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Court Street Reconstruction continues at Court Street and Fourth Avenue.
Court Street Construction Update
June 5, 2026
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
June 5, 2026
Bomb Threat Ends School Early
Bomb Threat Ends School Early
June 4, 2026
City High Track - Preston Mensah Mic'd Up
City High Track – Preston Mensah Mic’d Up
June 1, 2026
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
May 29, 2026
Inside look with the Bates Field Grounds Crew
Inside look with the Bates Field Grounds Crew
June 1, 2026
City High Track - Preston Mensah Mic'd Up
City High Track – Preston Mensah Mic’d Up
June 1, 2026
As a leading sprinter, Ellie Fraga '27 bolts out of her blocks to start the 4x400-meter relay race. The 4x400-meter relay ran a time of three minutes and 57.61 seconds which is a seasons best for the four, and placed number 20th for the Iowa Outdoor High School Rankings for girls track and field.
City High Girls’ Track and Field Team Places Fifth Overall at State
May 28, 2026
Starting off the shuttle hurdle relay race Gloria Konu '26 bolts out of her blocks and clears hurdle after hurdle.
Girls’ Track and Field Team Continues on the Road to State
May 16, 2026
Graphic made in Canva.
Sports Betting: An Epidemic Targeting Young Men
May 15, 2026
Make Your Voice Heard!
Staff Editorial: What Can You Do?
June 1, 2026
The National Popular Vote Compact and the Problems with the Electoral College
The National Popular Vote Compact and the Problems with the Electoral College
May 28, 2026
Teenage Obesity Rates Hit Record Highs, and that's Not Good
Teenage Obesity Rates Hit Record Highs, and that’s Not Good
May 27, 2026
Through her prolific career, Maggie Cheung has cemented her place as one of the greatest movie stars of all time.
A Celebration of Maggie Cheung – The Greatest Movie Star You (Probably) Haven’t Heard Of
May 27, 2026
Maul – Shadow Lord: A Step in the Right Direction
Maul – Shadow Lord: A Step in the Right Direction
May 22, 2026
Schultz joined the golf team this spring as part of her exchange year.
EXCHANGE STUDENT PROFILE: Alma Schultz
June 4, 2026
Patrick Cotnoir is the producer of the George Lucas Talk Show, a real talk show hosted by a fake George Lucas.
An interview with ‘George Lucas Talk Show’ Producer Patrick Cotnoir
May 14, 2026
Ben Klitgaard '26 (middle) goes pheasant hunting with his cousin Mark (left), his uncle Devin (right), and Mark's dog, Remi. Photo courtesy of Ben Klitgaard.
Lessons From Hunting
April 16, 2026
Brooklyn Riley-Poma poses downtown Iowa City.
Brooklyn Riley-Poma: Speaking Up for Mental Health
April 10, 2026
Kato Lo poses with the fish he caught over Easter weekend fishing with his Dad on Lake MacBride
LH BIG CATCH: Kato Lands Monster Catfish
April 7, 2026
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
June 5, 2026
Inside look with the Bates Field Grounds Crew
Inside look with the Bates Field Grounds Crew
June 1, 2026
City High Track - Preston Mensah Mic'd Up
City High Track – Preston Mensah Mic’d Up
June 1, 2026
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
May 29, 2026
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
May 22, 2026
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