Iowa Youth Tour

Ready for an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C.?

What if you could spend a week exploring Washington, D.C., meeting students from across the country, visiting some of America’s most famous landmarks, and talking with Iowa’s elected leaders?

That’s Youth Tour.

Each June, more than 1,500 high school students from across the country head to Washington, D.C., for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. You’ll experience our nation’s capital up close, connect with other students, learn how government works, and discover how electric cooperatives help strengthen communities back home.

And yes, you could be one of them.

Your trip is on us

Nishnabotna Valley REC will select and sponsor one local sophomore or junior to represent the cooperative on the 2027 Youth Tour, taking place June 17–22, 2027.

You don’t have to be the child of a NVREC member to apply. If you live within or near our service territory and are ready for a new experience, we want to hear from you.

Here’s how to apply.

1. Get creative 🎥

Show us why YOU want to experience Youth Tour. Create a short video or another creative piece answering one of these questions:

Why do you want to go on Youth Tour?
What question would you want to ask your legislators in Washington, D.C.?

Post your creation publicly on social media, tag Midland Power Cooperative, and save the link. You can find us on:

Don’t overthink it. We’re not looking for a Hollywood production. We want to see your personality, creativity, and what makes you excited about the opportunity.

Not on social media? No problem. You can upload your video or creative work directly with your application instead.

2. Tell us about yourself ✍️

Complete the online application and include the link to your public post or upload your creative work.

That's it. Keep it simple and be yourself.

3. Chat with us 💬

After applications are submitted, you’ll be invited to a short and casual virtual interview on Microsoft Teams with a few Nishnabotna Valley employees.

This isn’t meant to be intimidating. It’s simply our chance to get to know you, hear more about why you want to experience Youth Tour, and learn what you’d bring to the adventure.

Interviews will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2027.

Can't make that date? Let us know, and we'll do our best to find another option.

Ready to go?

Six days. Washington, D.C. New friends. New experiences. And plenty of stories to bring home.

Complete your application by March 15, 2027.

Questions? Contact Benjamin Ure, Communications Coordinator, at bure@midlandpower.coop or 515-709-9798.

Your next adventure could start here. Apply for Youth Tour!