Summer 2025 registration is now open
This dynamic, fun-filled program benefits girls ages 5 to 12, who are looking to improve upon skills that promote, self-confidence, expression from today’s young women leaders.
What’s included in the Miss Iowa’s Rising Stars experience:
Receive a Miss America Little Sisters State sash and NEW official Miss America Little Sisters State Crown
Receive an official Miss Iowa’s Rising Stars T-shirt and crown!
Receive a seat reserved in the VIP Rising Stars section at the Miss Iowa competition.
Team up with our Miss Iowa and Miss Iowa’s Teen candidates to learn about their social impact initiatives.
Enjoy the spotlight as you take the stage in a high-energy production number during the Miss Iowa/Miss Iowa’s Teen Competition!
Be pampered at an exclusive Pamper Me Event!
Relax at a Pizza and Pool Party with our Miss Iowa’s Teen candidates!
Complete various service learning projects with Miss Iowa 2024!
And so much more!
Miss Iowa’s Rising Stars Program Information
DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND BE RECOGNIZED IN THE MISS IOWA PROGRAM IS APRIL 26th, 2025
WHO CAN BE A MISS IOWA’S RISING STAR?
Girls must be at least 5 years of age and no older than 12 by the Miss Iowa competition held in June. State Board approval is required for interested participants outside the recommended age range.
WHEN IS THE RISING STARS PROGRAM?
June 11-14, 2025. The daily schedule will be released closer to the week of the program. The program will continue in the evenings with VIP seats at the Miss Iowa preliminary and final competitions.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MISS IOWA REPRESENTATIVES
Miss Iowa and Miss Iowa’s Teen candidates will have several opportunities to mentor Rising Stars during Miss Iowa week. Participants will be mentored in the attributes of a future Miss America, which include appearance when in public, manners, kindness, and service to others and his/her community.
APPLICATION
To register for Miss Iowa’s Rising Stars Camp, please CLICK HERE and follow the links for Miss Iowa’s Rising Stars. If you have questions or need help navigating the site, please email risingstars@missiowa.com. Deadline to register is April 26th, 2025.
MISS IOWA’S RISING STARS PROGRAM FEE
The fee for a Rising Star is $325. The fees may be paid by the family or the applicant may obtain a sponsorship from businesses, family, friends, or a combination of all three.
PROGRAM BOOK/WEBSITE PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
Each Rising Star must submit a .jpeg photo to risingstars@missiowa.com by April 26th, 2025. The photo should be vertical and in sharp focus. High resolution of 300 dpi is needed for best reproduction quality. (A school photo will work.) Keep the hair off the face so it does not hide it or cast shadows on it. Do not cover the face with hair, hands, jewelry or clothing. The participant should be looking forward and the full head must be shown. Program participants will be featured in the Miss Iowa Program Book. Please include the name of the Rising Star exactly as it should appear in the program book. The photo, all forms and the entry fee must be submitted by the deadline of April 26th, 2025 to appear in the program book.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
For the day camp portion of the Rising Stars program, participants must wear sneakers or other closed-toe shoes along with outfit of choice (Please send a sweatshirt in case of cold rooms). For the competition evenings, participants will wear their official Miss Iowa’s Rising Stars program t-shirt (provided) along with white shorts, pants or skirts (please have them wear shorts under skirt) and sneakers. Saturday night, participants should wear a white dress/outfit.
PROGRAM BOOK AD SALES
Rising Stars are encouraged to sell at least one page of ads in the Miss Iowa Program book. Each Rising Star selling at least two pages of ads will receive two complimentary tickets to the Miss Iowa Preliminaries Competition (for the Rising Star’s parents, family, or friends). GRAND PRIZE: The Rising Star selling the most ad sales pages* will receive two free SEASON TICKETS to the Miss Iowa/Iowa’s Teen Competition (for the Rising Star’s parents, family, or friends), two free Miss Iowa Commemorative Program Books, and a classroom visit from Miss Iowa 2025!
*A minimum of three (3) pages must be sold to qualify.
CROWN AND T-SHIRTS
The Miss Iowa’s Rising Stars Crown is the official MATeen Rising Stars Crown, modeled after the official Miss America's Teen Crown. The crown is not a toy and should be handled with care. It may be worn during official appearances as a Miss Iowa Rising Star. If the crown is damaged, it is the responsibility of the participant and her family to replace it at a cost of $65, plus shipping. One t-shirt will be provided to each Rising Star. Additional t-shirts may be purchased at $20 each.
ACCOMMODATIONS, TRANSPORTATION AND MEALS
All Miss Iowa’s Rising Stars family and/or friends are responsible for their housing, transportation, and meals during their stay in Davenport. Many campers’ families choose to stay at the Miss Iowa Host Hotel. The DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport is our 2025 host hotel. Hotel booking information to follow.
BACKSTAGE GENERAL RULES
No one is permitted backstage at any time, except security, stage personnel, and competition officials.
MISS IOWA COMPETITION
A VIP section of seats for the Rising Stars will be reserved. Each Rising Star will need at least one adult present at the competitions. Ticket forms and payment instructions will be sent out at a later date.