The famous Iowa landmark known as The Freedom Rock, which sits just off I-80, may soon be making its appearance in another way, on Iowa license plates. The artist of The Freedom RockI Ray Sorensen Il submitted an application to the DOT last spring and it was approved.
Before the plates will actually be manufactured for distributionI Sorensen must collect 500 paid applications (see below for application). The application is for anyone who may be interested in purchasing a Freedom Rock license plate. Those wishing to order a numbered plate will need to submit $25 along with their application and those wishing to order a personalized plate will need to submit $50 along with their application.
The Freedom Rock license plate may be displayed on the following vehicles: automobiles, motor homes, multipurpose vehicles, trucks (3, 4 and 5 ton), travel trailers, trailers and motorcycles. The annual renewal fee for these plates is $5, which is due at the time the vehicle owner plays their annual vehicle registration renewal fee.
"My wife and I were renewing our plates and while we were looking at the options we both said, that would be cool to have The Freedom Rock logo on there. So my wife did the paperwork and got it going. We just thought it'd be another unique way to honor our Veterans since the Freedom Rock is only in Iowa." Sorensen said.
Once Sorensen has obtained 500 paid applicationsI the applications, fees collected and an excel spreadsheet will be submitted to the of Vehicle Services. The manufacturing and distribution ofthe new plates will occur
approximately six to eight weeks after receipt of the 500 paid applications.
"We're getting a steady pace [oiC applications] through the mail and lots of interest in them but we still have a ways to go But we have some time so we're hopeful." Sorensen said of the process so far.
The deadline for submission is February of 2013. Individuals interested in applying should make checks out to: The Freedom Rock and must mail applications to:
The Freedom Rock
P.0. Box 97
Greenfleld, IA 50849
Speciñc questions for the DOT should be directed to: LaVonne A Short, the executive ofñcer of Ofñce of Vehicle Services at: 515.237.3110.
lf you would like more information about this topic or to schedule an interview with Ray Sorensen ll, please Contact Maria at 515.306.4290 or sorensenstudios@yahoo.com
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