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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
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
Alex Gaskell smiling happily in her senior pictures. (Gaskell)
Student Spotlight: Alex Gaskell
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
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
The expectation (left) versus reality (right) of shooting senior photos.
Senior Photos
The Auditorium, where the juniors at Dowling spend their Prime Time.
PrimeTime in the Auditorium?
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
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
Maggie Smith in her iconic role as Professor McGonagall throughout the Harry Potter series.
Maggie and Me
Cover of Chappell Roan's Debut Album: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
The Midwest Princess
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 9No Classes - Monday 1/20
  • January 9Madrigal Dinner Fri/Sat @ SFA
  • December 11Get out and attend winter sports games!
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The Dowling Catholic Post
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The Dowling Catholic Post
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