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Mason Tilley '25 helps a peer with her geometry homework during third hour.
Peer Tutors Strive to Make a Difference in the EPIC Program
October 8, 2024
Thalia Svec '25 and Eli Foster '25 hold the fundraiser during lunch
Community Inclusion Club Hosts Prank Pot Fundraiser
October 3, 2024
City High's National Merit Semifinalists. Left to right: Owen Ruth, Kaden Huntley, Nina Peterson, and Nicole Peterson
National Merit Semi-Finalists Announced
October 2, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal
City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid
October 2, 2024
High School Mock Trial members advise middle school students as part of the new South East Middle School team
Mock Trial Expands to South East Middle School
October 1, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal
City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid
October 2, 2024
Kenji Radley '25 in ready position during the 2023-24 football season
Marching Band Takes the Field for First Home Football Game
September 6, 2024
Liam Murphy ‘24 holds a piece of his work
Q&A with Student Artist Liam Murphy
May 15, 2024
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brandon Davie
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brandon Davie
April 25, 2024
Yomi Hemley ‘25 and Ian Deleeuw ‘24 perform as Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Ends Show Run with Sold Out Matinee
April 24, 2024
At the start of the game, the football team from City High rushes onto the field
FOUR IN A ROW
October 9, 2024
Zach Meredith Chips for Birdie on hole 14 at Pleasant Valley Golf Course
City Boys Golf takes down West High, Liberty, and Prairie on Senior Night
October 4, 2024
Joseph Hayek '27 Reading his putt for par on 11th green at Pleasant Valley Golf Course
JV Golf Wins at Pleasant Valley Meet
October 4, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: City Faces Dav Central HoCo Edition
October 4, 2024
Augie’s Team Wins Annual Powderpuff Games
October 3, 2024
The Pros and Cons of the New Lunch Format
The Pros and Cons of the New Lunch Format
September 25, 2024
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
It’s Lights Out and Away We Go
September 20, 2024
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 2024
STAFF EDITORIAL: Restricting I.V.F. Harms Families
STAFF EDITORIAL: Restricting I.V.F. Harms Families
May 13, 2024
Liverpool Will Win The Premier League
Liverpool Will Win The Premier League
May 10, 2024
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 2024
Who’s that doll? It’s Barbie!
Who’s that doll? It’s Barbie!
May 21, 2024
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Super Real Me
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Super Real Me
May 16, 2024
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Youth
LH ALBUM REVIEW: Youth
May 15, 2024
Why Romantic Comedies Are the Best Genre of Movies
Why Romantic Comedies Are the Best Genre of Movies
May 15, 2024
Ramy Makawi for Humans of City High
HUMANS OF CITY HIGH
September 25, 2024
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
Q&A With Student Senate Vice President Candidate Ethan LaLumiere
September 10, 2024
Photo courtesy of Carmen Maria Machado
Q&A With Carmen Maria Machado
September 9, 2024
Due to recent underfunding from the state and declining/flatlining enrollment, the ICCSD has had to make budget cuts
ICCSD Faces Budget Restrictions
June 17, 2024
Black Excellence in Business Form
Black Excellence in Business Form
May 24, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: City Faces Dav Central HoCo Edition
October 4, 2024
Augie’s Team Wins Annual Powderpuff Games
October 3, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: Battle for the Boot Recap and Kennedy Preview
September 26, 2024
Drew Nye '25 holds the Boot Trophy over his head to celebrate the win over West High School.
Offensive Explosion Secures the Boot for City
September 26, 2024
Drew Nye and the Little Hawk football team take the field at West High.
Mic’d Up with Drew Nye
September 25, 2024
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The Little Hawk
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The Little Hawk
Max Berry-Stoelzle

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor

All content by Max Berry-Stoelzle
Oftentimes choosing what job to pursue is more difficult than it seems

Test Drive Your Future Career: Job Shadowing

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
May 16, 2022
Claire Brown '23 chases after the ball in City's game against Linn-Mar

City High Girls Soccer suffers third loss of the season to Linn-Mar

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
April 29, 2022
Alfredo Ortiz '22 attempts to dribble the ball around a West High defender

City High Boys Soccer Loses to West

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
April 18, 2022
Heidi Stalkfleet '22 prepares for her race. Photo courtesy of Heidi Stalkfleet

Mental Health in Sports: Performance Pressure

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Aala Basheir, Aaron Stalkfleet, and Ben Horwitz
April 15, 2022
The City High Jazz Ensemble performs at the Coe College Jazz Summit in Cedar Rapids

City High Jazz Program Competes on the Road

Max Berry-Stoelzle and Callista Robertson
February 28, 2022
Will Larson '22 prepares to dive into the water at the MVC Varsity Supermeet.

Boys Swimming Prepares for Districts

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 4, 2022
When playing contact sports most athletes don't wear the proper equipment to protect their teeth, which can sometimes lead to lifelong consequences.

The Dental Dangers of Sports

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
February 4, 2022
Members of Jazz Ensmble performing at the Winter Show

[Photo] Music Department Returns to Live Performances

Matisse Arnone and Mary Cate Pugh
January 11, 2022
City High breaks the huddle during a timeout.

[Photo] Volleyball GameDay: State Qualifier

Ben Horwitz, Aaron Stalkfleet, and Jacob Williamson
October 26, 2021
Jonah Bowen-Burt

Jonah Bowen-Burt

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
October 15, 2021
Emmy McComas '25 passes the ball

City High goes 1-2 at Tournament at West High

Max berry-Stoelzle
October 14, 2021
The City High football team holds the boot for a picture.

Top Ranked City High Football

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
October 1, 2021
Morgan Turner '22 celebrates after a point against Iowa City Liberty

[Photo] Volleyball Gameday: City vs West

Ben Horwitz, Aaron Stalkfleet, and Jacob Williamson
September 30, 2021
Head Coach Tricia Carty encourages the team during a timeout at the game against Liberty High.

City High Volleyball Ranked 15th in Class 5A

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
September 24, 2021
Mogan Turner '22, Claire Ernst '24, and Ruby McDonough '23 celebrate scoring against Liberty.

City Volleyball Struck Down in Straight Sets by #1 Ranked Liberty

Anna Gayley and Max Berry-Stoelzle
September 1, 2021
Ben Horwitz '22 dribbles the ball upfield

Online Ticket Sales Only for the Substate Soccer Game against Davenport Central

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Sports Editor
May 24, 2021
Anna Knoche ‘21 gears up for a swing.

On the Upswing

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
May 8, 2021
City Highs Final result is shown

Breaking News: City High Mock Trial Finishes Runner-Up at National Tournament

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
May 15, 2021
Coach Jose Fajardo thanks Eddie Garces '21 for participating in the soccer team his senior year

City High Soccer Beats Dubuque Wahlert 9-2 on Senior Night

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
May 12, 2021
Mock trial team OTH prepares for the National High School Mock Trial Championship

Mock Trial Gears up for Nationals

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
May 7, 2021
In the first ever Clash for the Club City High placed 3rd.

City Finishes 3rd in First Ever Clash for the Club

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
April 28, 2021
Alima Mmunga '23 drives through the Regina defense in the opening home scrimmage.

Boys Soccer Begins Season with Dominating Scrimmage over Regina

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
March 30, 2021
Mock trial team OTH prepares for the National High School Mock Trial Championship

Two City High Mock Trial Teams make the Elite 8 State Final

Max Berry-Stoelzle and Araminta Siegling
March 26, 2021
Four weights, a resistance band, and an exercise mat lying on the ground. These are all equipment that can be used for exercise during quarantine

Staying Fit Throughout Quarantine

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
March 2, 2021
Co-Workers Create GoFundMe after Darrel Roberts Lost Home to a Fire

Co-Workers Create GoFundMe after Darrel Roberts Lost Home to a Fire

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
February 24, 2021
Isaac Weigel broke the City High record in the 100 freestyle and placed 2nd in state.

City High Boys Swim Finishes Seventh at State With Second Place Finish by Isaac Weigel

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
February 17, 2021
Jared Coiner '23 and Chase Loftus '22 swim to the other end of the pool holding their masks above the water

Boys Swim Team Maintains Momentum

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
February 12, 2021
The girls basketball team lines up before playing West High School.

Girls Basketball Team Quarantined for Two Weeks

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
January 27, 2021
Kelsey Joens '23 in-bounds the ball during City's win over Cedar Rapids Prairie.

Athlete Spotlight: Kelsey Joens

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
December 16, 2020
Spirit days consisted of pajamas, and the theme of Wacky Tourist.

[Photo] City High Homecoming Altered by Covid-19

Emme Perencevich, Copy, opinion, and infographic editor
October 21, 2020
Gable Mitchell hauls in a long touchdown pass in City's victory over Ottumwa 41-16.

City High Football Defeats Ottumwa to Move on to the Next Round of the Playoffs

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporters
October 20, 2020
Maha Mohamed 22’ dressed up in onesie for pajama day during Spirit Week 2019.

Spirit Week Sees Some Changes due to Pandemic

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
October 18, 2020
Cooper Kirshling '21 chips in on hole 10 at Pleasant Valley Golf Course.

City High Golf Finishes the Season at Elmcrest

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
October 8, 2020
Cooper Kirshling'21 during practice at the Pleasant Valley Golf course.

The City High Golf Season Comes to an End

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
October 8, 2020
Because of online school, in person practices for golf have been cancelled.

City High Golf During the Sports Suspension

Max Berry-Stoelzle, Reporter
September 27, 2020
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