Southwest Iowa Special Olympics bowlers are vying to represent their communities at state. While winning is fun, the young athletes here say the best part is making friends.
Council Bluffs neighbor Grace Downing is one of 250 athletes participating in the Southwest Iowa Special Olympics bowling tournament. Organizers said she was bowling her personal best and, after being asked how that felt, she replied, “Happy.”
Her mom, Beth Downing, says the social benefits of the Special Olympics are big…