FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Lucy Norton, 515-252-6249

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 1, 2009

Renewable Fuels Event at Clarinda Coop

JOHNSTON, IA – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association congratulates Clarinda Coop for opening their new renewable fuels station.  The Grand Opening will take place on Friday, April 3rd from 11am to 4 pm and Saturday, April 4th from 9 am to 1 pm. 

The Clarinda Coop is located at 520 South Schenck in Clarinda, Iowa.  The grand opening will feature free food provided by Pork Producers and the Cattlemen’s Association, ethanol fuel specials and a chance to win great prizes.

              The Clarinda Coop is the first station to take advantage of the Renewable Fuels Promotional Assistance Program sponsored by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association and the Iowa Soybean Association.  Through the Renewable Fuels Promotional Assistance Program, Iowa Corn and IRFA will partner with retailers for grand openings for E85 and ethanol blender dispensers and Iowa Soybean and IRFA will partner with retailers for grand openings for biodiesel dispensers.

To take advantage of this program, retailers are encouraged to contact Lucy Norton at 515-252-6249 or lnorton@IowaRFA.org at least 40 days before the planned grand opening to arrange promotional assistance.

Retailers interested in installing an E85 or biodiesel dispenser can apply for a grant from the Iowa Department of Economic Development.  Information and a grant application may be found at:  www.iowalifechanging.com/business/renewablefuels.html.

              The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association was formed in 2002 to represent the state’s ethanol and biodiesel producers. The trade group fosters the development and growth of the renewable fuels industry in Iowa through education, promotion, legislation and infrastructure development.

For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at:  www.IowaRFA.org.