Bettendorf Hy-Vee Employee to Receive Company's Highest Customer Service Honor 

BETTENDORF, Iowa (Aug. 21, 2014) – The Bettendorf Hy-Vee will be the scene of a surprise announcement Friday when it's revealed that one of the store's employees has been named a 2014 Hy-Vee Legendary Customer Service Award recipient.

This award is the highest honor presented to a Hy-Vee employee. It recognizes those who go above and beyond every day to help customers and provide them with exemplary service. Only 10 recipients are selected each year from among more than 70,000 Hy-Vee employees. Winners enter the Hy-Vee Legendary Customer Service Hall of Fame and receive additional gifts and honors.

Tim Cernin, assistant vice president of operations for Hy-Vee's eastern district, will reveal the name of the honored employee in an impromptu ceremony in front of customers and employees at 4 p.m. He will be assisted by Steve Mokosak, the store director, and representatives from Hy-Vee's corporate office.

WHAT:                 Announcement of 2014 Hy-Vee Legendary Customer Service Award Recipient

WHEN:                 Friday, Aug. 22 at 4 p.m.

WHERE:               Hy-Vee, 2900 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf, Iowa

Iowa's support for renewable fuels has been officially confirmed: 77 percent of registered voters surveyed said they support expanding the federal Renewable Fuel Standard to increase biodiesel in the fuel supply.

Sixty-nine percent said a congressional candidate's support for the mandate was an important factor in their voting decisions, the Iowa Biodiesel Board said today.

The renewable fuel standard requires ethanol and biodiesel to be blended into the U.S. fuel supply. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed scaling back renewable fuel targets.

The group commissioned the questions as part of its annual public opinion research. A professional public opinion research firm, Moore Information, conducted the online survey of 517 registered voters. It took place the week of Aug. 11.

The study shows Iowans have a positive opinion about biodiesel in general, the board said. Additionally, after a series of questions on biodiesel, they were highly supportive of expanding the renewable fuel standard, the trade association said.

There are four U.S. House seats and one U.S. Senate seat up for election in Iowa.

Grimes, IA - Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Iowa today endorsed State Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat.

"Our state needs Joni Ernst fighting for us in Washington, D.C.," said Jeremy Price, President of Hiawatha-based Price Industrial Electric and first vice chairman of the ABC of Iowa Board of Directors. "Her record of producing results as a State Senator can be counted on to roll back job-killing regulations like Obamacare and champion reforms that create jobs and grow our economy."

"Ernst's pro-growth record makes her the best candidate for the job," said Price. "She has an impressive record working tirelessly at the state level to balance Iowa's budget, lower taxes, provide relief from regulatory overreach, allow for greater competition and support worker freedom. Joni's experience as a conservative leader in Iowa means she will hit the ground running to reform government and stand up for Iowa taxpayers."

"Iowa families are better off thanks to Joni Ernst and we stand proudly behind her in the U.S. Senate election," said Greg Spenner, ABC of Iowa president. "We look forward to seeing her proven experience in balancing budgets, fighting for jobs, and supporting fair competition put to use in the U.S. Senate to benefit and grow our state and national economy."

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Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa is a statewide trade association representing commercial and industrial construction and construction-related firms who are dedicated to providing Iowa with high-quality, affordable, safe and on-time construction.