About the Program
The Iowa Dairy Princess represents Iowa dairy farmers at events across the state. As a goodwill ambassador, the Iowa Dairy Princess connects with consumers to share information about the care and dedication dairy farmers take in producing wholesome, nutritious dairy foods for all to enjoy.
Iowa Dairy Princess
Haley Ronnebaum was crowned the 71st Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Wednesday, August 7. There, she represented Delaware County. Haley is the daughter of daughter of Mitch and Jenny Ronnebaum of Earlville. She is a freshman at Iowa State University where she studies dairy science. Haley was also recognized for her performance in the public speaking portion of the contest.
Haley will spend the year serving as a goodwill ambassador for Iowa’s dairy farmers. Throughout her year-long reign, she will make public appearances to connect with consumers and help them understand the dedication of dairy farm families to their cows, their land and the milk they produce. Her reign will continue through the 2025 Iowa State Fair.
Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate
Harley Baumler was named Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate and shares duties with the Iowa Dairy Princess. She is the daughter of Mike and Amy Baumler of Fort Atkinson. She represented Fayette County and is a junior at Iowa State University studying agricultural and rural policy. Harley was also named Miss Congeniality during the Iowa Dairy Princess contest.
She is serving as a goodwill ambassador for Iowa’s dairy farm families, sharing information about dairy farming with audiences across the state.
Princess Contest
The Iowa Dairy Princess is crowned each year in August coinciding with activities at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. The Iowa Dairy Princess and Alternate are selected based on an application, answers to essay questions, interview skills, and ability to advocate for dairy farmers. Once chosen, winners will spend their year serving as the official ambassador for Iowa’s dairy farmers advocating and educating on their behalf. They will be making public appearances that include media interviews, classroom visits, dairy events and fairs and help educate the public about the dedication dairy farm families have to producing wholesome products for consumers.
The 2025-26 State Iowa Dairy Princess Contest will be held August 5-6 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Ankeny, Iowa. The coronation ceremony will be on the evening of August 6 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
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June Leadership Event Information
The June Event, a dairy communications workshop, will be held on Wednesday, June 3, at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank in Waterloo, Iowa. Hosted by the Iowa Dairy Princess Program, the event is designed for county and breed dairy princesses, dairy ambassadors, and youth who are eager to strengthen their skills in promoting dairy.
Request a Visit from a Dairy Princess
The Iowa Princess is an ambassador for dairy farmers in her state. She loves sharing information about the role of dairy in healthy eating habits and how dairy farmers care for their cows, community and land.
To request the Iowa Dairy Princess visit your event or classroom, please submit the request form and we will help you connect with the Iowa Dairy Princess.
Media Inquiries
Interested in interviewing the 71st Iowa Dairy Princess or Princess Alternate? To make a request, please contact Heidi Lantzky!
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