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| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-nominates-33-iowa-students-us-service-academies-0 | Grassley Nominates 33 Iowa Students to the U.S. Service Academies | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | IA | Charles Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) nominated 33 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 of our state. Their accomplishments, leadership and desire to serve are exceptional, and signal continued excellence in the U.S. armed forces,Grassley said. The academies offer some of the best options for higher education as well as an outstanding way to serve our country. It's a tremendous opportunity for young Iowans and I look forward to seeing all they accomplish in their future endeavors. 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 Grassley's nominations. The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy makes selections in proportion to states' representation in Congress. Grassley encourages Iowa students to consider applying to more than one service academy due to the highly competitive nature of admissions. Iowa members serving in the U.S. House of Representatives make nominations in addition to both of Iowa's 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. Traditionally, the high quality of Iowa nominees results in several Iowa students being offered admission to attend each of the service academies. These students then choose whether to attend the academy. More information about service academy nominations can be foundhere. Grassley will make announcements as academy appointments are offered to Iowans. The list of Grassley's nominees for the 2021 2022 school year follows. U.S. Military Academy at West Point Kaylah Ajram-Wright Cedar Rapids Nicholas Bandy Dubuque Emma Caster Coralville Noelle Grau West Des Moines Luke Jefferson Le Claire Alexander Meier Le Mars Cavan O'Hara- Robins Jason Renze Madrid Andrew Riley Des Moines Sam Wilson Carlisle U.S. Air Force Academy Chloe David Granger Aleah Heims Manchester Jacob Hrasky Treynor Paden Ketter Traer Kori Knox Urbandale Noah Reznik Cumming James Tormey West Des Moines Alex Traynor Urbandale Kitty Walden Sioux City Daniel White Ankeny U.S. Naval Academy Ashish Abraham Bettendorf Rylie Anderson Bondurant Jackson Decker Fairfax Zayna Dickson Urbandale Anastasia Nguyen Davenport Elizabeth Peters Iowa City Benjamin Toyne Victor Sophia Utsinger Bettendorf Maria Vaaler Bettendorf Julie Valenca Le Claire U.S. Merchant Marine Emerson Abbas Altoona Joshua Davis Dubuque Zayna Dickson Urbandale Samantha Foht Davenport Elizabeth Peters Iowa City -30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |