Michelle Wicker, new CEO of the Iowa Propane Gas Association, visits Capitol Hill. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Wicker)

State propane associations welcome ‘new blood’

January 11, 2023 By Jennifer Webb

As the new year begins, several state propane gas associations are welcoming new leaders. Here’s more about their backgrounds, plans and goals.

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LT Corp. adds Kryton Engineered Metals

January 9, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

LT Corp. – the parent company of Quality Steel, LP Cylinder Service and Buckeye Fabricating – acquired Kryton Engineered Metals.

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Final Year For Four: Longtime state executives reflect on careers in propane industry

May 25, 2022 By Jennifer Webb

As four leaders of their state associations prepare to retire, LP Gas talked with each to learn what they’re going to miss and what’s next on the horizon.

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Prioritize safety discussions

March 14, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow describes some techniques for successful safety meetings that can be used by propane professionals.

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River Valley Cooperative to acquire Eastern Iowa Propane & Petro

February 10, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

River Valley Cooperative, headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, agreed to acquire Eastern Iowa Propane & Petro of Clinton, Iowa.

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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).

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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.

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FEI acquires Midwest Meter and MID:COM

November 12, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

FEI, a wholesale distributor based in Valley City, North Dakota, purchased Midwest Meter and Midwest Computer Register (MID:COM) of Hampton, Iowa.

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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.

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Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. adds new articulating cranes

September 28, 2017 By Joe McCarthy

New models include the 610, 710, 810 and 910, replacing the 5/33, 6/39 and 7/48 models in the IMT portfolio.

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