A special investigation by the state auditor's office has identified all sorts of improper transactions by the former treasurer of the group that runs youth sports programs in the northeast Iowa town Earlville. State Auditor Mary Mosiman the Delaware County Sheriff asked for the investigation after … [Read more...]
Special Olympics Summer Games get underway in Ames
From all corners of Iowa, hundreds of athletes with intellectual disabilities will be headed for Ames today for the start of the Iowa Special Olympics Summer Games being held in Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University. Special Olympics Iowa spokeswoman Stephanie Kocer says the event has grown … [Read more...]
Concussion bill moves ahead in state senate
State lawmakers concerned about concussions among high school athletes moved a bill forward in the Iowa Senate Wednesday to make it harder for coaches to put an injured player back in the game without proper rest or evaluation. There’s growing concern about the impact of untreated or repeat … [Read more...]
New leader of IGHSAU says educational value of sports is important
The board that oversees the organization which runs the high school sports and activities for girls in the state has chosen a Winteset native to become its next leader. University of Northern Iowa interim athletic director Jean Berger will take over as the executive director of the Iowa Girls High … [Read more...]
Des Moines soccer complex hosting Rugby tournament
The home of the boys and girls state high school soccer tournaments will be hosting a national Rugby tournament in August. The James Cownie Soccer Park will serve as host of the USA Rugby Club 7s National Championship August 8th and 9th. "This is all brand new to us. This will be our first time we … [Read more...]
Iowa Games hits deadline for soccer registation
The largest sport for the Summer Iowa Games is facing a final registration deadline. Spokesman Cory Kennedy says today is the final day to register for youth soccer. Youth soccer has around 2,500 to 3,000 athletes competing on some 200 teams. Kennedy says registration must be complete by the end … [Read more...]
Iowa soccer fans gather as American Outlaws
The official fanbase of U.S. Soccer will gather in the West Des Moines on Saturday to get ready for the upcoming World Cup. Tanya Keith is President of the Des Moines Chapter of the American Outlaws which will hold a watch party at the Keg Stand as the U.S. team plays Nigeria in its final match … [Read more...]
Soccer tournament games shift to beat severe weather
The start times of several girls high school soccer regional tournament games have been moved up due to expected severe weather. Jason Eslinger with the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union says the schools are concerned about the games and people getting caught in a storm on the way home, so they … [Read more...]
Special Olympics Summer Games set for this week
Athletes with intellectual disabilities from across Iowa will be heading to Ames later this week for the 30th straight year the city's hosting the Special Olympics Summer Games. Shane Kiesner, spokesman for Special Olympics Iowa, says the three days of events will begin Thursday on the Iowa State … [Read more...]
Soccer all star games set for this weekend
Soccer fans can enjoy a tripleheader on Saturday at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines and it will be capped off by a Des Moines Menace game. Menace spokesman Adam Small says the action will begin with the Iowa high school girls and then boys all star contests. Small says the high school all star … [Read more...]