CELEBRITY GUESTS

When participating in Newton Cares Classic you will have the opportunity ​to be swing your
clubs alongside some amazing talent on the pavement, ​field, court or screen.
Newton Cares Classic gets you up close and personal with some of the most popular
athletes, actors and celebrities in Iowa and beyond.

Celebrity Roster 2025

Andre Allen - Former NFL & CFL Football , UNI Hall of Fame
Jess Settles -  Former Hawkeye Basketball 
Levi Paulsen - Former Hawkeye Football 

Kaden Wetjen - 
Hawkeye Football 
Cole Fischer - Former Hawkeye Football
Howard Eaton - Former Cyclone Basketball

Steph Rich Dacey - IHSGAU Hall of Fame, Former Badger Basketball
Kahlil Carter - NFL & EFL, coach
Lon Olejniczak - Former Iowa Hawkeye 

Austin Blythe - Former NFL & Iowa Hawkeye Football
Scott Helverson - NFL Official
Hurl Beechum - Former Iowa State Cyclone Basketball Player

Mike Born - Former Iowa State Cyclone Basketball
Ethan Walker - Professional Corn Hole Player
Kevin Lazard - Former Iowa State Cyclone Football Player

Austin McCarl - Sprint Car Driver/Knoxville Champion
Keith Mercer - Former Nebraska Huskers Football Player
Merv Krakau - Former Iowa State Cyclone Football & NFL Player

* Please note, celebrity guest appearances are subject to change. Celebrities will be paired with VIP Sponsors and then Standard Foursomes as available. We encourage everyone to chat with celebrities, get photos and ask for autographs.  The event is a closed course event - must be a registered player or volunteer to be at event.