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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
March 12, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 10, 2025
Interested in learning more about City High's Student Senate? Meeting recaps are published weekly.
Student Senate Recap: Spring Carnival and Volleybuff Planning Continues
March 6, 2025
Students Maya Shannon '26, Rowyn Mass '26, and Adelaide Newton '26 sell baked goods for a NAMI Bake Sale.
City High Twins Launch NAMI on Campus Club to Support Mental Health Awareness
March 6, 2025
Mr. Kowbel conducts band in Mid-Winter concert
Band Department Holds Mid-Winter Concert
March 4, 2025
Mr. Kowbel conducts band in Mid-Winter concert
Band Department Holds Mid-Winter Concert
March 4, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tommy Haines
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brody Clarke
March 3, 2025
Orchestra Director, Megan Stucky-Swanson addresses the audience before the Philharmonic Orchestra performs their final piece.
City Orchestras Hold Annual Mid-Winter Concert
February 3, 2025
Since she was five years old, Abigail Sigafoose '26 has played violin. This year, she was chosen for the High School Honors Performance Series, which will take place at Carnegie Hall in New York City from February 6-10.
PERFORMER PROFILE: Abigail Sigafoose
January 31, 2025
Emma Plumb ‘26 and Cameron Echols ‘26 unveil “The Book of Memories” at the beginning of the show
Dancing into Show Choir Season
January 17, 2025
Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland competing in games this season against West and Prairie. The team finished 10-14 on the season.
CITY CONNECTIONS: Jaxton Schroeder and Parker Sutherland
March 10, 2025
Kendall Kurtz wrestles Ankeny Centennial's 120lb Cale Vandermark in the semi final round at the IHSAA Boy's State Wrestling Tournament
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Kendall Kurtz Achieves Podium Goals and Ends City Career with over 100 Wins
March 4, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Winter Sports Wrap Up with Special Guest Kendall Kurtz
February 28, 2025
Davion Luckett '26 makes a bounce pass in the first City High vs. West High basketball game of this season.
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Davion Luckett
February 28, 2025
August Palmer '25 and Tessa Driscoll '26 receive a play call during the 4th quarter.
Four Little Hawks Earn All-Conference Honors
February 28, 2025
LH History Podcast with Alex Norman and Mr. Hellwig being recorded in 3108.
LH HISTORY PODCAST: 1776 with Special Guest Mr. Hellwig
March 12, 2025
Jon Jones Needs To Fight Tom Aspinall
Jon Jones Needs To Fight Tom Aspinall
March 11, 2025
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
March 4, 2025
Free Money
Free Money
March 4, 2025
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
March 4, 2025
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
Why I Would Never Watch Xo, Kitty
March 4, 2025
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
LH Book Review: Intermezzo
March 4, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
February 11, 2025
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
January 30, 2025
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‘Return to Oz’ and the Plunders of Disliking ‘Wicked’
January 30, 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
March 12, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 10, 2025
De Souza has participated in cross country and basketball and is planning to do tennis and golf.
Exchange Student Profile: Nicole Fernandes de Souza
March 3, 2025
Photo courtesy of Tommy Haines
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brody Clarke
March 3, 2025
Every year, the Iowa Department of Education Performance Profiles rate schools based on how well they meet a set of standards. But in 2024, the standards changed. City High was “Commendable” in 2023, but went down two levels to “Needs Improvement” in November of 2024. Nevertheless, it is still ranked within the top 10 in the state, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Targeted: New Evaluation System Drops All ICCSD High Schools’ Ratings
February 28, 2025
LH History Podcast with Alex Norman and Mr. Hellwig being recorded in 3108.
LH HISTORY PODCAST: 1776 with Special Guest Mr. Hellwig
March 12, 2025
The Kitty Corner Social Club opened in downtown Iowa City in late February. It's open every day except Monday from ten AM to nine PM.
Local Business Spotlight: Kitty Corner Social Club
March 10, 2025
Kendall Kurtz wrestles Ankeny Centennial's 120lb Cale Vandermark in the semi final round at the IHSAA Boy's State Wrestling Tournament
PLAYMAKER PROFILE: Kendall Kurtz Achieves Podium Goals and Ends City Career with over 100 Wins
March 4, 2025
Climbing the AP Capstone
Climbing the AP Capstone
March 1, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Winter Sports Wrap Up with Special Guest Kendall Kurtz
February 28, 2025
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Baklava & Turmeric Tea

Baklava & Turmeric Tea

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 9, 2017
Elizabeth Bernal, who works for food service at City High, attends a meeting at the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa on February 4th. Bernal has been a proponent for immigrant rights, and advocated on behalf of Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city at a City Council meeting.

Iowa City Reaffirms Immigration Stance

Lucy McGehee and Molly Liu
February 7, 2017
Taking a Stand[ing Rock]

Taking a Stand[ing Rock]

Maya Durham, Lucy McGehee, and Sofie Lie
December 15, 2016
Undocumented

Undocumented

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
November 13, 2016
Millennials Take to the Polls

Millennials Take to the Polls

Lucy McGehee, News Editor
November 8, 2016
Beatriz Gemartino '17 and Estefanie Gracia-Rojas '17 converse with Biology teacher Tina Koepnick

Spanish Café Opens

Lucy McGehee, News Editor
October 4, 2016
Students from City High stand on the Englert Theatre stage as they receive their certificates for the Youth Salute award, sponsored by Hills Bank.

City High Students Receive Youth Salute Awards and Scholarships

Molly Liu and Lucy McGehee
September 12, 2016
BOARD UPDATE: Students Use Slam Poetry to Slam Inequality While Board Members Vote For More Unequal High Schools

BOARD UPDATE: Students Use Slam Poetry to Slam Inequality While Board Members Vote For More Unequal High Schools

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
May 11, 2016
Hancher during its construction in April.

Hancher Announces Collaboration with Joffrey Ballet

Jim Geerdes and Lucy McGehee
April 22, 2016
6 Hours in Fairfield

6 Hours in Fairfield

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 28, 2016
Iowa’s Top-Ranked Graduation Rates Raise Questions of College Readiness

Iowa’s Top-Ranked Graduation Rates Raise Questions of College Readiness

Lucy McGehee and Sofie Lie
February 11, 2016
Donald Trump greets the community members at his rally.

Donald Trump Gets Mixed Emotions at Iowa City Rally

Maya Durham, Jim Geerdes, and Lucy McGehee
January 27, 2016
Formosa to Support City High Dance Marathon

Formosa to Support City High Dance Marathon

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
January 14, 2016
Outline: ICCSD's Inclement Weather Policies

Outline: ICCSD’s Inclement Weather Policies

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
January 12, 2016
Syrian Refugee Crisis Hits Home in Iowa

Syrian Refugee Crisis Hits Home in Iowa

Lucy McGehee and Sadie Hobbs
January 6, 2016
Girls Dance Team at Homecoming Parade

Meet the Dance Team

Anna Pienta and Lucy McGehee
October 22, 2015
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Biden Decides Against Running for President

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
October 21, 2015
Sherman poses while teaching.

Meet Mrs. Sherman

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
October 3, 2015

Homecoming Dance 2015

Lucy Wagner and Lucy McGehee
September 17, 2015
2015 Football and Volleyball Themes Released

2015 Football and Volleyball Themes Released

Lucy McGehee and Lydia Kaufmann
September 4, 2015
Senior Class President Election Results

Senior Class President Election Results

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
June 2, 2015
City High Ranks 5th On Washington Post's Most Challenging High School List

City High Ranks 5th On Washington Post’s Most Challenging High School List

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
April 24, 2015
Iowa Senate Narrowly Passes Ban on Minors Utilizing Tanning Beds

Iowa Senate Narrowly Passes Ban on Minors Utilizing Tanning Beds

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
March 25, 2015
Randy Brown retires after 25 years of teaching at City High

World History Teacher Retires after 25 Years at City High

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 16, 2015
Iowa capital building in Des Moines. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Iowa Senate Concludes School Start Date Should Be Determined Locally

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
March 11, 2015
New Gun Laws in the Crosshairs of Iowa Legislature

New Gun Laws in the Crosshairs of Iowa Legislature

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
March 6, 2015
The Political Protagonists of Iowa City

The Political Protagonists of Iowa City

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
February 16, 2015
Estie Dillard '17 focuses before backing out of the lower parking lot.

Voluntary Safety

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
February 10, 2015
The Political Side Effects of the Measles Outbreak

The Political Side Effects of the Measles Outbreak

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
February 4, 2015
Obama Declares the State of the Union to be Strong

Obama Declares the State of the Union to be Strong

Nova Meurice and Lucy McGehee
January 21, 2015

LH How To: Katniss Braid

Lucy McGehee
November 20, 2014
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