Large group speech teams from all Iowa High Schools begin competition this Saturday at the annual district meets across the state.

Locally, Marion County schools will be heading to South Tama High School and those in Warren County will be going to Clarke High School in Osceola. Twin Cedars is heading to Keota.

Students participating will be seeking a Division I “Superior” Rating from judges to earn state bids. Those who do will perform at the state contest on February 4th at Cedar Rapids Washington High School (Marion County schools) or Waukee (Warren County schools).