MADISON, Wis. (April 30, 2025) – Twenty-five Iowa and Wisconsin high school seniors received $1,000 Innovation Scholarships from Alliant Energy. The annual scholarships, to be used for higher education expenses, reflect students’ academic achievements and outstanding leadership in their communities.
Students demonstrated leadership through community service and volunteer work, as well as academic achievement through exceptional grade point averages and test scores. Each student submitted a written essay identifying a problem in their community and proposed a creative solution using science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) concepts.
“Supporting workforce readiness and fostering young minds interested in STEM-based careers is critical to developing the future of a skilled and innovative workforce,” said Andy Kitslaar, Manager Community Affairs, Alliant Energy. “We are thrilled to contribute to each of these recipients’ futures.”
Mari Delaney of Waukon High School in Waukon, Iowa, expressed gratitude for the scholarship.
“Receiving this scholarship means a great deal to me, it’s not just financial support but also a powerful reminder that others believe in my potential,” said Delaney. “It eases the burden of educational expenses, allowing me to focus more on my studies and pursue my goals with greater confidence and determination. This opportunity brings me closer to achieving my dreams and making a meaningful impact in my field.”
Congratulations to all the 2025 Alliant Energy Innovation Scholarship recipients.
| STUDENT | HIGH SCHOOL NAME | CITY, STATE |
| Ava Breakenridge | North Tama High School | Traer, IA |
| Ashton Brusveen | Cambria-Friesland High School | Cambria, WI |
| Brice Buxton | Cuba City High School | Cuba City, WI |
| Evan Christensen | Greenfield High School | Greenfield, WI |
| Mari Delaney | Waukon High School | Waukon, IA |
| Avery Donnelly | North Fayette Valley High School | West Union, IA |
| Avery Femrite | Beaver Dam High School | Beaver Dam, WI |
| Eva Fleegal | Berlin High School | Berlin, WI |
| Alli Fleig | Columbus Senior High School | Columbus, WI |
| Kaela George | Evansville High School | Evansville, WI |
| Cora Johnson | Milton High School | Milton, WI |
| Reya Khatri | Middleton High School | Middleton, WI |
| Adeline Krotz | Highland High School | Riverside, IA |
| Madeline Langolf | Horace Mann High School | North Fond du Lac, WI |
| Easton Lindert | Oregon High School | Oregon, WI |
| Carson Maston | Lynnville-Sully High School | Sully, IA |
| Quinn McGeough | MFL MarMac High School | Monona, IA |
| Tyson Mohr | Williamsburg High School | Williamsburg, IA |
| Emma Oberg | Clear Creek Amana High School | Tiffin, IA |
| Brynlie Peery | Linn-Mar High School | Marion, IA |
| Caleb Stocks | West Delaware High School | Manchester, IA |
| Jadyn Swinehart | Mineral Point High School | Mineral Point, WI |
| Hailey Treder | Priceton High School | Princeton, WI |
| Macoy Tubandt | Center Point-Urbana | Center Point, IA |
| Jack Weaver | Pella High School | Pella, IA |
Recipients must be age 24 or under and enrolling for the first time at an undergraduate school. They also must reside within Alliant Energy’s service territory at the time of application and be a dependent child of a current Alliant Energy customer or a customer themselves.
More information on the Innovation Scholarships and a full list of scholarships offered by Alliant Energy can be found at alliantenergy.com/scholarship.
