2025 Iowa Pork Youth Team

Iowa Pork Producers Association Announces 2025 Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team

January 30, 2025

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) proudly announces the members of the 2025 Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team, selected during last week’s Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines. Amanda Ostrem of Stanhope, Calla Langel of Le Mars, and Brady Allan of Le Mars will represent the pork industry in their new roles throughout the year, promoting pork production across Iowa and beyond.

Amanda Ostrem, a sophomore at Des Moines Area Community College, has been crowned the 2025 Iowa Pork Queen. Joining her as Iowa Pork Ambassadors are Calla Langel and Brady Allan. All three leaders demonstrated exceptional knowledge of pork production, outstanding communication skills, and a deep commitment to the agricultural industry during the selection process. Each receives a $4,000 scholarship and a commemorative plaque recognizing their achievement.

The IPPA Youth Leadership Team contest evaluates participants based on a variety of criteria, including a written test on pork industry topics, individual interviews, and presentations. Judges also consider candidates’ prior community involvement and experience within the industry. The female contestant with the highest score is named Iowa Pork Queen, while the top two remaining contestants, serve as youth ambassadors.

In addition to the three leaders, several other contestants earned recognition and $200 scholarships for their participation:

  • Grace England, Winterset
  • Owen Koester, Gladbrook
  • Allie Kruse, Cherokee
  • Haley Lampe, Fort Madison
  • Trudy Locke, Manchester
  • Kylee Reed, Ottumwa
  • Mackenzie Thiele, Elma
  • Katie Vogel, Lohrville

Throughout 2025, the Youth Leadership Team will participate in a variety of events, from county fairs and community activities to the Iowa State Fair and the World Pork Expo. These engagements provide invaluable opportunities for team members to develop leadership skills, forge industry connections, and share their passion for pork production with Iowans of all ages.

"As Iowa Pork Queen this year, I am looking forward to advocating and educating on behalf of the pork industry across the state with producers, students, and the general public," said Ostrem, 2025 Iowa Pork Queen. "This industry is the backbone of our state, and I can't wait to share that with others and to help others see the pork industry for the truly amazing industry that it is."

 

Amanda Ostrem

Amanda is the daughter of Jared and Janie Ostrem of Stanhope in Hamilton County. She is a sophomore at Des Moines Area Community College, where she is obtaining an Associates Degree in agribusiness, with a communications certificate. Following graduation, Amanda plans to attend Iowa State University for a double major in agricultural communications and international agriculture, before pursuing a master’s degree.

Calla Langel

Calla is the daughter of Nick Langel and Kari Frerichs of Le Mars in Plymouth County. She is a sophomore at Des Moines Area Community College, where she is pursuing an agriculture business degree, and a certificate in agronomy.          

Brady Allan

Brady is the son of Mark and Alise Allan of Le Mars in Plymouth County. He is a freshman at Iowa State University, where he is majoring in animal science. Following graduation Brady hopes to pursue a career in the areas of swine nutrition or genetics.

 

High resolution images of the 2025 Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team are available for your use at this link.