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The Dowling Catholic Post
12/1 - 12/9: The Latest Around the World
12/1 – 12/9: The Latest Around the World
Polar bears in the Arctic are one of many animals being displaced from their homes due to climate change.
Understanding the Urgency of Climate Change
Pro Choice vs Pro Life.
Abortion: Federal vs. State
Side-by-side profile of Former President Trump and Vice President Harris.
Navigating the Ballot
Lights blaze across the sky on October 10th from the Scott residence.
Aurora Borealis in Iowa
Petersen standing proudly in his senior picture. (Petersen)
Student Spotlight: Jacob Petersen
Lucas Paoli smiling in his senior photos.
Student Spotlight: Lucas Paoli
The Earth Science teacher himself...Mr. Colle!
Earth Science Visionary: Mr. Colle
Son Mark, Mrs. Kelly, and daughters Mary and Kate enjoy the festive season.
Recognizing the Heart of Our School
Remembering the Voice of the Maroons
Remembering the Voice of the Maroons
Mara Mead, Isa Colon-Alba, Elizabeth James, Franny Umstead, Lilian Schultheis, and Maddie Ricke attend a football game in their overalls.
Senior Style: Crafting Football Overalls with a Sentimental Flair
Father Andrew, Father Acrea, Father Downey, and Father Flood stand on the sideline at a football game.
Football for the Fathers
The Dowling Catholic girl's volleyball team celebrates a point after a long rally.
Through a Different Lens
Anne Grant smiles during her commitment photoshoot, repping ISU's red and gold.
Cyclone in the Making
Abby Wilcox poses for her announcement post to the University of South Dakota.
Go Yotes!
Father Andrew, Father Acrea, Father Downey, and Father Flood stand on the sideline at a football game.
Football for the Fathers
Anne Grant smiles during her commitment photoshoot, repping ISU's red and gold.
Cyclone in the Making
Abby Wilcox poses for her announcement post to the University of South Dakota.
Go Yotes!
Bracelets from the Unravel Pediatric Cancer nonprofit help support the cause.
Digging for Gold
Nick Pulliam getting the student section hyped up at a football game.
Nick Pulliam – Our Dowling Leprechaun
A view of the blue oval at the Drake Relays 2023 during an officials' break
Beginnings of the Blue Oval
The 1994 girls tennis team.
You Know the Drill
Fisher tees off at one of the first golf meets of the season (R. Gray)
Pilar Fisher Says Goodbye to Golf
My 2025 vision board hanging in my room, where I see it everyday.
New Year, New Tradition!
Petersen standing proudly in his senior picture. (Petersen)
Student Spotlight: Jacob Petersen
Lucas Paoli smiling in his senior photos.
Student Spotlight: Lucas Paoli
An array of NYT Mini Games displayed on a computer screen at Dowling Catholic.
Cracking the Code: The Benefits of Online Brain Teasers
Navigating the Next Chapter: Advice for the Transition to College
Navigating the Next Chapter: Advice for the Transition to College
Around Town: The Picker Knows
Around Town: The Picker Knows
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Southeast Polk Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Southeast Polk Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Volleyball Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Volleyball Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Roosevelt Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Roosevelt Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Football Game
Journalism Period 7 Broadcasts
Journalism Period 2 Broadcasts
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Southeast Polk Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Southeast Polk Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Volleyball Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Volleyball Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Roosevelt Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Roosevelt Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Ankeny Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Ankeny Football Game
The man behind the mystique.
The Most Well Known Stranger
The Des Moines Art Center
Arts in the Spotlight
Tyler the Creator performs a track from "Chromakopia"
Unmasking “Chromakopia”
A scene from St. Paul night one.
Don’t Wanna Say Goodbye
From Meet Cute to Controversy: Reviewing Nobody Wants This
From Meet Cute to Controversy: Reviewing Nobody Wants This
Father Flood celebrates communion at Coach V's wedding ceremony this past summer in Des Moines, Iowa.
Brothers for Life
2024 Bishop's Celebration of Catholic Schools
2024 Bishop’s Celebration of Catholic Schools
Father Andrew, Father Acrea, Father Downey, and Father Flood stand on the sideline at a football game.
Football for the Fathers
All are welcomed to admire the Dowling Catholic Ofrenda that will be on display in the Narthex for just over a month, starting October 24th. [Artwork by Carter Coppola]
Bigger Than Life Acts of Faith
Fr. Acrea holding his special rosary of three beads. Each bead symbolizes one Hail Mary.
Dowling’s Beacon of Light
  • January 16Catholic Schools Week is 1/27-1/31!
  • January 9No Classes - Monday 1/20
  • December 11Get out and attend winter sports games!
The student news site of Dowling Catholic High School

The Dowling Catholic Post
The student news site of Dowling Catholic High School

The Dowling Catholic Post
The man behind the mystique.

The Most Well Known Stranger

Ella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2025
The Des Moines Art Center

Arts in the Spotlight

Magdalena Bubar, Staff Writer
January 20, 2025
Tyler the Creator performs a track from "Chromakopia"

Unmasking “Chromakopia”

Becca Davila-Gay, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024
A scene from St. Paul night one.

Don’t Wanna Say Goodbye

Magdalena Bubar, Staff Writer
December 10, 2024
From Meet Cute to Controversy: Reviewing Nobody Wants This

From Meet Cute to Controversy: Reviewing Nobody Wants This

Shannon Bigelow, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Maggie Smith in her iconic role as Professor McGonagall throughout the Harry Potter series.

Maggie and Me

Ella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2024
Cover of Chappell Roan's Debut Album: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.

The Midwest Princess

Addi Schaefer, Staff Writer
September 6, 2024
2014 Rewind

2014 Rewind

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2024
Schaefer on October 15, 2023 at AMC Theater in Johnston, Iowa for Taylor Swift The Eras Tour

Eras Tour Movie Review

Addi Schaefer, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
The colorful fall brochure for the concert met the audience at the doors.

Dowling’s Fall Choir Concert: A Recap

Becca Davila-Gay, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
The summer of 2023 went to the sound of strong women including Barbie, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé.

Dear…,

Ella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2023
Taylor Swift sings on stage with her guitar in hand.

In the Swiftie Era

Mackenzie Branstad, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
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