New coronavirus-related restrictions will be in place for Sigourney-Keota and other fans looking to attend this weekend’s state semi-final football games at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.  Following discussions between the University of Northern Iowa, Black Hawk County Health Department, and the Iowa High School Athletic Association, spectator capacity will be limited for all games, including the state championships next weekend. Wednesday’s adjustment will cap ticket sales at 2400 fans per game, which is about 15 percent of the UNI-Dome’s capacity. The joint statement on the IHSAA website says the adjustments are in response to rising coronavirus case numbers in Black Hawk County, as well as Governor Kim Reynolds’ proclamation on Tuesday about large venues. UNI and the IHSAA are taking these additional safety measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during the 18 playoff games scheduled this weekend and next, including mandatory mask wearing, reserved seating that places spectators in group pods of up to six people, running the ventilation system at 100 percent capacity to ensure air is refreshed, and extensive cleaning procedures between games.  

The IHSAA says tickets already purchased are still good for their assigned games and ticket links sent exclusively to participating schools will be open until the capacity limit is reached. Walk-up tickets will no longer be available for any of the semifinals or finals.  And local officials are reminding athletes and spectators traveling for the playoffs that both Cedar Falls and Waterloo have mask mandates in effect which are supported by the university. 

Sigourney-Keota will face OABCIG in a Class 2A state semifinal game Saturday afternoon.  Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m. and pre-game coverage starts at noon on KCII. Hear the action live on AM and FM KCII, online at KCIIRadio.com and the free KCII mobile apps.