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The 3-part docuseries about Piper Rockelle and Tiffany Smith released by Netflix.
Piper Rockelle and the Shadows of Stardom: Inside the Netflix Docuseries “Bad Influence”
Cafeteria trashcans being emptied halfway through lunch.
A Disposable Dilemma
Millie Bobby Brown's addresses fans and critics alike, amassing over 5.4 million views on the Instagram video.
The Expectation for Celebrities to Stay Young
Dow Jones Industrial Average tanked following President Trump's tariff announcement.
Tariff War: A Fail for the US Economy?
From former recession hits to today's top qualifiers, pop music is evolving.
Recession Music Revival: Is Pop Bringing Back the Party in Tough Times?
Mr. Bradley Wilson poses in the DCHS choir room after one of his first jazz choir rehearsals.
Teacher Feature:
Victoria smiles for her senior photos.
Senior Spotlight: Victoria Bakros
Ms. Allie Pauly's first staff photo at Dowling!
Teacher Feature:
Luis Marquez-Sedano's senior picture (Courtesy of Mrs. Umstead)
Student Spotlight: Luis Marquez-Sedano
Steven Gutierrez-Suazo senior picture
Student Spotlight: Steven Gutierezz
Eva smiles in front of a brick wall in Savannah, Georgia.
Senior Spotlight: Eva Graziano
The DCHS volleyball team does their pregame hype cheer.
Hot Start for the Dowling Volleyball Squad
Ella Larson (12) and Lily Carfrae (12) fist bump after a successful point scored.
Turning Leaves and Tennis Lessons
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Bobo
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Bobo
Me as I open the ESPN Fantasy app getting ready to pick what players I want to put in for the week.
Trying to Predict the Unpredictable
The DCHS volleyball team does their pregame hype cheer.
Hot Start for the Dowling Volleyball Squad
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Bobo
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Bobo
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!
Aresnal and French National Team legend, Thierry Henry doing his iconic corner flag celebration (The US Sun)
Soccer: Universal Language that Connects the World
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
The one way loop through Dowling creating a backed up exit each afternoon.
High School Seniors Speak Out: The Privileges They’re Waiting For
Fallin and Lenarduzzi join two employees on a jobsite in Omaha.
Teenage Terrazzo
Outside of the 600's hallway where you can grab a retreat form to sign up.
Diving Deep into your Faith
The Maroons light up the stadium at the DCG game.
Kicking Off the New Year
Luis Marquez-Sedano's senior picture (Courtesy of Mrs. Umstead)
Student Spotlight: Luis Marquez-Sedano
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
AI And The Harm on the Art Community
AI And The Harm on the Art Community
The cover image of one of Lauren Riihimaki's latest YouTube videos.
“the art of starting over”
Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) and his father (Stephen Graham)
“Adolescence:” The Corrupted Youth
The 3-part docuseries about Piper Rockelle and Tiffany Smith released by Netflix.
Piper Rockelle and the Shadows of Stardom: Inside the Netflix Docuseries “Bad Influence”
A view into Cosanti's gallery
Earth, Art, and Ambition: Visiting Cosanti
A young Fr. Acrea smiles early on in his long career as a priest. (photo courtesy of Colin Gargano).
Remembering the Light Who Stood in the Chapel
Outside of the 600's hallway where you can grab a retreat form to sign up.
Diving Deep into your Faith
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
  • September 11HOCO Assembly Friday, 9/26
  • September 3HOCO is Sept. 27
  • September 3Get out and support our fall sports and activities!
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 DCHS volleyball team does their pregame hype cheer.

Hot Start for the Dowling Volleyball Squad

Jennifer Stacy, Staff Writer
September 23, 2025
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Bobo

Senior Spotlight: Ryan Bobo

Caelin Kulnar, Staff Writer
September 15, 2025
Father Andrew, Father Acrea, Father Downey, and Father Flood stand on the sideline at a football game.

Football for the Fathers

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2023
Anne Grant smiles during her commitment photoshoot, repping ISU's red and gold.

Cyclone in the Making

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2023
Abby Wilcox poses for her announcement post to the University of South Dakota.

Go Yotes!

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2023
Bracelets from the Unravel Pediatric Cancer nonprofit help support the cause.

Digging for Gold

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2023
Nick Pulliam getting the student section hyped up at a football game.

Nick Pulliam – Our Dowling Leprechaun

Marin Stark, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
Leah Rhode (12) and Frerichs hug on senior night. [Anna Olsen]

Running the Course

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2022
Golf, Golf, and More Golf

Golf, Golf, and More Golf

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2022
Dowling Catholic Football Preview: A Special Look Into Jaxon Smolik’s Path to Commitment

Dowling Catholic Football Preview: A Special Look Into Jaxon Smolik’s Path to Commitment

Flynn Milligan, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2022
Dive Into Swim

Dive Into Swim

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2022
The volleyball team gets ready for their game [J. Stewart]

Serving Up A Successful Season

Alaina Cleghorn, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
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