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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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Performers take the stage in the first ever SMAC Showcase. Student leaders hope to turn the event into an annual tradition.

SMAC Wraps Up The Year With Spring Showcase

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
May 30, 2023
Students hold signs advocating for climate education legislation outside the US Capital.

Constituents Versus Conscience

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
May 3, 2023
Marcus Miller '23 solos during a Jazz Ensemble performance at the Liberty Jazz Festival

Jazz Ensemble Wraps Up the Competition Season at State

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
April 6, 2023
Grace Kirschling '24 works on her AP Environmental Science one-pager

Budding Interest In AP Environmental Science

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
February 28, 2023
Bill Bywater '57, David Bywater '85, and Adam Bywater '23 pose for a family portrait

City High: In The Family

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
February 14, 2023
Linus McRoberts, Jillian Leman, and Abigail Sigafoose all participate in multiple performing ensembles as freshmen at City High

Music Department Freshmen to Watch

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
February 13, 2023
Abigail Sigafoose

Abigail Sigafoose

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
February 8, 2023
Jillian Leman

Jillian Leman

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
February 8, 2023
Linus McRoberts

Linus McRoberts

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
February 8, 2023
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Student Senate members load cans to be donated to the community food pantry

Student Senate Organizes Holiday Can Drive

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
January 11, 2023
Student Senate members load cans to be donated to the community food pantry

Student Senate Organizes Holiday Can Drive

Matisse Arnone
January 11, 2023
Maya Bennett ‘23 can often be found working on a new project on one of the pottery wheels in the art room during her spare time

Maya Bennett: Artistic Identity Takes Form

Matisse Arnone
December 21, 2022
Students from Liberty and City High pose with the signed check in front of the Stead Family Children's Hospital.

Clash At Kinnick Proceeds Donated To Children’s Hospital

Matisse Arnone
December 15, 2022
City High Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Collective performed for the final time this year on May 20th

Jazz Band Closes Season With Pedmall Concert

Matisse Arnone
May 31, 2022
Ms. Krieger defines herself as a representational artists, but she says that her favorite mediums are watercolor and oil paint

Ms. Krieger Shows Her ‘Sub’stantial Artistic Side

Matisse Arnone
May 23, 2022
Ms. Scott helps students review for the AP Physics exam

AP Tests Come to a Close

Matisse Arnone
May 18, 2022
Whit Jury '23 and Jared Moninger '23 rehearse a scene from 'Big Fish'

‘Big Fish’ Cast & Crew Prepares for a Big Weekend

Matisse Arnone
April 25, 2022
Students see Christianity playing a more prominent role in public schools than other religions.

Religion in Public Schools

Matisse Arnone
April 18, 2022
The are many queer students who feel like the stereotypes about them are not always true.

Queer Stereotypes: The Harmful Impact

Matisse Arnone
April 13, 2022
Mrs. Watson poses with a handmade macrame project.

Knot Your Typical Craft

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
April 1, 2022
The City High Jazz Ensemble performs one of their charts on the floor of the Iowa House Chamber.

Jazz Band Performs at State Capitol

Matisse Arnone and Callista Robertson
March 29, 2022
Charles Faden '22 takes a final bow in 4th Avenue's show choir performance at the Spring Show.

Show Choir Season Comes To a Close

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
March 22, 2022
Kansas City based conductor Joe Parisi gives the City High Wind Ensemble feedback on their performance

Bands Perform at Concert Festival

Matisse Arnone
February 24, 2022
The barrier between French and Spanish depicted on a bulletin board behind a teacher, is drawn and created digitally.

Why Don’t More People Take French?

Anastacia Laux and Matisse Arnone
February 10, 2022
Students at City High have the options to enroll in orchestra, choir, and band courses.

A Push For Diversity In Music

Matisse Arnone and Rebecca Michaeli
February 8, 2022
Nora Gibson '23 composts her lunch. The newly added composting bins are meant to reduce City High's waste in traditional landfills.

New Composting Program Takes Root

Matisse Arnone
February 7, 2022
Members of Jazz Ensmble performing at the Winter Show

Music Department Returns to Live Performances

Matisse Arnone and Mary Cate Pugh
January 11, 2022
Bells and Advisory Changes for Second Trimester

Bells and Advisory Changes for Second Trimester

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
December 14, 2021
Mr. Balcaen uses a variety of ways to make students learn French.

Teacher Appreciation Column: Monsieur Balcaen Makes French a Breeze

Matisse Arnone, Reporter
May 6, 2021
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