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Propane proves reliable on the farm amid unpredictable weather

July 19, 2022 By Chris Lewis

Propane marketers and their agriculture customers expect the unexpected as the number of severe weather events rises around the country.

This article is tagged with agriculture, California, Deb Grooms, Iowa Propane Gas Association, Mike Newland, Minnesota Propane Association (MPA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane irrigation engines, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), weather and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Midwest states among top propane gallon sellers

May 3, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Among the top six states for propane gallon sales in 2019 are Minnesota (No. 2), Iowa (4), Illinois (5) and Wisconsin (6).

This article is tagged with Deb Grooms, Iowa, Iowa Propane Gas Association, Midwest, Propane Fuels America, state association, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Propane Gas Association (WPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Schools across Iowa, including the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District, benefit from propane-powered buses’ smooth operation on cold mornings, among other features. Photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech

Propane Fuels America: Iowa

April 19, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

LP Gas’ Propane Fuels America series is an exclusive state-by-state look at how LPG helps to fuel the U.S. economy. Here we explore Iowa.

This article is tagged with Deb Grooms, Iowa, Iowa Propane Gas Association, Midwest, Propane Fuels America, state association, VW settlement and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

A crane operator prepares to remove grain bins damaged by the derecho near the town of Van Horne in east-central Iowa. Photo by Jay Christie

PADD 2 plans for residential surge this winter

October 7, 2020 By Ellen Kriz and Brian Richesson

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the region’s focus toward the possibility of a heavy residential load during the coldest part of the year.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, crop drying, Deb Grooms, Derek Dalling, heating season, Michigan, Ohio and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Retailers advised on factors that could impact supply this winter

September 28, 2020 By James Guyette

In what has been an especially unpredictable year, propane retailers are now looking ahead to winter to prepare for heating season in a variety of ways.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, D.D. Alexander, Deb Grooms, John Powell, Leslie Anderson, Mark Rachal, Tucker Perkins, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Grooms attended NPGA’s 2019 Propane Days in Washington, D.C., alongside Sen. Joni Ernst, right, and her daughter, Libby Ernst. Photo courtesy of Deb Grooms

Propane Personality: Deb Grooms

May 11, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Deb Grooms, CEO of the Iowa Propane Gas Association, has overcome both personal and professional hardships that have equipped her to lead.

This article is tagged with Deb Grooms, Iowa, Iowa Propane Gas Association, Midwest, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Propane Personality, state association and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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Preparation eases pressure points this past heating season

April 7, 2020 By James Guyette

Marketers unite to fulfill fertile fall crop drying load and meet heating demands during the relatively mild 2019-20 winter.

This article is tagged with Deb Grooms, James Guyette, Leslie Anderson, Mike Newland, Steve Kossuth and posted in Current Issue, Featured

State executives reflect on summer fill, supply

November 12, 2014 By LP Gas

Six association directors from the Midwest share how their members prepared for fall crop drying and the winter…

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