River Bend Times

Rep. Miller-Meeks announces fall contest for Iowa students

Aug 29, 2024

Davenport, IA – Today, 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 offers a unique opportunity for students to highlight what they love about the Hawkeye State.

“Iowa's 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,” said Miller-Meeks. “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 their 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 September 28th

- Winners will be announced by October 10th

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