Feenstra Announces 2025 Military Academy Selection Board

September 22, 2025 Press Release HULL, IOWA – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced the eight members who will serve on the 2025 Military Academy Selection Board for Iowa’s 4 th Congressional District. “I am excited to officially announce the eight members who will serve on our 2025 Military Academy Selection Board and recommend strong candidates to attend our nation’s exceptional military academies. This is a consequential and important task, and I appreciate these Iowans for lending their time and talents to this process,” said Rep. Feenstra . “Attending one of our nation’s military academies is a distinct honor, and I look forward to reviewing and nominating young Iowans who have a heart for service and a commitment to defending our country’s values.” The board members are as follows: Al Bloemendaal of Sioux Center, Iowa Ryan Hildreth of Manson, Iowa Jarret Heil of Haverhill, Iowa Kattie Lewis of Hastings, Iowa Lexie Ruter of Estherville, Iowa Brian Torresi of Ames, Iowa Dr. Jesse Ulrich of Fort Dodge, Iowa John Wills of Spirit Lake, Iowa High school seniors interested in applying to a miliary academy should contact Congressman Feenstra’s Fort Dodge District Office at 515-302-7060. Deadline for consideration for next year’s class is October 1, 2025. ###