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Blue-and-yellow macaw flies open winged over the trees in the Jurong National Park (Luc Viatour).
Blue-and-Yellow is Back
Dr. Dan Ryan explains the proposed plan of renovations on Dowling and the campaign goal.
Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future Campaign
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
Bigelow sings a solo at Foy School of Irish Dance's Hooley, a performance to prepare for St. Patrick's day
Bigelow’s Big Impact
Juliana and I posing before our first ever high school football game
My Chosen Twin
Tommy, Mr. Wiskus Matthew, Mrs. Wiskus, and her dad smile for a photo on Matthew's senior night.
An Added Bonus
Chad Nicholson smiling as his sister takes his photo.
Remembering Chad Nicholson
Mr. Nicholson and Sully, a trained therapy dog, smile for a picture.
Meet Sully!
Lark and Sarah pose for a photo together at a Dowling football game.
1,000+ Student Athletes
Cora Volp (11), Ava Van Ee ('25), Jennifer Stacy (12), and Braelyn Gifford ('25) grab a photo together with the State Qualifying meet Champion Banner.
6,268 Steps
An iconic view of the March Madness bench and a reminder that all roads lead to the madness.
Expect the Unexpected
Grant Staudt, Michael Grant, Luke Logsdon, and Jackson Fleming smile for a photo.
More Than a Game: The Heart, Rivalry, and Brotherhood
Me as I take in the view from our seats at the beginning of the game.
Go Pack Go!
State Team and coaches smile with their State Championship banner.
From Tee to Triumph
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Kuhn
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Kuhn
From Playbook to Life Lessons: The Impact of Coach Tom Wilson
From Playbook to Life Lessons: The Impact of Coach Tom Wilson
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
Grant Staudt, Michael Grant, Luke Logsdon, and Jackson Fleming smile for a photo.
More Than a Game: The Heart, Rivalry, and Brotherhood
Coach Einerson watches the boys on the court as he coaches the Dowling basketball team.
A Journey Measured in Miles and Hardwood
Cora Volp (11), Ava Van Ee ('25), Jennifer Stacy (12), and Braelyn Gifford ('25) grab a photo together with the State Qualifying meet Champion Banner.
6,268 Steps
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 Dowling Choir During their senior send off at the 2026 Spring Concert
A Choral Tradition Dressed in Vocal Gold
Meet the 2026 Prom Court!
Meet the 2026 Prom Court!
Cora Volp (11), Ava Van Ee ('25), Jennifer Stacy (12), and Braelyn Gifford ('25) grab a photo together with the State Qualifying meet Champion Banner.
6,268 Steps
Dowling Catholic students sit quietly praying with their classmates and teachers.
A Year to Remember
A floral graphic celebrating April as National Poetry month
Prized Poets
The cast bows at the end of the performance.
Winter Play: “The Twelve Huntsmen”
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
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
The Dowling Choir During their senior send off at the 2026 Spring Concert
A Choral Tradition Dressed in Vocal Gold
John Green giving his lecture on finding his voice, education, and hope at the Knapp Center
Hope is Always Justified
"Reminders of Him" debut poster (vitalthrills.com).
Rushed Hearts, Lingering Lessons
The cast, crew, and directors of St. Theresa's 2026 middle school Play, "Charlotte's Web"
The Kids Are Alright
The cover photo of the book, depicting a spiral representing the thought spirals Aza experiences.
Seeing the Same World
Photo Credit IgnatianSpirituality.com
Catholic Art, Imagination, and Storytelling
Photo credit: Diocese of Des Moines
An Encounter With Christ 20 Years in the Making
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
  • April 289-11 Grades Last Day: May 29
  • April 28Semester Exams: May 26-29
  • April 28No School: May 25 (Memorial Day)
  • April 28Graduation: May 22
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
Emily Ponxs

Emily Ponxs, Staff Writer

Emily Ponxs is a senior at Dowling Catholic. She is involved in Peer Ministry, Yearbook, Maroon Crew, Cards for a Cause, Students and Seniors, as well as dancing outside of school at Becky Nalevanko’s Dance Studio in Pleasant Hill. She is a huge sushi fan and also loves writing, taking tons of naps, hanging out with friends and going boating at her lake house. Emily plans on attending Central College in the fall of 2023 and will be studying Communications and Public Relations.

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