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"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
Meet the 2025 Student Senate Presidents
November 3, 2025
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
October 31, 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
The Story Behind the Number
The Story Behind the Number
October 28, 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
The Nike Zoom Rotational 6: The Hack to PR's
The Nike Zoom Rotational 6: The Hack to PR’s
October 29, 2025
Images are used pursuant to the Fair Use Doctrine, 17 USC 107.
Five Spooky Movie Picks for Halloween
October 28, 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
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
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
October 24, 2025
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Teacher Appreciation: Dr. Ayers

Teacher Appreciation: Dr. Ayers

Julius Perez, Opinion Editor
May 6, 2022
Iowa School Vouchers are Unconstitutional

Iowa School Vouchers are Unconstitutional

Julius Perez, Opinion Editor
April 29, 2022
City track athletes qualified for the Drake Relays.

City Track Excited for the Pressure and Competition of the Drake Relays

Julius Perez, Reporter
April 27, 2022
Getting Away From Competition in American Public Schools

Getting Away From Competition in American Public Schools

Julius Perez, Opinion Editor
April 20, 2022
Jazz Ensemble students play for the KCCK Corridor Jazz Project

City High’s Jazz Ensemble Continues Participation in Tradition of KCCK Corridor Jazz Project

Julius Perez, Opinion Editor
January 28, 2022
The question is no longer whether or not we should implement vaccine mandates in schools, in all honesty it should never have been. We must now ask, when, and how. 

ICCSD Should Implement A Vaccine Mandate

Julius Perez, Opinion Editor
November 1, 2021
Rose Flores Rubio

Staff Editorial: New Iowa Law Seeks to Muffle Discussion of Systemic Issues

Isaac Bullwinkle and Julius Perez
October 15, 2021
Back in Full Swing

Back in Full Swing

Julius Perez and Callista Robertson
September 10, 2021
LH Music Review: Donda

LH Music Review: Donda

Julius Perez, Opinion Editor
August 31, 2021
Dr. Jill Humston teaches at City High. She received her PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin.

Teacher Appreciation: Dr. Humston

Julius Perez, Reporter
May 4, 2021
Raw Bacon Super Qualifier

Raw Bacon Super Qualifier

Julius Perez, Reporter
April 12, 2021

English

Julius Perez, Reporter
February 19, 2021
Quincy Ott 20' dribbling soccer ball down the field.

City High Men’s Soccer Kick off with First Open Play of the Year

Julius Perez, Reporter
February 18, 2021
Listen to New Music

Listen to New Music

Julius Perez, Reporter
February 15, 2021
Disparities Between Response to BLM Protests and Capitol Mob Reveal Systemic Racism

Disparities Between Response to BLM Protests and Capitol Mob Reveal Systemic Racism

Julius Perez, Reporter
January 14, 2021
Finn Greteman '23 doing schoolwork in his bedroom.

Students and Teachers Find Ways to Improve Online Educations

Julius Perez, Reporter
December 4, 2020
Young People Can Make a Difference in Society; Their Voices Are Important

Young People Can Make a Difference in Society; Their Voices Are Important

Julius Perez, Reporter
October 28, 2020
Isaac Miller '23 works at his computer during online classes.

Students Around the Globe Move to Online Education

Julius Perez, Reporter
October 27, 2020
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