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House adopts resolution congratulating Wartburg College on 2026 Division III wrestling title
Summary
The Iowa House unanimously adopted House Resolution 115 congratulating Wartburg College men's wrestling team for winning the 2026 NCAA Division III national championship on March 14, 2026, citing a 110.0 team score and individual champions Cade Blum and Casey Ross.
The Iowa House on the floor adopted House Resolution 115 congratulating Wartburg College's men's wrestling team for winning the 2026 NCAA Division III national championship.
Speaker Grassley read the resolution to the chamber, noting that on March 14, 2026 the Wartburg Knights captured the Division III title at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids and finished with "110.0 team points, a staggering 42 points ahead of the national runner-up." The text named freshman Cade Blum (141 pounds) and senior Casey Ross (184 pounds) as individual national champions and honored head coach Eric Keller as Tournament Coach of the Year.
Following the reading, a member moved adoption of the resolution. The presiding officer called for the ayes and noes; "Aye" votes carried and the resolution was adopted. The resolution directs the chief clerk to prepare an official copy for presentation to Coach Eric Keller and the team.
The resolution text highlighted the program's history, noting this marks the 17th national title in Wartburg's wrestling program and listed several student-athletes who earned All-American honors.
