Special Olympics Iowa returns to in-person events
For the first time in 15 months, athletes with Special Olympics Iowa were able to take to the field. Literally. Author: Stephanie Angleson, Local 5 News Published: 5:52 PM CDT May 13, 2021 Updated: 5:52 PM CDT May 13, 2021
INDIANOLA, Iowa After COVID-19 impacted so much, Special Olympics Iowa started holding in-person games this week for the first time in 15 months.
Athletes sprinted, threw and rolled back into competition Thursday, never missing a beat. We miss our athletes and they miss us. We ve done everything virtual for the last year and we ve gotten to see them but not in person, SOI Senior Director of Sports and Programs Dawn Criss aid. The excitement of their faces today just proves it all. we are so excited to be with them.