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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
The destruction path from Hurricane Helene and its grappling effects on all those in Florida.
Stories of Survival: The aftermath of the horrific Hurricane Helene
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
Maggie Smith in her iconic role as Professor McGonagall throughout the Harry Potter series.
Maggie and Me
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
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
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
The beautiful changing colors during the fall on the Dowling Catholic campus.
Testament to the Tree Quiz
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
Around Town: The Picker Knows
Around Town: The Picker Knows
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
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Valley Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Valley Football Game
Journalism Period 7 Broadcasts
Journalism Period 2 Broadcasts
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
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Valley Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Valley Football Game
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
  • November 3Thanksgiving Break: 11/27-12/1
  • November 3No classes on Friday, 11/8
  • November 3Support our teams as they compete for state!
  • October 21The 21st Annual DCHS Day of the Dead Ofrenda is on display in the Narthex. Check it out!
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The Dowling Catholic Post
The student news site of Dowling Catholic High School

The Dowling Catholic Post
How often do high school students deal with stress? Turns out, quite often.

Dealing With Burnout (with Spanish translation)

Addi Schaefer, Staff Writer
September 20, 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
A sketch of a football stadium, accurate line work- vector illustration

DMPS Community Stadium

Flynn Milligan, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2022
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