Marion County Special Olympics

The Marion County Special Olympics Dance Team competed at Iowa City West High School Saturday, March 11.  

Team members include Ben Heywood, Joe Morgan, Marissa Schletzbaum and Michelle Turnage. The team was coached by Megan Van Heiden and Julia Stender.  

After a three-year absence due to Covid, the dancers took home first place gold in their Conga-themed routine. They will also be performing their award-winning routine at Pleasantville High School Dance Team’s Spring Show Monday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasantville High School Gymnasium.