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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
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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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Ramy Makawi 26' and Rito Perez '26 represent BPA for the 2025-2026 school year Club Fair.

Jessica Sosa '27 represents Colombia in the fashion show.

Culture Day Celebrates Diversity at City

Liyan Elgiseer, Assistant News Editor
May 30, 2025
Mr. Rogers teaches Foundations of Journalism, News Lab, Yearbook Lab, and Broadcast Lab.

[Photo] Teacher Appreciation Columns 2025

May 2, 2025
Kamel Elgiseer has expanded his hobby of cooking to large church groups and events where he brings Middle Eastern flavors to his recipes.

Kamel Elgiseer Looks to Expand Palates with Middle Eastern Cooking

Liyan Elgiseer, Reporter
March 12, 2025
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