WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 24, 2024) — The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has granted scholarships to 109 current and future college students looking to further their post-high school education within the agricultural industry.
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation First-Time Scholarship Winners
First-time scholarship winners (listed alphabetically by hometown), parent names and future or current college are listed below:
Ackley, Kierra Dodd, Aaron and Shayna Dodd, Iowa State University
Albia, Trell Amoss, Troy and Lori Amoss, Oklahoma State University
Atlantic, Claire Pellett, Brad and Kristy Pellett, Iowa State University
Charles City, Taylor Quade, Mike and Tammy Quade, North Iowa Area Community College-transfer to Iowa State University
Clearfield, William Bolinger, Wade and Angela Bolinger, Iowa State University
Correctionville, Lizabeth Hamann, Jana and Lance Hamann, Iowa State University
Earlham, Claire Burger, Erica and Ryan Burger, Iowa State University
Earlville, Haley Ronnebaum, Mitchell and Jenifer Ronnebaum, Iowa State University
Garner, Mason Graham, Mathew Graham, Iowa State University
Lime Springs, Kaleb Adams, Michael Adams and Melissa Adams, Iowa State University
Long Grove, Cole Wessel, Brian and Heather Wessel, Iowa State University
Marathon, Allison Ehlers, Mike and Michelle Ehlers, Dordt University
Marion, Rylie Bucklin, Max and Cathy Bucklin, Luther College
Melbourne, Julie Damman, John and Darci Damman, Iowa State University
Merrill, Desiree Breuer, Carmen and Nick Breuer, University of South Dakota
Nevada, Madalyn Gibson, Adam Gibson, Iowa State University
Newton, Lauren Van Manen, Todd and Sara Van Manen, Iowa State University
Orient, Tucker Rohrig, Matt and Heidi Rohrig, Iowa State University
Rock Rapids, Lilly Henry, Mark and Carol Henry, Dordt University
Shelby, Delaney Goshorn, Adam and Katie Goshorn, Kansas State University
Spencer, Aubrie Stell, Melissa Stell, South Dakota State University
Sperry, Jennifer Lohmann, Scott and Kim Lohmann, Iowa State University
Wapello, Jacie Hoeg, Chris and Kelli Hoeg, Iowa State University
Wayland, Marie Farmer, Chad Farmer, Kirkwood Community College
Weldon, Hadley Bell, Heidi and Lance Bell, Iowa State University
Westgate, Anna Egan, David and Kelly Egan, Iowa State University
Williamsburg, Erin Driscoll, Dawn and Joe Driscoll, Kansas State University
Twenty-seven scholarships were awarded to first-time recipients, and 78 scholarships were renewed for 2024. Scholarships are renewable up to four years, or $10,000, for students planning to obtain a two- or four-year degree at an accredited higher-education institution, including community colleges and technical schools. Eligibility is based on Farm Bureau membership, academic achievement, financial need, community and extracurricular involvement, and letters of recommendation. Additionally, students prepared an essay outlining their commitment to rural Iowa.
“One of Iowa Farm Bureau’s pillars is our focus on youth and education, and these scholarships support those efforts,” says Ronnette Vondrak, Iowa Farm Bureau community resources manager. “Providing the opportunity for young individuals to contribute new ideas, research, and innovation is essential to bolstering the resilience of the family farm and agricultural industry. Particularly when one in five Iowa jobs is connected to agriculture, making it a vital component of Iowa's economy and rural communities.”
In addition, Cody Messer of New London received the Daniel Johnson Memorial Scholarship, a one-time $500 scholarship award for a student residing in southeast Iowa. Nicoa McClure of Eldon was awarded the Edward W and Isabella M Klodt scholarship, a one-time $500 scholarship award given to a student residing in Wapello County. Brooke Hansel of Guttenberg and Kayleese Thoma of Dubuque were named Robert H Rewoldt scholarship recipients, a $3,000 scholarship given to a student in northeast Iowa and renewable up to two years.
About Iowa Farm Bureau
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is the largest statewide, grassroots farm organization in Iowa, celebrating 100 years of creating a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families, and their communities.
For more information, visit iowafarmbureau.com.
