WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 18, 2025) — The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has awarded 106 scholarships to Iowa high-school seniors and college students who are continuing their education in agriculture-related fields. This includes 27 first-time recipients and 76 students who had their IFBF scholarships renewed for 2025.
Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, or $10,000, for students pursuing 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, letters of recommendation, and demonstrated commitment to rural Iowa.
In addition, Isaac Sylvester of Ottumwa was awarded the Edward W and Isabelle M Klodt scholarship, a one-time $500 scholarship given to a student residing in Wapello County. Ellie Hartman of Dyersville and Cale Jensen of Plainfield were named Robert H Rewoldt scholarship recipients, a $3,000 scholarship given to a student in northeast Iowa and renewable up to two years.
“We recognize the ability our youth to shape the future of agriculture and rural Iowa,” says Ronnette Vondrak, Iowa Farm Bureau community resources manager. “These scholarships are one way we support students who are passionate about making a difference — whether it’s through farming, research, ag business, community service, leadership, or upcoming innovations. When one in five Iowa jobs is tied to agriculture, helping students pursue their goals means we’re also helping our rural communities grow stronger.”
About Iowa Farm Bureau
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is the largest statewide, grassroots farm organization in Iowa, celebrating more than 100 years of creating a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities. For more information, visit iowafarmbureau.com.
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation First-Time Scholarship Winners
Aplington, Emma Wolff, Josh and Jenny Wolff, Iowa State University
Boone, Kaylee Chesnut, Justin Chesnut, Iowa State University
Correctionville, Andrea Knaack, Vernon & Karla Knaack, South Dakota State University
Delta, Isaac Striegel, Daniel and Andrea Striegel, Iowa State University
Donnellson, Jalyn Hawk, Joe and Joanie Hawk, St. Ambrose University
Earlville, Kelsey Hoeger, Daniel and Donna Hoeger, Iowa State University
Estherville, Cara Schiltz, Chris and Shannon Schiltz, Iowa State University
Farley, Madelyn Reiter, Zach and Jessica Reiter, Iowa State University
Gilmore City, Ava Newton, Jay and Suzanne Newton, Iowa State University
Griswold, BrookLynne Peterson, Lea Anne Peterson, University of Iowa
Hinton, Rylie Hermelbracht, Brian and Kristin Hermelbracht, Northeast Comm. College, South Dakota State University
Lovilia, Aubrey Reed, Scott Reed, Iowa State University
Malvern, Ailey Marburger, Philip and Jenny Marburger, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Martelle, Dean Lambertsen, Shaun and Valerie Lambertsen, Iowa State University
Milo, Isabell Olsasky, Dustin Olsasky, Iowa State University
Missouri Valley, Mason Herman, Brad and Carey Herman, Iowa State University
Mount Vernon, Selah Loyd, Mike and Katia Loyd, Iowa State University
Oskaloosa, Andrew Stodghill, Tom and Orla Stodghill, Iowa State University
Panora, Arilyan Steenblock, Ryan and Arianne Steenblock, Creighton University
Parkersburg, Maleah Wessels, Dallas and Marissa Wessels, Northwestern College
Paullina, Caden Wittrock, Tim and Sherri Wittrock, Iowa State University
Pulaski, Fiona Amstutz, Bryan and Audrey Amstutz, Iowa State University
Red Oak, Kennedy DeVries, David and Tamara DeVries, Iowa State University
State Center, Elley Walker, Emily Walker, Iowa State University
Traer, Mason Hosek, Rebecca Dostal, Hawkeye Community College
West Bend, Claire Gerber, Carl and Sara Gerber, Iowa Lakes Community College
Winthrop, Addison Gericke, Daryl Gericke, University of Wisconsin Platteville
