IOWWA Scholarship

The Iowa Onsite Wastewater Association is offering a scholarship to:
1. A high school senior wanting to attend a college or a trade school on a part-time (minimum 6 credit hours per quarter or semester) or full-time basis.  
2. A student attending college or a trade school on a part-time (minimum 6 credit hours per quarter or semester) or full-time basis, planning on continuing their education the following year.

You are eligible if you are a student and an IOWWA member or related to an IOWWA member (primary or associate member) and attending or planning on attending a college or trade school.  Scholarships are awarded one time only per individual. 

A portion of your membership dues, $5.00, goes directly into the scholarship program.  We would also like to thank the following donors for providing additional funds for the 2022-2023 Scholarship Program -

Cam Spray - One full $500.00 scholarship
Des Moines Winsupply - One full $500.00 scholarship
Moorman Construction, Natalie and Kendall Moorman- Two full $500.00 scholarships
Municipal Supply - One full $500 scholarship
D. J. Services - $250.00 donation
Waterloo Biofilter Systems - $100.00 donation 

1. Completed Application
2. Letters of Recommendation (2) - two letters from a non-relative such as your employer (past or present), educator (teacher or counselor), mentor, who can best articulate your qualities must accompany the scholarship application.
3. School Transcripts
4. Photo of yourself (IOWWA will use for publication, 130 dpi or greater, email with application).

2022-2023 SCHOLARSHIPS

Danelle (Dani) Arkfeld of Panama is the daughter of Shirley and Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services. She previously received an IOWWA scholarship when she graduated from Harlan Community High School in 2020 with a 4.0 GPA. This fall she’ll begin her junior year at the University of Iowa where Dani is majoring in finance with plans to go on to law school. She’s currently involved as an active volunteer in Women in Business, InvestHer, Tippie Business Honors Society and the pre-law professional fraternity. Dani has assisted in her parents’ business since 2016, as well as worked at Shelby County State Bank and Norma Jean’s Bar and Grill. She maintains at 4.0 GPA at the U of IA and enjoys watching the Hawkeyes play any sport, hanging out with friends, watching movies, rock climbing, traveling and playing with her dog, Bentley.

Kaydee Bennett, a 2022 graduate of Woodward-Granger High School (3.8 GPA), will attend Delaware State University this fall to major in biology with plans to pursue a premedical curriculum and a healthcare career. The daughter of Tracey and D. J. (Daryle) Bennett (D. J. Services), Kaydee also has taken courses at Des Moines Area Community College for two years and earned a 3.66 GPA there. She has been recruited to Delaware State’s equestrian program where she will be competing on its horsemanship team. A volunteer each week at her local animal shelter who always finds joy in being in the horse barn, Kaydee has been an active leader in 4-H, FFA and the Iowa Quarter Horse Youth Association. And she enjoys meeting people in her work as a barista at Perry Perk and a waitress at the Tin Pig Tavern when she’s not spending time with family and in activities with friends.

Taylor Franzen will attend Murray State University (Murray, KY) to study biology and chemistry in a pre-med curriculum. The 2022 graduate of Southeast Polk High School (4.012 GPA) is the daughter of Theresa and Ryan Franzen (Pipe Monkey Plumbing).  She’s worked for her parents’ business as well as at Breadeaux Pizza and Sun Tan City, and she credits those experiences with teaching her to always be respectful, grateful, honest, hard working and flexible, as well as to utilize good communication skills.  A player of fast pitch softball for Nebraska Gold and Iowa Blitz organizations and known for her can-do attitude, Taylor was a volleyball player in high school. Her silver cord hours in high school involved volunteering for Habitat for Humanity and several other organizations. Her free time is used to workout, draw and enjoy Netflix.

Madison Meixner of Packwood, daughter of Amber and James Meixner (Fairfield Precast Concrete), will pursue an elementary education degree at William Penn University this fall. A 2022 graduate (3.14 GPA) of Pekin Community High School, Madison has been a leader in the Pekin FFA Chapter and actively shows livestock. She’s achieved the FFA’s Discovery, Greenhand and Chapter Awards, as well as been the top seller for four years in FFA’s fruit and cheese fundraisers. She was a top cookie seller as a Girl Scout, too.  Madison is a member of American Angus Association, American Chianina Association, Heartland Youth Show Lamb Circuit, SE Iowa Angus Junior Board, Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association, Heartland Highland and American Highland Associations, Iowa Junior Boer Goat Association, Iowa Junior Meat Goat Association and the Jefferson County 4-H Ceniteers. She credits working the past two years at the Thomas Veterinary Clinic in Ottumwa with learning skills to be a high-achieving employee who can be held accountable.

Carson Netser earned a 3.53 GPA at Highland High School in Riverside in 2022 while also earning 37 college credits from Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City where he hopes to complete his associate degree in the next year. Carson then plans to enroll in university studies focusing on a liberal arts degree, major yet to be decided. He is the son of Angie and Mike Nester (City Sewer Service). Carson played basketball, baseball and football (team captain) and ran track, where he’s praised for his dedication to becoming the best student athlete he could be. Committed to school and community, Carson also has served as a Kirkwood Ambassador for the area. In his work at Subway in Riverside Carson is described as a dependable, impressive and a hard-working self-starter who treats customers and coworkers with respect. In his free time Carson enjoys being with friends, playing football, running and summertime swimming and fishing at the pond north of his home.

Tyler Resor, son of Katie and Troy Resor (R & R Septic Solutions, LLC) of Waverly, graduated from Waverly – Shell Rock High School (3.35 GPA) in 2022. Since 2016 he’s worked 15 to 40 hours per week with his parents’ firm, gaining knowledge for installing and servicing septic systems and operating and maintaining equipment.  While actively participating in trap shoot meets, Tyler has earned his Iowa degree and DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment award as an active member of in FFA in Iowa. As 2021-2022 vice president he committed 15 hours per week to the organization and completed more than 75 hours of service work throughout the past year. His free time is occupied by hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Tyler will attend Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls and plans to pursue the mobile service tech curriculum.

McKenzi Young, daughter of Dinah and Mark Young (Polk County Heating and Cooling) became a 2022 graduate (3.9 GPA) of Earlham Community School while also taking online college classes. Iowa State University is her college choice and she’ll major in agricultural studies. As volleyball team captain and leader, McKenzi was described as bold, focused, admired and the first to mentor and encourage younger players. She also played on the golf team and was a member of National Honor Society. She shows horses and sheep at the county and state fair, participated in 4-H and also was a leader in FFA where one of her activities was coordinating Farm Safety Day for elementary students. McKenzi credits her work experience at Flourish Mercantile in Earlham and for HyVee in West Des Moines with teaching her to engage with customers, make people feel welcome, work hard and keep an open mind.