for portrait after his interview.
Autism Awareness Day: Q&A With Jake Reid
April 11, 2025
Members of Children of the Corn 167 finished 2nd in Iowa and are ranked 209th in the world.
Children of the Corn 167 Robotics Team Qualifies for World Championship
April 4, 2025
Seth Zeithamel '27 collides with a Liberty defender during a header.
City Boys Soccer Defeats Liberty 2-0
April 16, 2025
Brendan Lestina '25 prepared to take a serve in his first home match this season.
Anil and Lestina Look to Lead City Tennis to New Levels
April 11, 2025
Josie LeClair jumps the 400m hurdles at the Cedar Falls track and takes 4th place in the meet for City High.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Josie LeClair
April 11, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Scoreboard and The Masters Overview
April 11, 2025
Hattie Conover '25 serves the ball to her opponent. She waits for Cedar Falls #3 player to return it back.
Girls Tennis 24-25 Season Preview
April 10, 2025
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
Used Car Red Flags
April 21, 2025
Alex Norman focuses on history and opinion writing.
Minecraft Movie Gets Mixed Reviews, But This Is Why You Should See It
April 15, 2025
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
April 11, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
April 10, 2025
Tips From A Senior: College Essay
Tips From A Senior: College Essay
April 8, 2025
Josie LeClair jumps the 400m hurdles at the Cedar Falls track and takes 4th place in the meet for City High.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Josie LeClair
April 11, 2025
Kindred Coffee on N. Linn street prides their business on "killer coffee and vegetarian food".
LOCAL DRIP: A Kindred Community
April 1, 2025
Mary Peterson's work involves supporting students both academically and emotionally.
Q&A With School Counselor Mary Peterson
March 27, 2025
Filon Kalembire is one of the presidents of City High's Culinary Club.
President of Culinary Club Filon Kalembire Cooks up Community and Creativity
March 27, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 10, 2025
Beverly Blau watches time pass. NESTT activities help students de-stress.
NESTT Moves to Second Floor and Continues Mental Health Awareness
April 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Scoreboard and The Masters Overview
April 11, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
April 10, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Officially Under Way
April 4, 2025
Members of Children of the Corn 167 finished 2nd in Iowa and are ranked 209th in the world.
Children of the Corn 167 Robotics Team Qualifies for World Championship
April 4, 2025
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Flores Construction crew working to roof a house

Immigration and Entrepreneurship

Jae Dancer, Sports editor
May 24, 2021
Mitch Moore coaching football

City High Hires new Lifting Coach

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
May 17, 2021
Maya Morales '21 running the second leg of The Shuttle Hurdle relay.

The End of the Track

Jae Dancer, Reporter
May 10, 2021
City High Model United Nations Attends National Conference

City High Model United Nations Attends National Conference

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
May 2, 2021
Mengty Tan '22 runs the open 100m. He finished 13th with a time of 12.03

Boys Track Wins Forwald Coleman Relays for the First Time Since 2014

Natalie Green and Jae Dancer
April 16, 2021
New City High head football coach Mitch Moore coaches a game for Des Moines Roosevelt.

Mitch Moore Takes Job as New City High Head Football Coach

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
March 23, 2021
The City High cheer team pumps up the student section during football's season opener. On August 28, City defeated Davenport Central 35-14.

City High Cheer Re-Cap

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
March 11, 2021
Carey Koenig ‘21 kneeling on the ground after catching the softball with her left hand.

The Differences Between Specialized and Multi-Sport Athletes

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
February 25, 2021
Shaylin Brown 22' bowls using a four-step delivery approach. She attends West Branch but bowls at City High.

City High Bowlers Compete at MVC Divisional’s

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
January 28, 2021
Parker Max '22 racing to qualify for state at the divisional meet.

Parker Max

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Raphael Hamilton '21 preparing to throw a football in a game against Linn-Mar.

Raphael Hamilton

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Evion Richardson '22 winding up to shoot in a game against Dubuque Hempstead.

Evion Richardson

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Mia Deprenger '22 posing for a photo with a Minnesota State University soccer coach.

Mia Deprenger

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Ella Cook '21, Carey Koenig '21, and Ayana Lindsey '21 smiling after signing letters of intent for their respective colleges.

Athletes Going Through College Recruitment During COVID-19

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Rowan Boulter '22 racing against Ankeny Centennial in the first mile.

City High Cross Country Competes at State

Jae Dancer, Reporter
November 6, 2020
Dance Marathon Considers New Fundraising Options

Dance Marathon Considers New Fundraising Options

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
November 2, 2020
Interact Clubs Moves Meetings Online

Interact Clubs Moves Meetings Online

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
November 2, 2020
Greta Boerner '24 running a 5k with about one mile left in her race.

COVID Regulations for Fall Sports

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
October 23, 2020
Heidi Stalkfleet '22 prepares for her 500 yard freestyle at the first dual meet of the 2020 City High girls swim season.

Athlete Spotlight: Heidi Stalkfleet

Jae Dancer, Sports Editor
October 21, 2020
Outside the University of Iowa Recreation and Wellness Center

University of Iowa Swim Cancelled

Jae Dancer, Sports editor
October 16, 2020
Mrs. Staak preparing for virtual teaching.

New Teacher Profile: Mrs. Staak

Jae Dancer, Reporter
September 28, 2020
This art represents athletes working out at home while being connected through Zoom.

Clubs During Corona

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
May 18, 2020
Up close photo of Garlic Mustard showing structure of flower, stem, and leaf.

Garlic Mustard Invasion in Iowan Forests

Jae Dancer, Reporter
May 17, 2020
Dr. Grove bowing to crowd following a performance

Teacher Appreciation: Dr. Grove

Jae Dancer, Reporter
May 12, 2020
Carlie Prymek '21 bowls with the Varsity Girls team during a meet against Western Dubuque on Thursday, December 12.

Striking Success

Jae Dancer and Natalie Green
February 19, 2020
Iris Wedemeyer '23 performing on stage

City High Show Choirs Compete at Sadie Street Showcase

Jae Dancer, Reporter
February 10, 2020
The Changing Laws of Birth Control

The Changing Laws of Birth Control

Paris Fuller and Jae Dancer
February 9, 2020
4th Ave Turns down Linn-Marr Supernova

4th Ave Turns down Linn-Marr Supernova

Jae Dancer, Reporter
January 17, 2020
Ian Allen '21 performing solo about 1969 moon landing

4th Ave and Charisma Perform at Winter Show

Jae Dancer and Rachel Meehan
December 20, 2019
An injury can have a variety of consequences, from limiting the training of an athlete to causing permanent damage.

Injury Prevention for Athletes

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
December 20, 2019
Michael Sabers 'City High paraprofessional showing buddy how to paint christmas ornaments.

Best Buddies Participate in Winter Actvities in Library

Jae Dancer and Aala Basheir
December 16, 2019
Best Buddies met in the library this week to make holiday crafts.

[Photo] LH Photos of the Week

Natalie Green, Photo Editor
December 13, 2019
City High concert choir encapsulating the audience with a high fermata note

City High Choirs Sing Into the Year at Their First Performance

Jae Dancer, Reporter
October 8, 2019
Greta Thunberg came to Iowa City in October and over 3,000 gathered to hear her and the other Iowa City climate strikers speak

Thousands gather to hear Greta Thunberg speak at Iowa City Climate Strike

Jae Dancer, Eli Jaskolka, Reporters
October 6, 2019
Bella Skay '23, Natalie Kuhlmann '23, Jenny Gidal '23 and Eva Reynolds '23 posing in their freshman wakeup shirts.

Rise and Shine

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Jae Dancer
October 4, 2019
Infographic by Jae Dancer

Resurfacing Recycling Club

Jae Dancer, Reporter
October 1, 2019
Yardley Whaylen '20 and Deigo Paciotto-Biggers '20 march in the Climate Strike on Friday.

[Photo] LH Photos of the Week

Natalie Green and Emme Perecevich
September 27, 2019
Evelyn Wolfe '19 strikes the ball on City High's home court

JV Women’s Tennis Meet Recap

Jae Dancer, Reporter
May 15, 2019
Mrs. Peters, seen here in her English classroom, also teaches public speaking and is the drama department director.

Teacher Appreciation: Mrs. Peters

Jae Dancer, Reporter
May 9, 2019
Kaleba Jack starting off the 4x100 at Drake Relays.

City High Track competes at 109th annual Drake Relays

Jae Dancer, Reporter
May 3, 2019
Sonja Liebig '21 Evelyn Wolfe '21 Playing against Cedar Rapids Kennedy.

City Falls 2-7 to Cedar Rapids Washington

Jae Dancer, Reporter
April 22, 2019
Booster Club volunteer serves thousands of pancakes to hungry customers

Hundreds Eat Pancakes for Iowa City Booster Club

Jae Dancer and Paris Fuller
April 3, 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
Lucia Wagner '17 serves the ball.

City High Tennis Swings Into Season

Jae Dancer, Reporter
March 15, 2019
Mount Mercy came to City High to show off their Jazz and Show Choir.

Cedar Rapids College Show Choir Program Performs at City High

Jae Dancer, Reporter
March 15, 2019
All four participating teams pose for a group photo at the tournament's conclusion

Powderpuff Hits the Mark

Lottie Gidal and Jae Dancer
March 12, 2019
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