Miss Polk County Scholarship Program

09/03/2026

So so proud of you McKenzie! Keep shining bright!

Congratulations to the Portia & Scarlett Preliminary Evening Gown Award Winners! The winners of this award each received a $3,000 scholarship.

⭐️ Miss Louisiana, Shelby Bordelon
⭐️ Miss Iowa, McKenzie Kerry
⭐️ Miss Mississippi, Jane Granberry

08/31/2026

We are less than two months away from Miss Polk County, so it’s time to introduce you to the incredible team that supports this program!

Next up, Elevation Pageant and Interview Consulting. Katie and team go above and beyond to provide a pageant bootcamp for our titleholders. Everything from walking to On-Stage Question to introductions. They provide our titleholders with opportunities for practice and refinement for the Miss Iowa stage. Thank you for your continuous support of our program!

Swipe for some Elevation highlights over the years!

And it’s not too late to sign up! Reach out with any questions!

08/27/2026

We are less than two months away from Miss Polk County, so it’s time to introduce you to the incredible team that supports this program!

Next up, Chick-fil-A University Ave (IA). Despite being closed on Sundays, Chick-fil-A will be supplying our titleholders and delegates with some yummy snacks on competition day. They have been a pleasure to work with this past few years and are going above and beyond for us!

And it’s not too late to sign up! Reach out with any questions!

08/25/2026

We are less than two months away from Miss Polk County, so it’s time to introduce you to the incredible team that supports this program!

Next up, Jimmy John's at 1230 Locust St. in Des Moines. Jimmy John’s will be supplying our judges and volunteer lunches for the competition. They were a pleasure to work with this past year and we are grateful to have them back!

And it’s not too late to sign up! Reach out with any questions!

08/23/2026

We are less than two months away from Miss Polk County, so it’s time to introduce you to the incredible team that supports this program!

Next up, Irene's Flowers and Gifts! A staple here in Des Moines creating memorable moments for all occasions. From crowning to weddings and everything in between. We are grateful to Annie and team for their continuous support with bouquets for our new titleholders.

Swipe for some top tier Irene’s moments.

And it’s not too late to sign up! Reach out with any questions!

08/21/2026

We are less than two months away from Miss Polk County, so it’s time to introduce you to the incredible team that supports this program!

Next up, Triple 3 Designs. We are so appreciative of their support over the years. We are so thankful to Triple 3 designs for returning this year with a discount on custom items as well as thank you notes.

Swipe for some top tier Triple 3 moments!

And it’s not too late to sign up! Reach out with any questions!

08/19/2026

We are less than two months away from Miss Polk County, so it’s time to introduce you to the incredible team that supports this program!

First up, Queen Bee Boutique. We are so appreciative of April and her team. They make gown dreams come true. Every time one of their gown hits the stage, it always makes a statement. The new titleholders will receive 50% off an evening gown of their choosing. Thank you for all you do to help women grow in confidence and style.

Swipe for some top tier Queen Bee moments! 🐝

And it’s not too late to sign up! Reach out with any questions!

07/07/2026

Local competition season is here, and we can't wait to meet the next generation of leaders, advocates, and changemakers.

Whether you're looking to build confidence, earn scholarships, develop leadership skills, or simply try something new, a local competition is the perfect place to begin. No pageant experience required, just a willingness to grow and challenge yourself.

Check out our upcoming local competitions and take the first step toward the Miss Iowa stage. 👑✨