History of WaMaC Conference in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 15, 2026

The WaMaC conference is an athletic and artistic conference of mid-sized high schools in Eastern Iowa. Named after the area's three rivers, WaMaC is known for its athletic competitions, but also features non-competitive events such as WaMaC Honor Choirs and WaMaC Honor Bands where schools perform together rather than compete. A WaMaC art show is also part of the conference's activities.

1931: Tri Valley Conference Formation

In 1931, the Tri Valley Conference was formed, marking the beginning of what would become the WaMaC Conference. Initial members included Independence, Marion, Manchester, and Vinton.

1940: Mid-Six Conference Formation

In 1940, the Mid-Six conference was established, comprising Anamosa, Maquoketa, Manchester, Marion, Monticello, and Tipton.

1942: Tri-Rivers Conference Formation

In 1942, Independence and Vinton rejoined the league and the conference was renamed the Tri-Rivers Conference.

1988: Schools Leave and Join the Conference

In 1988, Anamosa, Monticello, and Maquoketa departed to join a redesigned Big Bend Conference. Benton Community and LaSalle Catholic, along with Regis, joined the league. Tipton also left to join the Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference.

1992: Regis Leaves, Columbus Catholic Joins

In 1992, Regis left the conference to join the Mississippi Valley Conference and Columbus Catholic in Waterloo replaced them.

1998: Don Bosco Joins the Conference

In 1998, Don Bosco joined the conference after Regis closed.

2003: WaMaC Expansion

In 2003, the WaMaC conference expanded to include Western Dubuque, Central DeWitt, Maquoketa, and Beckman.

2005: Don Bosco Leaves for Iowa Star Conference

In 2005, Don Bosco departed from the WaMaC for the Iowa Star Conference.

2006: South Tama Joins Little Hawkeye Conference

In 2006, South Tama joined the Little Hawkeye Conference.

2007: WaMaC Adds Tri-River Conference Members

In 2007, Anamosa and Center Point-Urbana from the Tri-River Conference joined the WaMaC.

2008: Addition of Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference Schools

In 2008, Clear Creek–Amana, Mount Vernon, Solon, and Williamsburg, all from the Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference, joined the WaMaC.

2009: Mount Vernon State Championships

In 2009, Mount Vernon won the Class 2A State Volleyball and Basketball Championships. Solon won the Class 2A State Track & Field Championship.

2009: Solon Football State Championship

In 2009, Solon won the Class 2A State Football Championship.

2009: Honor Band and Choir Venues

In 2009, the Honor Choir was held at Hawkeye Community College, and the Honor Band was held at Center Point–Urbana High School.

June 2010: Columbus Catholic Tennis Championship

In June 2010, Columbus Catholic, Waterloo, claimed the Class 1A State Tennis Championship.

2010: Solon State Championships

In 2010, Solon claimed the Class 3A Football State Championship and the Class 3A State Baseball tournament.

2010: Honor Band and Choir Venues

In 2010, the Honor Choir was held at Maquoketa High School, and the Honor Band was held at Benton Community High School.

2011: State Championships

In 2011, Mount Vernon secured the Class 3A State Volleyball Championship, Columbus Catholic, Waterloo, claimed the Class 1A State Girls Tennis Championship, and Clear Creek–Amana won the Class 3A Softball tournament.