Iowa Girl Scouts learn long list of life skills from cookie sales program
September 16th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
(Radio Iowa) – Iowans who love Girl Scout cookies will have another tempting option next year. Samie Stinton, vice president for marketing with the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, says a new cookie flavor will debut in a few months. “It’s called Exploremore and it’s a rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookie,” Stinton says. “So think really chocolatey, some marshmallow and toasted almond flavors.” Stinton says the cookie sales program teaches young women a wide host of skills which they’ll use for the rest of their lives.
“It’s teaching local Girl Scouts goal setting, communication skills, money management and all proceeds stay 100% local to do community service projects, help them plan trips,” Stinton says. “We have a lot of Girl Scouts here in Iowa planning trips to go to Europe.”
The Girl Scouts sell an average of more than 200-million boxes of cookies nationwide every year. Look for them starting in February.