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Jessica Sosa '27 represents Colombia in the fashion show.
Culture Day Celebrates Diversity at City
May 30, 2025
Peter Byler Discusses CHS Shop Club
May 27, 2025
CHS Boys Tennis Districts
May 23, 2025
Inside Look Into City High Tech Crew
May 23, 2025
Alma Bhandary-Narayanan '26 and Toe Collins '26 after being elected co-presidents.
BREAKING NEWS: Alma Bhandary-Narayanan and Toe Collins Elected Student Senate Co-Presidents
May 21, 2025
The undefeated League of Legends team. From left: Zakai Kriener ‘25, David Martinez-Ortez ‘25, Elijah Wyatt ‘25, Nicholas Tran ‘25, and Ziggy Alvarez ‘25
Esports Team Wins State Championship
May 24, 2025
CHS Boys Tennis Districts
May 23, 2025
Jaxton Schroeder throws a pitch in a preseason scrimmage against Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Preseason Ranked #1 Little Hawks Begin Regular Season
May 21, 2025
Hattie Conover '25 gets ready for the next game to begin during her match against IC West.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Hattie Conover
May 21, 2025
Jack Dancer '25 dribbles the ball at midfield during senior night against Wahlert. The team went on to win 5-0.
Jack Dancer Enters Regular Season Finale with a Chance to Break All Time Scoring Record
May 16, 2025
ADVICE FROM A SENIOR: The College Admissions Process
ADVICE FROM A SENIOR: The College Admissions Process
June 2, 2025
UCL Final Predictions
UCL Final Predictions
May 15, 2025
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New Phone Policy Helps But Social Media is still a Problem
May 13, 2025
LH Movie Review: A Minecraft Movie
LH Movie Review: A Minecraft Movie
May 7, 2025
Iowa City High School is known as The School that Leads
Little Hawk Students Honor their Teachers
May 5, 2025
Grades are inflated when students have grades higher than their level of understanding.
An A+ For C Students
June 3, 2025
Amari Casto '27 poses with her stuffed animal.
Student Business Spotlight: Q&A With Amari Casto
May 30, 2025
Chemistry teacher Nicole Scott performs the “breathing fire” demonstration by blowing Lycopodium powder through a Bunsen burner flame. “The powder is extremely fine and flammable, so it combusts quickly and releases a lot of heat,” Scott said. “My goal was for students to see a clear example of a chemical change. Plus, it’s fun to do!”
From Chemistry to Connection: Ms. Scott’s Journey as a Science Teacher
May 23, 2025
Hattie Conover '25 gets ready for the next game to begin during her match against IC West.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Hattie Conover
May 21, 2025
BANNED AUTHORS: Q&As with Carmen Maria Machado and Yaa Gyasi
BANNED AUTHORS: Q&As with Carmen Maria Machado and Yaa Gyasi
May 21, 2025
Peter Byler Discusses CHS Shop Club
May 27, 2025
The undefeated League of Legends team. From left: Zakai Kriener ‘25, David Martinez-Ortez ‘25, Elijah Wyatt ‘25, Nicholas Tran ‘25, and Ziggy Alvarez ‘25
Esports Team Wins State Championship
May 24, 2025
CHS Boys Tennis Districts
May 23, 2025
Inside Look Into City High Tech Crew
May 23, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Scoreboard and Soccer Breakdown with Special Guest Jayden Le
May 9, 2025
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Bihotza James-Lejarcegui '18 teaches students how to do a Scandinavian dance.

SDEC Holds Second Multicultural Night

Ellis Chen, Reporter
May 22, 2019
City High introduces Black Lives Matter Club

City High introduces Black Lives Matter Club

Ellis Chen and Mariam Keita
May 12, 2019
Dr. Ayers sits at his discussion chair at the front of the room.

Teacher Appreciation Columns: Dr. Ayers

Ellis Chen, Mira Bohannan Kumar, and Rhys Holman
May 10, 2019
Image by Mira Bohannan Kumar

Urban Racism

Ellis Chen, Reporter
May 3, 2019
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Politikid Podcast – The Candidates Update

Noah Bullwinkle and Ellis Chen
May 3, 2019
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Politikid Weekly Report – April 19, 2019

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 22, 2019
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Politikid: Parkland Shooting Anniversary and Who is Running for President

Noah Bullwinkle and Ellis Chen
February 27, 2019
For MLK day sessions students in foods cook Mexican Chorizo Tacos, Chinese Dumplings, and Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream.

City Hosts Theme Based Day on MLK’s Last Speech “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”

Mariam Keita and Ellis Chen
January 18, 2019

BREAKING: Student MLK Sign Up on SCHED Goes Live

Ellis Chen, Reporter
January 9, 2019
Student Diversity and Equity Council Plans MLK Day Celebrations

Student Diversity and Equity Council Plans MLK Day Celebrations

Ellis Chen, Reporter
December 23, 2018
Roughing It Up

Roughing It Up

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
December 21, 2018
Things You Should Listen to: Podcast Edition

Things You Should Listen to: Podcast Edition

Ellis Chen, Reporter
December 19, 2018
Julia Veit '20 is congratulated along with fellow juniors Mary Bounds and Estella Brady.

Girls XC Honors Athletes at Awards Ceremony

Ellis Chen, Reporter
November 27, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Ms. Lee

New Teacher Profile: Ms. Lee

Ellis Chen, Reporter
October 30, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Ms. Smith

New Teacher Profile: Ms. Smith

Ellis Chen, Reporter
October 30, 2018
Only 15% of teenagers get enough sleep according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Never Asleep

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
October 26, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Mr. Crawford

New Teacher Profile: Mr. Crawford

Ellis Chen, Reporter
September 28, 2018
New Teacher Profile: Mr. Carlson

New Teacher Profile: Mr. Carlson

Ellis Chen, Reporter
September 28, 2018
TJ Murphy '19 fills out a voter registration form. Photo by Olivia Lusala

Ready, Set, Vote

Ellis Chen, Reporter
September 28, 2018
Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Reigning Pep Rally Champion Dethroned

Mariam Keita, Rhys Holman, and Ellis Chen
September 10, 2018
Students dance as the event winds down. Photo courtesy of April Wilson

Best Buddies Holds Ice Cream Social

Ellis Chen, Reporter
August 30, 2018
Joseph Bennett '20 and Samuel Myers-Verhage '20 listen as Howell discusses prevention strategies.

[Photo] HeforShe Holds Awareness Week

May 15, 2018
Little Hawk Elections: Meet the Candidates

Little Hawk Elections: Meet the Candidates

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Olivia Baird

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Naomi Meurice

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Maya Durham

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Lottie Gidal

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

John Geerdes

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Eli Anderson

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018

Ama Basan

Ellis Chen and Theo Prineas
May 11, 2018
Teacher Appreciation Week: Dr. Ayers

Teacher Appreciation Week: Dr. Ayers

Rhys Holman and Ellis Chen
May 9, 2018
The Myth of the Model Minority

The Myth of the Model Minority

Ellis Chen, Reporter
May 1, 2018
Elias Perez '19 and Marisa Rude '19 attended the club's first meeting in the Little Theater.

HeforShe Kicks Off

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 18, 2018
Image by Mira Bohannan Kumar

Education’s Role In Democracy

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 5, 2018
Miles Pei ‘18 strikes the ball in practice as Kahleb Fallon ‘19 and Jack Motto ‘19 look on.

Rising Stars

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 4, 2018

Group Profile: DiverCity

Ellis Chen, Reporter
April 2, 2018
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