Iowa games a boon to central Iowa tourism
The Iowa games has done wonders for central Iowa tourism as it brings people from all over the state to Ames for the weeks worth of events. If you’ve never heard of the Iowa games you have missed one of the biggest amateur events in the nation. It is our state’s version of the Olympics and has events for individuals and teams both. Most of the heavy lifting of running the event is done by volunteers and there are usually plenty of people willing to help out. Of course you have the normal events such as baseball and soccer but there are other events not so well known. The schedule of events changes every year as new sports are added and others are dropped. I have yet to hear of an event being dropped for nonparticipation, that is how well received this event is in this state. Of course not only do the teams come from far and wide the spectators do also and why not? There is a sport to satisfy everyone and anyone during this time. The grounds are also set up for venders of food and drink, mostly drink as the hot Iowa summers necessitate frequent hydration.
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