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.
The requirements for competing in Miss Iowa are: being at least 17 years old and no older than 25 before December 31st of the year you intend to compete; residing, working, or attending school in Iowa.