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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 ISUs red and gold.
Cyclone in the Making
Bracelets from the Unravel Pediatric Cancer nonprofit help support the cause.
Digging for Gold
Christmas Baskets
Christmas Baskets
The logo for Lapse, the latest social media to capture GenZs attention.
Lapse: The Leader of ‘No Followers’
Schaefer on October 15, 2023 at AMC Theater in Johnston, Iowa for Taylor Swift The Eras Tour
Eras Tour Movie Review
Anne Grant smiles during her commitment photoshoot, repping ISUs red and gold.
Cyclone in the Making
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
Father Andrew, Father Acrea, Father Downey, and Father Flood stand on the sideline at a football game.
Football for the Fathers
The Dowling Catholic girls volleyball team celebrates a point after a long rally.
Through a Different Lens
Anne Grant smiles during her commitment photoshoot, repping ISUs 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
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 ISUs 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
Student Choice Essays (Journalism I Period 7)
Student Choice Essays (Journalism I Period 7)
Student Choice Essays (Journalism I Period 2)
A collection of Dowling Catholic students who responded to my survey and kindly shared photos taken after their wisdom teeth removal.
Getting Wise About Wisdom Teeth
Students and teachers move through the hallways on a busy Tuesday afternoon.
Stress in High School Students
College decisions loom large for many high school juniors and seniors.
The College Decision
One of the houses decorated on Ashby Avenue for the Beaverdale Holiday Lights.
Around Town: Beaverdale Holiday Lights
The Dowling Catholic girls volleyball team celebrates a point after a long rally.
Through a Different Lens
The crowd gathers for a live performance of Michael Jacksons Thriller.
Around Town: Sherman Hill
One of the houses decorated on Ashby Avenue for the Beaverdale Holiday Lights.
Around Town: Beaverdale Holiday Lights
The crowd gathers for a live performance of Michael Jacksons Thriller.
Around Town: Sherman Hill
The Dowling Catholic girls volleyball team celebrates a point after a long rally.
Through a Different Lens
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 crowd gathers for a live performance of Michael Jacksons Thriller.
Around Town: Sherman Hill
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 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
May Crowning
May Crowning
View of the Dowling Catholic Chapel from the choir loft balcony.
The Dowling Catholic Chapel: A Place for Peace
Breaking News
  • March 20Spring Sports are in full swing! Support the Maroons!
  • March 20Prom will be held Saturday, April 20!
  • March 4"Newsies" will come to the stage April 25-27!
  • March 4Congrats to our girls basketball team for making it to state!
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The Dowling Catholic Post
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The Dowling Catholic Post
Mackenzie Branstad

Mackenzie Branstad, Staff Writer

Mackenzie Branstad is a junior at Dowling Catholic High School. She is involved in Best Buddies, Student Ambassadors, Super Cool Service Club, and Ut Fidem. She also runs cross country and plays tennis. Outside of school Mackenzie loves to hang out with her friends, shop, travel, and go on walks outside. Mackenzie's favorite color is blue and she has three younger sisters. Mackenzie is a newcomer to the Dowling Catholic Post and is so excited to be a part of the staff.

All content by Mackenzie Branstad
Taylor Swift sings on stage with her guitar in hand.

In the Swiftie Era

Mackenzie Branstad, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
The 1994 girls tennis team.

You Know the Drill

Ella Johnson and Mackenzie Branstad
May 17, 2023
Mrs. Smith in her office, ready to chat with students [A. Cleghorn]

Mrs. Smith – What Can’t She Do?

Alaina Cleghorn and Mackenzie Branstad
May 11, 2023
A day at school without our phones was not easy, but it was very rewarding.

A Happy Accident

Ella Johnson, Alaina Cleghorn, Mackenzie Branstad, and Ruby Leman
April 4, 2023
Dowling staff and students with the Terra Livre founder, staff, and camera crew [T. Clark]

Spreading Joy at Terra Livre

Alaina Cleghorn and Mackenzie Branstad
March 31, 2023
The Dowling Catholic Eco Club poses with moderator Deacon Heinrich.

Climate Crisis

Mackenzie Branstad, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Dowling yearbook of 1982/1983. Cover with words that begin with mar.

Fashion Flashback

Mackenzie Branstad, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
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