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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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Freshly painted mural of a hawk tucked into the staircase in the main foyer

Mural Club Finishes up their Project and Plans for the Future

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
May 8, 2025
Brody Clarke '25 performs a song in the Urinetown musical

Urinetown Prepares for Opening Night

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
April 22, 2025
Mr. Kowbel conducts band in Mid-Winter concert

Band Department Holds Mid-Winter Concert

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
March 4, 2025
Orchestra Director, Megan Stucky-Swanson addresses the audience before the Philharmonic Orchestra performs their final piece.

City Orchestras Hold Annual Mid-Winter Concert

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
February 3, 2025
Cast of Diary Wimpy Kid performs for audience

Diary of a Wimpy kid Wraps up and New Preparations Begin

Estelle Hartz, A & E Editor
December 12, 2024
Q&A With Olivia Vande Berg

Q&A With Olivia Vande Berg

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
November 26, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal

City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Yomi Hemley and Estelle Hartz
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

Estelle Hartz, A&E Editor
September 6, 2024
The original Statue of Liberty now sits in the main foyer

[Photo] Secrets of City High: The Statue of Liberty

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
May 2, 2024
Recycling will soon return to City High

[Photo] Environmental Club Reintroduces Recycling

Lily Rantanen, Reporter
April 26, 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

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
April 24, 2024
Concert Choir performs at St. Mary’s Church to conclude the Cathedral Concert

PHOTO STORY: City Choirs Hold Cathedral Concert at St. Mary’s Church

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
April 11, 2024
Symphony Orchestra performs "Paint It Black"

PHOTO STORY: Orchestra Hosts Annual Dessert Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
March 8, 2024
Joel Brown '24 sings in Concert Choir

City Choirs Hold Mid-Winter Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
February 23, 2024
Mara Maas ‘23, Avery Provorse ‘24, and Mary Cate Pugh ‘23 perform as Donna and the Dynamos in last spring’s musical, ‘Mamma Mia’

‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Begins

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
February 8, 2024
LH QUIZ: Which City Staff Member Are You?

LH QUIZ: Which City Staff Member Are You?

Estelle Hartz and Lily Rantanen
January 31, 2024
MESU leadership speaks before the audience at panel with BlackVoicesHeard

MESU Hosts MLK Day Panel

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
January 23, 2024
Matthew Walker, Choir Director, conducts the orchestra and choirs

PHOTO STORY: City Choirs Hold Winter Masterworks Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
January 10, 2024
Avery Provorse ‘24 smiles during the 4th Ave Show

PHOTO STORY: Show Choirs and Jazz Bands Perform at Annual Winter Show

Estelle Hartz and Esther Puderbaugh
December 18, 2023
Symphony Band members smile during applause

PHOTO STORY: City Concert Bands Take the Stage for First Performance of the Year

Estelle Hartz and Esther Puderbaugh
December 14, 2023
Zach Falk ‘25 marches during the 2023 halftime show

Marching Band and Show Choir to Count as P.E. Credit

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
December 6, 2023
‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles

Estelle Hartz and Lily Rantanen
October 30, 2023
4th Ave and Charisma seniors pose with their choreographers. Photo courtesy of Avery Provorse.

Show Choirs Begin Rehearsals

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
October 4, 2023
City High Marching Band leads the Homecoming Parade down 4th Avenue

[Photo] Homecoming 2023: What You Need to Know

Wisdom Konu, Executive Editor and Co-Culture Editor
September 21, 2023
Last year’s Jazz Ensemble competes at the Jazz In the Meadows competition

Jazz Band Kicks Off With Auditions

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
September 11, 2023
Concertmaster Tai Caputo '25 smiles after the first part of Symphony Orchestra's set

[Photo] City Symphony Orchestra Premieres New Piece at Final Concert of the Year

Esther Puderbaugh, Website Executive, A&E Editor, and Social Media Co-Editor
May 28, 2023
Daniel Kenyon '26 plays percussion in the band concert.

City Bands Host Senior Recognition and Concert

Estelle Hartz, Assistant A&E Editor
May 15, 2023
Ms. Basile Makes the Important Connections

Ms. Basile Makes the Important Connections

Estelle Hartz, Reporter
May 10, 2023
PHOTO STORY: AP Art Students Hard at Work as the End of the Year Nears

PHOTO STORY: AP Art Students Hard at Work as the End of the Year Nears

Estelle Hartz, Reporter
April 11, 2023
Symphony Orchestra was all smiles after the finale to the concert: a medley of tunes from Phantom of the Opera

[Photo] City High Orchestra Performs 42nd Annual Dessert Concert

Tai Caputo, Opinion Co-Editor
April 4, 2023
Last weekend, members of City's Jazz Bands travelled to Chicago, Illinois.

[Photo] City Jazz Bands Compete in Chicago

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E Editor and Opinion Co-Editor
February 28, 2023
Student teacher Phil Bueche conducts during the winter band concert

[Photo] City Bands Host Winter Concert

Esther Puderbaugh, A&E and Opinion Editor
December 22, 2022
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