March 28, 2024

American Red Cross is calling for nominations for the 9th Annual Heroes Game

Do you know someone who has performed a selfless act of courage or dedicated countless hours to a special cause? We are looking for the everyday hero who has done an extraordinary thing to be recognized during this year’s Heroes Game presented by Hy-Vee.

The Heroes Game, scheduled for the Friday after Thanksgiving each year, pits conference powerhouses Iowa and Nebraska against each other in what has become an epic battle for bragging rights in the Heartland. The two teams will be playing for more than a trophy, however; with the help of Hy-Vee, they will use the national stage created by the game to recognize individuals for acts of heroism in their communities.

A hero from both Iowa and Nebraska will be invited as a special guest of the teams and will be honored before a crowd at half-time at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska when the Hawkeyes face off against the Cornhuskers on Friday, November 29, 2019.

A hero must be at least 18 years of age and live, work or go to school in either Iowa or Nebraska. One person from both Iowa and Nebraska will be selected to represent each state at the Hy-Vee Heroes Game.

Right now, nominations for the Iowa hero are being accepted through the Red Cross Iowa Region website at www.redcross.org/iowa. Nominations will be accepted through October 27th.