National Senior Games action continues in Des Moines

Local Swimmers Mary Jo Augustine-Traver and Kevin Pieper Compete in National Senior Olympics

Two Twin Lakes area athletes represented Arkansas at the 2025 National Senior Games in Des Moines, Iowa, bringing home honors and showcasing the strength of local competitors on the national stage. Mary Jo Augustine-Traver delivered a standout performance, medaling in all four of her events. She finished second in the 100-meter individual medley, freestyle, and butterfly, and captured first place in the backstroke, earning national recognition f…

National Senior Games action continues in Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The National Senior Games may be nearing its end, but the action is still hot as people battle it out for first. The games kicked off on July 24 and will wrap up on August 4, with more than 12,500 athletes having traveled to Des Moines to compete in 26 events. Events were held in various locations across Des Moines and surrounding towns. Sue Hlavacek, President and CEO of the National Senior Games Association, spoke about the…