Katheryn Scott - Mrs. Iowa-America 2006

Katie Scott, a physician, is a recent graduate of Des Moines University Medical School. Katie garnered the title of Mrs. Iowa-America, on June 10, 2006. At the Mrs. America Pageant held in September 2006, she was honored by being selected as a "Top Ten" finalist being amongst the most accomplished and beautiful married women in America.

Katie roomed with Mrs. Wisconsin, Shannon Martin, at the national Mrs. America Pageant held in beautiful Tucson, Arizona. The 15-day pageant was an amazing experience. The Mrs. America DVD may be ordered at www.mrsamerica.com or can be viewed throughout the year on the Women's Entertainment Network.

Katie and her husband, Bill, also a physician, celebrated their first wedding anniversary in August.

She plans to do her residency in the Des Moines area specializing in Family Practice. In addition, Katie works part-time as a personal assistant to Pageantry Magazine's Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr. Ronald Bergman, and is active in many national medical organizations. She was the 2002 Honor Graduate from Iowa State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology.

As a volunteer advocate for children, Katie works with Action for Healthy Kids. (AFHK) which is the nation's only non-profit organization dedicated to helping the epidemic of childhood obesity. AFHK promotes healthy food choices, nutritional education, and an active lifestyle. AFHK has recently teamed up with Professional Athlete's Commission and Get Fit! to truly address both the nutritional and exercise portions of a healthy lifestyle. Katie frequently speaks to children of all ages on how making good decisions at a young age can be beneficial throughout ones lifetime. Her unique perspective as a physician is a great asset in explaining how food choices and exercise really can make a difference.

In addition to Katie's work with Action for Healthy Kids, she is also involved in supporting the National Anthem Project and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. Recently, Katie was able to be involved in not only Race for the Cure, but also Drive for the Cure. Both activities are well-promoted in the state of Iowa and are instrumental in increasing local awareness and raising money for ground-breaking breast cancer research.

In their spare time, Katie and Bill enjoy spending time with their puppies, family, and friends, traveling, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, staying active in the community , and pursuing lifelong learning. They strive to maintain a balanced lifestyle that includes a commitment to family, community, fitness, and spirituality.

The 2007 Mrs. Iowa-America Pageant

The 2007 Mrs. Iowa Pageant will be the Second Annual Triple Crowning Event, as Mrs. Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin will all be crowned on the same stage, on June 9, 2007, at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Katie Scott (Mrs. Iowa-America 2006), Holly Ernst (Mrs. Minnesota-America 2006), and Shannon Martin (Mrs. Wisconsin-America 2006) will all be on-hand to crown their successors. Several current and former titleholders from across the country are also expected in attendance.

Numerous prizes will be awarded, including air and hotel accommodations to the Mrs. American Pageant, a full scholarship to Premiere Modeling School in Minneapolis, and personal fitness consultations.

For more information, or to obtain an application and to purchase tickets to the competition, contact Faith and Carl Schway, Directors at (651) 454-2513 or premieremodeling@hotmail.com.

City and county titles may be reserved on a first entrance basis.