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| https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-nominates-iowa-students-us-service-academies-2 | Grassley Nominates Iowa Students to the U.S. Service Academies | 2016-12-15 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | IA | Charles Grassley | G000386 | www.grassley.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has nominated 34 Iowa students to be considered for appointments to the U.S. service academies. “Young Iowans who want to enter the academies and serve our country are a remarkable reflection on our state. These candidates’ accomplishments and leadership are exceptional, and their early desire to serve signals continued excellence in the U.S. armed forces,” Grassley said. 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 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 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. “The academies offer some of the best options for higher education, and they offer an outstanding way to serve our country. It’s 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 or not 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 Grassley’s nominees for the 2017–2018 school year. U.S. Military Academy at West Point Ryer Barnes – Cedar Rapids Jerry Bastin – Muscatine Noah Bierman – West Liberty Zach Bunn – Bettendorf Griffin Clark – Lisbon Garrett Dolan – Muscatine Elizabeth Ernst – Red Oak Brock Jennings – Osage Calvin Pieper – Waukee John Sullivan – DavenportU.S. Naval Academy Nathan Abramoff – Iowa City Connor Ascherl – Granville Justin Budan – Ottumwa Lucas Cosselman – Eldridge Samantha Fultz – Rowley Patrick Gorman – Springville Patricia King – Sioux Center Carter Lorenz – Marion Gabrielle Plagge – Le Mars Elizabeth Worthington – BrooklynU.S. Merchant Marine Selena Bantz – West Des Moines Brayden Elbert – Indianola Colin Kerkhoff – Waukee Joshua Krehbiel – Elkhart U.S. Air Force Academy Lucas Castro – Davenport Savannah David – Granger Nathan Davis – Cedar Rapids Lindsey Dee – Melcher Dallas Brayden Elbert – Urbandale Shannon Guy – Davenport Christine Hess – Shelby Daniel Holt – Cedar Rapids Jack Vander Voort – Orange City Noah Welch – Urbandale-30- | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |