Inclusion for All
Training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.
Transforming Lives
Special Olympics provides a gateway to empowerment, confidence, acceptance and joy.
Be a Champion
Special Olympics Iowa empowers people to reveal their inner champion.
Plunge for a Purpose
Find a Polar Plunge near you. It's the coolest thing you'll do all year!
Participate
Coaches and athletes can pick from any of the 23 sports offered by Special Olympics Iowa.
Volunteer
There's a volunteer opportunity for everyone. See how you can help!
Support
Your support serves thousands of Iowans with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics Iowa News

  • SOIA Receives $15,000 Grant from Variety- the Children’s Charity to Fund Play Days and Unified Sports®Read More
  • Staff Column: Over the EdgeRead More
  • Living Unified – Tiffany and RobinRead More
  • Athlete Ben Bradshaw Bowls 300Read More
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Upcoming Events

  • Sep 26 LETR Golf Tournament
  • Sep 28 Sioux City Play Day
  • Sep 28 East Area Bowling
  • Oct 1 Northwest Area Coaches Sports Training Clinic
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More Than an Athlete
Bates stays involved on and off the court.
Athlete of the Year
Kim Lively Honored as Big 12 Special Olympics Athlete of the Year
Hy-Vee's partnership with Special Olympics Iowa not only provides athletic opportunities for our athletes, but job opportunities as well.
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Neil Berns
Vice President of Corporate Development
“We always say that we get more out of these events than maybe even the participants. We just really enjoy it.”
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The Knights of Columbus have been long-time supporters of Special Olympics Iowa. In 2014, they donated more than $100,000 in support of athletes with intellectual disabilities.
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The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics is the largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle in the world.
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