Iowa Games News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As the Iowa Games celebrates its 30th year this summer, Sondra Ashmore (Biere) will be celebrating her return to the Games as she is scheduled to compete in the high jump, 100M and 200M. The competition will take place at...

AMES, Iowa – Register today for the 2016 Summer Iowa Games.  Now is your chance to participate in the Summer Iowa Games as they celebrate 30 years of providing sports and recreation opportunities for all Iowans.  In 1987, the Iowa...

DUBUQUE, Iowa – Athletes from all around the state will roll into Dubuque this weekend, January 30-31, for the 24th annual Winter Iowa Games.  Competitions will be held in 12 events at 16 venues throughout the Dubuque community. Events on the schedule...