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Cedar Falls Today
By the People, for the People
Carroll and Kuemper High Schools Send 27 Entries to State Speech Competition
Students from the two schools earned spots at the upcoming Iowa High School Speech Association state event.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Carroll High School (CHS) and Kuemper Catholic High School (KHS) are sending a combined 27 students to the upcoming Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) state competition after strong performances at the district contests. Thirteen CHS students and 14 KHS students earned their spots by receiving 'I' or 'excellent' ratings from the district judges. The students will compete at the state event in Denison on March 14, with top performers eligible for invites to the IHSSA Individual Events All-State Festival in Cedar Falls later in the month.
Why it matters
The IHSSA state speech competition is a prestigious event that showcases the top high school speech and performance talent in Iowa. Earning a spot at the state competition is a significant achievement for these students, reflecting their hard work, dedication, and communication skills. Strong showings at the state level can also lead to further recognition and opportunities for the students.
The details
At the IHSSA district contests, CHS had 13 students earn 'I' or 'excellent' ratings to advance to state, including in events like Acting, Solo Musical Theatre, Storytelling, After-Dinner Speaking, and Poetry. KHS is sending 14 students to state, with strong performances in events such as Expository Address, Acting, Storytelling, Literary Program, Radio, and Musical Theatre. The state competition will take place at Denison-Schleswig High School on March 14, and top finishers there will be eligible for invites to the IHSSA Individual Events All-State Festival at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls at the end of the month.
- The IHSSA district contests were held on Saturday.
- The state competition will take place on March 14 in Denison.
- The IHSSA Individual Events All-State Festival will be held at the end of March in Cedar Falls.
The players
Carroll High School (CHS)
A high school in Carroll, Iowa that is sending 13 students to the IHSSA state speech competition.
Kuemper Catholic High School (KHS)
A high school in Carroll, Iowa that is sending 14 students to the IHSSA state speech competition.
Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA)
The organization that oversees high school speech competitions in Iowa, including the state event that CHS and KHS students are advancing to.
Denison-Schleswig High School
The host site for the IHSSA state speech competition on March 14.
University of Northern Iowa (UNI)
The location of the IHSSA Individual Events All-State Festival, which top performers from the state competition will be eligible to attend.
What’s next
Top performers at the IHSSA state competition in Denison on March 14 will be eligible for invites to the IHSSA Individual Events All-State Festival at the University of Northern Iowa at the end of the month.
The takeaway
The strong showings by Carroll High School and Kuemper Catholic High School students at the IHSSA district contests demonstrate the exceptional speech and performance talent in the local community. Advancing over two dozen entries to the prestigious state competition is a remarkable achievement that showcases the hard work and dedication of these students.
