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Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Spring Carnival and Volleybuff Planning Continues
March 6, 2025
Students Maya Shannon '26, Rowyn Mass '26, and Adelaide Newton '26 sell baked goods for a NAMI Bake Sale.
City High Twins Launch NAMI on Campus Club to Support Mental Health Awareness
March 6, 2025
Mr. Kowbel conducts band in Mid-Winter concert
Band Department Holds Mid-Winter Concert
March 4, 2025
Bernie Sanders gives a speech about Fighting Oligarchy in Iowa City on February 22nd.
Bernie Sanders Visits Iowa City: A Speech at the Englert
March 1, 2025
Climbing the AP Capstone
Climbing the AP Capstone
March 1, 2025
Mr. Kowbel conducts band in Mid-Winter concert
Band Department Holds Mid-Winter Concert
March 4, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tommy Haines
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brody Clarke
March 3, 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
Kendall Kurtz wrestles Ankeny Centennial's 120lb Cale Vandermark in the semi final round at the IHSAA Boy's State Wrestling Tournament
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Kendall Kurtz Achieves Podium Goals and Ends City Career with over 100 Wins
March 4, 2025
Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland competing in games this season against West and Prairie. The team finished 10-14 on the season.
CITY CONNECTIONS: Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland
March 4, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Winter Sports Wrap Up with Special Guest Kendall Kurtz
February 28, 2025
Davion Luckett '26 makes a bounce pass in the first City High vs. West High basketball game of this season.
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Davion Luckett
February 28, 2025
August Palmer '25 and Tessa Driscoll '26 receive a play call during the 4th quarter.
Four Little Hawks Earn All-Conference Honors
February 28, 2025
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
March 4, 2025
Free Money
Free Money
March 4, 2025
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
March 4, 2025
Young Ben Klitgaard '26 at a car show with his father and grandfather.
Cars and Community
February 28, 2025
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
STAFF EDITORIAL: AI, The Man-Made Natural Disaster
February 27, 2025
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
March 4, 2025
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
March 4, 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
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‘Return to Oz’ and the Plunders of Disliking ‘Wicked’
January 30, 2025
De Souza has participated in cross country and basketball and is planning to do tennis and golf.
Exchange Student Profile: Nicole Fernandes de Souza
March 3, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tommy Haines
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brody Clarke
March 3, 2025
Every year, the Iowa Department of Education Performance Profiles rate schools based on how well they meet a set of standards. But in 2024, the standards changed. City High was “Commendable” in 2023, but went down two levels to “Needs Improvement” in November of 2024. Nevertheless, it is still ranked within the top 10 in the state, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Targeted: New Evaluation System Drops All ICCSD High Schools’ Ratings
February 28, 2025
Kate Meis '25 reads Romeo and Juliet in the library.
To Read or Not to Read?
February 28, 2025
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
February 21, 2025
Kendall Kurtz wrestles Ankeny Centennial's 120lb Cale Vandermark in the semi final round at the IHSAA Boy's State Wrestling Tournament
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Kendall Kurtz Achieves Podium Goals and Ends City Career with over 100 Wins
March 4, 2025
Climbing the AP Capstone
Climbing the AP Capstone
March 1, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Winter Sports Wrap Up with Special Guest Kendall Kurtz
February 28, 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
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PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Kendall Kurtz Achieves Podium Goals and Ends City Career with over 100 Wins
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Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
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Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Students Maya Shannon '26, Rowyn Mass '26, and Adelaide Newton '26 sell baked goods for a NAMI Bake Sale.
Mr. Kowbel conducts band in Mid-Winter concert
Bernie Sanders gives a speech about Fighting Oligarchy in Iowa City on February 22nd.
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PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Kendall Kurtz Achieves Podium Goals and Ends City Career with over 100 Wins
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LH SPORTS PODCAST: Winter Sports Wrap Up with Special Guest Kendall Kurtz
Jack Rogers, Rito Perez, Jack Lampe, and Gabriel Egeland
Students and Teachers React to New ICCSD Classroom Cell Phone Ban
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OPINION
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
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March 4, 2025
Free Money
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March 4, 2025
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
March 4, 2025
Young Ben Klitgaard '26 at a car show with his father and grandfather.
Cars and Community
February 28, 2025
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De Souza has participated in cross country and basketball and is planning to do tennis and golf.
Exchange Student Profile: Nicole Fernandes de Souza
Martha Willard, Copy Editor • March 3, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tommy Haines
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brody Clarke
Yomi Hemley, Feature Co-Editor • March 3, 2025
Every year, the Iowa Department of Education Performance Profiles rate schools based on how well they meet a set of standards. But in 2024, the standards changed. City High was “Commendable” in 2023, but went down two levels to “Needs Improvement” in November of 2024. Nevertheless, it is still ranked within the top 10 in the state, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Targeted: New Evaluation System Drops All ICCSD High Schools’ Ratings
Tai Caputo and Lily Rantanen • February 28, 2025
SPORTS
Kendall Kurtz wrestles Ankeny Centennial's 120lb Cale Vandermark in the semi final round at the IHSAA Boy's State Wrestling Tournament
Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland competing in games this season against West and Prairie. The team finished 10-14 on the season.
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
Davion Luckett '26 makes a bounce pass in the first City High vs. West High basketball game of this season.

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February 28, 2025

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