Dowling Catholic High School Alumni

Dowling Catholic alumnus Tanner Krause ’05 is making an impact in our community as interim CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa. After nearly a decade of service on the organization's board, he is guiding the club during its leadership transition while continuing its mission to serve local youth.

👇Read more in the Des Moines Register:

He doesn’t need this job.
So why did Tanner Krause take it?

Why the former K*m & Go CEO is now leading a Des Moines nonprofit at a critical moment. See link below ⬇️

📸 Travis LaCoss/The Register

🏅 Maroon Monday Shout-Out! 🏅

As Dowling Catholic prepares for the future through the Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future campaign, we're also preserving the legacy that built our school.

The BVM statue, commemorative plaque, and donor bricks from the courtyard between the library and lunchroom are being carefully preserved and relocated to a new place of honor on campus as construction plans move forward for the future Cownie Family Student Union.

Special recognition goes to alumni Jack McLaughlin '26 and Seamus Auen-Ryan '25, who are helping with this important work alongside Graham Construction. Their efforts remind us that Dowling's story is built on generations of faith, service, and dedication.

Honoring our history. Preserving our legacy. Building for future Maroons. ❤️🤍

🎺 Calling All Dowling Band & Color Guard Alumni! 🎶

The Dowling Catholic Alumni Band is back for Homecoming 2026, and we want YOU to join us!

Last year, alumni from the Classes of 1972–2024 came together to revive this great tradition, and we're looking to make this year's band the biggest yet!

📅 Homecoming Game: Friday, October 2, 2026
📍 Valley Stadium, West Des Moines

Alumni participants will receive music in advance, attend a rehearsal on October 1, reconnect with fellow band alumni at Gilroy's afterward, and perform alongside the current DCHS Band at the Homecoming game.

Whether you played in the band or marched in color guard, we'd love to have you back!

🎵 RSVP today and help spread the word to your fellow band alumni:
https://forms.gle/8D4DUH59Aqzj9zQGA

Let's make some noise and celebrate Dowling tradition together!

🎓 Attention Dowling Catholic Class of 2006! 🎓

Can you believe the 20-Year Reunion is almost here?

A small group of classmates has started planning, and they need your help!

Please take a few minutes to complete our reunion survey so they can gather ideas, choose a date, update contact information, and make this celebration one to remember.

📋 Complete the Class of 2006 Reunion Survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEwgCXzXo-oFED7K23BAZu69suTfw_p0a2XeD1OiS5Nviftg/viewform

They'd also love your help reaching classmates. Please share this post and the survey link with fellow '06 alumni!

Interested in helping plan the reunion? Let them know in the survey—everyone is welcome to get involved.

They can't wait to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate 20 years together!

Brian Edwards '06
Kristin (Killian) Kerr '06
Theresa (Kerr) McCombs '06
Christina (Gleichman) Mulcahy '06
Julia (Hector) Spencer '06
Meredith (Forbes) Swanson '06

⚾ Will you be watching the College World Series today?

Be sure to tune in and cheer on Dowling Catholic alumnus Cooper Nicholson '23 as North Carolina takes on West Virginia in the Men's College World Series semifinal!

📺 ESPN
⏰ 1:00 PM CST

North Carolina enters today's matchup needing just one more win to advance to the championship series, while West Virginia looks to keep its season alive in Omaha.

Good luck, Cooper! We love seeing Maroons competing on college baseball's biggest stage and be sure to read this story from KCCI! ❤️⚾

Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series UNC's Cooper Nicholson hopes to join Texas softball star Teagan Kavan as a national champ.

Congratulations to Luke Mohan '17! ✝️

We are excited to share that Luke will be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines.

Luke's commitment to serving Christ and His Church is an inspiration to our entire Dowling Catholic community. As he takes this important step in his vocation journey, we invite our alumni, families, and friends to keep him in your prayers.

All are welcome to attend the ordination.

Please join us in congratulating Luke and praying for him as he prepares for this special day! 🙏

🎉 MAROON MONDAY SHOUTOUT! 🎉

Calling all members of the Class of ’66 — your 60th Reunion is just TWO months away! ❤️🤍

Can you believe it!? Join classmates for an evening filled with memories, laughter, friendship, and celebration!

📍 Blank Golf Course Clubhouse
808 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 4–8 PM

✝️ 4 PM Mass on site
🍕 5–8 PM Reunion Celebration

We are honored that classmates Msgr. Steve Orr & Fr. John Ludwig will celebrate Mass with us.

Enjoy a pizza buffet with salad, onion rings, and dessert. Cash bar available.

💲 $30/person — guests welcome
👕 Dress is casual

Please help spread the word and pass this along to fellow classmates!

Can’t attend? Donations are welcome to help offset reunion costs and support future gatherings.

RSVP HERE:
givebutter.com/SJA66

Questions? Contact:

Roberta (Gabriel) Falbo
Susie Macumber
Maxine (Palmer) Flaherty

🎉 Class of '65 & '71 — your reunion is just 2 weeks away! 🎉

Get ready to reconnect with classmates, share memories, and celebrate your St. Joseph Academy and Dowling Catholic journeys together.

As the countdown continues, start digging out those old photos, brushing up on your favorite school stories, and getting ready for a fantastic reunion weekend! Your classmates can't wait to reconnect and reminisce about the friendships, traditions, and memories that have lasted a lifetime.

If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to your reunion planners. More information on reunion dates, event details, and class representatives can be found here: https://www.dowlingcatholic.org/alumni

Be sure to thank your reunion committee members for all their hard work planning a memorable weekend for everyone!

✈️✈️ Summer travel season is here! But for some of our alumni, every day feels like a vacation destination. 🌎

We know Maroons can be found all across the country—and around the world! We'd love to see where life has taken you since your days at Dowling Catholic High School or St. Joseph's Academy.

Comment below and share:
📍 Current City
🎓 Graduation Year
❤️ Favorite Dowling or SJA Memory

Whether you're living near the beach, in the mountains, in a big city, or right here in Iowa, you'll always be part of the Dowling Catholic alumni family.

Let's see how far the Maroon network reaches! 🌍⬇️

⭐️ The 2026 Most Outstanding Player is Teagan Kavan ⭐️

History made in Oklahoma City! 🤘🥎

The Texas ace became the first player ever to win back-to-back Women’s College World Series Most Outstanding Player awards, helping lead Texas to its second consecutive national championship.

Kavan dominated throughout the WCWS and closed out the championship series with another clutch performance, cementing her place among the sport's all-time great postseason performers.

👏 Congratulations, Teagan!

THE 2026 MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER IS TEAGAN KAVAN ⭐️

Teagan Kavan of Texas Softball is the first back-to-back MOP in history!