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History Will Be the Judge
History Will Be the Judge
Sign at a Women's March on January 17, 2020 in New York City.
Equal Rights Act to Amendment
The night sky in Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota
Solar Events to Look Forward to in 2025
Palisade fires tear through the California coast, destroying Malibu (The Atlantic).
Determined amidst Distress: The Impacts of and Response to the California Wildfires
The Clock’s Ticking…Let’s Talk About TikTok.
The Clock’s Ticking…Let’s Talk About TikTok.
The painting "Westward" that stands grand in the Capital
The Pulse of Iowa: A Look in the Capital
The man himself, Mr. Spike, sits at his desk and prepares to teach.
Scribing the Past: Mr. Spike
Samantha Ratsakanh enjoys the sunset in her senior pictures.
Student Spotlight: Samantha Ratsakanh
Eating disorders do not discriminate.
Eating Disorder Awareness
Petersen standing proudly in his senior picture. (Petersen)
Student Spotlight: Jacob Petersen
O'Grady doing what he loved best - cheering on the Maroons
The Man Who “Finished Strong:” A Personal Memorial to Denny O’Grady
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
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
Naura Smith tik tok photo of her preparing food for her children.
The Rise of Minimalism: How Environmental Crises, Political Uncertainty, and Social Media Saturation Are Reshaping Consumption in 2025
A collection of popular shows from the '90s and early 2000s.
The Resurgence of Old TV Shows
A spread of yarn, showing off a bunch of different kinds of needlecrafts
The Art of Needlecrafts
Nora Romain and Leo Klemm biting their medals.
Debate: A Pathway to Public Speaking Skills and Future Success
Samantha Ratsakanh enjoys the sunset in her senior pictures.
Student Spotlight: Samantha Ratsakanh
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
A spread of yarn, showing off a bunch of different kinds of needlecrafts
The Art of Needlecrafts
Screenshot of the title screen of Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Hello, Kitty!
The coveted Grammy statue awaits its winners. Watch the ceremony live this Sunday.
May The Best Album Win: A Closer Look into the Nominees for Album of the Year
The man behind the mystique.
The Most Well Known Stranger
The Des Moines Art Center
Arts in the Spotlight
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
  • March 3Thank you for celebrating Scholastic Journalism Week with us 2/24-2/28!
  • March 3IHFSL State Speech and Debate tournament is 3/6-3/8
  • March 3Spring Break 3/14-3/21
  • March 3Girls state basketball tournament takes place March 3-8
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
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Naura Smith tik tok photo of her preparing food for her children.
A collection of popular shows from the '90s and early 2000s.
A spread of yarn, showing off a bunch of different kinds of needlecrafts
Nora Romain and Leo Klemm biting their medals.
Features
The painting "Westward" that stands grand in the Capital
The man himself, Mr. Spike, sits at his desk and prepares to teach.
Samantha Ratsakanh enjoys the sunset in her senior pictures.
Eating disorders do not discriminate.
Our Mission
As journalists, The Dowling Catholic Post’s principle mission is to report the truth. As high school journalists, we also hold the responsibility to foster engagement among fellow students, alumni, families, and community members. To uphold both facets of our mission while representing the spirit of excellence at DCHS, we devote our time to tracking down interviews and refining our opinions, each quote and description operating as a puzzle piece to an article, video, or podcast, and each publication operating as the foundation for democracy.
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