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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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home made vegetarian avocado and sweet potato sushi.

Rock N Roll Sushi

Nova Meurice and Zoë Butler
March 24, 2017
School Board to Discuss Student Immigration Protections

School Board to Discuss Student Immigration Protections

Nova Meurice
February 28, 2017

Teachers Answer Relationship Questions 2017

Sarah Smith and Nova Meurice
February 10, 2017
A Bitter Pill to Swallow

A Bitter Pill to Swallow

Nova Meurice and Sofie Lie
February 8, 2017
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[Photo] Video Game, Set, Match

Rasmus Schlutter and Maya Chadwick
January 20, 2017
yamadorari ‘17 did not realize that she was in danger when the sound of a church hymn woke her up in the middle of the night.

In the Middle: A Refugee’s Journey From Congo to Iowa

Molly Liu and Nova Meurice
October 11, 2016
ICCI Collects Sanitary Product for Women's Shelter

ICCI Collects Sanitary Product for Women’s Shelter

Nova Meurice and Sarah Smith
April 15, 2016
Prom Tickets to Go on Sale Next Week

Prom Tickets to Go on Sale Next Week

Nova Meurice, Webitor
April 14, 2016
Spring Into Soup

Spring Into Soup

Sonali Durham and Nova Meurice
April 13, 2016
Sunrise at Pike's Peak

Sunrise at Pike’s Peak

Sarah Smith and Nova Meurice
March 31, 2016
Raz Schlutter '17 and Ellis Fontana '16 pose together.

Fashion Editorial: Men in Skirts

Sonali Durham and Nova Meurice
March 9, 2016
Politikid Podcast: Double Whammy Edition

Politikid Podcast: Double Whammy Edition

Innes Hicsasmaz, Sonali Durham, and Nova Meurice
March 3, 2016
Politikid Podcast: Going Ham on New Hampshire

Politikid Podcast: Going Ham on New Hampshire

Innes Hicsasmaz, Sonali Durham, and Nova Meurice
February 15, 2016
Politikid Podcast: Reminiscing on the Iowa Caucuses

Politikid Podcast: Reminiscing on the Iowa Caucuses

Innes Hicsasmaz, Sonali Durham, and Nova Meurice
February 3, 2016
City High Caucus Site Breaks Attendance Records

City High Caucus Site Breaks Attendance Records

Maya Durham, Naomi Meurice, Nova Meurice, and Sofie Lie
February 2, 2016
Humans of Iowa City: Precinct 18

Humans of Iowa City: Precinct 18

Sofie Lie and Nova Meurice
February 2, 2016
In a Puff of Smoke

In a Puff of Smoke

Sonali Durham and Nova Meurice
January 5, 2016

Farm to Table

Nova Meurice and Sofie Lie
November 6, 2015
University incorporated

[Photo] Staff Editorial: University Inc.

Cody Owen and Ellis Fontana
November 6, 2015
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

[Photo] Politikid: Planned Parenthood

Innes Hicsasmaz, Ellis Fontana, and Sophia Schlesinger
October 15, 2015
There's No Place Like Home

There’s No Place Like Home

Nova Meurice and Sarah Smith
October 15, 2015
Art by AJ Boulund

New Board Looks to Future of District

Sofie Lie and Nova Meurice
September 23, 2015

Teacher Feature: A Q&A

Sarah Smith and Nova Meurice
May 8, 2015
Vaccine Nation

Vaccine Nation

Sarah Smith and Nova Meurice
April 12, 2015
State Officials Agree on School Start Date

State Officials Agree on School Start Date

Nova Meurice, Web Editor
March 31, 2015
Art by Esmé Rummelhart

Nova Meurice and Sarah Smith
February 28, 2015
Obama Declares the State of the Union to be Strong

Obama Declares the State of the Union to be Strong

Nova Meurice and Lucy McGehee
January 21, 2015
Zach Fields and Hannah Murray in "Dance"

Show Choirs Raise Money for Local Scholarships

Nova Meurice and Sarah Smith
January 12, 2015
1st Row: City High Dance Coach Barbie Kopp 2nd Row Left to Right: Amelia Cain, Elke Windschitl, Madison Swehla and Courtney Streb 3rd Row Left to Right: Grace Williamson, Marisa Milavetz, Hailey Fay, Jordan Hobbs and Chloe Reagan

Dance Team Earns Division I Rating at State

Sarah Smith and Nova Meurice
December 10, 2014
Protesters met on the Pentacrest at 5 p.m. on November 25.

Ferguson Grand Jury Decision Sparks Protests

Nova Meurice, Sarah Smith, and Claire Noack
November 27, 2014
LH Now

LH Now

Nova Meurice and Sarah Smith
October 31, 2014
LH Now

LH Now

Sarah Smith and Nova Meurice
October 24, 2014
Littlehawk staff from Left to Right: Top Row: Ellis Fontana, Cody Owen, Dominic Balestrieri-Fox, Anton Buri, Will Barker, Payton Evans, Will Braverman, Jonathan House, Jakob Hillebrand, Jonas Gerdees Bottom Row: Claire Noack, Jordan Cronbaugh, Sonali Durham, Sarah Smith, Nova Meurice, Caroline Brown, Riley Lewers, Elise Goodvin, Cora Bern-Klug

Littlehawk Staff Win State Awards

Nova Meurice, Sarah Smith, and
October 23, 2014
Wacky Weblink Wednesday

Wacky Weblink Wednesday

Sarah Smith, Nova Meurice, and Rachel Fischer
October 22, 2014
Varsity girls take off at the Little Hawk Invitational meet

Cross Country Girls Win Divisionals

Nova Meurice and Sarah Smith
October 17, 2014

LH Now

Katrina Scandrett, Joe Britton, Sarah Smith, and Nova Meurice
October 16, 2014
LH Now

LH Now

Katrina Scandrett, Joe Britton, Sarah Smith, and Nova Meurice
October 16, 2014
Wacky Weblink Wednesday

Wacky Weblink Wednesday

Sarah Smith, Rachel Fischer, and Nova Meurice
October 15, 2014

Banned Book Favorites

Sarah Smith and Nova Meurice
September 27, 2014
Free To Read

Free To Read

Sarah Smith and Nova Meurice
September 27, 2014
Homecoming Court Votes are in for the Final 14

Homecoming Court Votes are in for the Final 14

Nova Meurice, Online Editor
September 11, 2014
Graphic from The Daily Beast Website

City High Ranked by Daily Beast as a Top High School

Nova Meurice, Web Editor
September 1, 2014

Orchestra Program to Take a Hit

Sarah Smith and Nova Meurice
June 3, 2014
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[Photo] Budget Cuts are Cutting Deep

Staff Editorial, The Little Hawk
June 3, 2014
Elementary Students Participate in Track & Field Day

Elementary Students Participate in Track & Field Day

Sarah Smith and Nova Meurice
May 14, 2014
Teachers Share Past Stories from their Career

Teachers Share Past Stories from their Career

Sarah Smith and Nova Meurice
May 12, 2014

[Video] Not Going to Prom?

Nova Meurice, Co-Web Editor
May 3, 2014

Mark Bigler Shares Tragic Drunk Driving Story

Nova Meurice, Reporter
April 4, 2014

Chip Hardesty Named Commencement Speaker

Sarah Smith and Nova Meurice
April 2, 2014
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