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New Phone Policy to Go Into Effect for All ICCSD Schools in January
New Phone Policy to Go Into Effect for All ICCSD Schools in January
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
Iyon Harris '26 plays forward and point guard for City High.
LH GameDay Preview: City vs. West Boys and Girls Basketball Showdown at West High
December 20, 2024
Special addition graphic for the Holiday Special of the little hawk sports podcast. Featured in the image is Jack Rogers '26, Rito Perez '26, Gabriel Egeland '25, and Jack Lampe '26.
LH SPORTS POD: City vs. West GameDay Holiday Special Edition
December 20, 2024
City High played Dubuque Senior on December 17th.
LITTLEHAWK CUT: City Falls to Dubuque Senior
December 18, 2024
Tessa Driscoll '26 low fives Augie Palmer '25 during the City vs. Western Dubuque 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
The Top 10 Most Viewed Little Hawk Stories of 2024
The Top 10 Most Viewed Little Hawk Stories of 2024
December 19, 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
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 '26 low fives Augie Palmer '25 during the City vs. Western Dubuque 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
Special addition graphic for the Holiday Special of the little hawk sports podcast. Featured in the image is Jack Rogers '26, Rito Perez '26, Gabriel Egeland '25, and Jack Lampe '26.
LH SPORTS POD: City vs. West GameDay Holiday Special Edition
December 20, 2024
City High played Dubuque Senior on December 17th.
LITTLEHAWK CUT: City Falls to Dubuque Senior
December 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
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Most City High students want to leave Iowa after graduation. But why? And is there a way to convince them to stay?

Brain Drain

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
December 13, 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
Caelyn Blair '28 chats with a friend

[Photo] City High Students and Staff React to 2024 Election Results

Tai Caputo, Executive Editor and Feature Co-Editor
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

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
November 6, 2024
Social media is addicting, but its effects are detrimental on growing brains.

[Photo] I Hate Instagram

Isabella Young, Opinion Co-Editor
October 30, 2024
The Little Hawk won All Iowa News Team for the seventh time in the last eight years.

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

Lily Rantanen and Ethan Lalumiere
October 28, 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
Ms. Sotillo helps a student during her class' weekly Advisory time.

[Photo] Advisory is Crucial to Student Success

Floris Roorda, Reporter
October 28, 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

Lily Rantanen, Martha Willard, and Ethan Lalumiere
October 18, 2024
In 2020, the race in Iowa was very close. This year, young people will make a difference.

[Photo] Vote Because the Rest of Us Cannot

Tai Caputo, Executive Editor and Feature Co-Editor
October 16, 2024
Tai Caputo '25 and Isabella Young '25 cut cake to celebrate being named Pacemaker Finalists

The Little Hawk Newspaper Named Pacemaker Finalist and Three Journalists Receive Story of the Year Awards

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
September 27, 2024
Class President Nick Tran '25 poses with newly elected Vice President Ania Naso '25

Student Senate Elects Vice President

Lily Rantanen, Opinion Co-Editor
September 10, 2024
CONNECTIONS: Seniors

CONNECTIONS: Seniors

Liz Degner, Lily Rantanen, and Megan Swartzendruber
May 14, 2024
CONNECTIONS: Prom Edition

CONNECTIONS: Prom Edition

Liz Degner, Megan Swartzendruber, and Lily Rantanen
May 6, 2024
CONNECTIONS: City High

CONNECTIONS: City High

Liz Degner, Lily Rantanen, and Megan Swartzendruber
May 2, 2024
The original Statue of Liberty now sits in the main foyer

Secrets of City High: The Statue of Liberty

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
May 2, 2024
Recycling will soon return to City High

Environmental Club Reintroduces Recycling

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
April 26, 2024
West Kauper and Robin Calhoun, who plays Heidi Schreck in the Iowa premiere of ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’, act out a scene. Photo courtesy of West Kauper

West Kauper Debates the Constitution

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
April 12, 2024
City’s New Holiday: Mira Cunning Invents Mr. Bacon Day

City’s New Holiday: Mira Cunning Invents Mr. Bacon Day

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
April 11, 2024
City High Students protest the Perry High School Shooting on January 8th, 2024

The End of School Shootings Starts With Stricter Gun Laws

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
February 20, 2024
The Little Hoax: Horoscopes for February 16

The Little Hoax: Horoscopes for February 16

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
February 16, 2024
LH QUIZ: Which City Staff Member Are You?

LH QUIZ: Which City Staff Member Are You?

Estelle Hartz and Lily Rantanen
January 31, 2024
Who Would Win: Taylor vs Turtles

Who Would Win: Taylor vs Turtles

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
January 22, 2024
Jillian Leman '26 stands outside of City High’s music wing with her trumpet

Jillian Leman’s Jazz Journey

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
December 20, 2023
Horace Mann sixth graders learn about composting and environmental sustainability during a presentation by the City High Environmental Club

Environmental Club Helps Take Composting Programs District Wide

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
December 20, 2023
McKenzie Knebel '24 performs a solo at the Wild West Solo Showdown at West High

Dance Team Prepares for State

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
December 1, 2023
Meet 2023 Candidates for School Board

Meet 2023 Candidates for School Board

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
November 6, 2023
‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

Estelle Hartz and Lily Rantanen
October 30, 2023
Quinn Clark '26 has a unique talent -- she can ride a unicycle

A One-Wheel Commute

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
October 9, 2023
Poi Borchardt '26 plays the double B flat tuba, which is the most common model in concert bands

How Low Can You Go?

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Ethan Hill '24 waits for his cue during rehearsal for Peter and the Starcatcher.

Crew and Actors Prepare for ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
October 11, 2022
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