Marion County Special Olympics is gearing up for bowling later this year, and practices start up August 24th. That’s according to the head coach of Marion County Special Olympics Maureen Schletzbaum. She says the deadline to be in the October regional bowling tournament is September 4th. Schletzbaum says anybody age 8 or older can join the Marion County Special Olympics, and to call her at 515-848-3822 for questions or more information.