Rep. Miller-Meeks announces fall contest for Iowa students

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) announced a fall writing contest dedicated to honoring the state of Iowa. The contest is open to elementary, middle, and high school students in Iowa’s 1st District and is a unique opportunity for students to highlight what they love about the Hawkeye State.

“Iowa 1st District has a robust culture of writing as the home of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Iowa is also home to great schools and a rich heritage grounded in hard work and the American spirit,” Miller-Meeks said. “In honor of the state we all love and cherish, I am proud to invite students from Iowa’s 1st District to submit works of writing and art on what makes Iowa special.”

Winners will be honored with a meeting opportunity with Congresswoman Miller-Meeks and works acknowledged in the congressional record.

Contest Details

The prompt for this year’s competition is “What makes Iowa special?”

Submission Requirements

• Essays should not exceed 450 words
• Visual art submissions must include a caption/description
• Include the student’s name, school, grade/year, and a parent or guardian’s contact details (address, phone number, email)

Eligibility and Categories

• High School Students: Written Essay (3 winners)
• Middle School Students: Written Essay (3 winners)
• Elementary School Students: Written Essay or Visual Art (3 winners)

Deadline and Announcement

• Submit entries by email by Sept. 28
• Winners will be announced by Oct. 10

Contest questions and submissions should be directed to Anthony.Fakhoury@mail.house.gov.