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Student Senate Continues Club Grant Discussion
November 11, 2025
Volunteer-run improv theater Willow Creek will host Floodwater Comedy Festival this year.
Floodwater Comedy Festival Returns This Weekend
November 10, 2025
"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
The new and improved Four Horsemen.
LH Sports Podcast: XC Finishes Top Ten at State with Guest Bolt Picker for State Football
November 7, 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
IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS: The Beauty of Reusing
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS: The Beauty of Reusing
November 12, 2025
How to Attack the Late Fall Bass Fishing Bite
How to Attack the Late Fall Bass Fishing Bite
November 11, 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
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
The new and improved Four Horsemen.
LH Sports Podcast: XC Finishes Top Ten at State with Guest Bolt Picker for State Football
November 7, 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
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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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