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August Sander, Max Tchernoraenko, Auggie Dickerson, and Thomas Hand were all selected as Freshmen to Watch.
Music Freshmen to Watch
November 18, 2024
Caelyn Blair '28 chats with a friend
City High Students and Staff React to 2024 Election Results
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
November 6, 2024
Noelle Schnoeblen ‘26 was accepted to play flute in the All-State orchestra.
28 Musicians Secure Spots at All-State
November 1, 2024
Augie's Team poses for a photo after winning the PowderPuff competition.
Homecoming Highlights
October 29, 2024
August Sander, Max Tchernoraenko, Auggie Dickerson, and Thomas Hand were all selected as Freshmen to Watch.
Music Freshmen to Watch
November 18, 2024
Students from high schools across the school district attended the High School Film Festival.
FilmScene Hosts the First Refocus High School Shorts Program
November 8, 2024
Noelle Schnoeblen ‘26 was accepted to play flute in the All-State orchestra.
28 Musicians Secure Spots at All-State
November 1, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal
City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid
October 2, 2024
Kenji Radley '25 in ready position during the 2023-24 football season
Marching Band Takes the Field for First Home Football Game
September 6, 2024
City High Girls Swim Makes a Splash at State
November 19, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: State Football Rundown
November 15, 2024
City High holds first Signing Day of 2024
November 14, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: Playoff Showdown with Ankeny Centennial Featuring Frosh Phenom Marshall Sheldon
November 1, 2024
The team captains (Tyler Rindles '25, Dominic Salibi '25, Bobby Bacon '25, Connor Cross '25) finish the coin toss and receive the ball in the pre-game vs. Bettendorf.
Playoff Preview: #10 City High vs #7 Ankeny Centennial
November 1, 2024
From Lone-Wolf Hack n’ Slasher to Reality-Shifting Murder Mystery: Here Are Three of the Latest Video Games to Play This Fall
From Lone-Wolf Hack n’ Slasher to Reality-Shifting Murder Mystery: Here Are Three of the Latest Video Games to Play This Fall
November 18, 2024
The level of traffic around the neighborhood is more than an annoyance–it's a danger.
A Beginner’s Guide on How to Improve a Good Neighborhood
November 15, 2024
PRO VS CON: The PSAT
PRO VS CON: The PSAT
November 12, 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 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
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 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
Dr. Anny-Dominique Curtius is a Professor of Francophone Studies and the Director of Graduate Studies for French and Francophone World Studies at the University of Iowa.
Q&A With Dr. Anny-Dominique Curtius
October 10, 2024
Kaden Huntley '25 in Van Allen Hall
Attending College, While Still in High School
October 10, 2024
Ramy Makawi for Humans of City High
HUMANS OF CITY HIGH
September 25, 2024
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
September 10, 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
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: City Battles #1 Bett with Special Guest Mitch Moore
October 25, 2024
Mitch Moore discussing the game plan against Davenport North.
City Drops 47 on Davenport West
October 18, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: City vs. Linn-Mar
October 18, 2024
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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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