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Iowa Debate

Iowa Debate is a varsity policy program that combines national tournament competition with public debates and a speaker series. Students can apply through its official team site.

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The Old Capitol on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City.

Collegiate debate program

University of Iowa

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Iowa published team results from the Coon Memorial tournament held September 12–14, 2026.

Season 2026-2027. Evidence dated 2026-09-14. Verified 2026-11-03.

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How the program debates

The A. Craig Baird Debate Forum trains University of Iowa students for intercollegiate policy debate and public debate programming. The team site provides an application route, team FAQs, and information on competitions and travel.

In 2026–27 results, Iowa teams advanced through double-octofinals to the octofinal round at the Owen L. Coon Memorial Debates, held September 12–14, 2026.

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Circuits and associations

  • National Debate Tournament · Documented participation · 2026-2027SourceSource
  • Cross Examination Debate Association · Documented participation · 2026-2027Source

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How to join
Interested students can use the official team page to apply and review the team FAQ. Iowa Debate also hosts public debates and speaker events alongside intercollegiate policy competition.Source
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