Iowa Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee Contest
The Iowa Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee is open to youth in grades 4, 5, 6 and 7. Local spelling bees are hosted by Knights of Columbus Councils in January and February each year, with the top two finishers from each grade level advancing to one of seven Regional competitions. The top two finishers from each Regional grade level advance to the State competition.
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Participant & Host Council Resources
To enter the Spelling Bee you must sign up for a local competition at the nearest Knights of Columbus council that is hosting a spelling bee. If you do not know of your closest Knights of Columbus council, send an e-mail to spellingbee@iowakofc.org.
State Winners
2024
4th Grade
Joel VerDught, Cedar Falls-Champion
Damian Kruse, Ames-Runner-Up
Keelon O'Neill, Rockwell City (Manson)-3rd Place
5th Grade
Grant Johnson, LaPorte City-Champion
Anna Morgan, Cedar Falls-Runner-Up
Timothy Braun, Peosta-3rd Place
6th Grade
Takdeer Kaur Sanjotra, Cedar Falls-Champion
Kenzie McGuddin, Sheldon-Runner-Up
Jasmine Elgersma, Cedar Falls-3rd Place
7th Grade
Michael J.P. Smith, Cedar Falls-Champion
Jonah Goldsmith, Davenport-Runner-Up
Sawyer Timp, Ossian-3rd Place