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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
City High's neighborhood is great. But what if we had unlimited funds to improve it?
How to Maximize Your Neighborhood’s Potential
November 21, 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 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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How the City High Music and Sports departments have adjusted to COVID-19.

Pandemic Rules Changing Between Sports and Music

Rebecca Michaeli and Ruth Meehan
February 27, 2021
The City High Symphony orchestra joins with members of Wind Ensemble to perform the finale from Dvorak's "New World Symphony" back in February of 2020.

Hybrid Orchestra Sections Combine for 100% In-Person Learning

Ruth Meehan, A&E Editor
February 26, 2021
Rachel Meehan '21 attends a Zoom rehearsal.

[Photo] Rehearsals Begin For Spring Musical

Sophia Wagner, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 26, 2021
Art by Sophia Wagner

City High Orchestra Collaborates with Local Schools for Virtual Performance

Ruth Meehan, A&E Editor
December 21, 2020
Stadtlander plays both Alto and Tenor Saxophone.

[Photo] Student Profile: Eva Statdlander

Sophia Wagner, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 18, 2020
The three accepted vocalists pose with their "I'm an All-Stater" stickers along side Mr. Walker and Mr. Hagy

All-State Audition Results

Ruth Meehan, A&E Editor
December 7, 2020
infographic by Ruth Meehan

All-State Auditions

Ruth Meehan, A&E Editor
December 2, 2020
The City High Symphony orchestra joins with members of Wind Ensemble to perform the finale from Dvorak's "New World Symphony" back in February of 2020.

Addition of Third City High Orchestra

Ruth Meehan, A&E Editor
December 2, 2020
The books on the tables were sorted by subject.

[Photo] Photo Story: Students Pickup Textbooks for Online/Hybrid School

Rachel Marsh, Photo Editor
September 18, 2020

[Video] Meet the New Little Hawk Editors for 2021

Sophia Wagner and Ruth Meehan
May 14, 2020
LH Studio Concert: Classics Edition

[Video] LH Studio Concert: Classics Edition

Kate Kueter, Video Editor
February 5, 2020
City high takes on Cedar Falls at home.

[Photo] Football Series: Redemption

Aala Basheir and Wolfgang Fullenkamp
November 12, 2019

[Video] The Little Hawk Tries Popular Halloween Candy

Ruth Meehan and Kate Kueter
November 1, 2019
City High students pose for photo in their Halloween costumes.

Halloween at City High

Ruth Meehan, Video & Social Media Editor
October 31, 2019

Featured Artist: Halloween Edition

Kate Kueter and Ruth Meehan
October 30, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Dear 2109

Ruth Meehan and Aala Basheir
October 25, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Dear 2109 – The Little Hawk Advice Column

Ruth Meehan and Aala Basheir
October 14, 2019

[Video] “Kiss My Endzone” Brings Home City High Powder Puff Championship

Kate Kueter, Video Editor
October 3, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Dear 2109 – The Little Hawk Advice Column

Ruth Meehan and Aala Basheir
October 3, 2019
Choir director Tyler Hagy sits in his office drinking a his favorite soft drink, a coke.

Q&A with Choir Director Tyler Hagy

Ruth Meehan, Video & Social Media Editor
September 30, 2019

What’s in my Backpack? Freshman vs. Senior

Ruth Meehan and Kate Kueter
September 11, 2019
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City vs Liberty Football Highlights

Ruth Meehan and Kate Kueter
September 5, 2019
Isaac Bullwinkle

[Photo] Isaac Bullwinkle

September 4, 2019

[Video] Freshman First Impressions of City High

Kate Kueter and Ruth Meehan
August 30, 2019

[Video] LH Buzz: Period Would You Rather

Kate Kueter and Ruth Meehan
May 31, 2019

[Video] Teacher Appreciation: Mr. Hagy

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
May 13, 2019
Q&A with the Seniors of Les Mis

Q&A with the Seniors of Les Mis

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
May 2, 2019
A group of students sing for their performance in the competition.

[Photo] Becoming Better Musicians

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
April 30, 2019
Frances Bottorff '22 does her makeup before the show.

Photo Story: Les Miserables Tech Week

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
April 25, 2019
Infographic by Ruth Meehan

New Year New Team

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
March 27, 2019
Outdoor plan for the new Xtream Arena.

Versatile Sporting Arena Construction Begins

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
February 27, 2019
Little Hawks Women Basketball Team is Headed to State

Little Hawks Women Basketball Team is Headed to State

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
February 25, 2019
Dr. Greg Grove nods to the choir after they finish singing.

Singing the Night Away

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
February 25, 2019
Zoë Miller '19 smiles after the last song.

Marisa Rude '19 during the final song Yesterday.

Soloist Elias Perez '19

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Director Dr. Greg Grove gestures to Mannerchor after they finish singing

Elliot Tomek '20 and Dylan Weeks '20 before the City High choir concert

Members of the City High choirs pose moments before they go onstage

Showchoir Should Be Considered A Sport

Rachel Meehan and Ruth Meehan
February 14, 2019
The deaf community has made numerous contributions to the world, yet Deaf culture is often over looked by many

Deaf: Not Disabled

Rachel Meehan and Ruth Meehan
February 11, 2019
Aizay Etler poses for photo during orchestra at City High.

Acoustic Turmoil

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
February 1, 2019

Morning with the Meehans – Episode 1

Rachel Meehan, Ruth Meehan, and Lindy Rublaitus
January 14, 2019
Members of the City High Symphony Orchestra pose on their 2018 Europe trip.

2020 Orchestra Trip Set to Go to Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
December 19, 2018
Photo by Ruth Meehan

Building Up: Governor Street

Ruth Meehan, Alison Kenaston, and Emme Perencevich
December 10, 2018
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