The student news site of Dowling Catholic High School

The Dowling Catholic Post
On January 8, the first day of the Legislative session, hundreds of Iowa students gathered at the state capital to walkout against gun violence after the Perry High School shooting.
A Lingering Issue: Gun Violence in Schools
Ava Vaske smiles into the camera before her cancer diagnosis. [Photo Courtesy The Des Moines Register]
Giving Blood for Ava
Bonnie Bronson, events and community engagement manager at DCHS, poses with a giant stack of pancakes.
EAT PANCAKES
Anne Grant smiles during her commitment photoshoot, repping ISU's red and gold.
Cyclone in the Making
Bracelets from the Unravel Pediatric Cancer nonprofit help support the cause.
Digging for Gold
Luke Tuang '25 third down from the left graduating with his buddies.
Soldier’s Saga
Father Flood celebrates communion at Coach V's wedding ceremony this past summer in Des Moines, Iowa.
Brothers for Life
Father Flood celebrating a successful backflip after breakdancing during a pep assembly.
Backflips and Big Faith
Two canoes out on the waters of Clear Lake filled with friends laughing and enjoying each other's company.
Finding Home: The Transformative Power of Summer Camp Experiences
Lamyaa Shaban is joined by her family and an Arabic translator as I meet to speak with them at the Immigrant Welcome Network of Johnson County's shared house.
Motherhood in a New Land
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
Various UGG styles found in Dowling classroom.
Trendy or Toxic?
Stopped to take a quick picture before finishing our day and heading home.
Summer Lessons
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
Two canoes out on the waters of Clear Lake filled with friends laughing and enjoying each other's company.
Finding Home: The Transformative Power of Summer Camp Experiences
How culpable are we for our own social media addictions?
Beyond Warnings
Journalism Period 7 Broadcasts
Journalism Period 2 Broadcasts
One of the houses decorated on Ashby Avenue for the Beaverdale Holiday Lights.
Around Town: Beaverdale Holiday Lights
The Dowling Catholic girl's volleyball team celebrates a point after a long rally.
Through a Different Lens
The crowd gathers for a live performance of Michael Jackson's "Thriller".
Around Town: Sherman Hill
Journalism Period 7 Broadcasts
Journalism Period 2 Broadcasts
The Dowling Catholic girl's volleyball team celebrates a point after a long rally.
Through a Different Lens
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
The summer of 2023 went to the sound of strong women including Barbie, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé.
Dear…,
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
  • September 6Homecoming is September 28th!
  • September 6No school on September 23rd. What are you going to do with your day off?
  • September 6Freshman Retreat is September 24th
  • September 6Fall Play is October 24-26th! Get your tickets and support our Performing Arts department!
  • September 6Let's cheer on our Maroons at fall sports!
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
Bella Benson

Bella Benson, Staff Writer

Bella Benson is a junior at Dowling. She is involved in Academic Decathlon, Knitting Club, Ut Fidem, Stage Crew, and is a thrower on the girls’ Track and Field team. In her spare time, Bella loves to crochet, listen to music, and spend time with her friends. She is very excited to share her writing with Dowling Catholic!

All content by Bella Benson
Stopped to take a quick picture before finishing our day and heading home.

Summer Lessons

Bella Benson, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
Load More Stories