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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
Dow Jones Industrial Average tanked following President Trump's tariff announcement.
Tariff War: A Fail for the US Economy?
From former recession hits to today's top qualifiers, pop music is evolving.
Recession Music Revival: Is Pop Bringing Back the Party in Tough Times?
History Will Be the Judge
History Will Be the Judge
The movie poster featuring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood with one of the Bridges in the back
Exploring Iowa
Mr. Smith's senior picture (Mr. Smith)
Embracing Spirituality: Meet Mr. Smith!
Mrs. Thierer with her adorable granddaughter (Courtesy of Mrs. Thierer)
The Faithful Educator: Mrs. Thierer
"WHATCHU WANT?"...
“WHATCHU WANT?”…
Mrs. Koppes' twins and husband in a family photo ( Courtesy of Mrs. Koppes)
Leading The Future of Students: Mrs. Koppes’ Story
Aresnal and French National Team legend, Thierry Henry doing his iconic corner flag celebration (The US Sun)
Soccer: Universal Language that Connects the World
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
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
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
Working towards a society that forever values and prioritizes mental health! The USC #SpeakYourMIND Ice Bucket Challenge.
Same Splash with A New Cause in MIND: The USC #SpeakYourMind Ice Bucket Challenge
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
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 view into Cosanti's gallery
Earth, Art, and Ambition: Visiting Cosanti
Hadestown Production Photo Taken from desmoinesperformingarts.org
Get on the Train to Hadestown!
From left to right: Zoe Saldaña as Rita Mora Castro, Selena Gomez as Jessi Del Monte, and Karla Sofia Gascón as Emilia Pérez
The Tragedy of “Emilia Pérez”
Happiness Expert, Mo Gawdat on "The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett"
Understanding Unhappiness: A Podcast Recommendation During Seasons of Change
A spread of yarn, showing off a bunch of different kinds of needlecrafts
The Art of Needlecrafts
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
  • April 24Get out there and support the spring sports and activities!
  • April 24Prom is May 10!
  • April 24Shrek the Musical is May 1-3!
  • April 7April is National Poetry Month!
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
Remembering the Voice of the Maroons

Remembering the Voice of the Maroons

Flynn Milligan, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2024
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