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| 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 | 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 |