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Sign at a Women's March on January 17, 2020 in New York City.
Equal Rights Act to Amendment
The night sky in Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota
Solar Events to Look Forward to in 2025
Palisade fires tear through the California coast, destroying Malibu (The Atlantic).
Determined amidst Distress: The Impacts of and Response to the California Wildfires
The Clock’s Ticking…Let’s Talk About TikTok.
The Clock’s Ticking…Let’s Talk About TikTok.
Oil storage containers in Pasadena, Texas, the world's largest energy producer.
Energy Emergency – Fact or Fiction?
The man himself, Mr. Spike, sits at his desk and prepares to teach.
Scribing the Past: Mr. Spike
Samantha Ratsakanh enjoys the sunset in her senior pictures.
Student Spotlight: Samantha Ratsakanh
Eating disorders do not discriminate.
Eating Disorder Awareness
Petersen standing proudly in his senior picture. (Petersen)
Student Spotlight: Jacob Petersen
Lucas Paoli smiling in his senior photos.
Student Spotlight: Lucas Paoli
O'Grady doing what he loved best - cheering on the Maroons
The Man Who “Finished Strong:” A Personal Memorial to Denny O’Grady
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
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
Samantha Ratsakanh enjoys the sunset in her senior pictures.
Student Spotlight: Samantha Ratsakanh
A calm sanctuary where every story is heard, and every step forward is celebrated.
The Need for Therapy
Eating disorders do not discriminate.
Eating Disorder Awareness
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
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 coveted Grammy statue awaits its winners. Watch the ceremony live this Sunday.
May The Best Album Win: A Closer Look into the Nominees for Album of the Year
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
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
  • February 8Happy Valentine's Day Maroons!
  • 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
Samantha Ratsakanh enjoys the sunset in her senior pictures.

Student Spotlight: Samantha Ratsakanh

Luke Tuang, Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
A calm sanctuary where every story is heard, and every step forward is celebrated.

The Need for Therapy

Addi Schaefer, Staff Writer
January 28, 2025
Eating disorders do not discriminate.

Eating Disorder Awareness

Addi Schaefer, Staff Writer
January 22, 2025
My 2025 vision board hanging in my room, where I see it everyday.

New Year, New Tradition!

Bella Benson, Staff Writer
January 19, 2025
Petersen standing proudly in his senior picture. (Petersen)

Student Spotlight: Jacob Petersen

Luke Tuang, Staff Writer
January 17, 2025
Lucas Paoli smiling in his senior photos.

Student Spotlight: Lucas Paoli

Luke Tuang, Staff Writer
January 13, 2025
An array of NYT Mini Games displayed on a computer screen at Dowling Catholic.

Cracking the Code: The Benefits of Online Brain Teasers

Allison Hunnicutt, Staff Writer
December 19, 2024
Navigating the Next Chapter: Advice for the Transition to College

Navigating the Next Chapter: Advice for the Transition to College

Shannon Bigelow, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024
The expectation (left) versus reality (right) of shooting senior photos.

Senior Photos

Annalise Grant, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024
The Auditorium, where the juniors at Dowling spend their Prime Time.

PrimeTime in the Auditorium?

Bella Benson, Staff Writer
December 16, 2024
The alluring lights of Hollywood don't encompass all that Hollywood stands for...

Blurred Lines: Hollywood’s Love Affair with Explicit Scenes

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2024
Alex Gaskell smiling happily in her senior pictures. (Gaskell)

Student Spotlight: Alex Gaskell

Luke Tuang, Staff Writer
November 26, 2024
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