In order to compete for Miss Iowa, you must be at least 17 years old and cannot be over 25 years old before December 31st in the year you hope to compete. In addition, you must reside, work, or attend school in Iowa.
To participate in Miss Iowa, contestants must be at least 17 years old and not older than 25 by December 31st of the year they plan to compete.  Furthermore, participants must live, work, or study in Iowa.