2026

News Archive

  • May

    Boys Tennis

    Ticket punched! Congratulations to the boys tennis team on a 5-1 victory over Valley to advance to the state tournament. Also qualifying for state doubles were the teams of Ian Chapman & Landon Cody, district doubles champions, and Rob Beecher & Marek Dessimoz, who finished second. Team state will be held June 2–3 in Waukee, with the doubles tournament May 27–28 in Iowa City. Good luck, Maroons!
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  • Groundbreaking

    Groundbreaking 2026
    This week, Dowling Catholic officially broke ground on the Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future campaign. More than 200 community members, including Bishop Joensen, campaign donors, alumni, parents, students and staff joined in the celebration. See photos of the event HERE. 
    This milestone is made possible by the incredible generosity and belief so many people have in the mission and future of Dowling Catholic. Together, we have raised more than $50 million. Thank you to all donors who made this possible and to those discerning their support. 
    Also announced at the event, thanks to several generous donors, the $3 Million Maroon Match. Every new gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $3 million. Click HERE to get involved and double your impact today. 
    Go Maroons! 
    Groundbreaking 2026
    This week, Dowling Catholic officially broke ground on the Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future campaign. More than 200 community members, including Bishop Joensen, campaign donors, alumni, parents, students and staff joined in the celebration. See photos of the event HERE. 

    This milestone is made possible by the incredible generosity and belief so many people have in the mission and future of Dowling Catholic. Together, we have raised more than $50 million. Thank you to all donors who made this possible and to those discerning their support. 

    Also announced at the event, thanks to several generous donors, the $3 Million Maroon Match. Every new gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $3 million. Click HERE to get involved and double your impact today. 
    Go Maroons! 
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  • Track & Field

    Best of luck to the boys and girls track & field teams as they compete at the state meet May 21–23 at Drake Stadium. Good luck, Maroons!
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