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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
Does this photo seem off to you? Even just the image of a person reading a newspaper is not commonplace in today's world.
The Gradual Death of Mainstream Media
A wall of collars inside of Alexis and Casey's shop. (Amore Pets of Norwalk Facebook Page)
Building a Legacy
John Foth demonstrating his soccer abilities in his senior photos.
Student Spotlight: John Foth
The Flood family (pictured left to right: Mr.Flood, Willow, and Mrs.Flood)
Lead By God: An Insight Into Mrs. Flood
Young Mr. Tiedeman during his high school days in small-town Iowa.
Written On His Heart: Mr. Tiedeman’s Story
Pictured: Frank Allen's graduation picture from Dowling High School (1958)
End of An Era: The Greeter Says Goodbye
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
Movie Poster for We Live in Time, featuring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. [Woodbury Theater]
“We Live in Time” Movie Review: a “Happily Ever After” but not quite happy
Learning to Talk Again
Learning to Talk Again
John Foth demonstrating his soccer abilities in his senior photos.
Student Spotlight: John Foth
Pro Choice vs Pro Life.
Abortion: Federal vs. State
Lights blaze across the sky on October 10th from the Scott residence.
Aurora Borealis in Iowa
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
From Meet Cute to Controversy: Reviewing Nobody Wants This
From Meet Cute to Controversy: Reviewing Nobody Wants This
Cover of Chappell Roan's Debut Album: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
The Midwest Princess
2014 Rewind
2014 Rewind
Schaefer on October 15, 2023 at AMC Theater in Johnston, Iowa for Taylor Swift The Eras Tour
Eras Tour Movie Review
The colorful fall brochure for the concert met the audience at the doors.
Dowling’s Fall Choir Concert: A Recap
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
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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
Averi Langin

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief

Averi Langin is a senior at Dowling Catholic High School. She has been involved in Newspaper for 2 years and is now the Editor-in-Chief of the paper. She has been involved in cross country, Ut Fidem, yearbook, National Honor Society and golf. Averi loves to read in her free time and golf with friends when it is nice out. Averi is hoping to choose a college to attend next fall and she hopes to double major in business and journalism.

All content by Averi Langin
College decisions loom large for many high school juniors and seniors.

The College Decision

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
The Dowling Catholic Post staff is shining this Christmas season!

Merry Christmas from the DCP!

Delaney Platt, Ella Johnson, Addi Schaefer, Becca Davila-Gay, Averi Langin, and Jenny Umstead
December 15, 2023
Ava Vaske smiles into the camera before her cancer diagnosis. [Photo Courtesy The Des Moines Register]

Giving Blood for Ava

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2023
Bonnie Bronson, events and community engagement manager at DCHS, poses with a giant stack of pancakes.

EAT PANCAKES

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2023
Road Trippin' With Homecoming Court

Road Trippin’ With Homecoming Court

Averi Langin, 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
Fisher tees off at one of the first golf meets of the season (R. Gray)

Pilar Fisher Says Goodbye to Golf

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 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
A look into the SEEK23 conference held in St. Louis recently.

SEEKing God

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2023
One of the many empty storefronts that line Valley West Mall.

Changing the Face of Shopping

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2023
Leah Rhode (12) and Frerichs hug on senior night. [Anna Olsen]

Running the Course

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2022
Barrios shows off his famous smile. [J. Umstead]

A Dowling Treasure

Emily Ponxs, Alaina Cleghorn, and Averi Langin
November 9, 2022
Duran sells magic onstage.

Robby Duran Selling Magic On Stage

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2022
Golf, Golf, and More Golf

Golf, Golf, and More Golf

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2022
Dive Into Swim

Dive Into Swim

Averi Langin, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2022
Coffee paper cup on wood table in coffee cafe.

Pumpkin Spice is Nice… Everywhere

Emily Ponxs and Averi Langin
September 14, 2022
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