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March For Our Lives Students pose for a picture at the Capitol after talking to legislators.
March For Our Lives Holds Day on the Hill 2025
February 21, 2025
LH broadcast reporter Avery O'Brien reports on the new classroom cell phone ban.
Students and Teachers React to New ICCSD Classroom Cell Phone Ban
February 21, 2025
Adrianna Coiner plays "Six Metamorphoses After Ovid Mov 4" by Benjamin Britt on the alto saxophone.
Amplifying Impact: The MIC Brings Change Through Sound
February 17, 2025
David Mayes-Butler secures a phone in the main office for the day after a student was caught with their phone out in class.
Phone Confiscations Down After Two Weeks of New Cell Phone Policy
February 17, 2025
Dubuque Open Quiz Bowl champions Nicolas Vergara-Vanegas, Felix Cook, Ela Pierce, Ethan Lalumiere, and Coach Dolores Silva.
Quiz Bowl Team Prepares to Follow Up their Dubuque Open Win
February 14, 2025
Orchestra Director, Megan Stucky-Swanson addresses the audience before the Philharmonic Orchestra performs their final piece.
City Orchestras Hold Annual Mid-Winter Concert
February 3, 2025
Since she was five years old, Abigail Sigafoose '26 has played violin. This year, she was chosen for the High School Honors Performance Series, which will take place at Carnegie Hall in New York City from February 6-10.
PERFORMER PROFILE: Abigail Sigafoose
January 31, 2025
Emma Plumb ‘26 and Cameron Echols ‘26 unveil “The Book of Memories” at the beginning of the show
Dancing into Show Choir Season
January 17, 2025
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 2025
Cast of Diary Wimpy Kid performs for audience
Diary of a Wimpy kid Wraps up and New Preparations Begin
December 12, 2024
Donovan Gipson '26 wrestles in the second round of his match at districts at Jefferson High School. He went on to win the match.
Kendall Kurtz Leads Nine City High Wrestlers to the Well for the State Tournament
February 19, 2025
Junior Tessa Driscoll checks in before the game. Tessa is averaging over 30% from the 3-point line for the season.
City Tops West 55-50 to Win Rematch
February 14, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture alongside their family and coaches. From the left senior forward 22 Jaxton Schroeder, 30 guard Jay'den Williams, and in the back forward Parker Sutherland.
Boys Basketball Tops Jefferson 67-64 On Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Parker and Chris lead the pre-game jump.
City Dunks Liberty
February 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Valentines Special
February 14, 2025
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
A High Schooler’s Car Recommendations (#1)
February 21, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
February 11, 2025
What Makes a Good Horror Movie?
What Makes a Good Horror Movie?
February 11, 2025
Graphic created with Ai.
DeepSeek Shakes Up The Stock Market
February 4, 2025
We Don't Care About Privacy Anymore
We Don’t Care About Privacy Anymore
February 3, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
February 11, 2025
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
January 30, 2025
Graphic created with Creative Commons images.
‘Return to Oz’ and the Plunders of Disliking ‘Wicked’
January 30, 2025
I’m Boycotting My Favorite Artist
I’m Boycotting My Favorite Artist
January 15, 2025
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
December 6, 2024
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
February 21, 2025
LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta
LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta
February 14, 2025
Since she was five years old, Abigail Sigafoose '26 has played violin. This year, she was chosen for the High School Honors Performance Series, which will take place at Carnegie Hall in New York City from February 6-10.
PERFORMER PROFILE: Abigail Sigafoose
January 31, 2025
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 2025
Photo courtesy of Reyna Roach
Q&A With Reyna Roach
January 6, 2025
LH broadcast reporter Avery O'Brien reports on the new classroom cell phone ban.
Students and Teachers React to New ICCSD Classroom Cell Phone Ban
February 21, 2025
Dubuque Open Quiz Bowl champions Nicolas Vergara-Vanegas, Felix Cook, Ela Pierce, Ethan Lalumiere, and Coach Dolores Silva.
Quiz Bowl Team Prepares to Follow Up their Dubuque Open Win
February 14, 2025
Junior Tessa Driscoll checks in before the game. Tessa is averaging over 30% from the 3-point line for the season.
City Tops West 55-50 to Win Rematch
February 14, 2025
Parker and Chris lead the pre-game jump.
City Dunks Liberty
February 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Valentines Special
February 14, 2025
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Kate Kueter '21 poses with her parents on her senior night.

Athlete Spotlight: Kate Kueter

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
May 9, 2021
Malachi Nye '22 warms up in preparation for his match against Waterloo West.

Boys Tennis Deals with Setbacks from Missing Season

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
April 22, 2021
Natalie Green ‘21 and Jordan Sekafetz ‘21 posing on a beam during their senior year of gymnastics.

Athlete Spotlight: Natalie Green & Jordan Sekafetz

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
February 26, 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 during City's meet against West High. City defeated West 2460-1992 on January 7.

Girls Bowling Gets Sixth at Their First State Tournament

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
February 25, 2021
Britney Russell 22' walks towards teammates after bowling a spare.

Girls Bowling Qualifies for State, Making City High History

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
February 19, 2021
Jared Coiner '23 and Chase Loftus '22 swim to the other end of the pool holding their masks above the water

[Photo] Boys Swim Team Maintains Momentum

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
February 12, 2021
Cutest Couple Contest at City High

2021 Cutest Couple Contest Begins

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Co-Executive Editor
February 1, 2021
Shyan Skriver '24 and Shaylin Brown '22 smile as they pose in their City High swim gear. They both go to West Branch High School but swim for the City High girls swimming and diving team.

United as One

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
January 4, 2021
Shyan Skriver '24 and Shaylin Brown '22 smile as they pose in their City High swim gear. They both go to West Branch High School but swim for the City High girls swimming and diving team.

[Photo] Online Learning Offers Students Connections with Liberty and West High Students

Mark Joseph and Haileigh Steffen
December 26, 2020
Joe Polyak '24 poses for a picture on the front steps of City High. He is enrolled at Regina but swims on the City High boys swim team.

Joe Polyak

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
December 23, 2020
Claire Ernst '24 poses for a picture on the front steps of City High. She is a starter on the City High varsity volleyball team.

Claire Ernst

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
December 23, 2020
Arthur Hall '24 poses for a picture on the front steps of City High. As a freshman, he is already one of the best players on the City High boys golf team.

Arthur Hall

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
December 23, 2020
Kalea Seaton '24 poses for a picture on the front steps of City High. She was on the City High girls swim state team this past fall.

Kalea Seaton

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
December 23, 2020
Kalea Seaton ’24, Claire Ernst ’24, Arthur Hall ’24, and Joe Polyak ’24 make up the freshmen to watch for 2021.

Freshmen to Watch

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive Editor
December 23, 2020
Assistant coach Ike Casey (left) and head coach Mandi Kowal (right) watch the technique of their swimmers at a practice during the first week of the season.

Averi Loria '22 dives into the water for the second leg of the 400 yard freestyle relay.

The City High Girls Swim Team Places 15th at State with Individual Finishes in the Top 3

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive Editor
November 17, 2020
Isabelle Polfliet '23 swims the 100 breaststroke in a dual meet against Waterloo

City High Girls Swimming & Diving Team Places Fourth at Regionals with Three Athletes Qualifying for State Individually

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive Editor
November 10, 2020
City High Swimming and Diving Head Coach Zane Hugo poses at Mercer on the last day of practice before the 2020 Regional meet.

Head Swim Coach Zane Hugo Accepts Position at the University of Wisconsin

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive Editor
November 6, 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
Sara Cassady '22 celebrates after City High won set one 25-18.

City High Volleyball Postseason Begins

Maya Morales and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
October 19, 2020
The City High volleyball team holds their hands in a circle over teammate Emma Nugent's jersey. Joslyn Becker '21 had bracelets made with "Emma Nugent" and "We play for 14" on them, which she gave to her teammates.

City High Volleyball Honors Emma Nugent During Last Home Game of the Regular Season

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive Editor
October 10, 2020
Members of the City High boys golf team are allowed to play golf for free at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course while in-person practices are cancelled.

Fall Sports Scheduled to Return to In-person Practices Starting September 26th

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive & Sports Editor
September 21, 2020
The City High girls varsity volleyball team played against Dubuque Hempstead on Saturday, September 5th.

City Volleyball Loses after Long Battle with Dubuque Hempstead

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Executive Editor
September 5, 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
According to the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, one in five Americans are very worried about climate change and a majority of Americans feel helpless about the issue.

Climate Stress in Students

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Nina Lavezzo-Stecopoulos
May 16, 2020
The Iowa River is about 330 miles long, starting in northcentral Iowa and flowing past Iowa City on its way to the Mississippi River.

The Depths of Water Pollution

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Paris Fuller
May 14, 2020

The Effects on Seniors

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
March 19, 2020

The Effects on Juniors

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
March 19, 2020
The City High track lays deserted due to the postponement of spring sports

How COVID-19 is Affecting the College Recruitment Process

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
March 19, 2020
The junior mock trial team placed 4th at the regional tournament and advanced to state.

City High Mock Trial Makes History with Multiple Teams Qualifying for State

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
March 10, 2020

Helmets

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020

Second Impact Syndrome

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020

Concussion Awareness and Self-Reporting

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
Mock trial at City High infographic created by Emma Perencevich.

City High Mock Trials Prepares for Regionals

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
While helmets can help prevent more serious brain injuries, they do not help prevent concussions.

A Heads up on Concussions

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 26, 2020
Sophia Strathearn '21 posing in the City High wrestling room with her West High girls wrestling uniform.

A Little Hawk in Green

Alison Kenaston and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
February 26, 2020
The City High girls basketball team will be playing in the Quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament on Monday, March 2nd.

Girls Basketball Team Advances to State Tournament After Win Against Dubuque Hempstead

Natalie Green and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
February 25, 2020
Gable Mitchell '22 sits down for a portrait wearing his Little Hawk Baseball sweatshirt.

Athlete Spotlight: Gable Mitchell

Alison Kenaston and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
February 21, 2020
Gable Mitchell '22 struggling to get the upper-hand in a wrestling match.

A Slow Recovery

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 18, 2020
John Weigel '23 swims the 100 butterfly at Linn-Mar, finishing with a season best time of 1:02.03.

[Photo] Little Hawks Qualify for State, Break Records

Carly Weigel, Reporter
February 10, 2020
#1 Girls Basketball Rolls Past West as Boys Lose to Top Ranked West

#1 Girls Basketball Rolls Past West as Boys Lose to Top Ranked West

Natalie Green and Julianne Berry-Stoelzle
January 31, 2020
AJ Coons '20, Forrest Frazier '20, and Joe Schuessler '20 stand in front of the record board in Mercer at City's senior night.

[Photo] West Wins the Golden Speedo at Senior Night

Carly Weigel, Reporter
January 22, 2020
John Weigel '23 swimming the 500 freestyle at The Little Hawk Invite.

Boys Swimming Places 5th at Little Hawk Invite

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
December 24, 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
Mock trial at City High infographic created by Emma Perencevich.

Mock Trial Scrimmage Prepares Members For Release of This Years Problem

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
December 18, 2019
Rose Nkumu '20 signed a Letter of Intent to Marquette University to play basketball.

Seven City High Athletes Commit to College Athletics

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
November 15, 2019
Greta Stanier '23 is a Freshmen to Watch involved in diving at City. She placed 11th at regionals, highest of all of City's divers.

Gretta Stanier

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Iris Wedemeyer '21 has been running varsity in cross-country this year. She placed 42nd at state with a time of 19:43.

Iris Wedemeyer

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Ford Washburn '23 was the only runner on the City High boys cross-country team to qualify for state. He placed in the Top 20 of his class with a time of 16:10, beating all other freshmen at this meet.

Ford Washburn

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Ben Kueter '23 a five time Iowa Amateur Athletic Union Champion, 2019 Iowa USA Wrestling Triple Crown Winner, 2019 Folkstyle All-American and 2019 United World Wrestling All-American. He has trained with City Highs wrestling team in the past and is excited to officially be part of the team.

Ben Kueter

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Iris Wedemeyer '21 has been running varsity in cross-country this year. She placed 42nd at state with a time of 19:43.

Freshmen To Watch

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Olivia Masterson '20 placed eighth in the 100 butterfly at Marshalltown this past weekend.

City High Girls Swimming Places Eighth at State Meet

Julianne Berry-Stoelzle and Carly Weigel
November 11, 2019
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