Junior Miss contestants come from all walks of life, but they have one common characteristic: the desire to succeed. Each young woman receives valuable life experience through our program - relationship skills, self-confidence, and a sense of achievement. It is our goal to ensure that everyone who participates in our program has an enjoyable and memorable experience.

While we await the first of our contestants, below is a list of last year's contestants for Iowa's Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!

Kayla Wilcoxson Parents: Gary & Karen Wilcoxson College Preference: University Of Iowa Career Goals: Business and pre-optometry
Jessica Nees
Hannah Taylor
Brittany Diercks
Averie Hennessey
Brittni Longer
Amanda Burgardt
Jennifer Ober College Preference: Simpson College, then Des Moines University Career Goals: Pediatric Emergency Room Physician Talent: Baton Twirling (Let's Get Loud, by Count Down Singers)
Abbey Doering
Madison Welterlen
Ciera Lundgren College Preference: Drake University Career Goals: Broadcast Journalist Talent: Baton Twirling (You Can't Stop the Beat, by From the movie Hairspray)
Cherith Romsey
Dusty Thompson
Kaylie Jones
Angela Wells
Tashington Austin
Dana Keck
Katelyn Morett
Jennifer Palmer
Kally Johnston
Lisa McGonegle Iowa's Junior Miss Parents: Terry & Geri McGonegle College Preference: Central College Career Goals: Physical Therapist Talent: Flute Solo ("Star of the County Down" & "Cooney's Reel", by Edward Huws Jones)