Mount Pleasant, IA — Access Energy Cooperative has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program, awarding $1,500 scholarships to twelve outstanding high school seniors from across its service area. These scholarships aim to support students as they pursue higher education and future careers while recognizing academic excellence, community involvement, and leadership.
Congratulations go to: Avery Morris of Birmingham; Cason Miller of Fairfield; Grace Lyon of Keosauqua; Madison Yarnell-Shaw of Fairfield; Alexa Fuller, Ethan Graber, Halaina Crane, and Owen Baker of Mount Pleasant; Brylie Lorence of West Point; Chase Johnson and Jalyn Hawk of Donnellson; and Nicholas Powell of New London.
District 1 recipients:
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Avery Morris, daughter of Geoff and Libby Morris, will attend Indian Hills Community College to pursue a career in nursing.
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Cason Miller, son of Stephen and Heather Miller, plans to major in Finance/Business and Turf Management at Iowa State University.
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Grace Lyon, daughter of Troy and Melinda Lyon, will attend Iowa State University, majoring in Animal Science.
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Madison Yarnell-Shaw, daughter of Derek Shaw, will study Criminology and Law and Justice at the University of Iowa.
District 2 recipients:
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Alexa Fuller, daughter of Andrea and Bruce Hudson, will major in Psychology at the University of Northern Iowa.
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Ethan Graber, son of Kendall and Shelley Graber, will study Agricultural Business-Agricultural Education at DMACC before transferring to Iowa State University.
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Halaina Crane, daughter of Andrew Crane and Dixie Crane, will major in Ecosystem Restoration and Management at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point.
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Owen Baker, son of Jeff and Jill Baker, plans to attend Kirkwood Community College.
District 3 recipients:
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Brylie Lorence, daughter of Andrew and Tonya Lorence, will pursue a career in Healthcare Administration at Indian Hills Community College.
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Chase Johnson, son of Ryan and Karen Johnson, will study Kinesiology/Strength and Conditioning at Loras College/William Penn University.
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Jalyn Hawk, daughter of Joe and Joanie Hawk, plans to attend St. Ambrose University, majoring in Exercise Science with a goal of becoming a physical therapist.
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Nicholas Powell, son of Marcus and Annie Powell, plans to pursue a career in Health Science.
Access Energy Cooperative awards six $1,500 scholarships annually—two in each of its three districts. Applicants must have parents or guardians who are members of the cooperative. Selections are based on academic achievement, community service, extracurricular involvement, and responses to application questions about the electric industry.
Access Energy Cooperative provides electricity to over 9,000 homes, farms, and businesses across 10 counties in southeast Iowa, staying committed to supporting local youth and strengthening communities.