Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa District 3 Republican Representative Zach Nunn today (Tuesday) announced winners of the Iowa Third Congressional District Art Competition. The top three vote receivers from the public voting option will have their art on display in each of the Iowa Third Congressional District offices, and the winner selected by a panel of three art judges will have their art on display in the U.S. Capitol. They include: Noelle Craver, Centerville High School – Overall Winner; and the top three Public Choice award recipients: Karlie Larsen, Mt. Ayr High School; Haagen Arnold, Wayne Community School, & Lily Hepples, North Polk High School.  Larsen won for her art piece entitled “And he saw it was good.”

“I am beyond impressed with the sheer level of talent on display in the Iowa Third Congressional District Art Competition. Students showcased diversity of thought, varying perspectives, and a profound creativity with each piece,” said Rep. Zach Nunn. “I want to extend a deep congratulations to our top winner, Noelle, as well as the top three vote getters in the People’s Choice Award—Haagen, Karlie, and Lily. Thank you also to every student who submitted their artwork for the competition. Iowa is a special place, and our amazing students are a big reason why.”