Iowa Games News

Majority of Summer Iowa Games Cancelled for 2020

AMES, Iowa – May 26, 2020 – Iowa Games officials announced today that the bulk of sports for the 2020 Summer Iowa Games presented by Grinnell Mutual in Ames and surrounding communities have been cancelled due to COVID-19. Due to...

Keeping Your Kids Safe Online During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought life to a screeching halt, particularly in the sports community. Competitions, practices, and in-person training sessions have been cancelled or postponed. While athletic teams are benched, many coaches are taking advantage of online tools to...

Iowa Games Awards 2019 Athletes of the Year

Iowa Games CEO/Executive Director, Chuck Long, honored Emily Feldkamp of Des Moines and Kevin Klingbeil of Estherville, the 2019 Marty McHone Iowa Games Female and Male Athlete of the Year Awards during a reception at Terrace Hill in Des Moines...

Iowa Sports Foundation Announces New Chief Operating Officer

Iowa Sports Foundation CEO/Executive Director, Chuck Long, announced today that Matt Beatty has been chosen as the organizations new Chief Operating Officer. Beatty, who formerly served as the organizations Iowa Senior Games and Corporate Games director, officially moves into the...

Aaron Thomas to Speak at Iowa Games Opening Ceremony

The 2019 Summer Iowa Games will officially kick-off on Friday, July 19 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The Opening Ceremony will feature Aplington-Parkersburg Principal and Head Basketball Coach, Aaron Thomas, as the keynote speaker. Thomas has a passion for...

2019 Brian Pearson Scholarship Recipients Chosen

Madrid and Newton Students Making a Difference Each year the Iowa Sports Foundation chooses two recipients to receive the distinguished Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship, one male and one female. The scholarship, sponsored by the Orr, Kenyon and Skinner families, is...