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Mason Tilley '25 helps a peer with her geometry homework during third hour.
Peer Tutors Strive to Make a Difference in the EPIC Program
October 8, 2024
Thalia Svec '25 and Eli Foster '25 hold the fundraiser during lunch
Community Inclusion Club Hosts Prank Pot Fundraiser
October 3, 2024
City High's National Merit Semifinalists. Left to right: Owen Ruth, Kaden Huntley, Nina Peterson, and Nicole Peterson
National Merit Semi-Finalists Announced
October 2, 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
High School Mock Trial members advise middle school students as part of the new South East Middle School team
Mock Trial Expands to South East Middle School
October 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
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brandon Davie
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brandon Davie
April 25, 2024
Yomi Hemley ‘25 and Ian Deleeuw ‘24 perform as Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Ends Show Run with Sold Out Matinee
April 24, 2024
At the start of the game, the football team from City High rushes onto the field
FOUR IN A ROW
October 9, 2024
Zach Meredith Chips for Birdie on hole 14 at Pleasant Valley Golf Course
City Boys Golf takes down West High, Liberty, and Prairie on Senior Night
October 4, 2024
Joseph Hayek '27 Reading his putt for par on 11th green at Pleasant Valley Golf Course
JV Golf Wins at Pleasant Valley Meet
October 4, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: City Faces Dav Central HoCo Edition
October 4, 2024
Augie’s Team Wins Annual Powderpuff Games
October 3, 2024
The Pros and Cons of the New Lunch Format
The Pros and Cons of the New Lunch Format
September 25, 2024
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
It’s Lights Out and Away We Go
September 20, 2024
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: Restricting I.V.F. Harms Families
STAFF EDITORIAL: Restricting I.V.F. Harms Families
May 13, 2024
Liverpool Will Win The Premier League
Liverpool Will Win The Premier League
May 10, 2024
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 2024
Who’s that doll? It’s Barbie!
Who’s that doll? It’s Barbie!
May 21, 2024
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Super Real Me
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Super Real Me
May 16, 2024
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Youth
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Youth
May 15, 2024
Why Romantic Comedies Are the Best Genre of Movies
Why Romantic Comedies Are the Best Genre of Movies
May 15, 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
Photo courtesy of Carmen Maria Machado
Q&A With Carmen Maria Machado
September 9, 2024
Due to recent underfunding from the state and declining/flatlining enrollment, the ICCSD has had to make budget cuts
ICCSD Faces Budget Restrictions
June 17, 2024
Black Excellence in Business Form
Black Excellence in Business Form
May 24, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: City Faces Dav Central HoCo Edition
October 4, 2024
Augie’s Team Wins Annual Powderpuff Games
October 3, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Battle for the Boot Recap and Kennedy Preview
September 26, 2024
Drew Nye '25 holds the Boot Trophy over his head to celebrate the win over West High School.
Offensive Explosion Secures the Boot for City
September 26, 2024
Drew Nye and the Little Hawk football team take the field at West High.
Mic’d Up with Drew Nye
September 25, 2024
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Bella Pittman

Bella Pittman, Reporter

JUNIOR BABY

All content by Bella Pittman
Art by Estie Dillard.

Senior Superlatives Voting Now Open

Bella Pittman, Reporter
April 27, 2017
Anna Lepcin puts on lipstick liner for her blog.

The Foundation of a Beauty Blogger

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
February 10, 2017
Dog

[Photo] Bella Pittman, Dog Enthusiast

Olivia DeNeice and Ellie Evans
February 10, 2017
Art by Estie Dillard.

P.E. Sports Waivers Not Accepted Next Year

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
January 31, 2017
Rose Nkumu '20 is defended by two West High players.

[Photo] City Girls Fall Short Against West

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
January 25, 2017
Coach Derek Roberts speaks during the boys basketball scrimmage back in November

Experience Describes New Coach

Bella Pittman, Photo Editor
December 16, 2016
Oreo truffles, finished and ready to eat.

Candy Cane Oreo Truffles Recipe

Bella Pittman, Ellie Evans, and Olivia DeNeice
December 16, 2016
Virginia Mut and Angel

[Photo] Breaking Barriers

Corbin Nguyen and Anna Roemerman
November 4, 2016

LIVESTREAM: City vs. Bettendorf for the District Championship

Jonathan House, Bella Pittman, and Mary Olesberg
October 14, 2016
Zach Jones '18 runs through the Homecoming football banner on Friday against the Muscatine Muskies.

City High Stops Muscatine Photo Gallery

Bella Pittman, Photo Editor
October 12, 2016
Zach Jones '18 gets excited after scoring a touchdown.

QB Nate Weiland celebrates after beating Muscatine in the homecoming game.

[Photo] October: Photos of the Month

Staff, Reporters
October 14, 2016
Ben Parker '18 and the team get energized after Zach Jones touchdown against the Muskies.

Running back Bryce Frantz '17 reacts after scoring a touchdown.

Gabe Nkumu '17 smiles and is excited after a play against the Muskies.

Coach Dan Sabers and son Mike Sabers jumping up and down after a play.

The team hugs and pats QB Nate Wieland after making a play.

Vance Dillon '17 runs the ball for a 99 yard return touchdown.

Quarterback Nate Wieland '17 rushes in for a touchdown against Muscatine.

[Photo] Little Hawks Fall in Quarter Finals to Washington

November 4, 2016
Naeem Smith '17 quickly rushes to the sideline after catching an interception.

Zach Jones '18 runs through the Homecoming football banner on Friday against the Muscatine Muskies.

[Photo] Homecoming Voting Begins on Tallyspace

August 28, 2017
Nate Wieland '17 (#15) and Jared Taylor '17 (#16) talk on the sideline during City's game against Ames on September 9th.

Two Quarterbacks, Different Styles

Bella Pittman, Photo Editor
September 30, 2016
New Secondary Boundaries Emphasize Diversity

New Secondary Boundaries Emphasize Diversity

Madeline Deninger and Bella Pittman
September 28, 2016

[Video] City Prepares to Take On Undefeated West High

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
September 15, 2016
Martin Luna '17 walks into the spring pep assembly as everyone cheered for him.

Martin’s Battle for Life

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
May 2, 2016
City High Students Art Featured in Gallery Walk

City High Students Art Featured in Gallery Walk

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
March 4, 2016
Easy As Pie

Easy As Pie

Sadie Hobbs and Bella Pittman
February 11, 2016
Cheer, football, golf, and soccer are represented by City High athletes on signing day.

Seven City High Athletes to Play College Sports

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
February 4, 2016
UAY staff member assists two City High students to find jobs.

United Action for Youth Helps Students Find Jobs

Bella Pittman and Gabe Weigel
January 20, 2016
Isabel Cody wins Love or Fear Creative Writing and Art Contest

Isabel Cody wins Love or Fear Creative Writing and Art Contest

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
January 19, 2016
Dance Team Ranked Grand Champions at First Competition

Dance Team Ranked Grand Champions at First Competition

Anna Pienta, Serena Collins, and Bella Pittman
October 28, 2015
Jason Jones '16 in stance during the Battle of the Boot game.

Wide receiver Jason Jones '16 in his stance during the City vs West game.

JJ

Jason Jones: Comeback Kid

Jason Jones: Comeback Kid

Bella Pittman, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2015
Andrew McNulty plays Linn-Mar in the quarterfinals for City High in 2010 in route to the state championship game. McNulty was 46-2 as a Little Hawk.

McNulty and McCarney, Two City High Football Alumni to Take the Field at Kinnick

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
September 23, 2015
Meet Your 2015 Homecoming Court

Meet Your 2015 Homecoming Court

Bella Pittman, Sports Photo Editor
September 9, 2015
Little Hawks huddle at practice Thursday the 27th.

Football Season Opener: City High VS Cedar Falls in UNI Dome

Bella Pittman and Dominic Balestrieri-Fox
August 28, 2015
ICCSD Releases Proposed New District Maps for 2017

ICCSD Releases Proposed New District Maps for 2017

Sofie Lie and Bella Pittman
February 11, 2015
Indoor preview of the new hitting facility at City High. Workers are laying down turf at this point.

Hitting Facility Now in Play

Bella Pittman, Sports Reporter
December 18, 2014

Girls Basketball: City High Against Kennedy

Bella Pittman, Sports Reporter
December 5, 2014
The jamboree will be held tonight at 7:00, and feature the Anamosa, Camanche, Iowa Valley Community, Iowa Valley Community Schools, Tipton, West Liberty, Williamsburg, and Wilton high school varsity teams.

City High Against Burlington: Girls Basketball Season Opener

Bella Pittman, Sports Reporter
November 21, 2014

2014 Little Hawk Sophomore football team

Bella Pittman, Reporter
November 11, 2014
Coach Sabers' 34th Football Season

Coach Sabers’ 34th Football Season

Sadie Hobbs, Bella Pittman, and Sofie Lie
September 19, 2014
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