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City High Parking Lot and Tennis Courts Replace Hoover Elementary
City High Parking Lot and Tennis Courts Replace Hoover Elementary
October 7, 2022
Marching band and color guard
Marching Band Prepares for Muskie Invitational and IHSMA Competition
October 7, 2022
Julie Williams performing at The James Theatre, alongside The Black Opry
The James Theater Hosts The Black Opry
October 6, 2022
City High Cheerleaders march in the Homecoming Parade
Homecoming Parade
September 29, 2022
Video Game Club members gather around as they play Mario.
Video Game Club Brings ‘More Games More Fun!’
September 28, 2022
City Highs Sydney Wilkes Headgear is thrown off her head as she starts the last period on top during City Highs only home womens wrestling meet last year.
First Official Season of High School Women’s Wrestling Approaching with “Unstoppable” Growth
September 30, 2022
Adam Bywater 23 puts in a surge at the 2 mile mark
Athlete Profile: Adam Bywater
September 30, 2022
KP scores a touchdown against Liberty at Kinnick Stadium.
Sophomores face Davenport North looking to move past .500
September 29, 2022
Jake Mitchell chips for Eagle on hole #11 at Pleasant Valley during the Divisional golf meet.
Boys Golf Finishes 6th in MVC Divisional Meet
September 28, 2022
Nina Kuhlmann 25 sprints to beat Claire Locher 26 at the finish line
Women’s Cross Country Faced High Ranking Teams at Jim Boughton Invitational
September 23, 2022
Write Or Fight: Enemies To Lovers
Write Or Fight: Enemies To Lovers
October 6, 2022
John Weigel is the opinion editor for The Little Hawk.
What’s Wrong With “[email protected]#! it, we ball,” and Why Its Growth is Concerning
September 28, 2022
Nile Kinnick Documentary Review
New Film Documents How Nile Kinnick Became the Only Hawkeye to Win the Heisman Trophy
September 20, 2022
Scary Roblox Games to Get You Ready for Halloween
Scary Roblox Games to Get You Ready for Halloween
September 20, 2022
Write Or Fight!: Does Writing In Comic Sans Really Help You?
Write Or Fight!: Does Writing In Comic Sans Really Help You?
May 19, 2022
Balloons in the main foyer as part of the 2022 senior prank
A History of Senior Pranks at City High
May 25, 2022
This lemon blueberry loaf is the perfect treat with a mix of sweet and sour.
Food Feature: Lemon Blueberry Bread
May 24, 2022
Teachers discuss weird stories of City High.
Teachers Tell Weird Stories of City High
May 18, 2022
Oftentimes choosing what job to pursue is more difficult than it seems
Test Drive Your Future Career: Job Shadowing
May 16, 2022
Nathalie Nunez 22 collects Tampon Tuesday donations from Nina Kuhlmann 25.
Tampon Tuesday
April 20, 2022
LH Album Review: Blackpink: Born Pink
LH Album Review: Blackpink: Born Pink
September 29, 2022
LH Album Review: FLO: The Lead
LH Album Review: FLO: The Lead
September 22, 2022
Image via A24
LH Movie Review: Bodies Bodies Bodies
September 21, 2022
Image via A24
LH Movie Review: Everything Everywhere All At Once
September 9, 2022
Flo Milli: You Still Here, Ho? Review
Flo Milli: You Still Here, Ho? Review
September 8, 2022
Sylvia Plank 25 and Lucas Ralston 24 attended the Coe College workshop
Orchestra Students Attend Coe College All-State Workshop
September 29, 2022
Eviann Smith and Carolyn Allen 24 practice new choreography
4th Avenue and Charisma Begin Show Choir in Full Swing
September 21, 2022
In the back of Opstad, Charlotte Littlemoon leads a small team preparing costumes for the Peter Pan prequel.
Charlotte Littlemoon Leads Costume Design for the Fall Play
September 20, 2022
Whit Jury 23 and Rigby Templeman 23 peek out from theater curtains
Whit Jury and Rigby Templeman Take On Their Last Play With “Peter and the Starcatcher”.
September 20, 2022
Mettemeyer at her desk in the music office
New Staff Profile: Jenni Mettemeyer
September 14, 2022
Julie Williams performing at The James Theatre, alongside The Black Opry
The James Theater Hosts The Black Opry
October 6, 2022
Jordyn Kucera throws to her teammate Maclayne Menzel 24 down the line
2022 Homecoming Parade & Powderpuff Football
October 6, 2022
Video Game Club members gather around as they play Mario.
Video Game Club Brings ‘More Games More Fun!’
September 28, 2022
Jake Mitchell chips for Eagle on hole #11 at Pleasant Valley during the Divisional golf meet.
Boys Golf Finishes 6th in MVC Divisional Meet
September 28, 2022
Micd Up: Little Hawk Golf
Mic’d Up: Little Hawk Golf
September 20, 2022
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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!

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[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

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

Undefeated No More

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

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

April 21, 2017

City Rallies to Defeat #10 Cedar Rapids Washington

April 19, 2017
Joey Schnebolen 17 solos on trumpet at the Iowa Jazz Championships.

City High Places Second at Jazz Championships

April 6, 2017
Little Hawks Kick Off Season

Little Hawks Kick Off Season

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

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

February 28, 2017

[Video] City Beats Ankeny Centennial to Advance to State

February 22, 2017
Art by Estie Dillard.

City High to Give Away Student Tickets

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

Little Hawks Cruise to Sub-State Victory

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

Little Hawks Take on Winter

February 13, 2017
Ry Threlkold-Wiegand 19 goes up for a layup.

Young Boys Team Looks to Build for the Future

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

Playoff Bound Team Looks to Advance

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

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

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

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

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

January 17, 2017
Nate Wieland

Nate Wieland

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

Joe Hoff

December 21, 2016
College Bound Athletes

College Bound Athletes

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

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

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

Muscatine and Iowa Commit Wieskamp Beat City

December 2, 2016
Chuck Johnson 17 looks down court to pass during the Red & White Scrimmage

Boys Basketball Holds Red & White Scrimmage

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

Little Hawks Fall in Quarter Finals to Washington

November 4, 2016
Freshmen Athletes to Watch

Freshmen Athletes to Watch

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

November 2, 2016

[Video] Little Hawks Take Down North Scott

October 29, 2016
QB Nate Wieland 17 and the offense stand in the huddle.

Little Hawks Fall to Bulldogs

October 14, 2016

LIVESTREAM: City vs. Bettendorf for the District Championship

October 14, 2016

Little Hawks Take Down Muscatine

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

Boys Golf Finishes 13th in District

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

Little Hawks Keep The Boot

September 16, 2016

City Prepares to Take On Undefeated West High

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 16, 2016
Wagner and McGehee Win Student Class President Elections

Wagner and McGehee Win Student Class President Elections

May 13, 2016
Sarah Overton Playmaker Profile

Sarah Overton Playmaker Profile

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

Mary Beth Tinker Visits City High

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

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

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

Girls Soccer Preview

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 2, 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

January 29, 2016
Lauren OBrien 16 cheers on the team.

Freshman Boys Basketball Knocks Off West High

January 14, 2016
How to Ask Someone to the Snowball Dance

How to Ask Someone to the Snowball Dance

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

Little Hawks Top Mount Pleasant

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

Bring Down the House: Rose Bowl Preview

December 31, 2015
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