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Student Senate Continues Club Grant Discussion
November 11, 2025
Volunteer-run improv theater Willow Creek will host Floodwater Comedy Festival this year.
Floodwater Comedy Festival Returns This Weekend
November 10, 2025
"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
November 7, 2025
Students await their All State auditions
All-State Auditions Held and Roster Announced
November 6, 2025
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
November 5, 2025
The new and improved Four Horsemen.
LH Sports Podcast: XC Finishes Top Ten at State with Guest Bolt Picker for State Football
November 7, 2025
Driscoll takes photos at her visit at St. Thomas
COMMITTED: Tessa Driscoll
November 5, 2025
The new and improved Four Horsemen.
LH SPORTS POD: Halloween Memories from City High Football
October 31, 2025
Owen Raefield and Rito Perez pondering upon their power rankings.
Midseason NFL Power Rankings
October 31, 2025
Coach Barnard talks to point guard during a regular season game last year.
SWISH SEASON
October 29, 2025
IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS: The Beauty of Reusing
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS: The Beauty of Reusing
November 12, 2025
How to Attack the Late Fall Bass Fishing Bite
How to Attack the Late Fall Bass Fishing Bite
November 11, 2025
SOLD-OUT CROWD AS THE DUCKS COME TO TOWN: Does Iowa have a chance?? 
SOLD-OUT CROWD AS THE DUCKS COME TO TOWN: Does Iowa have a chance?? 
November 7, 2025
Late Fall Bass Fishing Tips And Tricks
Late Fall Bass Fishing Tips And Tricks
October 31, 2025
IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS: What Should Every Meal Have?
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS: What Should Every Meal Have?
October 31, 2025
Thisbe Lewis '26 sits in a defensive stance.
UNBREAKABLE FEMALE ATHLETE PROFILE: Thisbe Lewis
October 29, 2025
The Story Behind the Number
The Story Behind the Number
October 28, 2025
Chris Davis '26 and Kale Muhlenbruch '26 pose for a picture as seniors, and as children.
Senior Safeties
October 15, 2025
Ms. Meyer shows off her outfit after winning the 2023 City High Ugly Sweater Contest.
Karen Meyer Looks Back
October 13, 2025
Joe Sloma has gone viral with over 1.4 million followers on his TikTok account Squirehaligast.
English Teacher Mr. Sloma Goes TikTok Viral with Over 1.4 Million Followers
September 29, 2025
The new and improved Four Horsemen.
LH Sports Podcast: XC Finishes Top Ten at State with Guest Bolt Picker for State Football
November 7, 2025
Meet the 2025 Student Senate Presidents
November 3, 2025
The new and improved Four Horsemen.
LH SPORTS POD: Halloween Memories from City High Football
October 31, 2025
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
October 31, 2025
The Little Hawk Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: XC Makes State with Coach of the Year Ryan Ahlers
October 24, 2025
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City High boys track team poses for a picture after qualifying for state

City High Boys Track Wins State Qualifying Track Meet at North Scott

Jack Degner, Reporter
May 12, 2023
Teacher Appreciation: Coach Risk

Teacher Appreciation: Coach Risk

Jack Degner, Reporter
May 8, 2023
Ian Moore '25 runs the third leg of the relay for the Little Hawks.

City High Boys Win and Girls get Fourth at Forwald-Coleman Relays

Jack Degner
April 26, 2023
Alima Mmunga '23 dribbles down the sideline

Varsity Boys Soccer Team Loses 3-2 in Extra Time to Dubuque Senior

Jack Degner, Jack Rogers, and Ahmed Basheir
April 19, 2023
Ammon Smith '23 qualifies for the Drake Relays in the Open 400

Athlete Profile: Ammon Smith

Jack Degner, Reporter
April 14, 2023
Holdon Clay '24 leads off the 1600 meter medley for the Little Hawks

City High Boys Track Wins Hi Covey Relays

Jack Degner, Reporter
April 12, 2023
Noah Carey '23 holds his lead in the 3200 meter race

City High Boys Track and Field Wins Steve Roth Relays

Jack Degner, Reporter
March 24, 2023
George Karr '25 extends the Little Hawks' lead in the 4x800

Braden Marker '23 pushes the 6th lap of the 3200

Owen Noble on the back stretch of the 4x800 meter relay

Ayman Norldaim leads off the 4x800 meter relay for the Little Hawks

Varsity Runner Matt Schackenbach has a great leg for the relay team

Deon Brown '24 gives the stick to Mike Rew '23

Equanimity

New A.I. Art Forms Take Shape

Jack Degner, Reporter
November 16, 2022
NFL Trade Deadline Grades

NFL Trade Deadline Grades

Jack Degner, Reporter
November 16, 2022
The City High Boys team poses for a picture after their last race of the season

Boys and Girls Cross Country Run at State

Jack Degner, Reporter
November 1, 2022
KP scores a touchdown against Liberty at Kinnick Stadium.

[Photo] Sophomores face Davenport North looking to move past .500

Gabriel Egeland, Bobby Bacon, and Charlie Firmstone
September 29, 2022
Adam Bywater '23 puts in a surge at the 2 mile mark

Athlete Profile: Adam Bywater

Jack Degner, Reporter
September 30, 2022
Joey Bouska '22 scores a touchdown during City vs. Dowling 2021.

Keys to the Game: City vs Dowling

Jack Degner, Thomas Ksobiech, and Lauren Koch
September 15, 2022
The varsity team celebrates a second place finish at the PV invite

City High Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Finish 2nd and 6th at Spartan Invite

Jack Degner, Reporter
September 6, 2022
Ammon Smith opens up a lead in the 4x800 relay

City High Boys Track Team wins Conference for the First Time Since 2012

Jack Degner, Reporter
May 9, 2022
Jack Degner and Sra Angulo get a selfie for Teacher Appreciation Week.

Teacher Appreciation: Señora Angulo Takes the Boring out of Spanish

Jack Degner, Reporter
May 5, 2022
Freshman Mack Wilson racing the 400 leg of his relay

City Track Wins Steve Roth Relays

Jack Degner, Reporter
March 30, 2022
The girls' bowling team lost in the quarter finals 228-211.

Girls Bowling Finishes 8th at State

Jack Degner
February 23, 2022

LIVESTREAM: Girls Basketball vs Linn Mar

Parker Max and Jack Degner
February 11, 2022

LIVESTREAM: Boys Basketball vs Cedar Rapids Washington

Parker Max and Jack Degner
February 8, 2022

LIVESTREAM: West Des Moines Valley @ City High (Girls Basketball)

Parker Max and Jack Degner
January 29, 2022

BASKETBALL LIVESTREAM: Liberty @ City High

Parker Max and Jack Degner
January 28, 2022
Girls Bowling team poses with their first place medals.

Girls Bowling Places 1st in Prairie Baker Tournament

Jack Degner
January 13, 2022

LIVESTREAM: #2 Waterloo West @ #4 City High

Parker Max and Jack Degner
December 10, 2021

[Video] LIVESTREAM: City High Girls B Ball vs. Dubuque Senior

Parker Max and Jack Degner
December 7, 2021
Sophia Romero '24, places 75th out of 200 varsity runners with a personal record of 22:20.

Athlete Spotlight: Sophia Romero

Jack Degner, Reporter
October 12, 2021
Joey Bouska '22 and Head Coach Mitch Moore celebrate a score against West High

GameDay: City High @ Pleasant Valley

Ben Horwitz, Aaron Stalkfleet, Jacob Williamson, and Jack Degner
October 8, 2021
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