Iowa Wolves and Athene Bring Read to Achieve Back to Central Iowa for Sixth Season
9/29/2026DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Wolves and Athene are excited to announce that the enrollment period for the sixth season of Read to Achieve has begun. Teachers and school administrators can sign their students up for the reading program from now until January 1, 2027. This program is open for all students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to bring Read to Achieve back for another season with the Iowa Wolves,” said Amanda Carstens Steward, Head of Marketing at Athene. “Literacy is foundational to a child’s success in school and in life. When children develop strong reading skills, we expand their opportunities, strengthen our communities and help build the capable workforce for the future. We’re proud to partner with the Iowa Wolves on a program that makes such a meaningful investment in Iowa’s students.”
“Read to Achieve is one of the initiatives we’re most proud of at the Iowa Wolves. Entering our sixth season alongside Athene, we’ve heard directly from school administrators that students who take part are seeing real gains – including improved test scores. That’s the kind of impact that goes far beyond the court, and we’re grateful for a partner like Athene who shares our commitment to Iowa’s young readers,” said Drew Van Meeteren, President of Business Operations for the Iowa Wolves.
All students who read 500 minutes or more will receive two free tickets to any Iowa Wolves home game during the 2026-27 season and a special prize from Athene. The school with the most minutes read throughout the season will also win a pizza party with a special visit from Alpha.
Additionally, each classroom who reads their 500 minutes will be entered to win a field trip to attend the Best Field Trip Ever game on Tuesday, February 9, 2027. The winning classroom will also participate in the pregame fan tunnel.
The Iowa Wolves and Athene are excited to continue the Read to Achieve program and proud to continue to help students across Iowa find joy in reading. Read to Achieve, Presented by Athene, is the official reading program of the Iowa Wolves. Additional information on the program can be found here. For additional questions, please contact Ben Melcher, Community, Fan Experience & Programming Specialist at communityimpact@iawolves.com.
