IOWA – GMG Class of 2024 alumna Lillian Bru of rural Gladbrook has been selected to participate in the 2025-2026 school year’s Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) program.

The one-year program focuses on increasing college students’ understanding of the corn industry. Students will visit the Capitol, tour industry leaders’ operations, and expand their network and knowledge outside of the classroom.

“Iowa Corn is dedicated to developing the current and future farmers to best serve the industry,” Iowa Corn Promotion Board President and Wright County farmer Joe Roberts said. “I gained my first experience with Iowa Corn when I had the privilege of serving on CAT while I was in college. Getting engaged in your industry and networking with fellow farmers is something that is valuable and important. The skills gained in CAT provide an outside of the classroom experience, benefiting the next generation.”

Bru is one of 26 students selected for the program.

Collegiate Advisory Team Peer Mentors:

-Ashlee David, Lennox, IA – Graceland University

-Henry Rose, Eldridge, IA – Iowa State University

Collegiate Advisory Team Students:

-Dalanie Auffert, Parnell, MO – Southwestern Community College

-Lillian Bru, Gladbrook, IA – Des Moines Area Community College

-Kylie Daily, Davenport, IA – Muscatine Community College

-Nolan Engelbrecht, Eldridge, IA – Iowa State University

-Tyler Gates, La Porte City, IA – Ellsworth Community College

-Jorja Holliday, Greenfield, IA – Iowa State University

-Annie Johnson, Independence, IA – Buena Vista University

-Bridget Johnson, Bondurant, IA – Iowa State University

-Emily King, Muscatine, IA – Iowa State University

-Meghan Klemme, Preston, IA – Iowa State University

-Addyson Lindgren, Lamoni, IA – Graceland University

-Kelly Marshek, Lone Tree, IA – Iowa State University

-Olivia Marti, Waukon, IA – Iowa State University

-Cody Messer, New London, IA – Iowa State University

-Davis McGrew, Mills County, IA – Iowa State University

-Belle Netolicky, Fairfax, IA – Iowa State University

-Leah Parker, Mapleton, IA – Iowa State University

-Beth Pickar, New Hampton, IA – Iowa State University

-Paige Schlenger, Meriden, IA – Morningside University

-Emma Seiboldt, Oneida, IA – Iowa State University

-Emma Shields, Lamoni, IA – Simpson College

-Caroline Strawhacker, Burlington, IA – Iowa State University

-Jacob Thomas, Guthrie Center, IA – Iowa State University

-Paige Thompson, Buffalo Center, IA – North Iowa Area Community College

-Kaydence Zeien, Rowley, IA – Kirkwood Community College

-Caleb Ziegler, Ottumwa, IA – Indian Hills Community College

The team will meet four times over the course of the 2025-2026 school year, providing experience and training by Iowa Corn in areas such as leadership, effective communication, policy and industry relations.

For more information on the program, visit https://www.iowacorn.org/CAT.