Hinson Announces IA-02 Students Accepted to U.S. Service Academies for the Class of 2030

Image May 8, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) announced that the following students from Iowa’s Second Congressional District have received appointments to U.S. Service Academies. "It’s an honor to nominate these exceptional young Iowans to our U.S. Service Academies, and I’m proud of those who have received an appointment to attend. Receiving an appointment reflects the hard work and character of these Iowans, and I commend their decision to serve something bigger than themselves. I am so grateful to each of these soon-to-be cadets, and their families, for choosing a life of service to our country.” — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson Below are the students from Iowa’s Second Congressional District who have been accepted to attend U.S. Service Academies for the Class of 2030: United States Military Academy Ms. Avery Schnack – Decorah, IA Ms. Nakia Ollivierre – Wellsburg, IA United States Naval Academy Mr. Jackson Lampe – Dubuque, IA Mr. Daniel Spooner – Mason City, IA United States Air Force Academy Ms. Mackenzie McClelland – Grinnell, IA Each year, students must receive a nomination to be considered for appointment to the U.S. Service Academies, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy. Congresswoman Hinson is proud to support students from Iowa’s Second Congressional District through this competitive process. Students interested in attending a service academy are encouraged to contact our office for more information. ###