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Special Olympics gives individuals with ID the confidence they need on and off the playing field.

10/29/2026

Cyclone fans, if you're headed to the Iowa State football game on Saturday, be on the lookout for our red aprons! SOIA athletes and volunteers will be collecting donations in partnership with Iowa State Athletics as fans enter the game. ❤️💛

Can't make it to the game but still want to support? VENMO

10/28/2026

💙 An athlete. A fighter. An inspiration.

Terrell Baumler has overcome incredible medical challenges, surviving cancer three times while continuing to pursue his passion for sports. From competing in Special Olympics Iowa events to celebrating team championships at iconic venues like Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Terrell’s determination is nothing short of remarkable.

Behind every great athlete is a community that believes in them. ❤️ Meet Terrell and read more about his incredible story of resilience, perseverance, and the power of inclusion. 👇

🔗 www.soiowa.org/2026/10/terrell-baumler-an-athlete-a-fighter-an-inspiration

10/27/2026

Recently, the Sioux City Knights teamed up with their local health department, Pathfinders for Autism and law enforcement to conduct mock traffic stops to assist athletes with emergency preparedness. This is a great way for our local law enforcement partners and delegations to work together to enhance safety for our athletes.

10/26/2026

Showing up and showing out, 110 Siouxlanders raised $18,000 at the annual Siouxland Polar Plunge® this past Saturday, benefitting Special Olympics Iowa and Sioux City Knights Special Olympics!

The community support surrounding this Plunge is unmatched. Thank you Siouxland sponsors, athletes, families, and fans for another unforgettable Polar Plunge.

10/23/2026

We love celebrating partnerships and today we're celebrating our Statewide Partner, DRA.

The Dubuque Racing Association awards significant grant funding annually to support projects, programs, and organizations that strengthen local communities, and we are grateful to continually be chosen as recipient of a $20,000 core grant, which funds our Winter Games held in Dubuque each January.

Thank you DRA for your support!

10/22/2026

We are honored to be selected as the 2027 Des Moines Corporate Games Charity Partner, taking place next summer!

Similar to the mission of Special Olympics Iowa, the Des Moines Corporate Games enable and support teamwork, company pride, and corporate wellness through healthy competition.

You can learn more about the Des Moines Corporate Games by visiting: https://dmcorporategames.org

10/20/2026

This year's Truck Convoy was axle-ent! 🚛106 trucks raised more than $27,500 for SOIA athletes and programs this past Saturday!

To our sponsors, law enforcement, truck drivers, and families - thanks a ton...or two...for driving change and keeping the wheels turning for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Truck Convoy Photo Gallery >>> https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD7Z4h

10/19/2026

October is . People with intellectual disabilities are estimated to face 3 times higher unemployment rates than the general population. However, employers that hire people with ID report stronger workplace culture, higher employee loyalty, and lower turnover.

Special Olympics Iowa athletes are employed in a variety of industries amongst their peers, including childcare, accounting and finance, health and recreation, food service, and retail, to name a few.

Thank you to employers such as Hy-Vee, Wells Fargo, Goodwill Industries, Muscatine YMCA, Texas Roadhouse, Fareway, New Horizons Daycare, Walmart, McDonalds, Pizza Ranch, and others for promoting inclusive workplaces, raising awareness about the importance of disability inclusion, and for giving Special Olympics Iowa athletes opportunities to contribute to their communities.

10/16/2026

Healthy habits don’t stop when we leave the office! This weekend, members of the Special Olympics Iowa staff are lacing up their running shoes for the IMT Des Moines Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k races! 🏃‍♂️

Promoting health and wellness is part of what we do every day, and our staff is putting that commitment into action both on and off the clock. From supporting our athletes on their health and fitness journeys to tackling miles of our own, we believe that healthy, active lifestyles are worth celebrating.

Good luck to everyone hitting the course this weekend!

10/15/2026

There's nothing that quite compares to the sight of over 100 semis on a 20-mile convoy in support of Special Olympics.

If you're not a trucker but still want to partake in this incredible event, you are invited to view the Truck Convoy on its 20-mile trek from West Des Moines to the Iowa State Fairgrounds, and welcome the Convoy as it arrives!

Trucks will be arriving to the Iowa State Fairgrounds around 11:30am this Saturday, October 17th. Community members, fans, friends, and family are all invited to welcome the convoy upon its arrival with cheers, pom poms, signs, and smiles.

Address

551 SE Dovetail Road PO Box 620
Grimes, IA
50111

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15159865520

Website

http://www.soiowa.org/

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