WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin today announced that Michael Craighton of Urbandale and Dillon Malone of Dow City have been selected to participate in the 48th Annual United States Senate Youth Program. Craighton and Malone will receive $5,000 scholarships and will serve as delegates for the program’s Washington Week from March 6-13, 2010.
“I’m glad Michael and Dillon are being rewarded for their hard work and leadership,” Grassley said. “With this program, they will be provided with an opportunity to view the federal legislative process firsthand.”
"When smart, talented students take an interest in government it benefits all of us," Senator Harkin said. "Michael and Dillon are part of a new generation of Iowa's leaders, and I commend them for their work."
The United States Senate Youth Program began in 1962 with the mission of providing insight into the workings of the government for high school juniors and seniors. Two students from each state are selected to participate in the week-long educational program focusing on the three branches of government. Selected students also receive a $5,000 college scholarship with encouragement to continue coursework in government, history and public affairs. For more information on the program, visit www.ussenateyouth.org.