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Youth Tour is a program that brings high school students to Washington, D.C. every June. government. citizens might never get a chance to see or meet in person.

Approximately 30 participants — generally high school students that are currently juniors or seniors will be chosen by local electric cooperatives from across the state of Iowa. They’ll be joined by approximately 1,700 other participants from around the country. Students on the tour learn about electric cooperatives, American history and U.S. They visit with their representatives in the House and the Senate, and see the sights around Washington, D.C. Students are selected for this program by their local electric cooperative through the overall strength of the applicant. If you want to join this Washington tradition, contact your local rural electric cooperative or high school career center for additional information. During this interesting, fast-paced week in the Capitol of the free world, you’ll become acquainted with the many facets of the federal government, gain a better understanding of the important role rural electric cooperatives have in policy development in Washington, D.C., and make many new friends. We’re proud to have you represent Iowa’s electric cooperatives, and I hope you enjoy seeing famous historical sites and meeting prominent people that many Iowans and U.S.

10/31/2026

We recently wrapped up the Iowa Youth Leadership Academy. A two-part webinar series sponsored by Iowa’s Electric Cooperatives. In these webinars students learn about the cooperative business model, cooperative careers, advocacy and leadership.

Students that attend both sessions, got their name put into a random drawing for a $1000 college scholarship.

Congratulations to our $1000 scholarship winner, Chase Keehner!!

10/28/2026

Check out what Iowa's Youth Leadership Council delegate, Maddie Morey, has been up to! Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative

https://www.cooperative.com/news/Pages/Photo-Gallery-YLC-Delegates-Give-Back-to-Their-Communities-During-Co-op-Month.aspx?utm_source=informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_name&_zs=n6r5n&_zl=Tjnx3

09/27/2026

High school students: Attend our Iowa Youth Leadership Academy zoom sessions in October for a chance to win a $500 or $1,000 scholarship! Be inspired to advocate for important issues and find out how locally owned electric cooperatives empower communities and power lives. Learn more at www.IowaYouthTour.com

09/20/2026

We’re looking for the next generation of rural Iowa leaders! Sign up for our Iowa Youth Leadership Academy zoom sessions in October for a chance to win a college scholarship. We’ll send each registered student a cool box of swag, too! Learn more at www.IowaYouthTour.com

09/18/2026

High school students who attend our Iowa Youth Leadership Academy zoom sessions in October can win a college scholarship just for attending! They’ll also learn how to advocate for important issues, be inspired by great speakers and find out why electric cooperatives are great places to work in rural Iowa. Learn more at www.IowaYouthTour.com

High school students: Attend our Iowa Youth Leadership Academy zoom sessions in October for a chance to win a $500 or $1...

09/14/2026

For more than 65 years, Iowa’s electric cooperatives have proudly sponsored high school students on a weeklong journey to Washington, D.C., as part of the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Each June, sponsored students explore the nation’s capital, connect with peers from across the country, a...

08/26/2026

Who knew a t-shirt quilt could bring back such fun memories! 2010-2026

08/26/2026

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08/19/2026

Another member appreciation event, another chance to spread the word on Iowa Youth Tour and Iowa Youth Leadership Academy! Yesterday, we were at Harrison County REC with Lainey Cox, their 2026 Iowa Youth Tour delegate and Iowa Youth Leadership Academy alum.

‼️Registration is now open for Iowa Youth Leadership Academy. Webinar sessions begin October 4th. ‼️

08/07/2026

How NRECA's Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Became a Catalyst for Rural America's Future Leaders!

How Electric Cooperative Youth Tour is a starting point to develop future leaders in co-ops, government and communities across rural America.

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Urbandale, IA
50322

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+18007987037

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http://www.iowarec.org/community/youth-tour/

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