Iowa’s best cross country runners will convene in Fort Dodge today for the annual state meet.

Pella’s No. 4 rated girls and No. 6 ranked boys both are sending full squads to compete for the team championships. The Lady Dutch have finished with three straight runner-up finishes, while the boys have claimed two titles in their rich history.

Individually, Emery Sage and J’Lyn Knutson of Melcher-Dallas and Ashley Rockhold and Eric Baldus of Indianola are competing for individual gold.

Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS and visit KNIAKRLS.com for updates from the state cross country meet.