Officials with the Iowa Shrine Bowl announced that on May 28th they made the very difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Iowa Shrine Bowl Classic. The game was set to be played on July 18th at the UNIDome in Cedar Falls.

In their statement the organization said, “We know this is dissapointing to the coaches, players, cheerleaders, and everyone else associated with the Iowa Shrine Bowl and we are incredibly appreciative of the efforts each of you made during this very challenging time. Our Board held out as long as possible, hoping that we would be able to host this game and related events that are so important to The Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.”

Organizers said they plan to print a commemorative program book for those involved and some other gifts will be sent to them. They also plan to honor each member online.

Area players that were selected for the game include: Tyler Moen (Atlantic), Johnathon Monson (Harlan), Jack Tiarks (Treynor), Barret Pitt (Logan-Magnolia), Thomas Wilson (Sidney), Trevor Griffin (Lewis Central), and Noah Clark (Glenwood).