Feenstra Announces Winner and Three Runners-Up of 2025 Congressional Art Competition – KWBG Radio

HULL, Iowa—Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that Ella Strudthoff – a senior at Gilbert High School – is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition in Iowa’s 4^th Congressional District with her artwork titled “Reunion.”
Feenstra also announced three runners-up – Ben Waddle from Ames High School, Ella Grail from Ames High School, and Autumn Bousema from Unity Christian High School – whose artwork will be displayed in one of his three district offices in Sioux City, Council Bluffs, and Fort Dodge. Ben’s artwork is titled “Our Place in the Universe,” Ella’s artwork is titled “Almost Home,” and Autumn’s artwork is titled “The Dutch Siblings.”
“I’m excited to announce that Ella Strudthoff from Gilbert High School has won our 4^th District Congressional Art Competition with her artwork titled ‘Reunion.’ This piece – which depicts a military couple embracing – was especially moving to me as members of the Iowa National Guard will embark on an active-duty deployment at the end of May. It is important that we keep our soldiers and their loved ones in our prayers while they serve our country abroad,” said Rep. Feenstra. “I also want to congratulate Ben Waddle from Ames High School, Ella Grail from Ames High School, and Autumn Bousema from Unity Christian High School whose amazing artwork will be displayed in one of our three district offices. I appreciate every student who participated in this year’s Congressional Art Competition!”
The four pieces of artwork can be viewed below:

Ella Strudthoff: “Reunion”