NATIONALS!!!

The time is finally here, NATIONALS!! I am so excited to be here and be part of such an amazing pageant system!! This pageant has changed my life so much and made me a better person.....I hope I am blessed with the opportunity to reach out to other woman and encourage them to take a step toward reaching for their dreams, believing in themselves and also encouraging communities to support our Armed Forces! Its all in God's hands...... one of my favorite sayings, If He brings you to it, He will bring you through it!! I believe this with all my heart! Here's to a great time at Nationals and the chance to make my dream come true!!

This has been a very fun week for me, I made 9 appearances in a week, I volunteered 37.5 hours in communities across my state and met 100s of new friends!! THIS is what getting to be MRS. IOWA IS ALL ABOUT!!!

My kids, to Amber, Adam, Reagan, Zachary, and Emily - Thank you so much to you all for your patience, love, support and flexibility as I follow my dream! The hard work and dedication you all put toward your school work and sports and Amber...to your dedication of working full time and taking care of beautiful Laila, you are an example to me of how to reach your dreams. Although I have the title of Mrs. Iowa.....my favorite title is MOM! I love you all!

Mrs. Iowa with husband Joe and our Army buddies we do community volunteer work with. This is one dedicated group of soldiers that represent the US Army with pride and dignity!

Mrs. Iowa and Miss Iowa Teen Spirit Brandi Schmidt

Mrs. Iowa US and the Johnson County Fair Queens