Steve Rutz has spent his entire professional career working with students and student athletes in one way or another.
Steve spent 6 years at Western Dubuque as a Math and PE teacher followed by 33 years in Administration, 28 of those at Cascade.
He became a registered track official in 1972 and is a charter member of the IATO. He began a 29 year run as a wrestling official in 1973.
Steve has worked track and field meets at all levels and in many different capacities. He has officiated at the Iowa High School State Track and Field meet for 18 years and the Drake relays for 16, working as one of the starters last April.
Steve has been a starter for 140 college Track and or Cross Country meets since 2005 and has officiated at 13 college championship meets. Steve has been selected as the IATO Official of the Year for track 3 times and cross country twice.