How the 2025 National Senior Games Is Managing the Midwest Heat

Central Iowa welcomes thousands of athletes to put 'new perspective on aging' - Radio Iowa

Iowa is hosting its first-ever National Senior Games as competition gets underway today, with the formal opening ceremony tomorrow night, including the arrival of the flaming torch on the Iowa State Capitol Grounds. Games spokeswoman Mary Johns says this national sporting event is held every other year. “We’re thrilled to have over 12,500 athletes registered […]

How the 2025 National Senior Games is managing the Midwest heat

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – More than 12,500 athletes checked in at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex for the 2025 National Senior Games.  It’s the first time that the National Senior Games have come to Iowa with 26 events for those thousands of athletes. Competitors have to be at least 50-years-old to compete, and have qualified for the event in their state senior games the year prior. "I'm very excited just to see getting the awareness out th…

Area softball team set for return to National Senior Games

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Is this heaven? No, it’s Iowa. Or at least it will be for the Wilmington Men Over 75 softball team. The club will compete in the National Senior Games in early August. The event will take place in Des Moines. As the name of the team suggests, all members of the team are ages 75 and up. But to them, age is just a number as they still have a competitive fire burning within them. “It’s always an honor to represent your cit…

Central Iowa welcomes thousands of athletes to put ‘new perspective on aging’

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa is hosting its first-ever National Senior Games as competition gets underway today (Thursday), with the formal opening ceremony tomorrow night, including the arrival of the flaming torch on the Iowa State Capitol Grounds. Games spokeswoman Mary Johns says this national sporting event is held every other year. “We’re thrilled to have over 12,500 athletes registered to compete in the games coming from all 50 states and multiple…

Chincoteague Pickleballers head to National Senior Games

Chincoteague pickleball players headed to the National Senior Games. More than 12,500 athletes ages 50 and over are registered to compete in this Olympic-style event, featuring 25 sports held across venues in Greater Des Moines from July 24 to August 4. Athletes from all 50 states and 12 countries will gather in Des Moines to celebrate competition, community and healthy ...

UC Resident To Compete In National Senior Olympics Competition

The Upper Cumberland will be represented in Des Moines for the National Senior Olympics over the next two weeks. Franc Connor will participate in the Javelin event. Connor said the competition aspect is fun, but the real joy is the relationships competing has brought him. “A lot of it’s just friendships and competition,” Connor said. “Nobody really cares about gold, silver, bronze. You want to win them, but it’s actually doing things.” Over 200 …