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IQBL exists to promote and support quiz bowl competition at all grade levels across Iowa by providing excellent tournament opportunities and a network for coaches to collaborate. We are incorporated as a not-for-profit organization through the Iowa Secretary Of State's Office as of August 5, 2015.
IQBL Executive Committee:
IQBL Executive Committee:
CEO/Treasurer: Jay Winter (Waukee Northwest - term expires 2027)
Ombudsperson: Jared Kroese (Des Moines Christian, term expires 2028)
Secretary: Open
Communications: Lindsey Schacherer
Summary Of Annual Meeting (Sept. 12, 2026)
Summary Of Annual Meeting (Sept. 12, 2026)
IQBL has received 501(c)3 status as a nonprofit. Jay Winter informed the meeting that members are bound by a Conflict Of Interest policy, and that any IQBL political activity (including lobbying of publically elected officials) must meet a very narrow definition.
A discussion of QBTV was had; it was suggested we could do this online, and that time is a factor. A decision would need to be made by 10/31 if it was to happen for this year.
A discussion of a possible enrollment multiplier for classifying larger schools was had; it was determined that we would not pursue this any further at this time. The attendees noted that this may become something to watch in the future if charter schools continue to grow in Iowa.
A discussion of IQBL match rules was held; we specifically wanted to include one sixty-second time out per team per match. Adam Smith (Bellevue) agreed to look into some other rulebooks.
IQBL will no longer accept pre-pay of tournament fees from schools.
Jared Kroese was elected to a two-year term as IQBL Ombudsperson.
Jay Winter presented a Conflict Of Interest form regarding his co-ownership of Quiz Bowl Cowboys LLC (QuizBowl Systems). The attendees determined that any conflict of interest would be managed by an agreement between Jay and IQBL; Jared Kroese will receive a copy of the agreement and sign on IQBL's behalf. Once signed, a copy will live on our website as required by 501(c)3 status.
John Garner of International Academic Competitions addressed the meeting offering opportunities for Eastern Iowa to host an IAC event.
Quiz Bowl Resources:
What is Quiz Bowl? - An excellent summary of our game by Jeopardy champion Matt Jackson
Concise Rules for Quiz Bowl by Jon Pinyan (NOTE: IQBL follows MOST of these rules depending on the tournament. Be sure to read the details on each entry form. QBTV follows a different format than presented at this link - for details go to our QBTV page)
Tournament Hosts' Checklist - a list to help keep tournament hosts organized; also a good resource for first-time tournament hosts.
hsquizbowl.org home page - Quiz Bowl Discussion, Tournament Announcements, Question Archive
Online Tournaments:
Recommended Buzzer Vendors:
QuizBowl Pro by Quiz Bowl Cowboys LLC - Official Buzzer Provider of IQBL
National Quiz Bowl Organizations:
Ann Cox, 1975-2020
Ann Cox, 1975-2020
Ann Cox was the coach at Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto-Charter Oak-Ute. She was one of the first members of IQBL and brought her teams to many of our events; Ann always had a smile and a kind word for everyone, and her passion for challenging students to be the best they could be was one of the things her students remember most about her. Ann passed away in January of 2020, and the Iowa Quiz Bowl League collaborated with Ann's family to honor her memory and her contributions to quiz bowl in Iowa. In January 2022, Ann's family dedicated a trophy case at MVAOCOU in Maple Valley, IA, and IQBL contributed a memorial plaque to celebrate her accomplishments as a coach and educator. The Small School Coach Of The Year Award was named in her honor, and Ann became a posthumous recipient of that award as voted on by her peers in Spring 2020. Pictured above is an image of the plaque that is in the display case. Pictured below are Ann's family, including son Cameron, at the dedication of the trophy case. IQBL would like to thank Ann's family for allowing us to post this picture.
Standing: Cameron Cox, Julia Gain, Emma Heck
Seated: Ann Cox's Siblings Chris, Steve, Ken, and Julie
Special Thanks to Julie Newman and the students and staff of MVAOCOU
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