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Bernie Sanders gives a speech about Fighting Oligarchy in Iowa City on February 22nd.
Bernie Sanders Visits Iowa City: A Speech at the Englert
March 1, 2025
Climbing the AP Capstone
Climbing the AP Capstone
March 1, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Spring Carnvial Nears and Powderbuff rescheduled
February 26, 2025
Model United Nations participants from city High pose for a photo taken last year at the state conference.
Model United Nations Prepares For March Conference
February 25, 2025
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
Photo courtesy of Tommy Haines
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brody Clarke
March 3, 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
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Winter Sports Wrap Up with Special Guest Kendall Kurtz
February 28, 2025
Davion Luckett '26 makes a bounce pass in the first City High vs. West High basketball game of this season.
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Davion Luckett
February 28, 2025
August Palmer '25 and Tessa Driscoll '26 receive a play call during the 4th quarter.
Four Little Hawks Earn All-Conference Honors
February 28, 2025
City High stands with Liberty High at their annual Mental Health Awareness Game.
City Girls Basketball: The Road to Wells
February 24, 2025
Davion Luckett '26 dribbles the ball down the court in a tight game against Waterloo West. The team went on to win 56-47.
Playoff Preview: City High vs Waterloo East
February 24, 2025
Young Ben Klitgaard '26 at a car show with his father and grandfather.
Cars and Community
February 28, 2025
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
February 27, 2025
Images courtesy of car sellers. Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
Jethro’s Car Picks: Facebook Marketplace is Where to Look
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
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
De Souza has participated in cross country and basketball and is planning to do tennis and golf.
Exchange Student Profile: Nicole Fernandes de Souza
March 3, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tommy Haines
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brody Clarke
March 3, 2025
Every year, the Iowa Department of Education Performance Profiles rate schools based on how well they meet a set of standards. But in 2024, the standards changed. City High was “Commendable” in 2023, but went down two levels to “Needs Improvement” in November of 2024. However, it is still ranked within the top 10 in the state, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Targeted: New Evaluation System Drops All ICCSD High Schools’ Ratings
February 28, 2025
Kate Meis '25 reads Romeo and Juliet in the library.
To Read or Not to Read?
February 28, 2025
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
February 21, 2025
Climbing the AP Capstone
Climbing the AP Capstone
March 1, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Winter Sports Wrap Up with Special Guest Kendall Kurtz
February 28, 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
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Grace Hoeper '25 gets ready to start her first race at the City vs West duel with a big smile.

[Photo] Girls Swim Captains Make Waves

Amelie Donovan, Sports Co-Editor
September 19, 2024
LH Sports Podcast

[Photo] LH Sports Podcast: Spring Soccer Edition

Jack Rogers and Gabriel Egeland
April 17, 2024
City High Women’s Soccer’s starting lineup huddles before a game against Davenport Central on April 4th

[Photo] Inside the Huddle: City High Women’s Soccer Captains

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
Mock Trial participants earlier this year marching in the Homecoming Parade

[Photo] Mock Trial Prepares for Biggest Scrimmage of the Season

Rosangel Flores-Rubio, Executive Editor
February 23, 2024
City High Students protest the Perry High School Shooting on January 8th, 2024

[Photo] The End of School Shootings Starts With Stricter Gun Laws

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
February 20, 2024
Women’s Wrestling Head Coach Ryan Ahlers yells out to his wrestler on the mat during the Little Hawk home tournament

[Photo] Q&A with City High Coach Ryan Ahlers

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor
February 6, 2024
Shaona Emmanuel '26 takes a moment in between rounds of her match against an opponent at the MVC Championships

[Photo] UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Shaona Emmanuel

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor
January 26, 2024
Kaitlin Loria '27 tips the ball over the net

[Photo] Playmaker Profile: Kaitlin Loria

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Sports Editor
December 19, 2023
August Palmer '25 warms up before the "UFA" game at City High

[Photo] Taking “Unbreakable” to New Levels

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor
December 12, 2023
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[Photo] VIDEO: Boy’s Basketball Home Opener Highlights

Grace Kirschling, Broadcast Editor and Social Media Co-Editor
November 29, 2023
Paige Dixon '26 wrestles against an opponent from Cedar Rapids Jefferson at the home tournament

[Photo] Little Hawk Girls Wrestling Tournament Comes With Big Hopes for 23-24 Season

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor
November 21, 2023
The 22-23 team huddles during a timeout

[Photo] Q&A With the 23-24 Boys Basketball Captains

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Editor
November 10, 2023
Emi Edwards played by Yomi Hemley ‘25 beats up DJ MC played by Brody Clarke ‘25 in the fall play, ‘Begets’

[Photo] PHOTO STORY: Fall Play Opening Week

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive and A&E Editor
November 9, 2023
Grace Hoeper '25 reaches over across lanes to hug a swimmer from Iowa City West-Liberty during senior night

[Photo] Three Swim Relays and Individual Swimmer Grace Hoeper to Travel to State Meet

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor
November 9, 2023
Varsity girl's basketball starters huddle up before a game against Iowa City Liberty.

[Photo] Girls Basketball 2023-24 Season Preview

Kaitlyn Brown and Halle Larew
November 6, 2023
Hattie Galloway '27 in a match against Linn Mar at Xtreme Arena.

[Photo] Freshmen to Watch

Kaitlyn Brown, Amelie Donovan, and Halle Larew
September 27, 2023
Grace Hopper '25 anchors against Dubuque Senior in the 200Y Freestyle relay.

[Photo] The Road to State: 6AM-6PM

Kaitlyn Brown, Reporter
September 12, 2023
Sidney Slay '24 celebrates with Hattie Galloway '27 after scoring a point in a match against Hempstead.

City High Volleyball huddles between sets against Dubuque Hempstead.

[Photo] XTREAM GAMEDAY: #10 Iowa City High Volleyball vs #20 Linn-Mar

September 12, 2023
The team celebrates after Galloway '27, far left, earns a point in a game against Dubuque Hempstead.

Evan Lampe '23, Thomas Ksobiech '23, Shamar Benton '23, and Trey Wright '25 listen to their coach during a timeout.

[Photo] Boys Basketball End Season With Loss To Waterloo East

Lauren Koch, Executive Editor
February 21, 2023
Senior Norah Jespersen drives to the bucket in the Little Hawk arena.

[Photo] GameDay: Girls BBall Playoff vs. Muscatine

Ahmed Basheir and Bobby Bacon
February 15, 2023
Iowa City High varsity basketball team breaks the huddle during the Linn-Mar game.

[Photo] City High Forfeits Basketball Game Against Fairfield

Diego Loria-Eivins
February 7, 2023
Boys basketball breaks it down coming out of a timeout vs Liberty High.

[Photo] Boys Basketball Nears Post Season

Ahmed Basheir, Charlie Firmstone, and Josh Borger Germann
February 1, 2023
Julie Williams performing at The James Theatre, alongside The Black Opry

[Photo] The James Theater Hosts The Black Opry

Laine Forbes, Reporter
October 6, 2022
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