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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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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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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

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 High's 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 High's 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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March 1, 2017
Christina Hora '18 passes to a teammate in the first half of City High's game against Cedar Falls.

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March 1, 2017
Aubrey Joens '20 shoots a three during the fourth quarter against Cedar Falls.

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March 1, 2017
City High's Ashley Joens '18 goes up for a layup in the first half against Cedar Falls.

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March 1, 2017
Ashley Joens '18 goes up for a shot while being guarded by Ankeny Centennial's 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.

[Photo] 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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February 1, 2017
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 High's 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 High's Nate Disterhoft '17 in the first half against the Trojans.

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January 26, 2017
Antonio Turner '19 shoots from inside against West High.

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January 26, 2017
City High coach Derek Roberts talks to Carter Westlake (#10) '19 and Luke Young (#30) '19 during a break.

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January 26, 2017
Kolbie Barnes '17 drives to the basket while being guarded by West High's Evan Flitz '18.

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January 26, 2017
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 City's 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 City's 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 Tree's 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 Meyer's goal against the Little Cyclones during City High's 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 Valley's 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 High's keeper Sam Tomek '17 saves West High's 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,

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February 2, 2016
Ted Cruz speaks at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.

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February 2, 2016
Conservative radio show host and commentator Glenn Beck speaks at the Cruz rally.

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February 2, 2016
Rep. Steve King speaks at the Ted Cruz rally in Iowa City.

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February 2, 2016
Courtney Joens '16 shoots a free throw against West.

Courtney Joens Reaches 1,000 Career Points

January 29, 2016
Lauren O'Brien '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 Pleasant's 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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