U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has announced his support for 31 Iowa students seeking acceptance to U.S. military academies, including a half dozen from north/northeast Iowa.
Grassley said, “I am proud to nominate these 31 young Iowans to our nation’s prestigious military academies. These young men and women have bright futures, and I’m inspired by their leadership, achievements and motivation to serve our country. It’s my honor to nominate them.”
Grassley’s nominees for entrance during the 2026-2027 academic year include:
United States Air Force Academy
Shae Magley, Cedar Falls
United States Military Academy at West Point
Avery Schnack, Decorah
Gabrielle Wilker, Saint Olaf
Daniel Spooner, Mason City
United States Naval Academy
Joseph Winland, Cedar Falls
Daniel Spooner, Mason City
Each year, Grassley nominates Iowa high school seniors for placements at the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. All service academies select at least one of Grassley’s nominees.
