CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- As 2025 comes to a close, the 2025-26 LEARFIELD Directors' Cup Division III Final Fall Standings were released. The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) was represented by six league schools.
Wartburg College leads the way standing in 26th place with 186.00 points, followed by Coe College and Loras College in 66th with 75 points. The University of Dubuque and Luther College both sit with 50 points in 97th place. Lastly, Central College sits in 123rd place with 32.50 points.
The LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution’s finish at NCAA Championships.
About the American Rivers Conference
Nationally respected for excellence in NCAA Division III athletics, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has a tradition dating back to its founding in 1922 as the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association and adopted its current name in 2018 to reflect its strong Iowa roots and growing regional footprint. The A-R-C is a collaborative community that champions the holistic development of student-athletes, uniting member institutions in a shared commitment to academic achievement, athletic distinction, and leadership.
The A-R-C is home to nine full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. Luther College has announced its departure from the conference, effective at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year.
