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The Little Hawk

The student news site of Iowa City High School

The Little Hawk

The student news site of Iowa City High School

The Little Hawk

Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.

Student Senate Continues Club Grant Discussion

Martha Willard, News Editor November 11, 2025

After a hiatus because of the day off on Nov. 3, Student Senate returned to discuss club grants and the hunger drive, which will begin being planned at the next meeting. “We need to decide where it...

Volunteer-run improv theater Willow Creek will host Floodwater Comedy Festival this year.

Floodwater Comedy Festival Returns This Weekend

Lily Rantanen, Executive Editor and Feature Editor November 10, 2025

Grab a life jacket, because Iowa City’s about to flood—with laughter. The annual Floodwater Comedy Festival returns next weekend on November 14 and 15 at Willow Creek theater, located at 327 S. Gilbert...

"One of my parents is a government employee, so he has now gone over a month without a paycheck. Missing over half of our family’s monthly income has affected us, and many others are facing this same issue," an anonymous City High student said.

SNAP GETS SNAPPED: 2025 Government Shutdown Affects Students

Lily Rantanen, Executive Editor and Feature Editor November 7, 2025

The 2025 government shutdown is now the longest in history. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have been cut, then ordered to be paid back again, but it’s still unclear how long...

Students await their All State auditions

All-State Auditions Held and Roster Announced

Estelle Hartz November 6, 2025

Auditions for the All-State music festival were held at West High School this year. All-State Music festival is a prestigious statewide event, where Iowa's top musicians are selected through a series of...

Jayne Finch, Ruthina Malone, and Jennifer Horn-Frasier all wom spots on the ICCSD school board.

BREAKING NEWS: Ruthina Malone, Jennifer Horn-Frasier, and Jayne Finch Win School Board Race

Martha Willard, News Editor November 5, 2025

In a tight race, Jayne Finch won with 26.37 percent of the votes, and Ruthina Malone and Jennifer Horn-Frasier came in second and third with  26.34% and 20.26% respectively. Dan Stevenson came in behind...

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New Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club Launches at City High

Ben Klitgaard, Sports Editor October 30, 2025

Students at City High have a new opportunity to combine their love of sports and faith with the launch of a Fellowship of Christian Athletes club. “FCA gives students a place to deepen their faith...

Marching band performs their show at halftime

Mississippi Marching Band Invitational Rained Out

Estelle Hartz October 30, 2025

The marching band has prepared for their Mississippi Marching Invitational for the past few weeks, which is a marching band competition hosted by Clinton High School, in Clinton Iowa. Various high schools...

To attend the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute, Ralston had to write a research paper on the effects of food insecurity in Haiti. Brown was chosen as a group leader because of her work as a Borlaug-Raun International Intern.

Two City High Students Attend World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

Lily Rantanen, Executive Editor and Feature Editor October 30, 2025

Seniors Siena Brown ‘26 and Estelle Ralston ‘26 attended the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute in Des Moines from October 21 to 23. The World Food Prize, an international organization that works...

Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.

Student Senate Reviews Club Grants

Nicolas Vergara-Vanegas, Opinion Editor October 29, 2025

The Student Senate met the 28th of October and decided club grants for five out of the fifteen applicants. This included Model UN, Art Club, Speech, Thrift Club, and Amnesty. Not all need the same amount...

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