CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- As spring time nears in Iowa and Nebraska, even on a rainy day, the 2025-26 LEARFIELD Directors' Cup Division III Final Winter Standings were released. The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) was represented by eight schools, including six in the top 100.
Wartburg College leads the way standing in 12th place with 480.25 points, followed by Loras College in 39th with 273.75 points. The Central College Dutch rank 46th with 235.00 points and Coe College sits in 61st place with 187.25 points. The University of Dubuque (79th) and Luther College (97th) round out the institutions in the top-100 for the league. Simpson College (164th) and Nebraska Wesleyan University (220th) represent the A-R-C as well as the league continues to raise the bar in competitiveness.
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.
