Iowa Academic DecathlonR

Iowa Academic DecathlonR strives to encourage and develop the love of learning that comes with the development of knowledge covering a variety of multi-disciplinary topics as well as instilling a commitment to teamwork and effective communication.

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Iowa Academic DecathlonR

 State Decathletes!

2023 State Results Overview

Congratulations to Cedar Rapids Jefferson, coached by Mr. Kevin Darrow. They will be representing Iowa as the State Champion at Nationals in Frisco, Texas, in April!

Union High School, coached by Ms. Kerrie Michael, and South Central Calhoun High  School, coached by Ms. Marleta Smith, will both be representing Iowa as Division 4 Wildcard teams in Frisco!

Urbandale High School, coached by Ms. Carrie Baird-Forristall, and Johnston High School, coached by Ms. Sue Cline, will be representing Iowa in the Large School Online Nationals Competition!

Des Moines Hoover High School, coached by Ms. Megan Kinder-Smith, will be representing Iowa in the Medium School Online Nationals Competition!

Saydel High School, coached by Ms. Cheryl Smith, will be representing Iowa in the Small School Online Nationals Competition!

2023 State Competition Slides
2023 State Ranking of Team Scores by Division.pdf

2022-2023 State Ranking of Teams by Division

2023 State Top Scores for Decathlon by Division.pdf

2022-2023 State Top Scores by Division

2023 State Top Scores for Event by Division.pdf

2022-2023 State Top Scores by Event & Division

Our 2023 Urbandale Legionnaires!

We support YOU and THANK YOU for supporting our Iowa students!

Urbandale American Legion 

Virginia Roudabush, IAD Treasurer; Michael Knight, Commander of Post 663; Robert Morris, Service Officer; Joann Hotovec, Auxiliary President; Jim Cade, Legion Advisor; and Peg Mullen, Membership Chair.






Iowa Academic DecathlonR is proud to support Legionnaires in Iowa! We value our tradition of inviting local Legionnaires to our State Competition each year to present awards to our students! 

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