Local Triumph: 19 Students from Iowa Lakes Excel at State SkillsUSA Competition

On April 26, the 2024 Iowa SkillsUSA competition was held at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa. Nineteen students from Iowa Lakes Community College and Iowa Lakes Career Academy participated, representing programs like Boat & Watercraft Technician, Welding Technology, Powersports & Power Equipment Technology, and Construction Technology Management. They competed against other top students from Iowa.

At the event, ten students from the community college and career academy won gold medals in their categories, qualifying them for the 2024 National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 24 to 28.

Nicholas Grubb, Benjamin Nielsen, and Tate Myers won first place in Motorcycle Service Technology, Power Equipment Technology, and Carpentry at the post-secondary level. In the high school division, Brice Rooney and Zachary Borchers took first place in Motorcycle Service Technology and Power Equipment Technology.

The competition also included team events. Jalen Michaelson, Jacob Haase, and Owen Kies won first place in Welding Fabrication. Jesse Wright won in Welding Sculpture, showcasing the skills of Iowa Lakes students.

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