Grassley Nominates 31 Iowa Students to U.S. Military Academies

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA– U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is announcing his support for 31 Iowa students seeking acceptance to U.S. military academies.
“I am proud to nominate these 31 young Iowans to our nation’s prestigious military academies,”Grassley said.These young men and women have bright futures, and I’m inspired by their leadership, achievements and motivation to serve our country. It’s my honor to nominate them.”
Each year, Grassley nominates Iowa high school seniors for placements at the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. All service academies select at least one of Grassley’s nominees.
Learn more about service academy nominationsHERE.
Grassley’s nominees for entrance during the 2026-2027 academic year follow:
United States Air Force AcademyJorge Camarena, Council BluffsGabriel Conrad, Iowa CityOdin Hankins, AinsworthMackenzie McClelland, GrinnellCharlee DeJong, West Des MoinesCalan Peters, MilfordLydia Weininger, PaloLuke Miller, Polk CityLydia Meunsaveng, IndianolaAlexis Bogardus, GrangerJackson Goslin, HiawathaCamilla McArthur, AtlanticCarter Mitchell, Des MoinesShae Magley, Cedar FallsJack Franzen, Urbandale
United States Military Academy at West PointBerit Kallemeier, UrbandaleAvery Schnack, DecorahNaomi Templeman, Dallas CenterGabrielle Wilker, Saint OlafKamryn Wolkenhauer, DanvilleAlexis Bogardus, GrangerPatrick Bowser, UrbandaleJackson Goslin, HiawathaJackson Lampe, DubuqueCamilla McArthur, AtlanticQuentin Moore, Des MoinesMackenzie McClelland, GrinnellAllie Sackett, Cedar RapidsDaniel Spooner, Mason CityJack Franzen, Urbandale
United States Merchant Marine AcademyJackson Lampe, DubuqueJack Franzen, Urbandale
United States Naval AcademyDane Thomas, Cedar RapidsJoseph Winland, Cedar FallsLuke Miller, Polk CityAlexis Bogardus, GrangerPatrick Bowser, UrbandaleCharles Crane, West Des MoinesEllie Hance, PaloJackson Lampe, DubuqueCamilla McArthur, AtlanticQuentin Moore, Des MoinesOwen Powell, Blue GrassConnor Rash, AmesAllie Sackett, Cedar RapidsDaniel Spooner, Mason CityJackson Goslin, Hiawatha
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