06/18/2026
Congratulations to our new Miss Iowa! We are proud and excited to follow your year 💛
IOWA 💛 Let’s get to work.
Like so many young girls, I grew up sitting on the floor in front of the television each year watching the Miss America Competition. I admired the women on that stage, but I never imagined I could be one of them. They seemed too accomplished, too talented, too intelligent.
This weekend, in my final year of eligibility, I stepped onto the Miss Iowa stage carrying years of preparation, sacrifice, and hope. More than anything, I prayed for peace.
And God answered that prayer. Not with certainty. Not with a guarantee. But with an overwhelming sense of peace that stayed with me every step of the way.
Today, my heart is filled with gratitude.
Gratitude for the volunteers, sponsors, directors, judges, board members, and supporters who continue to invest in this organization because they understand what it can do for young women. The Miss America Opportunity is so much more than a crown. It is a place where all are challenged to grow, lead, serve, and discover what they are capable of becoming.
As your Miss Iowa, my commitment is simple - to use this year in service to others and to work every day to leave Iowa a little better than I found it.
To the Miss Iowa Class of 2026: You challenged me, inspired me, embraced me, and reminded me that excellence looks different on every woman. It was an honor to share this journey with you. 💛
Iowa, thank you for trusting me with this responsibility. I will never take it for granted.
Let’s get to work. 💛