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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
Outside of the 600's hallway where you can grab a retreat form to sign up.

Diving Deep into your Faith

Bella Benson, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2025
The Maroons light up the stadium at the DCG game.

Kicking Off the New Year

Averie Staudt, Staff Writer
September 19, 2025
The Flood family (pictured left to right: Mr.Flood, Willow, and Mrs.Flood)

Lead By God: An Insight Into Mrs. Flood

Luke Tuang, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Valley Football Game

PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Valley Football Game

Steven Muang, Contributing Photographer
September 6, 2024
The Dowling Catholic Eco Club poses with moderator Deacon Heinrich.

Climate Crisis

Mackenzie Branstad, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Students all over Dowling Catholic High School participate in the college fair to get to know what college sounds interesting to them. [A. Langin]

Next Stop: College

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2023
First official practice of the season for DCHS Girls Track.

Running Toward Greatness

Ruby Leman, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Dowling Catholic Girls Basketball team holds the state banner after a 59-37 win in the sub-state game. [E. Hulst]

Iowa Girls’ State Basketball: A Player’s Perspective

Macy Harnden, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Teens have side hustles to bring in a little extra cash during the school year.

Side Hustles

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2023
Seinfeld casually rocking his iconic white sneakers on an episode of Seinfeld. Photo courtesy of POPSUGAR fashion.

Seinfeld the Sneakerhead

Flynn Milligan, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2023
Students from the ACE program on a construction site in Des Moines.

Dowling’s Mark on the Engineering World

Danny Pierick, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023
Flavorful And Delicious: Korean Corn Dogs Have Arrived In Ankeny

Flavorful And Delicious: Korean Corn Dogs Have Arrived In Ankeny

Frida Gonzalez-Miranda, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023
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