Iowa’s Civics Champion Aims for National Crown | Cedar Rapids News

Michael O’Mara is back in the running for the National Civics Bee after dominating the Iowa competition for the second time—and he’s got a real shot at the top prize. With three straight regional wins and a second-place finish last year, he’s now aiming for the $100,000 grand prize, his final year of eligibility. His topic? Direct remote voting—and how politicians should spend more time in their home districts. Beyond the Bee, he’s eyeing Harvard and a future on the Supreme Court, driven by a belief that civics education is vital for the next generation. Watch for the National Civics Bee date—details are coming soon—and prepare to cheer for this ambitious, inspiring teen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dac1993cf3501e60