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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.

Spelling Bee Rules
Spelling Bee Entry Form PDF
Council Reporting Form Excel File
4th Grade Word List
6th Grade Word List
Participation Certificate
Spelling Bee Entry Form Word Document
Regional and State Competition Schedules
Coming Soon
Council Reporting Form PDF
5th Grade Word List
7th Grade Word List
Winner Certificate

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

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