BUTLER COUNTY, Iowa, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is announcing his support for 31 Iowa students seeking acceptance to U.S. military academies.
"I am proud to nominate these 31 young Iowans to our nation's prestigious military academies," Grassley said. These young men and women have bright futures, and I'm inspired by their leadership, achievements and motivation to serve our country. It's my honor to nominate them."
Each year, Grassley nominates Iowa high school seniors for placements at the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. All service academies select at least one of Grassley's nominee...