Norwalk Boys Swimmers, Pella Christian Signee Highlighted on Local Sports Broadcast

KNIA/KRLS radio covers high school sports news and updates in central Iowa

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The latest edition of the Lely Radio Sports Page on KNIA/KRLS featured highlights from recent high school sports games, a spotlight on Norwalk boys swimmers who qualified for the state meet, and a profile of a Pella Christian athlete who signed a National Letter of Intent.

Why it matters

High school sports are a point of pride and community engagement in small Iowa towns like Pella and Norwalk. Local radio coverage helps shine a light on the achievements of student-athletes and build excitement around upcoming competitions.

The details

The Lely Radio Sports Page broadcast included game recaps, interviews, and feature stories on notable performances and signings by area high school teams and players. The spotlight segments focused on the Norwalk boys swim team's state qualifiers and a Pella Christian basketball player who committed to play at the collegiate level.

  • The Lely Radio Sports Page airs on KNIA/KRLS at 8:00am, 1:00pm, and 4:00pm daily.

The players

Norwalk Boys Swim Team

The Norwalk High School boys swim team qualified multiple athletes to compete at the upcoming Iowa state swimming championships.

Garrett Wielard

A senior basketball player at Pella Christian High School who recently signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his athletic career at the college level.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Local radio coverage of high school sports provides an important platform to celebrate the achievements of student-athletes in small Iowa communities, building community pride and interest in upcoming competitions.