Allen County Special Olympics struck it big Aug. 12 at the Kansas State Bowling Tournament in Olathe. Casey Riebel, left, took first and Bridgett Eckroat second in their respective divisions. The event was held at…

PITTSBURG — Allen County Special Olympics team members brought home the gold July 13 at the Southeast Regional Bowling Tournament. Winning their individual competitions were Bridgette Eckroat, Brandon Griggs, Ty Johnson and Ian Webber, while…

ERIE — Athletes from the Iola and the Allen County Special Olympics teams were at a track meet May 6 at Erie High School. Results for the Iola Special Olympics team. Kobear Smith, first in…

PITTSBURG — A pair of local Special Olympics groups were at Pittsburg State University last week for their respective track and field meets. On April 19, Iola Special Olympics members were at PSU’s Carnie Smith…

PITTSBURG — Allen County Special Olympians earned medals aplenty at Wednesday’s Southeast Area Basketball Tournament at the YMCA in Pittsburg. Tina Craft placed second in basketball skills and speed dribble. Ty Johnson took first and…

Allen County Special Olympics members enjoyed a pizza party at Iola’s Riverside Park Oct. 29 where medals from the Southeast Regional Adult Virtual Bowling Tournament were presented. Bridgette Eckoat and Alex Morris received first-place medals.…

PITTSBURG — The Allen County Special Olympics adult team attended track and field events May 26 hosted by Pittsburg State University. Organizers noted participation was lower than a typical meet as life from the COVID-19…

ERIE — Iola Special Olympics athletes traveled to Erie May 12 for a track meet. Their results follow: Fayth “Golden Girl” Simpson: first in 50-meter race, softball throw and standing long jump. Kyle Schmidt: third…

 Last Friday, Allen County Special Olympics took to the bowling alley to compete in the Strikes and Spikes Games held at Olathe East Lanes.  Although it is still the summertime, this is event is considered…

ANW Co-op Special Olympics Team Results: Lacey Brown 1st in RLJ, 3rd in 100m dash; Xavior Burrow 2nd in SLJ, 4th in 50m dash, Beau Clements 1st in Softball, 6th in 100m dash;  Aiden Franker…