04/07/2026
Scholarship Recipient Spotlight✨
Brock Soppe, son of Travis and Janelle Soppe of West Union, is a senior at North Fayette Valley High School and a recipient of the Fayette County Farm Bureau Scholarship. Brock plans to attend Upper Iowa University to study Farm Business Management.
Brock has been highly involved in FFA, serving as Chapter Sophomore Vice President, Chapter Junior Vice President, and Chapter President. He has competed in state-level events, earning titles such as State Champion Dairy Cattle Evaluation Team and Top Individual, State Champion Individual Ag Sales LDE, and State Champion Tractor Restoration. He is also a dedicated athlete, lettering twice in both football and track, and serving as a football team captain.
In addition, Brock has been active in Boy Scouts of America since 2019, earning the rank of Eagle Scout, 28 merit badges, and holding leadership positions including Senior Patrol Leader. His community involvement includes park cleanups, fundraising events, service projects, volunteering at food drives and local fish fries, and assisting with Eagle Scout projects. Brock has also served as Secretary of Agriculture at Boys State. Academically, he has earned Super Honor Roll every semester and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Brock’s goal is to use his education in farm business management to support the future of agriculture and rural Iowa. He plans to stay close to home, contribute to his community, and take on leadership roles that help preserve small towns and strengthen local agriculture for generations to come.
Congratulations Brock!!