The Midlands Conference was an intercollegiate athletic conference that existed from 1947 to 1953. Its members were located in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, and Wisconsin. The conference was formed in 1947 and opened for the 1947–48 basketball season with five member schools: Loras College of Dubuque, Iowa, St. Ambrose College—now known as St. Ambrose University—of Davenport, Iowa, St. Benedict's College—now known as Benedictine College—of Atchison, Kansas, Saint Joseph's College of Rensselaer, Indiana, and St. Norbert College of De Pere, Wisconsin.[1] Lewis University of Romeoville, Illinois joined the conference in 1950.[2]
- ^ "Midlands Conference Goes Into Operation With Five Schools From Four States". The Democrat and Leader. Davenport, Iowa. November 30, 1947. p. 49. Retrieved March 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com
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- ^ Raglin, Jim (October 21, 1950). "Knights-Lewis Homecoming Battle Today". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay, Wisconsin. p. 13. Retrieved March 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
