Iowa extends Athletics Director Beth Goetz’s contract

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The University of Iowa announced Thursday that it has extended Athletic Director Beth Goetz’s contract through January 31, 2032.

Goetz has been in the position since January of 2024, overseeing 22 sports.

Her extension comes after a year of wins for the Hawkeyes.

Men’s basketball made it to the Elite Eight for the first time in 39 years. Women’s wrestling ranked second in the nation and men’s wrestling finished fourth. Women’s basketball and women’s soccer both advanced to the NCAA tournament.

The university’s president, Barbara Wilson, called Goetz an “exceptional leader that has brought integrity to the Hawkeye community.

Goetz shared she’s looking forward to continuing the hard work.

“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the Hawkeyes and our student-athletes, and thankful to President Wilson and our leadership for their trust. I’m fortunate to be surrounded by coaches and staff who care deeply about Iowa and a fan base that makes this place so special. We are proud of the tradition we carry forward, excited about where we are headed, and I truly believe our best days are ahead.”

Goetz recently sat down with KCRG ahead of a busy upcoming season to talk about what’s next. You can watch that full interview here.