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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
Delaney Platt

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief

Delaney Platt is a senior at Dowling Catholic High School. She is involved in Student Ambassadors, National Honors Society, Students for Life, Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, and Ut Fidem. In her spare time, Delaney loves reading, binge-watching Netflix, and hanging out with her friends. She joined News Media to share the stories of Dowling Catholic and she is excited for her last year on staff as co-editor-in-chief with Ella Johnson.

All content by Delaney Platt
Pro Choice vs Pro Life.

Abortion: Federal vs. State

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2024
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

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2024
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

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2024
2024 Bishop's Celebration of Catholic Schools

2024 Bishop’s Celebration of Catholic Schools

Delaney Platt and Ella Johnson
September 10, 2024

The Des Moines Thrift Scene

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2024
New Beginnings

New Beginnings

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2024
2014 Rewind

2014 Rewind

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 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
Father Andrew, Father Acrea, Father Downey, and Father Flood stand on the sideline at a football game.

Football for the Fathers

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2023
The Dowling Catholic girl's volleyball team celebrates a point after a long rally.

Through a Different Lens

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2023
Anne Grant smiles during her commitment photoshoot, repping ISU's red and gold.

Cyclone in the Making

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2023
Bracelets from the Unravel Pediatric Cancer nonprofit help support the cause.

Digging for Gold

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2023
The people we see every day are sometimes taken for granted, but we should appreciate all they do for us.

Part 2: Behind the Scenes of DCHS

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2023
May Crowning

May Crowning

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 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
The people we see every day are sometimes taken for granted, but we should appreciate all they do for us.

Behind the Scenes of DCHS

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2023
The Hall, a Des Moines staple owned by Nick Kuhn.

Teach A Man to Fish

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2023
An image of what a SAD mind might look like.

Seasonal Affective Disorder & How to Combat It

Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2023
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