{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-nominates-44-iowa-students-us-service-academies", "Grassley Nominates 44 Iowa Students to the U.S. Service Academies", "2017-12-19", "2017", "2017-12", "Republican", "House", "IA", "Charles Grassley", "G000386", "www.grassley.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON  Sen. Chuck Grassley has nominated 44 Iowa students to be considered for appointments to the U.S. service academies.  These young Iowans who want to enter the academies and serve our country are a remarkable reflection on our state, Grassley said. Their accomplishments, leadership and desire to serve are exceptional, and signal continued excellence in the U.S. armed forces.  Each year Grassley has the opportunity as a U.S. senator to nominate either current or future Iowa high school graduates for a select few service academy placements. The U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy all select at least one qualified student from Grassleys nominations. The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy makes selections in proportion to states representation in Congress.  Grassley said he encourages Iowa students to consider applying to more than one service academy due to the highly competitive nature of admissions. Iowa representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives make nominations in addition to both of Iowas U.S. senators. Students may receive more than one nomination.  Students interested in academy appointments should begin the application process in the spring of their junior year of high school. Early application is encouraged. The academies select students based on the number of vacancies available for the next school year.  The academies offer some of the best options for higher education as well as an outstanding way to serve our country. Its a tremendous opportunity for young Iowans, Grassley said. Traditionally, the high quality of Iowa nominees results in several Iowa students being offered admission to attend each of the service academies. The students then choose whether to attend the academy. More information about service academy nominations can be found here. Grassley will make announcements as academy appointments are offered to Iowans.  The lists below include the names and hometowns of Grassleys nominees for the 20182019 school year.  U.S. Military Academy at West Point Libby Ernst  Red Oak Payton Hart  Riverside Brianna Hartman  Des Moines Sierra Howardson  Danville Jaxon Jones  Forest City Caleb Kleman  Cedar Rapids Nicholas Krabbenhoft  Denver Justin Manternach  Mount Vernon Robert Phillips  Sioux City Luke Whitman  Des Moines  U.S. Naval Academy Nathan Betts  Dyersville Hunter Carey  New Hampton Chaz Clark  Pleasantville Thomas Corbett  Cedar Rapids Lucas Cosselman  Eldridge Jared Johnson  Urbandale Victoria Johnson  Marshalltown Ian Kennedy  Stuart Katherine McAllister  New London Sheryl McGowan  Sioux City Daniel OHara  Robins Max Oberman  Clive Joshua Paskach  Des Moines Kyle Puttman  Orange City August Taylor  Villisca Patricia Teggatz  Hampton Benjamin Toyne  Victor Kitty Turner  Sioux City Luke Whitman  Des Moines Elizabeth Worthington  Brooklyn  U.S. Merchant Marine Nathan Betts  Dyersville Katharina Commins  Altoona Jarred Gaudineer  West Des Moines Peter Greer  Iowa City Jaxon Jones  Forest City Katherine McAllister  New London  U.S. Air Force Academy Cory Critchlow  Granger Savannah David  Granger Eleanor Drexler  Bettendorf Jack Giannettino  Burlington Camden Glenn  Pleasant Valley Christine Hess  Shelby Joseph Kenkel  Panama Grace Proesch  Lowden Harlan Steffensmeier  Farmington Levi Tuecke  Garnavillo -30-", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-nominates-44-iowa-students-us-service-academies"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.3485129456967115, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}