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