Special Olympians Compete in Ames

After qualifying with a very good showing at the regionals, Linn-Mar will be strongly represented in the Special Olympics State track meet this Thursday and Friday at Iowa State University in Ames.

The following athletes qualified for State:

• Alex Brinkman
• Ryan Corrigan
• Emerson Crow
• Haleigh Draper
• Nicolas Eckhardt
• Devon Gardner
• Autumn Garlow
• Nolan Grove
• Addie and Audrie Harlan
• Quintin Hatfield
• Tad Kratzer
• James Mattson
• Ian McCarville
• Brennan Myers
• Patrick Simmons

The 16 Linn-Mar athletes will be competing in the 400-meter race walk, 50 and 100-meter dash, softball, tennis ball, and javelin throw.

Please wish our brave athletes’ success.