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City High hold first Signing Day of 2024
November 14, 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
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
Liam Murphy ‘24 holds a piece of his work
Q&A with Student Artist Liam Murphy
May 15, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: State Football Rundown
November 15, 2024
City High hold 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
Layla Lovan '25 returns the ball to her teammate during warmups in the 2024 season.
Spring Sports Set to Move to the Fall in 2025
October 30, 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 Concert Review: The DreamShow3
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
November 1, 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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Megan Swartzendruber

Megan Swartzendruber, Yearbook Co-Editor

Hey, my name is Megan Swartzendruber. I write and take photos of sport events, while on the side I take photos of other events. I have 3 younger brothers and 2 dogs. I am in multiple sports myself and I am a big Hawkeye fan, so if you like the Cyclones I’m sorry I can’t talk to you anymore. ;)

All content by Megan Swartzendruber
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.

[Photo] Playoff Preview: #10 City High vs #7 Ankeny Centennial

Bobby Bacon, Charlie Firmstone, and Gabriel Egeland
November 1, 2024
Homecoming Royals Brody Clarke '25 and Olivia Vande Berg '25.

[Photo] Homecoming Highlights

Kate Meis, Executive Editor and News Co-Editor
October 29, 2024

DOWN GOES BETT

Megan Swartzendruber and Henry Birt
October 28, 2024
City High awaits the National Anthem before their game vs West High

[Photo] Week 5 Football Preview: City vs Kennedy

Bobby Bacon, Charlie Firmstone, and Jacob Hills
September 26, 2024
Drew Nye '25 holds the Boot Trophy over his head to celebrate the win over West High School.

[Photo] Offensive Explosion Secures the Boot for City

Jack Rogers and Jack Lampe
September 26, 2024
Drew Nye and the Little Hawk football team take the field at West High.

[Photo] Mic’d Up with Drew Nye

William Meis and Micah Hartwig
September 25, 2024
Chayse Newton '27 in the Cyhawk game against Ames

[Photo] Battle for the Boot Preview

Ahmed Basheir and Gabriel Egeland
September 19, 2024
The City High team poses together after their dominant 53-14 victory in the Cy-Hawk game.

Turning The Tide: City Crushes Ames 53-14

Megan Swartzendruber, Yearbook Editor
September 16, 2024
Safety Connor Cross '25 during this season's game against Liberty

[Photo] Little Hawks to Battle Ames for the CyHawk Trophy

Ahmed Basheir and Gabriel Egeland
September 13, 2024
Parker Sutherland '25 cheers on his team in the 2023 season game against Liberty

[Photo] Sports Preview: City vs. Liberty

Jacob Hills, Reporter
September 6, 2024
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[Photo] Black Excellence in Business Form

Wisdom Konu, Executive and Co-Culture Editor
May 24, 2024
STARE DOWN THE COACH: Running back Ruth Cloyd '25 listens to the play call during the homecoming PowderPuff football game.

[Photo] Homecoming 2023: What You Need to Know

Wisdom Konu, Executive Editor and Co-Culture Editor
September 21, 2023
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
Leman dances as she sings in the rain with Deleeuw

[Photo] PHOTO STORY: Drama Puts on ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
April 22, 2024
Kendra Schwarting '24 throws candy at the crowd while wearing a City High Ambassador Coat

[Photo] PHOTO STORY: Spring Pep Rally Recap

Austin Chantry, Reporter
April 17, 2024
Dominique Blackman '24 and Maria Henderson '25 look up at the solar eclipse in front of City High School, on April 8, 2024.

PHOTO STORY: City High Students Observe the Solar Eclipse

Megan Swartzendruber, Yearbook Co-Editor
April 9, 2024
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