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On January 8, the first day of the Legislative session, hundreds of Iowa students gathered at the state capital to walkout against gun violence after the Perry High School shooting.
A Lingering Issue: Gun Violence in Schools
Ava Vaske smiles into the camera before her cancer diagnosis. [Photo Courtesy The Des Moines Register]
Giving Blood for Ava
Bonnie Bronson, events and community engagement manager at DCHS, poses with a giant stack of pancakes.
EAT PANCAKES
Anne Grant smiles during her commitment photoshoot, repping ISU's red and gold.
Cyclone in the Making
Bracelets from the Unravel Pediatric Cancer nonprofit help support the cause.
Digging for Gold
Maggie Smith in her iconic role as Professor McGonagall throughout the Harry Potter series.
Maggie and Me
Luke Tuang '25 third down from the left graduating with his buddies.
Soldier’s Saga
Father Flood celebrates communion at Coach V's wedding ceremony this past summer in Des Moines, Iowa.
Brothers for Life
Father Flood celebrating a successful backflip after breakdancing during a pep assembly.
Backflips and Big Faith
Two canoes out on the waters of Clear Lake filled with friends laughing and enjoying each other's company.
Finding Home: The Transformative Power of Summer Camp Experiences
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
Various UGG styles found in Dowling classroom.
Trendy or Toxic?
Stopped to take a quick picture before finishing our day and heading home.
Summer Lessons
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
Two canoes out on the waters of Clear Lake filled with friends laughing and enjoying each other's company.
Finding Home: The Transformative Power of Summer Camp Experiences
How culpable are we for our own social media addictions?
Beyond Warnings
Journalism Period 7 Broadcasts
Journalism Period 2 Broadcasts
One of the houses decorated on Ashby Avenue for the Beaverdale Holiday Lights.
Around Town: Beaverdale Holiday Lights
The Dowling Catholic girl's volleyball team celebrates a point after a long rally.
Through a Different Lens
The crowd gathers for a live performance of Michael Jackson's "Thriller".
Around Town: Sherman Hill
Journalism Period 7 Broadcasts
Journalism Period 2 Broadcasts
The Dowling Catholic girl's volleyball team celebrates a point after a long rally.
Through a Different Lens
Cover of Chappell Roan's Debut Album: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
The Midwest Princess
2014 Rewind
2014 Rewind
Schaefer on October 15, 2023 at AMC Theater in Johnston, Iowa for Taylor Swift The Eras Tour
Eras Tour Movie Review
The colorful fall brochure for the concert met the audience at the doors.
Dowling’s Fall Choir Concert: A Recap
The summer of 2023 went to the sound of strong women including Barbie, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé.
Dear…,
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
  • October 3Fall Choir Concert, Mon. Oct. 11
  • October 3Sweats Day, Fri. Oct. 11
  • September 6Fall Play is October 24-26th! Get your tickets and support our Performing Arts department!
  • September 6Let's cheer on our Maroons at fall sports!
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
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
Taylor Swift sings on stage with her guitar in hand.

In the Swiftie Era

Mackenzie Branstad, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023

The College Conundrum

Emily Ponxs, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
A spread of the delicious food at Terra Cafe includes brigadeiros docinhos, sausage and cheese sfihas, coxinhas, guaraná, and pao de quiejo. (Ella Johnson)

Beijos para Terra Café

Ella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2023
Coffee paper cup on wood table in coffee cafe.

Pumpkin Spice is Nice… Everywhere

Emily Ponxs and Averi Langin
September 14, 2022
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