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!

Jade Dirks Parents: Jack & Lonnie Dirks
Rachel Beadle Parents: Bruce & Rhonda Beadle
Jennifer Ahrens Parents: Craig & Tamara Ahrens
Hannah Murray Parents: Ashley & Doree Murray
Kelsi Keith Parents: Lloyd & Joni Keith
Erin Pauly Parents: Steven & Patricia Pauly
Torrie Centeno Parents: John & Jayne Centeno
Katy Paulsen Parents: Dale & Janet Paulsen
Brittany Sikora Parents: Jim & Mary Sikora
Janelle Thornton Parents: Kathleen Thornton
Nadia Hlebowitsh Iowa's Junior Miss Parents: Peter & Erica Hlebowitsh College Preference: Northwestern University Career Goals: Writer, Professor Talent: Cello (Hungarian Rhapsody, by David Popper)