1st runner-up 2024
4th runner-up 2023
3rd runner-up 2022
4th runner-up 2021
A native of Morning Sun who now lives in Tiffin, Hayley Buettell was crowned Miss Iowa USA on 10 August 2025 and will represent Iowa at the Miss USA 2025 pageant in Reno, Nevada. Fitness is one of her greatest passions, which she fuels by managing and teaching at Pure Barre. She also owns an online thrift store, Forget Me Not, where she promotes sustainability and personal style through unique vintage finds.
A lifelong Iowan, Hayley Buettell grew up in Waterloo before moving to Morning Sun. She graduated from Mediapolis High School and studied art at the University of Iowa. Hayley now lives in Tiffin with her corgi, Aspen. Fitness is one of her greatest passions, which she fuels by managing and teaching at Pure Barre. She also owns an online thrift store, Forget Me Not, where she promotes sustainability and personal style through unique vintage finds. Outside of the studio and thrifting, Hayley enjoys volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, reading, cooking new recipes, and spending time with loved ones.
— from the KPC Productions website
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Hayley’s state pageant photos.
Lights, camera, action! Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.
There’s nothing better than watching a contestant progress from year to year! Hayley was a runner-up for each of the four years prior to winning Miss Iowa USA 2025. Here are her past pageant photos.
