AMES, Iowa – February 7, 2018 – 2018 Miss Iowa USA, Jenny Valliere of Cedar Rapids, and 2018 Miss Iowa Teen USA, Isabella Russell of Marshalltown, will be present at Figure Skating competition of the 2018 Winter Iowa Games presented by Grinnell Mutual. Both titleholders will be at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena from 9 … Continued
AMES, Iowa – November 15 – Iowa Games CEO/Executive Director and Hawkeye legend, Chuck Long, announced the Winter Iowa Games presented by Grinnell Mutual will be hosting five sports at the University of Iowa Field House in February 2018. “We are excited to be hosting events in Iowa City this year,” commented Long. “This is … Continued
AMES, Iowa – November 10, 2017 – Doug Reichardt and the Iowa Sports Foundation (ISF) announces the appointment of new members of its Board of Directors, as well as changes to the board’s leadership for 2017 – 2018. Executive leadership changes As part of ISF’s executive leadership succession plan, long-time board chairman and retired Des … Continued
Iowa Games CEO/Executive Director, Chuck Long, honored Sara Schwendinger of Des Moines and Jim Schon of Glidden, the Marty McHone Iowa Games Female and Male Athlete of the Year Awards during a reception at Terrace Hill in Des Moines on Monday, September 18. Sara Schwedinger, Track & Field Schwendinger, a Wisconsin native now living … Continued
AMES, Iowa – September 7, 2017 – The Iowa Sports Foundation announced today a new, multi-year agreement with Grinnell Mutual as the presenting sponsor of the Iowa Games. Grinnell Mutual President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Jansen commented, “We are excited to join the Iowa Sports Foundation in bringing sports and recreational activities to thousands of … Continued
The 2017 Summer Iowa Games will officially kick-off on Friday, July 14 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The Opening Ceremony will feature former Iowa State Cyclone wrestler and 2015 NCAA Wrestling Champion, Kyven Gadson, as the keynote speaker. “We have a great line-up of entertainment and activities throughout the evening,” commented Chuck Long, CEO … Continued
Logan Kelly is a natural when it comes to the sport of Archery. The sophomore at Mount Vernon High School, began shooting in fifth grade when a family friend introduced him to the sport and the rest is history. Kelly has numerous state titles and has won more than 50 competitions. Last year, his achievements earned him … Continued
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Athletes from around the state will compete in Dubuque this weekend, January 28-29, celebrating the 25th Winter Iowa Games. Competitions will be held in 12 events at 14 venues throughout the Dubuque community. More than 3,700 athletes are registered for the Winter Iowa Games. Events scheduled in Dubuque this weekend include: alpine ski racing, … Continued
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Games, in collaboration with, Iowa State University, Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau and Catch Des Moines have been selected to host the 2021 State Games of America in Ames and Des Moines. More than 18,000 athletes are expected to compete in the national event to be held July 27-Aug. 1, … Continued
The 2016 Iowa Games Marty McHone Male and Female Athletes of the Year were announced and recognized at Terrace Hill in Des Moines. Phillip Ramsey, Ankeny, and Ann Hegstrom, De Soto, were recipients of the award which was renamed in 2003 after Marty McHone, long-time Iowa Games athlete, passed away from cancer. Phillip Ramsey, 34, began competing … Continued
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