Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team Students Selected for Participation

Iowa Corn is proud to announce the students selected to participate in the 2023 – 2024 school year’s Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) program, which focuses on increasing college students’ understanding of the corn industry. During the one-year program, students will visit the Capitol, tour industry leaders’ operations, and expand their network and knowledge outside of the classroom. 

2023 – 2024 Collegiate Advisory Team Students: 

  • Paige Dagel, Briar Cliff University
  • Olivia Grooters, Buena Vista University
  • Jacob Fuller, Des Moines Area Community College
  • Kylie Peck, Des Moines rea Community College
  • Stephen Leinen, Dordt University
  • Harley Baumler, Ellsworth Community College
  • Jairus Davis, Graceland University
  • Jordan Mueller, Indian Hills Community College
  • Andrew Burke, Iowa Central Community College
  • Kollyn Lentz, Iowa State University
  • Joshua Noftsger, Iowa State University
  • Emily Plagman, Iowa State University
  • Carson Adams, Iowa State University
  • Maddilyn Klemme, Iowa State University
  • Kesley Holdgrafer, Iowa State University
  • Connor Pickhinke, Iowa State University
  • Jordan Balderston, Iowa State University
  • Delia Swanson, Iowa State University
  • Emma Kielsmeier, Iowa State University
  • Madison Hoover, Iowa State University
  • Abigail Brooks, Morningside University
  • Carter Markwardt, North Iowa Area Community College
  • Alyssa Birt, Southwestern Community College 

The Collegiate Advisory Team will meet four times over the course of the 2023 – 2024 school year, providing experience and training by Iowa Corn in areas such as leadership, effective communication, policy, and industry relations.  

For more information on the program, visit https://www.iowacorn.org/CAT 

For More Information:

Rachel Zumbach, Public Relations Manager, rzumbach@iowacorn.org, 515-225-9242

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