
Weldon Nelms Returns to Lead Iowa Park Hawks into Class 4A
Veteran coach Weldon Nelms is back at the helm of the Iowa Park Hawks, gearing up for a new Class 4A campaign and a season‑opening showdown with Henrietta on Aug. 28.
Jun 24, 2026
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Veteran coach Weldon Nelms is back at the helm of the Iowa Park Hawks, gearing up for a new Class 4A campaign and a season‑opening showdown with Henrietta on Aug. 28.

Veteran coach Weldon Nelms is back at Iowa Park High School, taking on dual roles as head football coach and interim athletic director, bringing a storied career and a clear vision for the Hawks.

The Iowa Park school board announced that Weldon Nelms, who previously coached the Hawks from 1994 to 1999, will return as head football coach and interim athletic director, a move that coincides with his upcoming induction into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor.