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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?
Mrs. McCabe in her first Dowling staff photo!
Teacher Feature:
Senior Spotlight: Darrah Holmes
Senior Spotlight: Darrah Holmes
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:
The seniors smile for a picture. L-R: Elly Alessio, Addi Alessio, Ava Groeteke, Ellie Muller, Tessa Holtorf, and Marion Boot
Volleyball Senior Night
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
The seniors smile for a picture. L-R: Elly Alessio, Addi Alessio, Ava Groeteke, Ellie Muller, Tessa Holtorf, and Marion Boot
Volleyball Senior Night
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
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
Senior Spotlight: Darrah Holmes
Senior Spotlight: Darrah Holmes
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
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
  • October 8No School Oct. 16-20
  • October 8Parent/Teacher Conferences Oct. 14 and 16
  • October 2Pancake Breakfast is Oct. 26!
  • October 2Fall Play "The Outsiders" is Oct. 30 & 31
  • 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
Senior Spotlight: Darrah Holmes

Senior Spotlight: Darrah Holmes

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October 7, 2025
Luis Marquez-Sedano's senior picture (Courtesy of Mrs. Umstead)

Student Spotlight: Luis Marquez-Sedano

Luke Tuang, Staff Writer
May 9, 2025
Steven Gutierrez-Suazo senior picture

Student Spotlight: Steven Gutierezz

Luke Tuang, Staff Writer
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Samantha Ratsakanh enjoys the sunset in her senior pictures.

Student Spotlight: Samantha Ratsakanh

Luke Tuang, Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
Petersen standing proudly in his senior picture. (Petersen)

Student Spotlight: Jacob Petersen

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

Student Spotlight: Lucas Paoli

Luke Tuang, Staff Writer
January 13, 2025
Alex Gaskell smiling happily in her senior pictures. (Gaskell)

Student Spotlight: Alex Gaskell

Luke Tuang, Staff Writer
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