Midwest Dairy Awards Scholarships

News EditorDairy Checkoff, Education

The Iowa Division of the Midwest Dairy Association has awarded 11 student scholarships from its 2007 educational program, an annual initiative to assist dairy farm families with college expenses. Scholarship applicants are evaluated on their participation in leadership and academic activities, reference letters, personal essays and involvement in the dairy industry.

This year’s winners are:

Kala Barre, Ottumwa, Iowa – $1,000
Cara Deutmeyer, Delhi, Iowa – $500
Chris Freland, State Center, Iowa – $1,000
Jessica Hermsen, Masonville, Iowa – $500
Matthew Jaschen, Tripoli, Iowa – $1,000
Lindsey Lehmann, Durango, Iowa – $500
Justin Mardorf, Hopkinton, Iowa – $500
Maggie Metzger, Larchwood, Iowa – $500
Emily Schmitt, Hawkeye, Iowa – $500
Jessica Tekippe, Manchester, Iowa – $500
Joe Wilcox, Marcus, Iowa – $500