The IHSAA has released preliminary football classifications for the 2025-2026 district cycle.
Local schools changing classes:
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – from 2A to 1A
Dike-New Hartford – from 1A to 2A
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – from 3A to 2A
Iowa Falls-Alden – from 2A to 3A
Local schools unchanged:
AGWSR – Class A
Aplington-Parkersburg – Class 1A
Belmond-Klemme – Class A
Clarksville – 8-Player
Grundy Center – Class 1A
North Butler – Class A
South Hardin – Class 1A
West Fork – Class A
It’s the second district cycle to use a formula that accounts for free and reduced lunch data from districts to calculate numbers that determine enrollment class placement.
