"Investment in biofuels is crucial not just to Iowa's economy, but also to our country as a whole," said Rep. Braley. "By producing ethanol in new and innovative ways, we can lower the price of gas across the country and reduce our national dependence on foreign oil. This new plant will help create hundreds of jobs right here inIowa, and I'll keep fighting to make sure we grow our economy and create long-term, good-paying jobs in Iowa and all over America."

The project, sponsored by POET, LLC, will produce up to 25 million gallons of ethanol per year and is estimated to bring approximately $14 million in newrevenue to Iowa farmers. Named Project LIBERTY, the new plant will use corncobs, leaves and husks provided by Iowa farmers - local materials that do not compete with feed grains. Project LIBERTY will displace over 13.5 million gallons of gasoline annually and fulfill more than 25 percent of the projected 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard Requirement for biomass-based cellulosic ethanol. POET estimates that 85 percent of Project LIBERTY will use local, U.S.-grown materials.

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FarmersFeedUs Special Events Planned for 2011 RAGBRAI

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA - July 6, 2011 - Iowa farmers from across the state are joining together to show RAGBRAI 2011 riders what Iowa agriculture is all about. Iowa-raised beef, pork and dairy products will be featured in free samples for RAGBRAI riders at several locations along this year's route, which winds through the fertile corn and soybean fields, green pastures, vineyards and dozens of welcoming rural towns.

Iowa Farmers Feed Us (FFU) showcases the character of rural Iowa's farming communities and the many farmers who provide a wide variety of nutritious, safe food. RAGBRAI riders come from around the country and are socially-connected consumers who are curious about the farms and food production they see on their trip through Iowa. FFU is an initiative designed to highlight farmers' commitment to providing people with safe, nutritious and affordable food, caring for the animals and the land, and supporting their communities, as well.

At each stop, free food samples and four separate collectable FFU bike spoke cards will be handed out by Iowa farmers for riders to put on their bikes. The front of each bike spoke card celebrates Iowa farming with exclusive drawings created by celebrated former Des Moines Register illustrator Brian Duffy. The back of the bike spoke card has a link to the Farmers Feed Us website and a number to enter in a drawing to win the grand prize: a new Apple i-Pad. Participants can look for the red FFU flag at the

RAGBRAI 2011 Expo in Glenwood on July 23 to pick up their RAGBRAI route maps, which highlight Iowa Farmers Feed Us stops, food samples and collectible bike spoke card for the grand prize drawing.

The Farmers Feed Us stops along RAGBRAI 2011 include :

• Monday, July 25, nine miles north of Kimballton, the signs and red Farmers Feed Us flag will lead to a beautiful cattle farm. Iowa livestock farmers are bringing out the big grills and offering free Iowa beef samples, while supplies last! Bike spoke card #1 offered here.
• Tuesday, July 26, in Churdan, look for the Farmers Feed Us flag just blocks from the town's elevator, and get your RAGBRAI 2011 photo taken with real farmers and big tractors! Bike spoke card #2 offered here.
• Wednesday, July 27, at White Oak Vineyards, located at 15065 NE White Oak Dr., outside of Cambridge, you'll find a big party with music, wine and free food at the Farmers Feed Us stop! Look for the big, red FFU flag and your free sample of Iowa grilled pork, while supplies last! Get your bike spoke card #3 here.
• Thursday, July 28, brave the hills just outside Baxter and look for the red, Farmers Feed Us flag and giant dairy cow located along F17 to get your free chocolate milk, while supplies last!Collect bike spoke card #4 here.

The drawing for the grand prize will take place on Tues., Aug. 2, 2011.

Agriculture is the cornerstone of our economy; farming accounts for one in every six jobs. This year, Iowa's farm groups are happy to work together to show RAGBRAI riders and supporters how today's family farmers provide a variety of safe, nutritious and affordable food.

The 2011 RAGBRAI Farmers Feed Us sponsors include : the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Pork Producers Association, Iowa Beef Industry Council, Midwest Dairy Association, Iowa State Dairy Association, Iowa Turkey Federation and Iowa Soybean Association.

For more information about the 2011 RAGBRAI Farmers Feed Us event, check out www.iowafarmbureau.com/ragbrai.

Brucemore announces the appointment of Assistant Director Maura Pilcher (photo) to the State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees by Governor Terry Branstad.  In addition to her role at Brucemore, she is also active in the preservation community serving as the Chair of the Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Commission and the Vice President of the Czech Village/New Bohemia Urban Main Street Board. For further information, call (319) 362-7375 or visit Brucemore's website at www.brucemore.org.

Brucemore, Iowa's only National Trust Historic Site, is located at 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Las Vegas, July 7 2011/ GLOBENEWSWIRE -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ:ALGT) today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for June 2011.

Scheduled Service

                                                                 June 2011 June 2010 Change

Passengers                                           540,769        528,187             2.4%

Revenue passenger miles (000)            483,644        479,889             0.8%

Available seat miles (000)                    523,523        516,712             1.3%

Load factor                                               92.4%           92.9%          (.5) pts

Departures                                                3,981            3,867             2.9%

Average stage length (miles)                        877               891          (1.6)%

                                                                 June 2011 June 2010 Change

Passengers                                          1,462,126     1,468,939          (0.5)%

Revenue passenger miles (000)           1,323,051     1,356,693          (2.5)%

Available seat miles (000)                    1,438,659     1,477,455          (2.6)%

Load factor                                                 92.0%           91.8%            .2 pts

Departures                                                  10,789          10,824          (0.3)%

Average stage length (miles)                           889               910          (2.3)%

Total System*

                                                                  June 2011 June 2010 Change

Passengers                                               574,799        553,780             3.8%

Revenue passenger miles (000)                509,834        502,812             1.4%

Available seat miles (000)                        570,254        559,377             1.9%

Load factor                                                   89.4%           89.9%          (.5) pts

Departures                                                    4,557            4,382             4.0%

Average stage length (miles)                            836               857          (2.4)%

                                                                  June 2011 June 2010 Change

Passengers                                             1,559,619     1,542,110             1.1%

Revenue passenger miles (000)               1,401,610     1,418,387          (1.2)%

Available seat miles (000)                        1,576,791     1,601,126          (1.5)%

Load factor                                                    88.9%           88.6%            .3 pts

Departures                                                    12,430          12,364             0.5%

Average stage length (miles)                              848               869          (2.4)%                        

*Total system includes scheduled service, fixed fee contract and non-revenue flying.

Preliminary Financial Results

Change

May 2011 actual year-over-year

scheduled revenue per ASM (PRASM) change                                  35.0%

May 2011 actual year-over year

scheduled total revenue per ASM (TRASM) change                          27.1%

June 2011 estimated year-over-year PRASM change                    24.3 to 24.7%

June 2011 estimated year-over-year TRASM change                   18.5 to 18.9%

June 2011 estimated average fuel cost per gallon - system                      $3.16

June 2011 estimated average fuel cost per gallon - scheduled                $3.39

2Q11 estimated year-over-year PRASM change                           27.0 to 27.4%

2Q11 estimated year-over-year TRASM change                         21.4 to 21.8%

2Q11 estimated average fuel cost per gallon - system                         $3.22

2Q11 estimated average fuel cost per gallon - scheduled                        $3.46

Guidance

ASMs - Available seat miles

About the Company
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations such as Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix-Mesa, Orlando, Fla., and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla.  Through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, the company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline offering air travel both on a stand-alone basis and bundled with hotel rooms, rental cars and other travel-related services.  In 2010, Allegiant was ranked number one for low-cost carriers in Aviation Week's Top Performing Airline study and ranked 25 on FORTUNE magazine's Fastest-Growing Companies list.  ALGT/G

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