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