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Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony at the Extreme Arena
Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony at the Extreme Arena
June 7, 2021
Flores Construction crew working to roof a house
Immigration and Entrepreneurship
May 24, 2021
2021 AP Research Projects
2021 AP Research Projects
May 21, 2021
How college admissions and standardized testing will be different for the class of 2021 because of COVID-19.
Colleges See a Record-High Number of Applicants for the Class of ’21
May 21, 2021
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law that requires Iowa schools to offer a, all in person, five day school week
Breaking News: Masks are No Longer Required in School
May 20, 2021
The varsity boys soccer team talk in a huddle as they wait for the third official, who was running late.
Boys Soccer’s Season Ends With Substate Finals Loss To PV
May 27, 2021
Girls Varsity Soccer Keeps Pushing
Girls Varsity Soccer Keeps Pushing
May 26, 2021
City Wins 5-0 in First Round of Playoffs over Davenport Central
City Wins 5-0 in First Round of Playoffs over Davenport Central
May 25, 2021
Ben Horwitz '22 dribbles the ball upfield
Online Ticket Sales Only for the Substate Soccer Game against Davenport Central
May 24, 2021
Mitch Moore coaching football
City High Hires new Lifting Coach
May 17, 2021
Aala Basheir '22 listens to a podcast as she works on her computer.
Odd Audio
June 1, 2021
Rachel Meehan '21 and Lucy Janssen '21 give a thumbs up.
2021 Seniors’ Share Advice on High School
May 27, 2021
I Switched From Spotify To Apple Music So You Don't Have To
I Switched From Spotify To Apple Music So You Don’t Have To
May 19, 2021
Summer Must have Alternative Albums
Summer Must have Alternative Albums
May 14, 2021
Xiu Xiu’s most accessible and mysterious Album Yet
Xiu Xiu’s most accessible and mysterious Album Yet
May 5, 2021
Flores Construction crew working to roof a house
Immigration and Entrepreneurship
May 24, 2021
Library cart filled with recently check-out books.
What a difficult year has taught us about reading
May 22, 2021
Art by Aala Basheir
Autism Awareness/Acceptance
May 18, 2021
These buttermilk biscuits are flaky and flavorful - perfect for any occasion.
Food Features: Buttermilk Biscuits
May 15, 2021
City High Students Soumaila Sanogo ‘23 and Shamar Benton ‘23 started an apparel brand with a focus on social justice.
Student Owned Businesses
May 10, 2021
Music and Visual Arts Showcased at Arts Fest
Music and Visual Arts Showcased at Arts Fest
May 26, 2021
New Weatherproofing Concept For The ICDD
New Weatherproofing Concept For The ICDD
May 26, 2021
I Switched From Spotify To Apple Music So You Don't Have To
I Switched From Spotify To Apple Music So You Don’t Have To
May 19, 2021
Summer Must have Alternative Albums
Summer Must have Alternative Albums
May 14, 2021
Art of group of individuals representing the diverse effect of sexual assault
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
May 11, 2021
The cast of
City High Holds First Arts Fest
June 1, 2021
Aala Basheir '22 listens to a podcast as she works on her computer.
Odd Audio
June 1, 2021
Show choir auditions for 2022 were held in the gym. Students learned learned new choreography to prepare for auditions.
Show Choir Holds Auditions to Prepare for a ‘Transition Back to Normal’ in 2022
May 28, 2021
Shoshie Hemley '21 and Rachel Meehan '21 perform a song.
One of a Kind
May 27, 2021
Music and Visual Arts Showcased at Arts Fest
Music and Visual Arts Showcased at Arts Fest
May 26, 2021
The cast of
City High Holds First Arts Fest
June 1, 2021
The varsity boys soccer team talk in a huddle as they wait for the third official, who was running late.
Boys Soccer’s Season Ends With Substate Finals Loss To PV
May 27, 2021
Rachel Meehan '21 and Lucy Janssen '21 give a thumbs up.
2021 Seniors’ Share Advice on High School
May 27, 2021
Nicole Day '21 and Laila Butler-Mills '21 walk down the red carpet at
All the Photos from Prom Under the Stars
May 17, 2021
The new dome encased in scaffolding.
Construction is On Track for 2021-2022 School Year
May 7, 2021
Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony at the Extreme Arena
Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony at the Extreme Arena
June 7, 2021
Assistant Principal Jesperson took a turn on the slip 'n slide.
Photo Story: Senior Slip ‘N Slide
June 4, 2021
Show choir auditions for 2022 were held in the gym. Students learned learned new choreography to prepare for auditions.
Show Choir Holds Auditions to Prepare for a ‘Transition Back to Normal’ in 2022
May 28, 2021
The varsity boys soccer team talk in a huddle as they wait for the third official, who was running late.
Boys Soccer’s Season Ends With Substate Finals Loss To PV
May 27, 2021
City Wins 5-0 in First Round of Playoffs over Davenport Central
City Wins 5-0 in First Round of Playoffs over Davenport Central
May 25, 2021
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These buttermilk biscuits are flaky and flavorful - perfect for any occasion.

Food Features: Buttermilk Biscuits

May 15, 2021
Jake Roth '22 made a stained glass bulldog, as pictured above.

Stained Glass: Jake Roth

May 10, 2021
City High Students Soumaila Sanogo ‘23 and Shamar Benton ‘23 started an apparel brand with a focus on social justice.

Student Owned Businesses

May 10, 2021
Features of the new Chromebooks include: a rear facing camera and a touch screen.

2021 Technology Refresh

May 4, 2021
LH Podcasts: The Student Voices addresses freedom of speech & press, censorship, and news literacy.

The Student Voices Podcast: High School Journalism, Free Speech, Cyber Bullying, and News Literacy

March 25, 2021
Cranberry lemon layered bars, a smooth sheet of tart lemon sits on top of a layer of sweet cranberries with a bed of crumbly crust. These treats melt in the mouth and stay fresh for days.

[Photo] Little Hawk Food Features

March 23, 2021
Sanogo and Benton created an Instagram for their business. The brand can be found @twokidsapparel

[Photo] Two Kids Apparel

March 7, 2021
Protesters met at the old capitol every night before they began marching.

[Photo] Part Two: City Council

October 23, 2020
Anti-Semitism extends beyond the Republican party. The left has an anti-Semitism problem as well.

The Left has an Anti-Semitism Problem

March 5, 2021
How the City High Music and Sports departments have adjusted to COVID-19.

[Photo] Arts and Sports: Who Can Compete?

February 27, 2021
The NESTT staff held an open house where they showed a variety activities that they offer

NESTT: New Mental Health Resources at City High

February 22, 2021
The upper lot, or jock lot, at City High is for juniors and seniors

City High Implements the Regular Parking Policy as Students Return to Campus

February 19, 2021
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law that requires Iowa schools to offer a, all in person, five day school week

Students Head to School for All In-Person Learning After Governor Signs New Law

February 17, 2021
Student Senate sent out applications for club grants and will review them in the upcoming weeks

Student Senate Gives Out Club Grants

February 17, 2021
Teenagers have been flocking towards social media platforms during the pandemic as a way to find a social connection that they are missing out on due to isolation during the pandemic

GenZ, Social Media, Internet Spaces, and a Pandemic

February 6, 2021
Christine Mons was one of the first City High teachers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

City High Teachers Begin to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

February 5, 2021
Cranberry lemon layered bars, a smooth sheet of tart lemon sits on top of a layer of sweet cranberries with a bed of crumbly crust. These treats melt in the mouth and stay fresh for days.

Lemon Cranberry Bars

January 20, 2021
Tommy June Simmons '25 and Joanna Galluzzo '25 created a neighborhood newspaper during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Northside News

December 23, 2020
Senior ambassadors Thomazin Jury '21, Maya Warren '21, Ben Cooper '21, Francesca Brown '21, and Noah Hartwig '21 in their video about involvement at City High

City High Ambassadors Create Instructional Videos for the Student Body

November 16, 2020
Rika Yahashiri '21 prepares to swim the 50 meter freestyle in a dual meet against Linn Mar

Rika Yahashiri ’21 Named MVC Swimmer of the Year

October 31, 2020
Students in the Iowa City Community School District have created Instagram accounts to call out discrimination within the district.

@ICCSD: A Space to Share Stories

October 23, 2020
Black Lives Matter protesters gather outside the Johnson County courthouse.

Black Lives Matter: The Fight for Equality in Iowa City

October 23, 2020
Heidi Stalkfleet '22 prepares for her 500 yard freestyle at the first dual meet of the 2020 City High girls swim season.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Heidi Stalkfleet

October 21, 2020
Rika Yahashiri '21 attempts to get the a state qualifying time in the 50 yard freestyle, in the first meet of the season.

[Photo] Swimming Through COVID-19

October 20, 2020
The fourteen seniors chosen for the class of 2021 homecoming court are Joseph Bacon, Jae Dancer, Megan Fields, Josiah Fischer, Katherine Geerdes, Adam Holmes, Thomazin Jury, Ayana Lindsey, Zoe Meaney, Elliot Murray, Lillian Reynolds, Egan Smith, Melanie Tran-Duong, and Rocco Zollo.

Class of 2021 Homecoming Court Announced

October 15, 2020
Avery Loftus '24 swims the 100 butterfly in a dual meet against Waterloo

City High Girls Swimming loses to Waterloo

October 1, 2020
City High swimmers prepare for their events at a dual meet against Linn Mar

City High Girls Swimming Loses to Linn Mar in First Meet of the Season

September 4, 2020
How college admissions and standardized testing will be different for the class of 2021 because of COVID-19.

College Admissions During COVID-19

May 19, 2020
Cece Sileo '21, Kimberly Graham and Graham's campaign volunteers and staffers

Iowa U.S. Senate Race

May 18, 2020
Why voting for Joe Biden in the general election is essential for democrats to beat Donald Trump

Democrats: Now You Have to Vote for Joe Biden

May 17, 2020

Cons

May 16, 2020
Downtown Iowa City is nearly empty with some businesses open for delivery.

City High in Quarantine

April 10, 2020
Greta Thunberg came to Iowa City in October and over 3,000 gathered to hear her and the other Iowa City climate strikers speak

Climate Strikers One Year Later

April 4, 2020
The University of Iowa announced that they will move to online classes starting March 23 through at least April 3 due to concerns about Coronavirus.

Coronavirus Update: University of Iowa Moves Classes Online and City High Changes Lunchroom Rules

March 11, 2020
Everly Eldeen ‘20, who grew up spending time outdoors, feels a biological connection to nature.

Walking on Sunshine

March 5, 2020
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Politikid Pod: Super Tuesday for Biden

March 4, 2020
Teachers and students often feel as though conversations about race can be difficult to navigate in a classroom environment. However, these discussions can influence students’ views of race and racial issues.

Race in the Classroom

March 3, 2020
Researchers at Harvard found that voters view power-seeking women as angry, aggressive and unlikeable, while power-seeking men were strong, stoic, and capable.

Electability and Sexism

February 26, 2020
Valentine's Day sugar cookies are made with lemon zest which gives them a unique flavor

Valentine’s Cookies

February 14, 2020
Bernie Sanders leads in the New Hampshire primaries, followed by Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden

Bernie Sanders Leads in New Hampshire Primary

February 12, 2020
Student senate has cancelled the Valentine's Day Dance

[Photo] BREAKING NEWS: Student Senate Cancels Valentine’s Day Dance

February 12, 2020
Pete Buttigieg supporters being counted at the caucus at South East Junior High

Caucus Chaos

February 4, 2020
On January 17, 2020 City High will be offering a variety of activities the connect to the messages spread by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK Friday: Why You Shouldn’t Skip

January 16, 2020
Latkes are a traditional Jewish food eaten during Hanukkah, made out of potatoes and onions

Food Feature: Latkes

December 20, 2019
Tiktok has become widely used by teenagers across the world.

Tiktok Generation

December 19, 2019
Julia Weiner '21, a past attendee of Regina Catholic Education Center, poses for a photo.

Private School Privilege

December 19, 2019
Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks at a town hall at the IMU on December 2

Elizabeth Warren Spreads her Message of “Big, Structural Change” in Iowa City

December 3, 2019

English – ອັງກິດ

November 25, 2019

ຄົນລາວ – Laotian

November 25, 2019
A savory acorn squash prepared with olive oil, salt and pepper. Made by Jesse Hausknecht-Brown

How to Have a Vegetarian Thanksgiving – ວິທີການມີ ນັກອາຫານ ຂອບໃຈ

November 25, 2019
Student Advisory Center Leaders Doug Hammill and Ja’Korey Walker.

A Place to Go

November 15, 2019
Student Advisory Center Leaders Doug Hammill and Ja’Korey Walker.

The Student Advisory Center

November 15, 2019
California Senator Kamala Harris, South Bend In. Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

One Year Out

November 14, 2019
A look inside the English language and the use of gendered or androgynous words.

“Hey Guys”

November 14, 2019
The Greenpeace club is partnering with Shimek Elementary School to set up a recycling program with the the elementary schoolers.

City High Greenpeace Club Helps Shimek Elementary School set up a Recycling Program

November 12, 2019
Sports psychologist Shelby Perkins talks about common mental health issues in athletes and how it can be hard for athletes to reach out for help. City High athletes and coaches share their thoughts on mental health.

It’s Not All in Your Head: Mental Health in Athletes

November 11, 2019
Weigel placed sixth in the 100 backstroke with a finals time of 57.35, which was 0.3 seconds faster than her preliminary time the day before.

[Photo] City High Girls Swimming Places Eighth at State Meet

November 11, 2019
The 200 freestyle relay team of Rika Yahashiri '21, Averi Loria '22, Carly Weigel '20 and Olivia Masterson '20 (Amelia Lang-Fallon '23 accepts Masterson's award while Masterson gets ready for her next race) placed 2nd and qualified for state

Girls Swimming Grabs Third Place Finish at Regionals to Qualify for State

November 3, 2019
A photo of the apple cider donuts, made by Jesse Hausknecht-Brown

The Perfect Dessert: Apple Cider Donuts

October 9, 2019
Abbie Fredericks '23 swims freestyle against Dubuque Senior on October 8, 2019.

[Photo] Aquahawks Snatch 400 Relay Record

October 9, 2019
Rika Yahashiri '21 and her younger cousin pose for a photo in Hong Kong

Summer in Shiki

October 8, 2019
The Greenpeace club is partnering with Shimek Elementary School to set up a recycling program with the the elementary schoolers.

Greenpeace Joins with Shimek Elementary School to Help Promote Recycling

October 3, 2019
Carly Weigel '20 swims the 500 freestyle.

[Photo] Aquahawks Win Last Away Dual

October 2, 2019
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