15 Dec 2017

Special Olympics Iowa to hold Unified Sports Day at Cornell College December 16

By Stephanie Kocer
Grimes, IA – The annual Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA) Unified Sports Day at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon will be held Saturday, December 16. SOIA athletes from Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Dubuque, Mt. Vernon, the Quad Cities, Vinton and the surrounding area are expected to attend. They will partner with Cornell College students for a day of unified activities. 
 
07 Nov 2017

Kwik Star Stores Selling Icons for Special Olympics Iowa November 10-16

By Stephanie Kocer

Grimes, IA – Running November 10 through November 16, Kwik Star stores across Iowa will sell icons in support of Special Olympics Iowa.

08 Sep 2017

Davenport Unified Golf Tournament to Take Place September 14

By Stephanie Kocer

Grimes, IA – Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA) will host the Davenport Unified Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 14 at Red Hawk Golf Course in Davenport. The tournament will offer 9-hole and 3-hole levels of play.

07 Sep 2017

Third Annual “Cop on a Rooftop” to be held at Dunkin’ Donuts Across Iowa

By Stephanie Kocer

Grimes, IA – Law enforcement officers will stake themselves atop 18 participating Dunkin’ Donuts locations across the state of Iowa on Friday, September 8 to help raise money for Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA).

02 Aug 2017

Special Olympics Iowa Announces Team Iowa for 2018 USA Games

By Stephanie Kocer

Iowa Athletes to Compete Against Nation’s Best

26 May 2017

Special Olympics Iowa Honors Athletes, Coach and Family of the Year at Summer Games

By Stephanie Kocer
Grimes, IA – Special Olympics Iowa honored its Outstanding Athlete, Coach and Family of the Year award winners during the Summer Games Opening Ceremonies presented by Hy-Vee May 25 at Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum. The Scott Bryant Unsung Hero Award was also presented to recognize an individual dedicated to the Law Enforcement Torch Run program.
Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year – Katie Stephan, Dubuque
18 May 2017

Ames and Iowa State Welcome Athletes, Volunteers for Annual Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games

By Stephanie Kocer
Grimes, IA – More than 2,500 athletes, 1,200 coaches and 1,500 volunteers are set to converge on the campus of Iowa State University for the 33rd Annual Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games May 25-27. Events begin Thursday, May 25 with the Torch Run Final Leg bringing the Flame of Hope from downtown Des Moines to Hilton Coliseum for the Opening Ceremonies presented by Hy-Vee beginning at 7 p.m.
03 Apr 2017

Annual Texas Roadhouse Luncheon to be held April 13

By Stephanie Kocer
Grimes, IA – Texas Roadhouse is open for lunch! Doors will open at all Iowa locations on Thursday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a FREE lunch in support of Special Olympics Iowa. Simply leave a donation at your table and 100% of the proceeds will go to Special Olympics Iowa. Local law enforcement officials will serve meals and bus tables, allowing all tips to also benefit athletes with intellectual disabilities.
 
28 Mar 2017

Iowa Athlete Tabitha Darnell Takes Home Two Silver Medals at Special Olympics World Winter Games

By Stephanie Kocer
Grimes, IA – Special Olympics Iowa would like to congratulate its very own Iowa athlete Tabitha Darnell on receiving two silver medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria.
 
21 Nov 2016

Kwik Star Stores Selling Polar Plunge Icons for Special Olympics Iowa NOW

By Stephanie Kocer
Grimes, IA – Running through November 24th, 

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