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Jessica Sosa '27 represents Colombia in the fashion show.
Culture Day Celebrates Diversity at City
May 30, 2025
Peter Byler Discusses CHS Shop Club
May 27, 2025
CHS Boys Tennis Districts
May 23, 2025
Inside Look Into City High Tech Crew
May 23, 2025
Alma Bhandary-Narayanan '26 and Toe Collins '26 after being elected co-presidents.
BREAKING NEWS: Alma Bhandary-Narayanan and Toe Collins Elected Student Senate Co-Presidents
May 21, 2025
The undefeated League of Legends team. From left: Zakai Kriener ‘25, David Martinez-Ortez ‘25, Elijah Wyatt ‘25, Nicholas Tran ‘25, and Ziggy Alvarez ‘25
Esports Team Wins State Championship
May 24, 2025
CHS Boys Tennis Districts
May 23, 2025
Jaxton Schroeder throws a pitch in a preseason scrimmage against Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Preseason Ranked #1 Little Hawks Begin Regular Season
May 21, 2025
Hattie Conover '25 gets ready for the next game to begin during her match against IC West.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Hattie Conover
May 21, 2025
Jack Dancer '25 dribbles the ball at midfield during senior night against Wahlert. The team went on to win 5-0.
Jack Dancer Enters Regular Season Finale with a Chance to Break All Time Scoring Record
May 16, 2025
ADVICE FROM A SENIOR: The College Admissions Process
ADVICE FROM A SENIOR: The College Admissions Process
June 2, 2025
UCL Final Predictions
UCL Final Predictions
May 15, 2025
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New Phone Policy Helps But Social Media is still a Problem
May 13, 2025
LH Movie Review: A Minecraft Movie
LH Movie Review: A Minecraft Movie
May 7, 2025
Iowa City High School is known as The School that Leads
Little Hawk Students Honor their Teachers
May 5, 2025
Grades are inflated when students have grades higher than their level of understanding.
An A+ For C Students
June 3, 2025
Amari Casto '27 poses with her stuffed animal.
Student Business Spotlight: Q&A With Amari Casto
May 30, 2025
Chemistry teacher Nicole Scott performs the “breathing fire” demonstration by blowing Lycopodium powder through a Bunsen burner flame. “The powder is extremely fine and flammable, so it combusts quickly and releases a lot of heat,” Scott said. “My goal was for students to see a clear example of a chemical change. Plus, it’s fun to do!”
From Chemistry to Connection: Ms. Scott’s Journey as a Science Teacher
May 23, 2025
Hattie Conover '25 gets ready for the next game to begin during her match against IC West.
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Hattie Conover
May 21, 2025
BANNED AUTHORS: Q&As with Carmen Maria Machado and Yaa Gyasi
BANNED AUTHORS: Q&As with Carmen Maria Machado and Yaa Gyasi
May 21, 2025
Peter Byler Discusses CHS Shop Club
May 27, 2025
The undefeated League of Legends team. From left: Zakai Kriener ‘25, David Martinez-Ortez ‘25, Elijah Wyatt ‘25, Nicholas Tran ‘25, and Ziggy Alvarez ‘25
Esports Team Wins State Championship
May 24, 2025
CHS Boys Tennis Districts
May 23, 2025
Inside Look Into City High Tech Crew
May 23, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: Spring Sports Scoreboard and Soccer Breakdown with Special Guest Jayden Le
May 9, 2025
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How the City High Music and Sports departments have adjusted to COVID-19.

Pandemic Rules Changing Between Sports and Music

Rebecca Michaeli and Ruth Meehan
February 27, 2021
The City High Symphony orchestra joins with members of Wind Ensemble to perform the finale from Dvorak's "New World Symphony" back in February of 2020.

Hybrid Orchestra Sections Combine for 100% In-Person Learning

Ruth Meehan, A&E Editor
February 27, 2021
Rachel Meehan '21 attends a Zoom rehearsal.

[Photo] Rehearsals Begin For Spring Musical

Sophia Wagner, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 26, 2021
Art by Sophia Wagner

City High Orchestra Collaborates with Local Schools for Virtual Performance

Ruth Meehan, A&E Editor
December 21, 2020
Stadtlander plays both Alto and Tenor Saxophone.

[Photo] Student Profile: Eva Statdlander

Sophia Wagner, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 18, 2020
The three accepted vocalists pose with their "I'm an All-Stater" stickers along side Mr. Walker and Mr. Hagy

All-State Audition Results

Ruth Meehan, A&E Editor
December 7, 2020
infographic by Ruth Meehan

All-State Auditions

Ruth Meehan, A&E Editor
December 2, 2020
The City High Symphony orchestra joins with members of Wind Ensemble to perform the finale from Dvorak's "New World Symphony" back in February of 2020.

Addition of Third City High Orchestra

Ruth Meehan, A&E Editor
December 2, 2020
The books on the tables were sorted by subject.

[Photo] Photo Story: Students Pickup Textbooks for Online/Hybrid School

Rachel Marsh, Photo Editor
September 18, 2020

[Video] Meet the New Little Hawk Editors for 2021

Sophia Wagner and Ruth Meehan
May 14, 2020
LH Studio Concert: Classics Edition

[Video] LH Studio Concert: Classics Edition

Kate Kueter, Video Editor
February 5, 2020
City high takes on Cedar Falls at home.

[Photo] Football Series: Redemption

Aala Basheir and Wolfgang Fullenkamp
November 12, 2019

[Video] The Little Hawk Tries Popular Halloween Candy

Ruth Meehan and Kate Kueter
November 1, 2019
City High students pose for photo in their Halloween costumes.

Halloween at City High

Ruth Meehan, Video & Social Media Editor
October 31, 2019

Featured Artist: Halloween Edition

Kate Kueter and Ruth Meehan
October 30, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Dear 2109

Ruth Meehan and Aala Basheir
October 25, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Dear 2109 – The Little Hawk Advice Column

Ruth Meehan and Aala Basheir
October 14, 2019

[Video] “Kiss My Endzone” Brings Home City High Powder Puff Championship

Kate Kueter, Video Editor
October 3, 2019
Infographic by Emme Perencevich

Dear 2109 – The Little Hawk Advice Column

Ruth Meehan and Aala Basheir
October 3, 2019
Choir director Tyler Hagy sits in his office drinking a his favorite soft drink, a coke.

Q&A with Choir Director Tyler Hagy

Ruth Meehan, Video & Social Media Editor
September 30, 2019

What’s in my Backpack? Freshman vs. Senior

Ruth Meehan and Kate Kueter
September 11, 2019
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City vs Liberty Football Highlights

Ruth Meehan and Kate Kueter
September 5, 2019
Isaac Bullwinkle

[Photo] Isaac Bullwinkle

September 4, 2019

[Video] Freshman First Impressions of City High

Kate Kueter and Ruth Meehan
August 30, 2019

[Video] LH Buzz: Period Would You Rather

Kate Kueter and Ruth Meehan
May 31, 2019

[Video] Teacher Appreciation: Mr. Hagy

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
May 13, 2019
Q&A with the Seniors of Les Mis

Q&A with the Seniors of Les Mis

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
May 2, 2019
A group of students sing for their performance in the competition.

[Photo] Becoming Better Musicians

Owen Sorenson, Reporter
April 30, 2019
Frances Bottorff '22 does her makeup before the show.

Photo Story: Les Miserables Tech Week

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
April 25, 2019
Infographic by Ruth Meehan

New Year New Team

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
March 27, 2019
Outdoor plan for the new Xtream Arena.

Versatile Sporting Arena Construction Begins

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
February 27, 2019
Little Hawks Women Basketball Team is Headed to State

Little Hawks Women Basketball Team is Headed to State

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
February 25, 2019
Dr. Greg Grove nods to the choir after they finish singing.

Singing the Night Away

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
February 25, 2019
Zoë Miller '19 smiles after the last song.

Marisa Rude '19 during the final song Yesterday.

Soloist Elias Perez '19

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Director Dr. Greg Grove gestures to Mannerchor after they finish singing

Elliot Tomek '20 and Dylan Weeks '20 before the City High choir concert

Members of the City High choirs pose moments before they go onstage

Showchoir Should Be Considered A Sport

Rachel Meehan and Ruth Meehan
February 14, 2019
The deaf community has made numerous contributions to the world, yet Deaf culture is often over looked by many

Deaf: Not Disabled

Rachel Meehan and Ruth Meehan
February 11, 2019
Aizay Etler poses for photo during orchestra at City High.

Acoustic Turmoil

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
February 1, 2019

Morning with the Meehans – Episode 1

Rachel Meehan, Ruth Meehan, and Lindy Rublaitus
January 14, 2019
Members of the City High Symphony Orchestra pose on their 2018 Europe trip.

2020 Orchestra Trip Set to Go to Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic

Ruth Meehan, Reporter
December 19, 2018
Photo by Ruth Meehan

Building Up: Governor Street

Ruth Meehan, Alison Kenaston, and Emme Perencevich
December 10, 2018
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