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Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Presidential Elections Loom and Warm Pretzel Bites Struck Down
April 15, 2025
Beverly Blau watches time pass. NESTT activities help students de-stress.
NESTT Moves to Second Floor and Continues Mental Health Awareness
April 14, 2025
Jake Reid '27 poses for portrait after his interview.
Autism Awareness Day: Q&A With Jake Reid
April 11, 2025
Members of Children of the Corn 167 finished 2nd in Iowa and are ranked 209th in the world.
Children of the Corn 167 Robotics Team Qualifies for World Championship
April 4, 2025
The City High Quiz Bowl team won their final match 410-80 over Marshalltown to win the state championship.
Quiz Bowl Wins State Championship 410 to 80 over Marshalltown
April 3, 2025
Seth Zeithamel '27 collides with a Liberty defender during a header.
City Boys Soccer Defeats Liberty 2-0
April 16, 2025
Brendan Lestina '25 prepared to take a serve in his first home match this season.
Anil and Lestina Look to Lead City Tennis to New Levels
April 11, 2025
Josie LeClair jumps the 400m hurdles at the Cedar Falls track and takes 4th place in the meet for City High.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Josie LeClair
April 11, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Scoreboard and The Masters Overview
April 11, 2025
Hattie Conover '25 serves the ball to her opponent. She waits for Cedar Falls #3 player to return it back.
Girls Tennis 24-25 Season Preview
April 10, 2025
Alex Norman focuses on history and opinion writing.
Minecraft Movie Gets Mixed Reviews, But This Is Why You Should See It
April 15, 2025
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
Eight of the Dumbest Bills in the 2025 Iowa Legislature
April 11, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
April 10, 2025
Tips From A Senior: College Essay
Tips From A Senior: College Essay
April 8, 2025
Tips and Tricks to Do Well on SAT Math
Tips and Tricks to Do Well on SAT Math
April 4, 2025
Josie LeClair jumps the 400m hurdles at the Cedar Falls track and takes 4th place in the meet for City High.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Josie LeClair
April 11, 2025
Kindred Coffee on N. Linn street prides their business on "killer coffee and vegetarian food".
LOCAL DRIP: A Kindred Community
April 1, 2025
Mary Peterson's work involves supporting students both academically and emotionally.
Q&A With School Counselor Mary Peterson
March 27, 2025
Filon Kalembire is one of the presidents of City High's Culinary Club.
President of Culinary Club Filon Kalembire Cooks up Community and Creativity
March 27, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 10, 2025
Beverly Blau watches time pass. NESTT activities help students de-stress.
NESTT Moves to Second Floor and Continues Mental Health Awareness
April 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Scoreboard and The Masters Overview
April 11, 2025
Project 2025 can be linked back to 1921 and is part of a series of documents called the Mandate for Leadership. The idea started with Warren G. Harding, who wanted to “omit unnecessary interference of government with business,”
The Bad History of Project 2025 and Why It Matters
April 10, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Officially Under Way
April 4, 2025
Members of Children of the Corn 167 finished 2nd in Iowa and are ranked 209th in the world.
Children of the Corn 167 Robotics Team Qualifies for World Championship
April 4, 2025
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Boys soccer coach Jose Fajardo watches the boys team on the turf field at City High.

Playmaker Profile: Jose Fajardo

Jack Bacon, Reporter
May 3, 2019
Legendary City High boys track coach John Raffensperger

Remembering Coach John Raffensperger

Jack Bacon, Reporter
April 27, 2019
Lilly Kimm '19 wins the red and white spirit contest.

Seniors Dance Through April Pep Rally

Owen Sorenson and Jack Bacon
April 11, 2019
Caroline Schaeckenbach '20 long jumps at a meet at Iowa City West in March of 2019.

Cold Temps Cancel Scoring at West High Track Meet

Jae Dancer and Jack Bacon
March 27, 2019
Liam McComas '19 shows off a 1970s era City High football uniform. The long sleeves and heavy fabric made these jerseys very hot.

Little Hawk Throwback

Jack Bacon and Josh Poe
March 13, 2019
Philip Hansen will take over as City High's next A.D. on July 1, 2019.

Phillip Hansen Named Next Athletic Director

Jack Bacon, Reporter
March 8, 2019
Rose Nkumu '20 hits the floor during City's State Tournament game at Wells Fargo Arena. Photo by Lottie Gidal

Girls Basketball Season Ends In Des Moines

Jack Bacon, Reporter
February 25, 2019
Senior Brandon Lalla escorted by his parents

Wrestling Team Overcoming Injuries

Jack Bacon, Reporter
February 18, 2019
Girls Basketball Clinches Another Conference Title

Girls Basketball Clinches Another Conference Title

Jack Bacon, Reporter
February 14, 2019
Little Hawks Battle Warriors For MVC Title

Little Hawks Battle Warriors For MVC Title

Jack Bacon, Reporter
February 13, 2019
City Comes Up Just Short Against Ranked Linn-Mar

City Comes Up Just Short Against Ranked Linn-Mar

Jack Bacon and Henry Mildenstein
January 16, 2019

[Video] City High GameDay: City vs. West

Jack Bacon and Josh Poe
December 8, 2018
Brandon Lalla '19 rides his opponent in the 170 pound match.

Wrestlers Kick Off Season in Dominating Fashion

Jack Bacon, Reporter
November 30, 2018
Little Hawks Pull Away Late in Preseason Game

Little Hawks Pull Away Late in Preseason Game

Jack Bacon, Reporter
November 27, 2018
Martin Luna Award winners Kyle Hefley (left) and Quincy Wells (center) pose with Luna's mother (right)

Football Team Closes Out Season With Awards Banquet

Jack Bacon, Reporter
November 13, 2018
Fighting For Family

Fighting For Family

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 26, 2018
Recap: Battle for the Boot

Recap: Battle for the Boot

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 21, 2018
Max DePrenger '19 scores the go-ahead touchdown with some help from the offensive line.

Summary

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Ames lines up against City.

Offensive Line

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Max DePrenger '19 grabs an interception in Hempstead territory.

Running Back

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Malik Kimber '19 warms up for the big game.

Wide Receiver

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Raphael Hamilton '21 gears up for Friday's game.

Quarterback

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Max DePrenger '19 runs with the American Flag while the rest of the varsity team follows behind him onto the field.

The Breakdown

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Just Facts: City High vs Cedar Falls Preview

Just Facts: City High vs Cedar Falls Preview

Jack Bacon, Reporter
August 31, 2018
Henry Mosher '16 screams after scoring against West Des Moines Valley before half during the Little Hawks' state championship game at the Cownie Soccer Park on Saturday, June 4, 2016.

Soccer: Substate Playoff Double Header

Jack Bacon, Reporter
May 24, 2018
Teacher Appreciation Week: Coach Sabers

Teacher Appreciation Week: Coach Sabers

Jack Bacon, Reporter
May 11, 2018
May the Fourth: Ranking the Star Wars Movies

May the Fourth: Ranking the Star Wars Movies

Jack Bacon, reporter
May 4, 2018
Sprinter Tiara Green Finds Home at City High

Sprinter Tiara Green Finds Home at City High

Jack Bacon, reporter
April 19, 2018
Special Olympics Iowa Comes to City High

Special Olympics Iowa Comes to City High

Jack Bacon, Reporter
March 23, 2018
Joens went 8-12 in the victory to score 24 points and break the state tournament scoring record .

“Clutch” Shooting Sends City to State Championship Game

Jack Bacon, Reporter
March 1, 2018
Michael Santoro '19 and his opponent prepare to wrestle in referee's position

Wrestling Dominates the District Meet

Jack Bacon
February 13, 2018

LH Pin Cam: Joey Harney 35 Second Pin

Jack Bacon, Reporter
February 6, 2018
Kyle Hefley '19 tries to drag his opponent back in bounds during his match.

Wrestling Dominates the Bean City Duals

Jack Bacon, Reporter
January 25, 2018

LH Pin Cam: Brandon Lalla Gets 6

Jack Bacon, Reporter
January 23, 2018

[Video] LH Pin Cam: Wilfred Kadohou Wraps Up the Win!

Jack Bacon
January 9, 2018

NaNoWriMo

Jack Bacon, Reporter
December 22, 2017

LH Pin Cam: City Pins West 60-16

Jack Bacon, Reporter
December 15, 2017
City Prepares to Wrestle West for 'Pack the Gym Night'

City Prepares to Wrestle West for ‘Pack the Gym Night’

Jack Bacon, Reporter
December 14, 2017

LH Pin Cam: Murray’s 10 Second Slam!

Jack Bacon, Reporter
December 8, 2017
Wrestlers Win Opening Matches Against Prairie and Cedar Falls

Wrestlers Win Opening Matches Against Prairie and Cedar Falls

Jack Bacon, Reporter
December 1, 2017
New Nike Singlets for Wrestling Team

New Nike Singlets for Wrestling Team

Jack Bacon, Reporter
November 3, 2017
Becoming a Fighter

Becoming a Fighter

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 28, 2017
#84 Zach Jones catches a touchdown pass in his final game game against Davenport North where he broke the City High wide receiver record.

Zach Jones Breaks Single Season Receptions Record

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 23, 2017
At the varsity football game student protestors knelt while counter-protestors held a flag behind them. Assistant Principal Scott Jespersen stands in between the protests.

What Do Anthem Protests Really Mean?

Jack Bacon, Reporter
October 18, 2017
From Sweden to Sabers: Erik Lycke Takes on Football

From Sweden to Sabers: Erik Lycke Takes on Football

Jack Bacon, Reporter
September 27, 2017
Offensive Line Profile: Jacob Murry

Offensive Line Profile: Jacob Murry

Jack Bacon, Reporter
September 14, 2017
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