DES MOINES, Iowa — The American Royal Beauties (ARB) Miss Iowa state pageant will take place Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown.
A highlight of the event will be Quad Cities native Elaina Ruesch, the reigning ARB national teen titleholder, who will crown the next Miss Iowa.
Ruesch earned her national title in August and is using her platform, “See the ABLE, Not the Label,” to advocate for children with special needs. Ruesch said her mission is to “make a lasting impact by promoting inclusion, understanding, and respect for all abilities.”…