IRFA PAC Announces 2014 Champion of RenewableFuels Awards For Iowa Legislature

Date Posted: August 26, 2014

Johnston, IA—The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) PAC Aug. 26 announced the 16 recipients of its “Champion of Renewable Fuels” awards for state legislators.

The IRFA PAC Board awarded state legislators seeking reelection who maintained a clear voting record supporting renewable fuels and displayed leadership for renewable fuels in the Iowa Legislature. This is the third election cycle that the IRFA PAC has given such recognition.

“The IRFA PAC is proud to support these ‘Champions of Renewable Fuels’ who’ve consistently supported and led on important renewable fuels issues,” stated IRFA PAC Treasurer Walt Wendland, President and CEO of Homeland Energy Solutions.

“Iowa is number one in the nation when it comes to renewable fuels production, and that doesn’t happen without great leadership and forward-thinking policies from our elected officials.

"These award winners have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the renewable fuels industry and have worked tirelessly to strengthen Iowa’s economy by improving opportunities for ethanol and biodiesel.”

Recipients of the 2014 Champion of Renewable Fuels awards are:

Iowa Senators

Sen. Bill Anderson SD 3

Sen. Daryl Beall SD 5

Sen. Rick Bertrand SD 7

Sen. Bill Dix SD 25

Sen. Amanda Ragan SD 27

Sen. Rob Hogg SD 33

Sen. Joe Bolkcom SD 43

Iowa Representatives

Rep. Helen Miller HD 9

Rep. Jack Drake HD 21

Rep. Dan Kelley HD 29

Rep. Josh Byrnes HD 51

Rep. Linda Upmeyer HD 54

Rep. Brian Moore HD 58

Rep. Mark Smith HD 71

Rep. Tom Sands HD 88

Rep. Jim Lykam HD 89

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