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MESU x The Little Hawk: Native American Heritage Month Interviews
MESU x The Little Hawk: Native American Heritage Month Interviews
November 21, 2023
Video Game Club is underway
PHOTO STORY: Video Game Club Underway
November 10, 2023
Meet 2023 Candidates for School Board
Meet 2023 Candidates for School Board
November 6, 2023
The new schedule for the final two days of the first trimester
City High Introduces End-of-Trimester Finals
November 1, 2023
Mrs. Rivers is one of the regular subs to help fill in at City High
Sub Shortage Hits City High
October 26, 2023
Abigail Burns 26 competes in a meet during the Cross Country season
Recapping the Girls’ Cross Country 23-24 Season
December 5, 2023
City Girls Basketball high fives members of the Solon team after last Tuesday’s game
This Week in City High Sports
December 4, 2023
McKenzie Knebel 24 performs a solo at the Wild West Solo Showdown at West High
Dance Team Prepares for State
December 1, 2023
Avy Lindsey ‘25 stands strong on the court during a game against Solon High
Achieve Challenge Game Brings Success for the Women’s Basketball Team
November 30, 2023
VIDEO: Boys Basketball Home Opener Highlights
VIDEO: Boy’s Basketball Home Opener Highlights
November 29, 2023
NFL Trade Deadline Recap
NFL Trade Deadline Recap
November 6, 2023
Juliettes French high school
Alone in America / Seule en Amerique
October 23, 2023
STAFF EDITORIAL: Whats In a Name?
STAFF EDITORIAL: What’s In a Name?
October 11, 2023
Erling Haaland Deserves the 2023 Ballon dOr
Erling Haaland Deserves the 2023 Ballon d’Or
September 20, 2023
Halle’s Black Girl Anthem: Angel
Halle’s Black Girl Anthem: Angel
September 20, 2023
Pulitzer Prizewinning author Jane Smiley is on the list of banned authors in Iowa high schools. Photo courtesy of Smiley
Q&A With Pulitzer Prizewinning Banned Author Jane Smiley
December 6, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Amy Kurzweil
Q&A With Author and Cartoonist Amy Kurzweil
November 27, 2023
LH Recipe: Nasi Goreng
LH Recipe: Nasi Goreng
November 15, 2023
Paella
LH Recipe: Paella
November 3, 2023
Photo courtesy of Matt Miller
Q&A: Miller’s Bike Journey
November 3, 2023
LH Movie Review: The Eras Tour
LH Movie Review: The Eras Tour
December 4, 2023
LH Album Review: 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
LH Album Review: 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
November 27, 2023
LH Album Review: Heaven Knows
LH Album Review: Heaven Knows
November 20, 2023
LH Album Review: K
LH Album Review: K
November 16, 2023
ENHYPEN’s Fate’ Tour Leaves Fans In A Daze
ENHYPEN’s ‘Fate’ Tour Leaves Fans In A Daze
November 14, 2023
Zach Falk ‘25 marches during the 2023 halftime show
Marching Band and Show Choir to Count as P.E. Credit
December 6, 2023
Student-made prints on display during the art show
PHOTO STORY: Art Department Hosts End-of-Trimester Art Showcase
November 27, 2023
LH Book Review: Artificial
LH Book Review: Artificial
November 20, 2023
Emi Edwards played by Yomi Hemley ‘25 beats up DJ MC played by Brody Clarke ‘25 in the fall play, ‘Begets’
PHOTO STORY: Fall Play Opening Week
November 9, 2023
‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles
‘Begets’ Cast Mini Profiles
October 30, 2023
4th and Long
4th and Long
December 1, 2023
VIDEO: Boys Basketball Home Opener Highlights
VIDEO: Boy’s Basketball Home Opener Highlights
November 29, 2023
MESU x The Little Hawk: Native American Heritage Month Interviews
MESU x The Little Hawk: Native American Heritage Month Interviews
November 21, 2023
Hallway Hot Takes
Hallway Hot Takes
October 26, 2023
Day in the Life of a City High Drum Major
Day in the Life of a City High Drum Major
October 26, 2023
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Jonathan House

Jonathan House, Sports Editor

I'm a senior, and this year is my third year on the Little Hawk. I'm back and I think pretty much everyone knows me at this point, but watch out for my sports stories!

All content by Jonathan House
Little Hawk editors Nova Meurice, Lucy McGehee, Sarah Smith and Sofie Lee work on the publication in room 2109.

[Photo] Little Hawk Named as NSPA Pacemaker Finalist

September 13, 2017
Joe Hoff 17 defeated Jiung Jung. Hoff will be playing tennis for Creighton next year.

Joe Hoff Knocks off Jiung Jung, City Falls to West

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
May 3, 2017
Hunter Teduits dribbles past a Washington defender on April 17th.

Undefeated No More

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
May 1, 2017
Lexi Shield 18 tees off during a meet at Pleasant Valley Golf Course on April 13th.

Girls Golf Prepares for the Future

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
April 28, 2017
City Highs Imata Mwenekamba 17 walks off the field as West High fans storm the field in celebration.

Undefeated No More – City Falls to West

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
April 21, 2017

City Rallies to Defeat #10 Cedar Rapids Washington

Noah Bullwinkle and Jonathan House
April 19, 2017
Joey Schnebolen 17 solos on trumpet at the Iowa Jazz Championships.

City High Places Second at Jazz Championships

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
April 6, 2017
Little Hawks Kick Off Season

Little Hawks Kick Off Season

Jonathan House and Noah Bullwinkle
March 29, 2017
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[Photo] Upping the Pace

March 9, 2017
City Highs Aubrey Joens 20 (#20) and Kenya Earl 17 react after losing to Cedar Falls in the first round of the state tournament.

Little Hawks Can’t Hold Off Tigers Late

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
March 1, 2017
Rose Nkumu drives to the basket while being guarded by Cedar Falls Reilly Johnson 17.

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Christina Hora 18 passes to a teammate in the first half of City Highs game against Cedar Falls.

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Aubrey Joens 20 shoots a three during the fourth quarter against Cedar Falls.

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City Highs Ashley Joens 18 goes up for a layup in the first half against Cedar Falls.

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Ashley Joens 18 goes up for a shot while being guarded by Ankeny Centennials Keanna Williams 18.

City High vs. Cedar Falls Preview

Noah Bullwinkle and Jonathan House
February 28, 2017

[Video] City Beats Ankeny Centennial to Advance to State

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
February 22, 2017
Art by Estie Dillard.

City High to Give Away Student Tickets

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
February 20, 2017
Ashley Joens 18 shoots over a West High defender in the first quarter.

Little Hawks Cruise to Sub-State Victory

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
February 18, 2017
Matthew Taylor 20 skates down the ice during a game in Dubuque on Saturday, February 4th.

Little Hawks Take on Winter

Olivia Baird and Jonathan House
February 13, 2017
Ry Threlkold-Wiegand 19 goes up for a layup.

Young Boys Team Looks to Build for the Future

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
February 10, 2017
Manager Sameer Ali 17 and teammate Skye Spencer 18 react after a City High basket.

Playoff Bound Team Looks to Advance

Noah Bullwinkle and Jonathan House
February 10, 2017
The 11 City High students who signed today. Back row (from left): Mary Arch, Jared Taylor, Naeem Smith, Gabe Nkumu, Vance Dillon, Nate Wieland, Charles Johnson. Front Row: Hailey Fay, Gabi Hiatt, Grace Brown, Narada Poole.

Eleven City High Student Athletes Sign on National Signing Day

February 1, 2017
The 11 City High students who signed today. Back row (from left): Mary Arch, Jared Taylor, Naeem Smith, Gabe Nkumu, Vance Dillon, Nate Wieland, Charles Johnson. Front Row: Hailey Fay, Gabi Hiatt, Grace Brown, Narada Poole

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Nate Wieland 17 (#15), Naeem Smith 17 (#20), Joey Schnoebelen 17 (#58), and Brock Hunger 17 (#1) chat on the sidelines before the game.

Nate Wieland Commits to Play Football at the University of Iowa

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
January 30, 2017
City Highs Antonio Turner 19 drives to the hoop in the second half against West High.

Boys Continue to Improve in Loss to Trojans

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
January 26, 2017
Chuck Johnson 17 goes up for a shot against West Highs Nate Disterhoft 17 in the first half against the Trojans.

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Antonio Turner 19 shoots from inside against West High.

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City High coach Derek Roberts talks to Carter Westlake (#10) 19 and Luke Young (#30) 19 during a break.

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Kolbie Barnes 17 drives to the basket while being guarded by West Highs Evan Flitz 18.

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Rose Nkumu 20 is defended by two West High players.

City Girls Fall Short Against West

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
January 25, 2017
Ashley Joens 18 goes to the lane while closely being guarded by Jefferson defenders.

Little Hawks Come From Behind to Remain Unbeaten

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
January 23, 2017
Ashley Joens 18 drives to the basket against Jefferson.

[Photo] #2 City vs. #3 West Varsity Basketball Showdown Could Preview the State Championship

January 23, 2017
Kenya Earl 17 looks to shoot as she is defended by a Xavier player during Citys game against Xavier on January 13.

Little Hawk Wins 13th Game to Stay Undefeated

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
January 17, 2017
Nate Wieland

Nate Wieland

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
December 21, 2016
Joe Hoff 17 defeated Jiung Jung. Hoff will be playing tennis for Creighton next year.

Joe Hoff

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
December 21, 2016
College Bound Athletes

College Bound Athletes

Jonathan House and Addy Smith
December 21, 2016
Coach Derek Roberts speaks during the boys basketball scrimmage back in November

[Photo] Experience Describes New Coach

December 16, 2016
Boys Get Dominated by Trojans

Boys Get Dominated by Trojans

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
December 14, 2016
Rose Nkumu 20 looks to pass to a teammate during the game against West.

City Girls Take Down Unbeaten West in OT

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
December 14, 2016
Kolbie Barnes 17 shoots a free throw during Citys game against the Muskies

Muscatine and Iowa Commit Wieskamp Beat City

Noah Bullwinkle and Jonathan House
December 2, 2016
Chuck Johnson 17 looks down court to pass during the Red & White Scrimmage

Boys Basketball Holds Red & White Scrimmage

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
November 22, 2016
Quarterback Nate Wieland 17 rushes in for a touchdown against Muscatine.

Little Hawks Fall in Quarter Finals to Washington

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
November 4, 2016
Freshmen Athletes to Watch

Freshmen Athletes to Watch

Jonathan House and Addy Smith
November 4, 2016
Lone Trees Jovonte Squiers (#2) escapes the grasp of a Midland defender during his 54 yard punt return touchdown in the second quarter. It was his fourth punt return touchdown of the season.

A Look into Eight Player Football in the State of Iowa

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
November 2, 2016

[Video] Little Hawks Take Down North Scott

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
October 29, 2016
QB Nate Wieland 17 and the offense stand in the huddle.

Little Hawks Fall to Bulldogs

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
October 14, 2016

LIVESTREAM: City vs. Bettendorf for the District Championship

Jonathan House, Bella Pittman, and Mary Olesberg
October 14, 2016

Little Hawks Take Down Muscatine

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
October 7, 2016
A City High golfer hits the ball from the water during the district meet.

Boys Golf Finishes 13th in District

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
October 5, 2016
City High players celebrate by holding up the Boot after beating West High

Little Hawks Keep The Boot

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
September 16, 2016

City Prepares to Take On Undefeated West High

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
September 15, 2016
Sydney Schroeder 17 is filled with emotion after a crucial point against the Trojans.

Women of Troy Prove Too Much for City

Jim Geerdes and Jonathan House
September 7, 2016
Nate Wieland 17 (#15), Naeem Smith 17 (#20), Joey Schnoebelen 17 (#58), and Brock Hunger 17 (#1) chat on the sidelines before the game.

Little Hawks Take Down Linn-Mar In Season Opener

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
August 26, 2016
Mitch McCarthy 16 (C) leaps onto the back of Jackson Meyer 18 (12) in celebration after Meyers goal against the Little Cyclones during City Highs semifinal game in Des Moines at the Cownie Soccer Park on Friday, June 3, 2016.

Meyer Slips a Goal Past Ames Sending City to State Championship

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
June 3, 2016
Cameron Chavez 18 smiles while embracing his teammates after scoring on Des Moines Roosevelt at the Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines on June 2nd, 2016.

Chavez, O’Meara And teDuits Advance City Closer Towards State Title

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
June 2, 2016
Gaby Baloci 16 celebrates with his teammates after Pleasant Valleys own goal in the first half on Wednesday, May 25th, 2016.

Baloci, Brown-Rodriguez, and Schlutter Keep No.1 Little Hawks On Track

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
May 25, 2016
City Highs keeper Sam Tomek 17 saves West Highs final shot of the shootout to advance them to their next round on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016.

City Defeats West in Penalties

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
May 17, 2016
Delaney Johnson 16 kicks the ball in the air to a teammate to win a ball from West High on Monday, May 16th, 2016.

West High’s Women of Troy Defeat Little Hawks in Overtime

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
May 16, 2016
Wagner and McGehee Win Student Class President Elections

Wagner and McGehee Win Student Class President Elections

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
May 13, 2016
Sarah Overton Playmaker Profile

Sarah Overton Playmaker Profile

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
May 12, 2016
Mary Beth Tinker speaks to City High students on the importance of the First Amendment.

Mary Beth Tinker Visits City High

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
May 6, 2016
Gaby Baloci 16 dribbles towards the box past a Xavier defender on Monday, April 18th, 2016.

Little Hawks Defeat Prairie in Penalty Shootout

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
May 3, 2016
Teammates celebrate with Grace Brown 17 after her goal in the 39th minute in the first half on April 26th, 2016.

Girls Soccer Update

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
April 27, 2016
Maddie Deprenger 16 takes a corner kick during a game in 2015.

Girls Soccer Preview

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
April 7, 2016
Trojans dive for a jump ball on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016.

[Video] City Falls To West In 4A Substate Finals

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
March 1, 2016
Ashley Joens 18 fights to keep possession while being covered by three Southeast Polk defenders at City High.

City High Girls Fall To Southeast Polk

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
February 23, 2016
Coach Bill McTaggart gained his 400th career win win on Saturday, February, 20th, 2016.

McTaggart Gains His 400th Career Win After Girls Defeat Ottumwa in Semi-Regional Final

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
February 20, 2016
Henry Mulligan 16 drives towards the hoop on Tuesday, February 16th, 2016.

City Girls to Play Ottumwa in Playoffs; Boys to Play Prairie or Ottumwa

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
February 19, 2016
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[Photo] City High Dance Marathon Brings Charity and Crowd Surfing to the Cafeteria

February 4, 2016
Ted Cruz speaks at the Johnson County Fair Grounds.

Ted Cruz Makes Final Case to Caucus Goers in Iowa City

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
February 1, 2016
Phil Robertson, star of the reality TV series, Duck Dynasty, states why he believes Cruz should be the next president.

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Ted Cruz speaks at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.

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Conservative radio show host and commentator Glenn Beck speaks at the Cruz rally.

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Rep. Steve King speaks at the Ted Cruz rally in Iowa City.

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Courtney Joens 16 shoots a free throw against West.

Courtney Joens Reaches 1,000 Career Points

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
January 29, 2016
Lauren OBrien 16 cheers on the team.

Freshman Boys Basketball Knocks Off West High

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
January 14, 2016
How to Ask Someone to the Snowball Dance

How to Ask Someone to the Snowball Dance

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
January 8, 2016
Micah Martin 16 works his way around Mount Pleasants Colin Mulford 16.

Little Hawks Top Mount Pleasant

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
January 5, 2016
Bring Down the House: Rose Bowl Preview

Bring Down the House: Rose Bowl Preview

Jonathan House, Sports Editor
December 31, 2015
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