The National Senior Games kick off tomorrow in Iowa

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM EDT

We speak with two seniors, one captain of the over 70 Volleyball team and a 71 year old track star.

The National Senior Games kick off tomorrow in Iowa, speaking with 2 seniors, one captain of the over 70 Volleyball team and a 71 year old track star. Get Set Up sponsors athletes to compete, focusing upon health and fitness and competition in the latter stages of life. Inspiration key.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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