2023 Legislative Issue

LEGISLATIVE ISSUE • 2023 

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Assistant Vice President of Membership 

& Operations: Cara Corkrean, CAE 

Events & Member Programs 

Specialist: Annie Lallier 

Marketing & Communications 

Specialist: Audrey Comer 

IOWA GROCER MAGAZINE 

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contents 

LEGISLATIVE ISSUE | 2023 

06 2023 IGIA PREMIER SPONSORS 

08 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 

09 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

10 IGIA TEAM 

11 SAVE THE DATES 

12 MEET THE MAGAZINE TEAM 

16 LEGISLATIVE FEATURE 

22 CONTRIBUTE TO GROPAC 

26 HOMETOWN GROCER: 

FAREWAY STORES 

30 NGA: WHAT INDEPENDENTS CAN 

EXPECT FROM CONGRESS 

32 IMPACT OF THE INDUSTRY: 

WORKFORCE 

37 MEMBER RENEWALS 

38 ABD: UNDERSTANDING THE 

LICENSING REFORM BILL 

42 MEET YOUR COMMITTEE CHAIRS 

44 BUILD WITH BAGS 

46 WOMEN’S NETWORK 

48 SUPPLIER MEMBER DIRECTORY 

50 NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 

16 

On the Cover 

Spiral staircase inside the Law Library 

at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

PREMIER sponsors 

IGIA Premier 

Sponsors are the 

foundation of our success 

The Iowa Grocery Industry Association’s (IGIA) Premier Sponsors are 

foundational for the strength and success of our association. Becoming a 

Premier Sponsor is an extremely valuable investment to make – not only for 

the benefit of the IGIA, but also for the success of your business. 

Premier Sponsors stand apart as they are stepping up and championing our 

association. Their support allows us to provide all members with valuable 

resources, enhanced programming and advocacy efforts that make IGIA shine. 

Through this sponsorship, these high-caliber businesses have chosen to signal 

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 IGIA PREMIER SPONSORS! 

Are you interested in signaling your support, amplifying 

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Then become an IGIA Premier Sponsor today. Contact 

Cara Corkrean, assistant vice president of membership 

and operations, at ccorkrean@iowagrocers.com. 

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2023 IGIA Premier Sponsors as of Feb. 10. 

PLATINUM 

GOLD 

Associated Wholesale Grocers 

Bernatello’s Pizza 

Cylinder Express 

Kemps/DFA Dairy Brands 

Federated Insurance 

Hiland Dairy 

SpartanNash 

SILVER 

Advantage Solutions 

AE Dairy 

Anheuser-Busch 

Bimbo Bakeries USA 

Casey’s General Stores 

Certco 

Constellation Brands 

Frontier Co-op 

Iowa Lottery 

Keurig Dr Pepper 

Kum & Go 

Kraft Heinz 

Kwik Star 

Mueller Yurgae Associates 

Old Dutch Foods 

Russ Davis Wholesale 

Sazerac 

Versova Eggs 

Wells Enterprises 

White Claw Hard Seltzer 

BRONZE 

Acosta Integrated Sales 

& Marketing Services 

American Pop Corn 

Company 

Barilla 

The Boston Beer Company 

Capital City Fruit 

Cookies Food Products 

CROSSMARK Sales 

& Marketing 

Crystal Farms 

Fairlife 

Holmes Murphy 

& Associates 

Hormel Foods 

Corporation 

Hussmann 

Luxco 

Pabst Brewing Company 

Pan-O-Gold Baking 

Company 

Pilgrim’s 

Reynolds American 

RollSeal 

Rose Acre Farms 

RSM US 

Ruan Transportation 

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits 

Sparboe Companies 

Tyson Foods 

UNFI 

Upside 

Voss Distributing/Red Bull

CHAIRMAN’S message 

Take your shot, grow 

as a leader with IGIA 

The institute delivers promising 

industry leaders with extensive 

education and leadership training. It 

is a great springboard for continued 

involvement in the association. 

I’m incredibly proud to serve as 

chairman of the Iowa Grocery 

Industry Association (IGIA). The 

association has a long history of 

leadership and has built a reputation 

for its work strengthening and 

promoting the state’s grocery 

and convenience industry. 

Our decades of success and 

achievement come from the 

vision of our board of directors, 

our dedicated staff and continued 

member engagement. I’m thankful 

for the people who have come before 

me to make the association what it 

is today, and I am forever grateful 

for the leadership opportunities 

I have taken on through IGIA. 

But guess what? I’m the selfproclaimed 

“old guy in the room.” 

For our association to continue to 

thrive, I know that my most important 

leadership opportunity is to foster our 

industry’s next generation of leaders. 

We need leaders who can carry 

forward the legacy and strong 

traditions our association has built, 

but even more importantly, we need 

leaders who are willing to tweak our 

traditions to meet new goals and 

propel our ambitions further than 

we could have ever imagined. 

OPPORTUNITIES TO 

GROW AS A LEADER 

This year, we’ve established a 

new IGIA initiative called the LEAD 

Council. It will encourage future 

leaders to bring fresh perspectives 

that will drive our association 

forward in the strongest, smartest 

and most impactful way possible. 

This new council is designed for 

up-and-coming leaders who have 

an understanding, appreciation 

and passion for the grocery and 

convenience industry. The group of 

11 members will assist in strategic 

planning sessions to ensure the 

association is serving future leaders. 

Members will also help develop 

events and programming that 

encourage the next generation of 

members to attend, participate 

and get more engaged with IGIA. 

The LEAD Council builds on our 

already strong annual IGIA Leadership 

Institute, which is in session again this 

winter and spring with 20 attendees. 

LEADERSHIP AT THE 

STATEHOUSE 

While this is the legislative issue of 

iowa grocer magazine, I’ll be honest, 

legislative work isn’t my passion. That’s 

why I’m thankful our association is 

home to leaders with all different kinds 

of interests, priorities and skillsets. And 

I have the great honor to lift up and 

listen to those different perspectives. 

On Page 16, you’ll hear directly from 

the IGIA Government Relations Chair, 

David Ring who is the community 

and government relations manager 

for Kwik Star. He shares the 

association’s priorities for this year’s 

session as well as ways you can get 

involved in the legislative process. 

I sure respect and appreciate leaders 

like David, as well as the deep bench of 

committee volunteers, members, staff, 

lobbyists and legislators, who step up for 

our entire industry at the statehouse. 

No matter what kind of leader you 

are – or you aspire to be – the entire 

team at IGIA is committed to giving 

you the tools you need to grow. This 

is your association, so take a shot, 

get involved and lead the way for our 

industry now and in the future. 

Sincerely, 

Tom Laven, IGIA Chairman 

Vice President of the West Region 

Fareway Stores 


IGIA Board of Directors 

officers 

Chairman 

Tom Laven 

Fareway Stores, Inc. 

First Vice Chair 

David Ring 

Kwik Star 

Second Vice 

Chair 

Joel Allen 

Hy-Vee, Inc. 

Treasurer 

Robert Feeney 

Atlantic Coca-Cola 

Bottling Co. 

Past Chairman 

Charley 

Campbell 

Kum & Go 

Exec At Large 

Steve Grolmus 

North Scott Foods 

Exec At Large 

Amy Thompson 

PepsiCo 

directors 

Doug Beech 

Casey’s General 

Stores 

Randy Bender 

Bender’s Foods 

Andrea Chase 

Fareway Stores, 

Inc. 

Ross Dean 

Versova 

Denny 

Dietrich 

Gary’s Foods 

Jill Eilderts 

Hometown Foods 

Bob Gostomski 

Mueller Yurgae 

Associates 

Bev Jessen 


Brian Kessler 

Associated 

Wholesale Grocers 

Lisa Nelson 

Walmart Inc. 

Dave 

Osterman 

SHAZAM 

Tracy Prouty 

SpartanNash 

Jeremy 

Thompson 

Sazerac 

Zac Voss 

Voss 

Distributing 

IOWA LEGISLATIVE ISSUE 2023 9

MEET the team 

working 

for Iowa’s grocery industry 

Michelle Hurd, CAE 

PRESIDENT 

What are you most looking forward to this year? 

A priority for the board and staff in 2023 is promoting the positive impact IGIA members 

make in communities across the state. Beyond providing safe and healthy food, the 

grocery and convenience industry creates big benefits for jobs, wages, commerce 

and charity. Our members have great stories to tell, and I’m honored to represent 

the tremendous organizations and people that make our industry so impactful! 

Connect with Michelle at mhurd@iowagrocers.com. 

Cara Corkrean, CAE 

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT 

OF MEMBERSHIP & OPERATIONS 

What is your biggest 

professional goal for the year? 

My goal is to provide great return 

on investment for IGIA members. 

I’m focused on making this a 

reality by providing services and 

benefits that tie in to successful 

events and resources for our 

existing and new members. 

Connect with Cara at 

ccorkrean@iowagrocers.com. 

Annie Lallier 

EVENTS & MEMBER 

PROGRAMS SPECIALIST 

What are you most looking 

forward to this year? 

I am excited for all our events 

– especially our convention in 

Dubuque! When I was an IGIA intern 

in 2015, we held a great convention 

in Dubuque. I’m looking forward 

to returning this year on Sept. 12- 

13. I hope to see you there! 

Connect with Annie at 

alallier@iowagrocers.com. 

Audrey Comer 

MARKETING & 

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST 

What do you most enjoy 

about your role? 

I have a lot of fun being in an 

environment where I get to collaborate 

on events, publications, government 

relations, membership benefits, 

and so much more that goes into 

association work. I also enjoy getting 

to work in the grocery industry from 

a different angle. But the best part 

is always getting to meet with our 

members in person at events! 

Connect with Audrey at 

acomer@iowagrocers.com. 


PROGRAMS 

Save the Dates 

Mark your calendar for Iowa Grocery 

Industry Association’s main events in 

2023! These educational, networking 

and promotional events are a great way 

to form connections, meet influential 

leaders in the grocery industry and 

gain visibility for your business. 

Find event updates 

and additional details 

at iowagrocers.com/ 

main-events. 

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MEET the team 

delivering a refreshed 

iowa grocer magazine 

The Iowa Grocery Industry 

Association (IGIA) has teamed 

up with a group of independent 

creative professionals to produce 

the quarterly iowa grocer magazine. 

Since late 2021, this partnership 

has focused on refreshing the 

association’s signature publication to 

deliver top-quality storytelling, strong 

branding and return on investment 

for members and advertisers. 

We’re proud of how this collaboration 

has taken shape through the past 

six issues of the magazine. Together, 

we’re finding ways to elevate the work 

of our association and showcase the 

people who make Iowa’s grocery and 

convenience store industry special. 

GET TO KNOW THE TEAM BEHIND THE MAGAZINE 

Kelly Visser 

EDITOR, IOWA GROCER MAGAZINE 

OWNER, KMV & CO. 

Kelly works closely with the IGIA team 

in planning content for each issue of 

the magazine. She oversees magazine 

content, interviews members for feature 

stories and works hand-in-hand with the 

TandemHart team to support magazine 

design and final editing. 

Kelly is a freelance strategic communicator with experience in editorial 

planning, message development, writing, editing and social media. Prior to 

freelance work, Kelly led the Iowa Food & Family Project, a consumer-facing 

agricultural awareness initiative of the Iowa Soybean Association. She also 

worked in public relations and content development for Kemin Industries. 


Amanda Krumel 

ART DIRECTOR, IOWA GROCER MAGAZINE 

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR, TANDEMHART 

Amanda helps bring the magazine to life by designing 

and laying out content. She always strives to bring 

a fresh, yet consistent style and ensure content is 

easy to read and understand. Magazine layout is 

a passion of Amanda’s and working with the IGIA 

team this year has been a rewarding opportunity. 

Amanda is a senior art director at TandemHart working on 

a variety of projects ranging from advertising, branding, 

website design and wedding stationery. Previously, she 

worked at The Integer Group designing for Michelin, 

Pella Windows and Neutrogena. Before Integer, Amanda 

was in-house creative department at Central College. 

Alesha Burgraff 

ART DIRECTOR, IOWA GROCER MAGAZINE 

OWNER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR, TANDEMHART 

Once the magazine design and ads start taking shape, 

Alesha takes a look with fresh eyes. “We love being a 

collaborative team. Sitting side-by-side in the studio we 

share gives us a chance to brainstorm live and continue 

to push an article to tell the best story,” Alesha says. 

Alesha is the owner and creative director of TandemHart, 

a local graphic design and marketing boutique. With 

her previous 18 years at The Integer Group, she was 

the creative director for Michelin and BFGoodrich 

Tires, HON Office Furniture, and designed for Pella 

Windows and Doors. TandemHart’s local clients include 

Sticks Furniture, The Heritage Carousel, The Avenues 

(Ingersoll & Grand), and Des Moines Wedding Show. 

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ASSEMBLY 

2023 IOWA LEGISLATIVE SESSION UNDERWAY 


POLICY 

Cohesion, collaboration bring strength at the statehouse 

We enter this year’s legislative 

session on the heels of a 

major achievement for our 

industry – the passage of SF 2378, the 

modernized “Bottle Bill.” The governor’s 

signature brought a historic and longfought 

success for the members of the 

Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA). 

It is a sign of our industry’s strength in 

working together as one united voice. 

I’d like to take this opportunity 

to thank those who made this 

monumental milestone possible. 

Grocers, convenience stores, pop and 

beer distributors, and redemption 

centers worked cohesively with 

lawmakers to make changes to the 

program. Together, we were able to 

modernize a system that lawmakers, 

consumers and stakeholders have 

long agreed was in need of updating. 

Thank you for your commitment 

and dedication to getting this 

bill across the finish line. 

CONTINUING THE 

MOMENTUM 

I’m proud to serve as IGIA’s Government 

Relations committee chair in 2023. 

It’s an opportunity to build on the 

great work that happened last 

year, but also the powerful history 

of leadership our association has 

shown through the decades. 

The Government Relations committee 

began reviewing potential issues 

of importance long before session 

began. Incorporating member 

feedback and instruction, we made 

policy recommendations to the IGIA 

Board of Directors for approval. 

The priorities were reviewed and 

are now being carried out by IGIA 

staff and lobbyists at the capitol. 

This session we are focusing on issues 

impacting our industry – tax, labor 

and alcohol. Our specific positioning 

on these legislative issues is outlined 

in more detail on Page 19. Overall, we 

believe making progress on these areas 

is important to ensuring our entire 

industry can attract and retain workforce 

and operate more efficiently while 

reducing undue burden and fostering 

a positive business environment. 

YOUR INVOLVEMENT IS KEY 

To be a collective force at the 

statehouse, it is critical that IGIA 

members get involved in the legislative 

process. I welcome your feedback 

on the issues we’re focusing on and 

invite you to share your perspective 

with the Government Relations 

committee throughout the year. 

Grassroots advocacy is also critical 

to legislative success. You know your 

business best, what’s working well 

and what stands in your way, so your 

perspective and direct connections 

with your local and state legislators are 

incredibly impactful. I encourage you 

to reach out and build relationships 

with your representatives. 

As always, thank you for your 

support of IGIA. Your membership 

and voice make a difference at the 

statehouse today and in the future. 

Sincerely, 

David Ring, First Vice Chairman 

IGIA Government Relations 

Committee Chair 

Community Relations Manager 

Kwik Star 


POLICY 

the iowa grocery industry association’s 

LEGISLATIVE PROCESS 

ASSOCIATION – LOBBYISTS – MEMBER GRASSROOTS 

Efforts from IGIA, lobbyists and member grassroots come together for effective advocacy. There is strength 

in speaking with one unified voice. The cohesion of the association, its lobbyists and its members is central 

to that strength. Together, we work toward the success of your business and the entire industry. 

ASSOCIATION 

Starting with the government 

relations committee, IGIA meets to 

review potential issues of importance 

during the upcoming sessions. The 

government relations committee 

makes recommendations to the IGIA 

board of directors. The board approves 

legislative priorities which are then 

carried out by IGIA staff and lobbyists. 

Throughout this process, members’ 

feedback and instruction is at the 

core. From there, the association can 

be a communicator and facilitator 

between lobbyists and members. 

LOBBYISTS 

Lobbyists advocate IGIA’s position 

directly to legislators. In addition, they 

recommend strategy, draft proposed 

legislation, monitor and analyze bills, 

provide election advice and more. 

IGIA’s lobbyists are Brad Epperly 

and Dustin Miller from Nyemaster. 

Their expertise and commitment have 

contributed greatly to the strength 

of IGIA’s message at the capitol. 

MEMBER GRASSROOTS 

Constituent contact with legislators 

is vital. Even a single interaction is 

immensely important in establishing 

your goals and having an impact. 

Nobody knows your business 

better than you do, and therefore 

no voice is better than yours 

for speaking to your goals. 

WANT TO STAY UP TO DATE 

WITH THE LATEST BILLS AND 

LEGISLATIVE HAPPENINGS? 

IGIA members-only benefits include 

weekly legislative calls with IGIA 

president Michelle Hurd and lobbyist 

Brad Epperly. Contact Michelle 

at mhurd@iowagrocers.com to 

inquire about joining these calls. 

Receive the weekly Legislative Report by 

email, which includes the full list of bills 

IGIA is tracking and any action on those 

bills during the week. Contact Audrey 

Comer at acomer@iowagrocers 

to receive the Legislative Report.

IGIA 

legislative priorities for 2023 

TAX ISSUES 

Interchange fees on sales tax: The association will proactively 

work to inform legislators on the obligation and burden placed 

on retailers to pay interchange fees when collecting sales tax on 

behalf of the state, as well as the need for a legislative solution. 

Property tax: The association will monitor and support 

efforts to reduce property taxes that ensure relief is felt by 

taxpayers. IGIA will search for opportunities to update and 

improve the process of property protests and valuations. 

Pass through entity bill: IGIA will monitor and support 

efforts to alleviate the burden placed on pass through entity 

shareholders imposed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. 

LABOR ISSUES 

The association will support the review and 

modernization of Iowa’s youth employment 

laws, with the focus to protect youth and provide 

valuable work experience. This could include 

extending work hour opportunities, updating 

job duties, allowing for work driving permits 

and adding a grace period before fines are 

assessed for operators working in good faith. 

ALCOHOL 

IGIA will continue to support updates and 

modifications to a system deemed to be outdated. 

As we monitor any potential changes to alcohol 

licensing in the state of Iowa, IGIA supports 

improvements that would create efficiencies 

or streamline the licensing process while not 

creating any competitive disadvantages. 

highlights from 2023 

CONDITION OF THE STATE 

For the seventh session in a row, Republicans have control of the Governor’s office, House and Senate, and will set the legislative 

agenda for the 90th General Assembly. During the 2023 Condition of the State Address on the opening week of session, Gov. Kim 

Reynolds introduced her priorities for the year. These include education, health care, public safety, workforce and government. 

See Reynolds’ full list of 

proposals and priorities 

for the year at governor. 

iowa.gov/vision-iowa/govreynolds-vision-iowa. 


POLICY 

BALANCE 

of 

POWER 

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16 

AMY SINCLAIR 

PRESIDENT 

JACK WHITVER 

ZACH WAHLS 

MAJORITY LEADER 

DEMOCRATIC LEADER 

senate leadership 

R 

D 

1 

First day of 

3 

FRIDAY OF THE 8TH WEEK 3 11TH AND 12TH WEEK: 

9 

session (Iowa 

- FUNNEL: Final day for 

Code Sec. 2.1) 3 

Senate bills and joint 20-31 

Debate not limited by rule 

resolutions to be reported 

out of Senate committees 

and House bills and joint 

resolutions out of House 

committees (Joint Rule 20) ** 

2 3 

10 13-17 

2023 Iowa legislative session timetable * 

FRIDAY OF THE 5TH WEEK: Final 

day for individual Senator and 

Representative requests for bill 

and joint resolution drafts to the 

Legislative Services Agency 

(Senate Rule 27 and House Rule 29) 

10TH WEEK: Senate considers only 

Senate bills, joint resolutions, 

and unfinished business and 

House considers only House bills, 

joint resolutions, and unfinished 

business (Joint Rule 20) 

Note: This timetable is subject to change. Visit legis.iowa.gov for updates. 

* 

See HRC 10 and HR 3 (2021) and SR 113 (2020) 

** 

The 

March 3 and March 31 committee deadlines do not apply to Appropriations Bills, Ways and Means Bills, Government Oversight Bills, Legalizing Acts, 

Administrative Rules Review Committee Bills, Committee Bills related to delayed or suspended Administrative Rules [Iowa Code Sec. 17A.8(9)], Bills cosponsored 

by Majority and Minority Leaders of one House, Conference Committee Reports, Companion Bills sponsored by the Majority Leaders of both 

Houses after consultation with the respective Minority Leaders, Concurrent or Simple Resolutions, and Joint Resolutions nullifying Administrative Rules. 


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PAT GRASSLEY 

PRESIDENT 

house leadership 

MATT W. 

WINDSCHITL 

MAJORITY LEADER 

JENNIFER 

KONFRST 

MINORITY LEADER 

4 

3-7 

• Bills passed by both Houses 

13TH WEEK: Senate 

considers only House 

bills, joint resolutions, 

and unfinished business, 

House considers only 

Senate bills, joint 

resolutions, and unfinished 

business (Joint Rule 20) 

4 

BEGINNING OF THE 14TH 

4 

10 

WEEK: House amendments 

need not be filed on the 28 

day preceding floor debate 

(House Rule 31.8) 

110th calendar of the 

session [Per diem 

expenses end — Iowa 

Code Sec. 2.10(1)] 

3 

31 

FRIDAY OF THE 12TH WEEK - 

FUNNEL: Final date for Senate 

bills and joint resolutions 

to be reported out of House 

committees and House bills and 

joint resolutions out of Senate 

committees (Joint Rule 20) 

4 

10 

BEGINNING OF 14TH WEEK: Only the following bills and 

resolutions are eligible for consideration: (Joint Rule 20) 

• Appropriations Bills 

• Ways and Means Bills 

• Government Oversight Bills 

• Legalizing Acts 

• Administrative Rules 

Review Committee Bills 

• Committee Bills related to delayed 

or suspended Administrative 

Rules [Iowa Code Sec. 17A.8(9)] 

• Bills co-sponsored by Majority and 

Minority Leaders of one House 

• Conference Committee Reports 

• Companion Bills sponsored 

by Senate and House 

Majority Leaders 

• Concurrent or Simple Resolutions 

• Joint Resolutions nullifying 

Administrative Rules 

• Bills on the Veto Calendar 

(Joint Rule 23) 

• Unfinished Business 


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HOMETOWN grocer 

YOUR HOMETOWN GROCER: 

FAREWAY STORES 

New store locations continue focus on 

family values, serving communities 

F 

areway Stores is a growing Midwest 

grocery chain that holds family 

values in the highest regard. Based 

in Boone, the brand is committed to 

providing high-quality, fresh products, a 

full-service meat counter, and unmatched 

service, treating customers like family, 

across its 133 store locations. 

resources at both a corporate and store 

level. Through this program, Fareway has 

sponsored or contributed to a variety 

of causes that support the company’s 

values, including diversity and inclusion, 

food security, health and research, local 

communities, service members and first 

responders, and youth organizations. 

“As a family-owned business we are proud 

to treat our customers like family and value 

our dedicated employees,” says Fareway 

CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We believe our 

employees, customers and the communities 

we serve are the reason for our success.” 

Beyond groceries, the company is 

proud to serve customers with clean 

stores, helpful staff, to-your-car carryout 

service, dietitian services, and low and 

competitive prices. Fareway remains 

closed on Sundays in a longstanding 

commitment to giving customers and 

employees a day at home with family. 

“We understand the importance of family 

time and the value a day of rest brings,” says 

Cramer. “Our ‘Closed on Sunday’ policy gives 

everyone a break from the fast-paced life 

we all live the other six days of the week.” 

“Reinvesting in our communities is 

important to both the company’s history 

and future,” says Cramer. “These activities 

have the power to extend Fareway’s 

reach in meaningful, impactful ways.” 

GROWING THE FAREWAY FOOTPRINT 

With a firm commitment to its foundational 

values, Fareway is growing its presence 

across Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, 

Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota. Using 

economic data, careful community research, 

real estate expertise and local partnerships, 

the company is building its map of store 

locations in the right place at the right time. 

In 2022 alone, the company opened six 

stores across the Midwest, broke ground 

on three locations, and announced an 

additional six projects coming soon. 

Each Fareway location is fully engrained in 

the community it serves. Whether that’s 

through hiring local talent, supporting 

and partnering with local businesses and 

farmers, or donating time and resources to 

local charitable organizations, each store 

location is an asset to its community. 

The company’s “Lead with Love” program 

offers direct involvement and donated 

When developing a new location, Fareway 

has a management training program that 

produces grocery and market managers 

to run the store. These leaders have 

the autonomy to hire staff, carry local 

products, support local causes and 

organize community outreach in a way 

that is most beneficial to the area. 


Your Hometown Grocer feature began in 

2011. Have a grocer, community or story you 

would like for us to feature? Contact Audrey 

Comer, IGIA marketing and communications 

specialist at acomer@iowagrocers.com. 

“ 

We believe our employees, customers and 

the communities we serve are the reason 

for our success. ” REYNOLDS W. CRAMER 


HOMETOWN grocer 

BONDURANT: 

Continuing a 

community legacy 

In August 2022, Fareway announced plans 

to purchase Brick Street Market & Café in 

Bondurant. The existing full-service grocery 

store and café was opened in spring 2014 by 

Bondurant-natives Brian and Mary Lohse. 

After winning the lottery in 2012, the couple 

decided to bring a local grocery store to 

the community which lacked a grocery 

shopping option. For nearly 10 years, the 

Lohses operated the store and café with the 

vision to serve the community through great 

relationships with employees and customers, 

and dedication to community values. 

“We have built our business on the values of 

service, integrity and loyalty; values that we 

share with Fareway,” the Lohses say. “While it 

was not an easy decision to make, in deciding 

to sell the grocery store to Fareway, we know 

that they will carry on those same values and 

provide greater opportunities to both our 

employees and our wonderful community.” 

ROCKWELL CITY: 

Meeting a community need 

The Fareway Meat & Grocery Rockwell 

City location opened in February 2022 

bringing a much-needed grocery option 

to the town after years without a grocery 

store. The community has wholeheartedly 

embraced the new shopping option as it 

provides a lifeline of food options, jobs 

and convenience to rural Iowans. 

Even with a smaller footprint (the store 

is approximately 11,000-square-feet 

compared to a typical 22,000-square-feet 

building) the full-service store includes a 

full meat counter and similar feel as other 

Fareway stores. It also offers amenities 

like self-service checkout lanes, online 

shopping and curbside pickup options. 

The Rockwell City location is managed 

by Grocery Manager Dave Kistenmacher 

and Market Manager Blake Aspengren. 

“We’re thankful for the investment 

and commitment to making the 

Rockwell City community vibrant,” says 

Rockwell City Mayor Phil Heinlen. 

Fareway and the Lohse family have worked 

in partnership to navigate this transition as 

the couple shifts out of the grocery business. 

The new Fareway Meat & Grocery 

Bondurant location is expected to open in 

spring 2023 after store renovations. The 

Lohse family will continue to operate the 

award-winning café within the store. 

Store leadership celebrates the official 

opening of the Rockwell City location 

with a full house of local supporters. 


OGDEN: 

Full-service grocer 

returns to town 

The new store is located at the corner of Walnut 

and Third streets in downtown Ogden. 

Most recently, Fareway opened a new store 

in downtown Ogden in November 2022. 

The full-service, 8,700-square foot location 

is an investment in the community with a 

population of approximately 2,000. The 

location is led by Grocery Manager Quentin 

Holder and Market Manager Nathan Campbell. 

“This store is a shining example of publicprivate 

partnership at its best,” says Boone 

County Chamber of Commerce Executive 

Director Mike Hammond. “We commend 

company leadership, local and state officials, 

and the community visionaries who brought 

this project to life, and we look forward to 

seeing both Fareway and the city of Ogden 

continue to grow in the years to come.” 

“ 

As a family-owned business we are proud 

to treat our customers like family and 

value our dedicated employees. ” 

REYNOLDS W. CRAMER 


POLICY 

What Independent 

Grocers Can Expect 

from Congress

BY GREG FERRARA, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE NATIONAL GROCERS ASSOCIATION 

Whether or not their side 

of the aisle mirrors yours, 

policymakers need to be 

aware how their decisions impact the 

independent supermarket industry. 

Our industry is responsible for 

providing more than a million jobs, 

generating billions in tax revenues and 

keeping millions of Americans fed. 

That’s why the National Grocers 

Association (NGA) is working diligently 

to ensure the voice of independent 

grocers is heard on Capitol Hill. Our 

Government Relations team has 

provided the following analysis of top 

national issues for the industry in 2023. 

SNAP AND 

NUTRITION PROGRAMS 

The 2018 Farm Bill, which authorizes 

nearly all United States Department of 

Agriculture (USDA) spending including 

the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance 

Program (SNAP), expires next year. 

Republicans have focused on ways to 

rein in government spending, including 

SNAP benefits, but their ability to do 

so becomes more constrained with 

Democrats controlling one legislative 

chamber. Additionally, conservatives 

have long pushed for SNAP to be 

converted into a discretionary block 

grant for states and such provisions may 

resurface during the Farm Bill debate. 

ANTITRUST REFORMS 

With a thin Republican majority in the 

House, factions within the Republican 

caucus will hold outsized power over 

their party’s governing agenda. NGA 

has cultivated a strong cross-section of 

Republicans who support our efforts 

to revive and reform the Robinson- 

Patman Act. These figures could 

extract concessions from Republican 

leadership, especially with issues that 

share strong support across the aisle. 

SWIPE FEES 

If a red wave had materialized in the 

midterms, efforts to rein in credit 

card swipe fees through legislation 

like the Credit Card Competition Act 

would have been a heavy lift. Most 

Republicans are friends with merchants 

and banks, so Republican leadership 

would try to avoid a vote that splits 

two large business constituencies. 

Democrats controlling the Senate 

floor schedule could mean a greater 

likelihood of a vote on credit card 

legislation and a stronger 

negotiating posture for merchant 

advocates in Congress. 

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 

Organized labor has few legislative 

prospects no matter who is in charge, 

but that is why we expect a strong 

effort by the Biden administration 

to use its executive branch power 

to accomplish through regulation 

the Big Labor priorities it could 

not achieve through Congress. 

GOVERNMENT SPENDING 

Republicans will have some leverage 

to rein in government spending, 

which they blame for inflation. But 

Democrats could have the ability to 

extract concessions from Republicans 

on revenue measures, especially as 

we expect a raft of business-friendly 

tax policies, such as the pass-through 

deduction and 100% bonus depreciation, 

set to expire over the coming years. 

Being engaged in the political 

process and having relationships 

with lawmakers is the best way to 

illustrate how important independent 

grocers are to creating and maintaining 

robust, vibrant communities. 

Expect a Farm Bill process in which 

Democrats have a strong upper 

hand to extend gains in SNAP 

spending and reinvest in programs 

like nutrition incentives. Likewise, 

Democrats in power also increases 

the likelihood that we could see 

important reforms to the Women, 

Infants, and Children (WIC) program. 

For more ways you can get engaged with NGA and 

on Capitol Hill, visit GrocersTakeAction.org. 


FEATURE 

Impact of the Industry: 

WORKFORCE 

Job opportunities strengthen 

communities, change lives 


Iowa’s grocery and convenience 

industries have a significant impact 

on federal, state and local economies. 

With more than 1,400 locations 

across all of Iowa’s 99 counties, these 

businesses provide job opportunities 

for more than 100,000 Iowans. 

“I’m proud of our industry’s role 

in providing opportunity,” says 

Michelle Hurd, president of the 


(IGIA). “From rural communities to 

metro suburbs, Iowans of all ages and 

backgrounds can find job and career 

opportunities in Iowa’s network of 

grocery and convenience stores.” 

The industry’s workforce is an influential 

part of Iowa’s economy. Part-time 

and full-time employees earn an 

estimated $1.5 billion in wages each 

year. These dollars create positive 

effects for commerce, tax revenue 

and economic development. 

Beyond the economics, these wages 

translate to financial security and quality 

of life for a diverse group of employees 

who power Iowa communities 

every single day. This workforce 

is essential to providing services 

and safe, wholesome food to all 

Iowans no matter the circumstance 

– an often-overlooked reality 

that was made all too obvious 

by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

To recognize the collective impact 

of Iowa’s grocery and convenience 

industry, IGIA is beginning an 

“Impact of the Industry” series 

that will be published in the iowa 

grocer magazine. These feature 

stories will spotlight the collective 

strength and positive impacts of 

the industry, as well as some of 

the individuals working day in 

and day out to make it a reality. 

“Our industry is changing lives, lifting 

communities and creating a positive 

impact on our economy,” says Hurd. 

“I’m thrilled for the opportunity to 

spotlight these stories as well as 

the tremendous IGIA members who 

make the good work possible.” 

“Our industry is changing lives, 

lifting communities and creating 

a positive impact on our economy.” 

MICHELLE HURD 

Impact 

on Iowa’s 

workforce 

1,400 

locations across 

all 99 counties 

100,000 

jobs for Iowans 

$1.5 

BILLION 

paying wages, 

annually 

IOWA LEGISLATIVE ISSUE 2022 33

FEATURE 

Spotlight on workforce: 

JILL EILDERTS, 

HOMETOWN FOODS 

While studying elementary education at 

the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), 

Jill Eilderts never imagined owning 

one, let alone two grocery stores. What 

started as a part-time cashier job in 

1987 unfolded into decades of new 

challenges, strong relationships and a 

rewarding career. Today, she and her 

husband Doug are proud owners of 

Hometown Foods in Waterloo and Traer. 

“It’s the story of the American dream,” 

says Jill, who is an IGIA board member. 

“With the right circumstances and hard 

work, I was able to go from part-time 

employee to co-owner of the store.” 

When Jill graduated from UNI, both 

teaching and part-time jobs were tight 

in Waterloo, in large part because of 

the 1980s Farm Crisis and a strike at 

the local John Deere manufacturing 

facility. She needed a part-time job to 

supplement her student teaching and 

substitute teaching work, so she sought 

out a position at Adams Grocery Store 

(the former name of Hometown Foods). 

She knew the owner, Ron Adams, and 

had heard it was a good place to work. 

“I asked and asked and asked and 

finally an opportunity came open to 

start as a cashier,” she explains. 

Soon, Jill began helping with the 

store’s books on the weekends. She 

realized she enjoyed learning the 

numbers side of the small business, 

and more importantly, really liked 

the people she worked with. 

DEDICATION, POSITIVE 

ATTITUDE LEAD TO NEW 

OPPORTUNITIES 

In 1992, Adams offered Jill a 

full-time book keeper and office 

manager job. The opportunity was 

right for her young family, as it 

meant regular daytime hours. 

“Life unfolded,” she says. “It was a 

good fit, I enjoyed it, so I stayed.” 

Jill continued to grow in her role, 

taking on new responsibilities and 

learning how the business operated 

firsthand. Becoming a “jack of all 

trades” is a natural part of working at an 

independent grocery store, she says. In 

1994, she led the store in a monumental 

transition of converting from ringing up 

products by hand to scanning barcodes. 

When Lyndon and Joani Johnson 

bought the store from Adams 

in 2003, Jill took on even more 

responsibilities as the office manager 

and scanning coordinator. She grew 

her skills in payroll, scheduling 

and managing employees. 

After some turnover in store 

managers, Jill raised her hand 

to become manager in 2007. 

“I had the longevity and was practically 

already doing the job,” she says. “Lyndon, 

who was the owner at the time, was 

a great mentor. He helped me think 

for myself and gave me autonomy to 

run the store, but he was always there 

to support me when I needed it.” 

For the next 12 years, Jill grew her 

confidence as a leader – managing 

a team of full-time and part-time 

employees, overseeing product and 

promotions. She grew relationships with 

the Waterloo community, specifically 

the close-knit neighborhood where 

the store is located, which has many 

Bosnian and eastern European families. 

THE NEXT BIG STEP 

– OWNERSHIP 

When the Johnsons decided to put the 

store up for sale in 2019, Jill knew it was 

time for the next step in her career. 

“I’ve lived in this town my whole life and 

the most important thing to me was 

that this store remained locally owned,” 

she explains. “Doug and I took a couple 

months to make the decision, but we 

knew we’d regret it if we didn’t try.” 

The Eilderts officially purchased the store 

on May 1, 2019, retaining the store’s 

Hometown Foods name but operating 

under their business name KFD Grocery 

– representing the names of their three 

grandchildren, Kael, Finley and Declan. 

Through the transition to ownership 

the couple prioritized retaining the 

services and products loyal shoppers 

have come to expect. They also worked 

to provide stability and security 

for the store’s, 35 employees. 

Doug and Jill first met while working at 

the store in the early 1990s when he 

was working as the bakery/deli manager. 

The couple married in 1994 and Jill’s 


JILL AND DOUG EILDERTS AFTER 

PURCHASING HOMETOWN FOODS 

IN TRAER IN AUGUST 2020. 

son from her first marriage, Matt, was 

four at the time. Doug was working 

as a business manager at a metal 

fabrication shop, Midwest CNC, when 

they decided to purchase the store. 

“Doug has been my backbone through 

this all,” she explains. “Change 

scares me but it’s a team effort and 

he is my number one supporter.” 

THE NEXT BIG STEP – 

OWNERSHIP, AGAIN 

In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, 

another opportunity opened up for 

the Eilderts. The couple purchased 

the Hometown Foods in Traer from 

the Johnsons in August 2020. 

“I was familiar with the store and 

knew it had really good employees 

and local support,” Jill says. “We 

felt confident in the decision even 

though it was a scary time.” 

Doug joined Jill full time in the day-today 

operations of the Traer location. 

The couple focused on retaining the 

store’s 20 employees as well as its 

product selection, high-quality meat 

options and lunchtime deli service. 

“This is the only grocery option in town, 

so it is important to us to provide 

employment and services that help 

keep people in Traer,” she explains. 

When reflecting on ownership, Jill says 

things feel different when they break. 

But each challenge is an opportunity 

to continue growing, especially with 

Doug by her side. She’s also found a 

strong network of support as an IGIA 

board member and her involvement in 

an independent grocer share group. 

“It’s the story of 

the American dream. 

With the right 

circumstances and 

hard work, I was 

able to go from 

part-time employee to 

co-owner of the store.” 

JILL EILDERTS 


FEATURE 

PROVIDING 

OPPORTUNITIES 

FOR GROWTH 

Like every other aspect of her job, Jill 

is hands on with recruiting, nurturing 

and retaining employees. She works 

side-by-side with her staff to help them 

be successful but expects them to 

bring a good attitude and work ethic. 

When working with high school or 

college students, Jill says much of the 

training centers on teaching them how 

to be employees. Many have never had 

a job before – so outlining expectations 

and holding them accountable is key. 

“I’m always ready to step in and 

support, but it’s important for 

employees to learn that people 

are counting on them,” she says. 

Jill is always looking for ways to help 

employees grow and take on the next 

challenge – much like her mentors did 

for her throughout her career. She 

feels fortunate to have long-tenured 

employees that enjoy what they do and 

are open to growing their skills and 

taking on new opportunities at the store. 

“We treat people well. We pay them well. 

And there’s a certain quality of life that 

small businesses can offer employees 

that is unlike other workplaces,” she says. 

Currently, Jill says it can be a challenge 

to find part-time employees and 

it’s especially difficult to find skilled 

grocery workers, such as butchers. 

“Grocery stores are a viable business. 

It can be a career, and many people 

– especially those outside of our 

industry – don’t realize it,” Jill says. 

Have an impactful story to share? 

Contact Audrey Comer, IGIA marketing 

and communications specialist, at 

acomer@iowagrocers.com for 

your chance to be featured in an 

upcoming “Impact of the Industry” 

story in iowa grocer magazine. 

“Grocery stores are a 

viable business. It can 

be a career, and many 

people – especially those 

outside of our industry 

– don’t realize it.” 

JILL EILDERTS 


IGIA Membership Renewals 

OCT. 1 TO DEC. 31, 2022 

Acosta Integrated Sales and 

Marketing 

American Beverage Marketers, 

Inc. 

American Pop Corn Company 

AE Dairy 

Andy’s Mini Mart 

Atlantic Bottling Company 

Bacardi USA 

Bender’s Foods 

Bender’s Foods - Guttenberg 

Body Armor 

Capital City Fruit Co., Inc. 

Countryside BBQ 

Cruise Marketing 

Dole Fresh Vegetables 

Double Dutch Meat 

Dreyer Marketing, Inc. 

E&J Gallo Winery 

Family Foods - Tipton 

Farner-Bocken 

Grafton J Mart 

Harms Oil Company 

Hussmann Corporation 

Hy-Vee, Inc. 

Iowa Beef Industry Council 

Iowa Pharmacists Association 

Johnson Brothers of Iowa 

Kwik Star, Inc. 

Lil’ Drug Store 

Mahaska Bottling Company 

Marick, Inc. 

Midwest Best Water, Inc. 

Mrs. B ‘s 

Next Step Advertising 


Palmer Candy Company 

PAT Brokerage Company 

Pharmacists Mutual 

Pilgrim’s Pride 

Premium Waters, Inc. 

Prophet Mini Mart, Inc. 

Randy’s Neighborhood Market - 

Clear Lake 

Randy’s Neighborhood Market 

- Dyersville 


- Osage 


- DeWitt 

Reser’s Fine Foods 

Silker’s Store 

Sioux Honey Association 

StoneRidge Wholesale LLC 

Tim’s Amoco Service 

Unilever 

Wells Enterprises, Inc. 

West Bank 

Zevia 


POLICY 

Understanding the 

implementation of 

Iowa’s licensing 

reform bill 


BY STEPHEN LARSON, IOWA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR 

“What’s the status of the implementation of SF2374, the licensing reform bill?” 

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve 

been asked this question since last 

July when SF2374, the licensing reform 

bill, was signed into law by Gov. Kim 

Reynolds. As you recall, this bill made 

much needed improvements to Iowa’s 

alcohol laws to consolidate license 

classifications, reduce fees and increase 

the efficiency in the licensing process. 

Now that the new law is in full 

effect, I am watching in real time 

its impact on off-premises retailers, 

local licensing authorities, and the 

Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD). 

LICENSE CONSOLIDATION 

Gone are the days when off-premises 

retailers needed to obtain multiple 

licenses and permits in order to sell 

liquor, beer and wine. Under the new 

law, the old class “E” license and addon 

beer and wine permits have been 

replaced with new licenses that allow 

for the sale of more than one type of 

alcoholic beverage under one license. 

Last year ABD issued 4,582 add-on 

permits for off-premises beer and 

wine sales. Eliminating add-on permits 

reduces the number of applications that 

retailers, local licensing authorities and 

ABD must submit, review and approve. 

The new class “E” retail alcohol license 

allows for the sale of liquor, beer and 

wine under one license. This now 

includes the sale of beer and wine 

without the need for additional separate 

permits and associated fees. The 

improvements made to this license type 

also include the ability to sell up to 5 

cases of beer or less than 1 case of wine 

per 24 hours to holders of a class “C” or 

special class “C” retail alcohol license. 

Similarly, the new class “B” retail 

alcohol license allows for the sale of 

beer and wine under a single license. 

Retailers that currently hold the old 

standalone permits may continue 

to sell beer and wine by applying 

for the new class “B” retail alcohol 

license during their renewal period. 

ABD is sending email notifications 

to retailers impacted by this change 

throughout the remainder of the year. 

LICENSE FEES 

Gasoline sales are no longer a factor 

in determining class “E” retail alcohol 

license fees, resulting in lower fees 

for many off-premises retailers. 

License fee population tiers have 

also changed, therefore please check 

ABD’s website to see what these 

changes mean for your business. 

AUTOMATIC RENEWAL 

Starting now, a holder of a class “E” 

retail alcohol license may elect to 

automatically renew their license 

annually without approval by the local 

authority or ABD upon payment of 

the annual renewal fee. Enrollment 

in the Automatic Renewal Program 

is done by logging in to ABD’s eLAPS 

licensing system and manually filling 

out a renewal application beginning 

70 days from the expiration date of 

your license. A new class “E” retail 

alcohol license can also enroll at the 

time of filing an application. A stepby-step 

enrollment guide for licensees 

is available on the ABD website. 

ABD IS IN 

GOVCONNECT IOWA 

GovConnect Iowa is the State of Iowa’s 

user-friendly self-service portal to 

register or renew certain business 

licenses and permits, file tax returns and 

reports, make payments, and more. The 

new class “E” and class “B” retail alcohol 

licenses are available on the self-service 

portal. I encourage all licensees to 

start using GovConnect Iowa today. 

What’s next? The ABD Education and 

Outreach Unit, led by Lolani Lekkas 

and Tyler Ackerson, will continue to 

reach out to retailers throughout the 

remainder of the year to help make 

licensing transitions go smoothly. 

Visit the ABD website 

at abd.iowa.gov for 

additional insights. 


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COMMITTEES 

get to know 

Your Committee Chairs 

The Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) has many working committees that are essential to the success 

of the organization. Committees help advance the priorities of the grocery industry while offering leadership 

opportunities to volunteer. Our committees include Convention, Government Relations, Golf Classic, 

Women’s Network, Membership/Ambassador and Scholarship Golf. For a preview of what you can 

expect from volunteering on an IGIA committee, we’ve interviewed four committee chairs for their 

perspective on what the experience has meant for their careers and personal development. 

CONVENTION COMMITTEE 

Chairman Scott Barnard 

District Sales Manager, Hiland Dairy 

Why did you choose to get involved 

in IGIA committees? 

Volunteering on a committee helps me build 

relationships within the industry. Growing my 

involvement in the association has helped me connect 

with the vendor community, plus it’s been a good 

opportunity to strengthen our company brand. 

How does this volunteer leadership 

position benefit you? 

Volunteering is rewarding both personally and 

professionally. It positions me to continue to grow 

not only as a representative of our company but 

also as a person who gives back to others. 

Why is it important for members to 

get involved in a committee? 

IGIA committees are a great opportunity to 

meet other leaders in the grocery industry, 

plus it’s a great opportunity to be a part of 

something that gives back to the community. 

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IGIA GOLF COMMITTEE 

Chairman Joel Allen 

Senior Vice President of Advertising/Supplier 

Relations, Hy-Vee 



It gives me great pride to represent Hy-Vee through 

IGIA. As an Iowa-based grocer, we are committed 

to strengthening the grocery industry in Iowa. 

Serving on an IGIA committee opens the doors 

to meeting new people and learning about new 

challenges and opportunities within the industry. 



Volunteering in a leadership position like this provides 

many opportunities to get involved in the industry 

and network with other local leaders. It is also a 

great way to share about your own organization and 

establish partnerships with other businesses. 



Retail is always evolving. Serving on an IGIA 

committee allows you to learn about the latest 

trends shaping the industry and transfer those 

learnings to your own organization.

SCHOLARSHIP GOLF COMMITTEE 

Chairman Dana Sump 

Director of Private Brands, 




Volunteering gives us the selfless opportunity to make 

a difference. As humans, most of us can give of our 

time and finances. A lot of us do both. In the Scholarship 

Golf committee, we are committed to helping the 

next generation pay for a very important part of their 

next step in life, college or a trade school. By helping 

people develop skills to be productive members of 

society provides me with a lot of satisfaction. 



I lead team members every day at Casey’s, but this 

gives me a chance to lead a different group of people 

that I don’t work with every day. There are so many 

good people in IGIA that have great leadership 

skills. I take this opportunity to learn from them and 

keep my skills sharp. I’m just there to steer the ship 

so all of us collectively can make a difference. 



Volunteering is very important to the operation of 

IGIA. Without volunteers, IGIA as an organization 

would not be near as effective as it is today for 

all its members. Whether it is IGIA, or another 

organization, someone always needs your help. 

Pick something that you are passionate about. 

Volunteer your time and go make a difference! 

WOMEN’S NETWORK COMMITTEE 

Chairwoman Kara Clark 

Director of Continuous Improvement 

& Execution, Kum & Go 



Several years ago, I was looking for opportunities to gain 

leadership experience and learn more about the retail 

industry. Charley Campbell, Kum & Go’s chief legal and risk 

officer, was on the IGIA board and recommended getting 

involved. I also wanted to network with other women in the 

industry to be able to share stories and best practices. 



I have always wanted to get more involved in volunteer 

opportunities. I spend so much of my time volunteering 

with my children’s extracurricular activities it takes 

away from what I am most passionate about, helping 

others. This volunteer opportunity allows me to not only 

develop myself but also other women in the industry. 



Networking is so important in your career. We all need 

connections that can be valuable not only in our professional 

life but our personal life. Being involved in a committee like 

the Women’s Network is a great way to stay connected with 

other women in the industry while also getting involved 

in volunteer opportunities to help others in need. 

IGIA is always looking for committee volunteers! For more 

information contact Annie Lallier, IGIA events and member 

programs specialist, at alallier@iowagrocers.com. 


PROGRAMS 

HELP YOUR COMMUNITY 

Build with Bags 

Communities around the state 

have an exciting opportunity to 

beautify their parks, gathering 

spaces and schools all while reducing, 

reusing and recycling plastic bags. This 

win-win is made possible through Build 

with Bags grants, sponsored by the Iowa 

Grocery Industry Association (IGIA). 

The grant program awards community 

organizations up to $2,000 for 

purchases of picnic tables, park benches, 

planters and playground equipment 

made of recycled plastic bags. 

Over the past 12 years, the Build 

with Bags grant program has 

donated $348,000 to more than 210 

schools and parks across the state. 

This initiative has helped provide an 

economic driver to keep hundreds of 

thousands of plastic bags out of landfills. 

“This is a strong example of our industry’s 

commitment to the environment, but 

also investing in Iowa communities,” 

says IGIA President Michelle Hurd. “We 

are proud of the opportunities this 

grant program has provided for Iowa 

schools and local organizations.” 

2023 GRANT 

APPLICATION DETAILS 

Organizations interested in adding 

a picnic table, park bench, planter 

or playground equipment to their 

community can apply for a Build 

with Bags grant. Even organizations 

that have applied in the past 

are invited to participate. 

IGIA members play an instrumental 

role in securing the Build with Bags 

grants for their communities. First, 

they can help make community 

organizations aware of the grant 

opportunity. Second, the application 

requires an endorsement letter from 

a local grocer who is supportive of the 

community’s project and recycling plans. 

“While the endorsement letter is not 

the only factor in the selection process, 

it is one of the most vital to the grant 

program,” says Hurd. “It reflects how the 

applying community is working with local 

grocers to establish long-term projects 

and awareness of plastic bag recycling.” 

Each grant application is evaluated 

based statement of need, public 

awareness, verifiable recycled plastic 

content, plastic bag recycling strategies 

and an endorsement letter from 

an IGIA member organization. 

Grant applications are due 

Thursday, March 30. 

Submissions should be sent to: 


Attn: Build with Bags Coordinator 

2540 106th St., Suite 102 

Urbandale, Iowa 50322 

Any questions concerning the application 

process can be directed to Annie Lallier, 

IGIA events and member programs 

specialist, at alallier@iowagrocers.com. 

Recipients will be announced in 

mid-April. Winning recipients and 

their endorsing IGIA member will be 

notified ahead of the announcement.

ABOUT THE 

program 

Build with Bags is a cooperative effort of IGIA, Keep 

Iowa Beautiful, Metro Waste Authority and Iowa 

Department of Natural Resources. This program 

was designed to help Iowa grocers reduce the 

environmental impact of shopping bags while supporting 

community development projects across the state. 

Winneshiek County Conservation was a 

Build with Bags grant recipient in 2022. The 

group used the funds to purchase benches 

and picnic tables for Lake Meyer Park. 

Through Build with Bag’s outreach and 

training efforts, the program has helped: 

Reduce the consumption of plastic bags 

Encourage the use of reusable bags 

Increase the amount of plastic bags recycled 

Establish and execute a grant program 

to aid parks and schools in purchasing 

products made of recycled plastic bags 

Iowa’s grocery and convenience stores across the 

state are serious about reaching these goals and 

aligning the Build with Bags program with individual 

conservation programs stores already have in place. 

Find all 2023 Build with Bags 

grant application information at 

iowagrocers.com/build-withbags-grant-application. 


PROGRAMS 

Representing & 

Advancing Women 

IN IOWA’S FOOD INDUSTRY 

Quarterly 

Events 

T 

he Iowa Grocery Industry 

Association (IGIA) Women’s 

Network focuses on uniting, 

representing and empowering women 

across the food industry. It has 

become a one-of-a-kind resource for 

professionals as it provides educational 

opportunities, mentor relationships, 

leadership skill building and networking. 

Established in 2014, the IGIA Women’s 

Network was created to represent women 

affiliated with the food industry. The vision 

and mission of the network are rooted in 

five key objectives: education, mentoring, 

leadership, networking and service. 

“Networking is so important to have in 

your career,” says Kara Clark, committee 

chairwoman and director of continuous 

improvement and execution with 

Kum & Go. “Being involved in the 

Women’s Network is a great way to stay 

connected with other women in the 

industry and get involved in volunteer 

opportunities to help others in need.” 

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The network partners with IGIA member 

organizations to host a variety of events 

throughout the year. Events are 

complimentary or kept 

low-cost for members. 

IGIA WOMEN’S NETWORK 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS 

Suzanne Allen, Acosta 

Erin Bailey, Hy-Vee 

Liz Baker, Atlantic 

Coca-Cola Bottling Company 

Shelli Bice, Acosta 

Tania Bowman, Dean Snyder 

Construction 

Erin Butler, Casey’s General Stores 

Abby Byers, Hy-Vee 

Kara Clark, Kum & Go (Chairwoman) 

Andrea Chase, Fareway Stores 

Roxanne Kanne-Roush, Fareway Stores 

Dawn Loftsgard, JM Smucker 

Danielle Snook, Fareway Stores 

Christie Sullivan, Kum & Go 

Amy Thompson, PepsiCo 

SELF DEFENSE 

WORKSHOP 

Thursday, March 2, 2:30-4 p.m. 

COBRA Self Defense 1975 N Ankeny 

Blvd. Suite 109 Ankeny, IA 50023 

This workshop will develop the 

mindset and skills needed to 

defend against any situation. Our 

community service focus for the 

event includes a donation drive for 

The Beacon, a women’s residential 

house that supports adult women in 

central Iowa who have experienced 

trauma and systemic inequity. 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR 

Amy Ratekin is the owner of 

COBRA Self Defense Iowa and 

lead instructor. With a unique 

set of professional and academic 

credentials as well as over 20 years 

of practical experience in the special 

education, event production and 

martial arts, Amy Ratekin brings 

the most sought-after teaching 

capabilities in the industry.

IGIA WOMEN’S NETWORK 

CONFERENCE 

Wednesday, June 14, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Location to be announced 

The annual half-day conference will 

include networking activities and a 

session on personality styles with 

Liz Nead. We will also spend time 

creating kids literacy kits to benefit 

the United Way of Central Iowa. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER 

Liz Nead is an adventure speaker, 

traveling the world and taking on 

challenges to find lessons of leadership, 

communication diversity and inclusion. 

A diversity speaker and researcher for 

over a decade, she specializes common 

language and daily communication 

around race and cultural differences in 

the workplace. Liz has also served as an 

executive coach and consultant for DEI 

challenges for companies like Paypal, 

News Corp, National Guard and YWCA. 

UNDERSTANDING YOUR 

PERSONAL WELLNESS 

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 8-9:30 a.m. 

IGIA Office 2540 106th St. Suite 

102, Urbandale, IA 50322 

Jessi Tiernan, FNP, ARNP at Birchwood 

Wellness, LLC, will speak on 

understanding of environmental, physical, 

developmental, behavioral, emotional 

and spiritual influences on your personal 

wellness. We will start the session 

networking and making door crafts for 

residents at Ronald McDonald House. 


Jessi Tiernan is a Family Nurse 

Practitioner and Functional Nutritionist 

who is passionate about family practice 

and provides care that is patient led. 

She ensures patients do not feel 

rushed or feel that their concerns are 

dismissed. Using an integrated and 

comprehensive approach, she takes a 

deeper look at what is truly going on in 

the body that may be supporting illness 

and disease and then helps patients 

rebuild their own health and healing. 

CAREER DEVELOPMENT, 

BALANCE & MENTORSHIP 

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2:30-4 p.m. 

IGIA Office 2540 106th St. Suite 

102, Urbandale, IA 50322 

Dr. Alisa Drapeaux is the Director of 

Health Sciences Experiential Education 

and Assistant Professor of Health 

Sciences at Drake University and a 

career development speaker. She will 

share how she got to where she is in 

her career along with the importance 

of work-life balance and mentorship. 


Dr. Alisa Drapeaux is currently the 

Director of Health Sciences Experiential 

Education and Assistant Professor of 

Health Sciences in the Health Sciences 

major at Drake Univesity. Prior to 

becoming a professor, she practiced 

as both a licensed athletic trainer 

and a licensed physical therapist for 

many years. Her experience in athletic 

training allowed her to see her role as 

a physical therapist in a different way 

and provide her patients with the care 

they needed to get back in the game. 

To learn more about the IGIA Women’s Network opportunities or register 

for upcoming events, visit iowagrocers.com/womens-network. 


IGIA Supplier Member Directory 

Thank you again 

to our 2023 

Premier Sponsors 

PLATINUM 

PREMIER 

SPONSORS 

Coca-Cola 

E & J Gallo Winery 


Hy-Vee 

PepsiCo 

SHAZAM 

GOLD PREMIER 

SPONSORS 

Associated Wholesale Grocers 



Kemps/DFA Dairy Brands 


Hiland Dairy 

SpartanNash 

SILVER PREMIER 

SPONSORS 


AE Dairy 




Certco 

Constellation Brands 


Iowa Lottery 


Kum & Go 

Kraft Heinz 

Kwik Star 




Sazerac 

Versova Eggs 


BAKERY 


.........................(515) 963-8746 

Pan-O-Gold Baking Co. 

.........................(515) 289-4502 

BEER 


.........................(314) 577-2000 

Boulevard Brewing 

.........................(816) 474-7095 

FIFCO USA.......(585) 546-1030 

Mike’s Hard Lemonade 

.........................(515) 444-3851 

Molson Coors Beverage 

Companys.....(513) 571-45366 

Pabst Brewing 

.........................(515) 344-9138 

Summit Brewing 

.........................(651) 265-7800 


.........................(515) 322-7898 

BEVERAGE 

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling 

.........................(515) 987-1931 

Body Armor 

.........................(718) 357-7402 

Cameron’s Coffee 

.........................(952) 374-5026 

Coca-Cola........(515) 657-2882 

Crystal Clear Water 

.........................(515) 265-2324 

Fairlife, LLC .... (312) 624-9444 

Iowa Beverage Systems 

.........................(515) 266-2274 


.........................(515) 447-9385 

Mahaska Bottling Co. 

.........................(641) 573-3481 

Midwest Best Water 

.........................(651) 291-7244 

Monster Energy Company 

.........................(612) 251-0426 

Pepsi Beverages 

.........................(515) 270-1332 

Premium Waters 

.........................(612) 379-4141 

Red Bull 

.........................(417) 766-2834 

Rowdy Energy 

.........................(708) 404-3893 

Verena Street Coffee 

.........................(563) 556-3931 

Voss Distributing 

.........................(515) 263-1777 

Zevia................(855) 469-3842 

BROKER 

Acosta Integrated Sales & 

Marketing Services 

.......................(515) 278-20400 


.........................(515) 278-1223 

CROSSMARK Sales & 

Marketing........(515) 285-1101 

Cruise Marketing 

.........................(515) 564-0990 

Daymon...........(515) 707-4078 

Dreyer Marketing 

.........................(515) 986-5957 

Hockenberg Newburgh 

.........................(515) 222-0100 


.........................(515) 986-0491 

R.G. Sales and Marketing 

.........................(515) 556-8018 

Schraad & Associates 

.........................(515) 400-3535 

CANDY 

Palmer Candy 

.........................(712) 258-5543 

Siegert Enterprises dba Betty 

Jane Candies 

........................ (563) 582-4668 

The Hershey Company 

.........................(616) 254-9380 

DAIRY/EGGS 

AE Dairy...........(515) 265-2521 

Crystal Farms..(515) 669-6062 

Hiland Dairy....(402) 344-4321 

Kemps Dairy....(608) 832-1313 

Prairie Farms 

.........................(563) 391-3341 


.........................(812) 497-2557 


.........................(952) 475-0100 

Versova........... (515) 532-2240 

FINANCIAL SERVICES 

Principal Financial Group 

.........................(515) 246-4031 

Wells Fargo Commercial 

Banking...........(515) 237-5100 

West Bank.......(515) 222-2300 

FOOD MANUFACTURING 

Cameron’s Coffee 

.........................(952) 374-5026 

Campbells Soup Company 

.........................(612) 206-4717 


........................ (712) 664-2683 

Countryside BBQ Sauce 

.........................(515) 295-3583 

Famous Dave’s Products 

........................ (952) 746-8800 

Faribault Foods 

.........................(507) 331-1400 

General Mills..... (952) 913-7395 

Jimmy’s Dressings & Dips 

........................ (507) 533-7786 

Kellogg Company 

........................ (641) 259-2136 

King Arthur Flour 

........................ (901) 351-4751 

Klondike Cheese 

.........................(608) 325-3021 

Midwest Foods, LLC dba 

Gino’s Food Products 

.........................(515) 240-4698 

molly&you.......(712) 662-7577 

Nestle..............(708) 307-5460 

Post Consumer Brands 

.........................(515) 229-8638 

Reser’s Fine Foods 

.........................(816) 834-9472 

Shullsburg Creamery 

.........................(608) 965-4485 

Sioux Honey Association 

.........................(712) 233-9175 

Tasty Toppings 

.........................(800) 228-4148 

The Kraft Heinz Company 

.........................(608) 628-1061 

Vanscoy Industries 

.........................(319) 560-7459 

X-Tra Touch Products 

.........................(712) 246-4376 

FROZEN 

Arctic Glacier U.S.A. 

.........................(316) 529-2173 


.........................(800) 942-3800 

GENERAL MERCHANDISE 


.........................(712) 365-4740 

Luxury Linens 

.........................(312) 822-9393 

Unilever...........(630) 339-7672 

GOURMET/ 

SPECIALTY SPICES 

B & G Foods....(973) 401-6500 


.........................(319) 321-3524 

GOVERNMENT AGENCY 

Iowa Alcoholic Beverages 

Division............(515) 281-7402 

Iowa Lottery....(515) 725-7900 

Iowa State University Dining 

.........................(515) 294-8383 

WIC...................(800) 532-1579 

INDUSTRY SERVICES 

Associated Computer 

Systems (ACS) 

.........................(515) 233-0078 

Backes Commercial Auctions 

.........................(800) 876-8070 

Dean Snyder Construction 

.........................(515) 289-0720 

Diversey..........(303) 910-5571 

E.T. Video........(712) 999-2229 

Evolving Edge 

.........................(515) 777-3638 


.........................(507) 444-6503 

FUELIowa........(515) 224-7545 

Grant Barco....(646) 477-1126 

Harms Oil Company 

........................ (605) 696-5000 

White Claw Hard Seltzer

IGIA Supplier Member Directory 

Holmes Murphy & Associates 

.........................(515) 223-6800 

International Paper 

........................ (515) 635-6185 

Iowa Beef Industry Council 

.........................(515) 296-2305 

Iowa Pork Producers 

.........................(515) 225-7657 

Larry Elias Consulting 

.........................(402) 499-9083 

Lifetime Solar 

........................ (888) 477-8869 

Markel.............(888) 500-3344 

Midwest Dairy Association 

.........................(515) 964-0696 

North Risk Partners 

.........................(515) 327-8464 

RSM US LLP.....(515) 558-6646 


.........................(515) 245-5464 

Rug Doctor......(630) 430-9054 

Semiotic Marketing 

International, LLC. 

.........................(312) 802-5877 

Seneca.............(515) 262-5000 

SHAZAM..........(515) 288-2828 

Tarbell.............(515) 282-0200 

The Energy Group Co. Inc. 

.........................(515) 564-1045 

Tidel.................(972) 484-3358 

Tomra of North America 

.........................(203) 447-8748 

Windstream Enterprises 

.........................(319) 924-9332 

MEAT/POULTRY/SEAFOOD 

Amana Meat Shop & 

Smokehouse 

.........................(319) 622-7500 

Double Dutch Meat 

.........................(641) 628-2771 

Edgewood Locker 

.........................(563) 928-6814 

Hormel Foods 

.........................(515) 276-8808 

Iowa Premium 

.........................(641) 849-0106 

Kretschmar Deli 

.........................(314) 625-9626 

Land O’ Frost 

.........................(952) 270-2208 

Pilgrim’s...........(320) 493-3633 

Stone Ridge Wholesale 

.........................(920) 539-2862 

Tyson Foods....(515) 270-1739 

West Liberty Foods 

.........................(888) 511-4500 

MEDIA/ADVERTISING 

Dakota News 

.........................(605) 336-3000 

Next Step Advertising 

.........................(515) 327-1133 

Rock Communications 

.........................(641) 792-8334 

PACKAGING & SUPPLIES 

Bunzl................(314) 997-5959 

Duro Bag.........(859) 371-2150 

Midwest Packaging 

.........................(515) 778-8731 

Placon Corp. 

.........................(608) 422-1606 

The Brenmar Company 

.........................(402) 592-3303 

PASTA/PIZZA 

Barilla America 

.........................(515) 278-2040 


........................ (715) 590-2626 

Dakota Growers Pasta 

.........................(612) 396-5651 

Orion/Land Mark Products 

.........................(712) 338-2771 

PHARMACY 

21st Century Healthcare 

.........................(480) 966-8201 

Lil’ Drug Store Products 

.........................(319) 393-0454 

PRODUCE 


.........................(515) 981-5111 

Dole Fresh Vegetables 

.........................(515) 630-4612 

Fresha..............(320) 219-0654 

H. Brooks and Company 

.........................(651) 635-0126 

Loffredo Fresh Produce 

.........................(515) 285-3367 

PAT Brokerage 

.........................(515) 278-5517 


.........................(800) 214-4981 

Summertime Potato 

.........................(515) 265-9865 

RECYCLING 

CRINC...............(515) 265-4275 

Green RU.........(855) 788-8733 

SNACKS 

American Pop Corn 

.........................(712) 239-1232 

Farmers Best Popcorn 

.........................(712) 790-8151 

Frito-Lay..........(314) 583-7992 

Kickass Snacks 

.........................(507) 961-1180 


.........................(651) 633-8810 

Shearer’s Snacks 

.........................(614) 553-7584 

Sterzing Food 

.........................(319) 754-8467 

STORE FIXTURES & 

EQUIPMENT 

Dupey Equipment 

.........................(515) 223-0700 

Hussmann.......(515) 262-8221 

KPI Concepts....(319) 754-5922 

Marick..............(515) 243-8288 

North Country Business 

Products..........(218) 751-4140 

Performance Display 

.........................(515) 986-0156 

Retail Data Systems 

.........................(605) 310-4452 

RollSeal, Inc.....(256) 287-7000 

Semiotic Marketing 

International, LLC. 

.........................(312) 802-5877 

TOBACCO 

Altria Sales & Distribution 

.........................(608) 251-0815 

ITG Brands......(515) 254-0629 

JUUL Labs........(314) 406-3313 

Liggett Vector Brands 

.........................(262) 844-8204 


.........................(336) 741-1486 

Swisher International 

.........................(904) 598-4643 

WHOLESALER/ 

DISTRIBUTION CENTER 

Aldi, Inc............(507) 333-9460 

Associated Wholesale 

Grocers 

.........................(913) 288-1510 

CERTCO...........(608) 278-2213 


.........................(515) 432-2623 

Farner-Bocken 

.........................(800) 274-8692 

Hy-Vee.............(515) 267-2800 

McCormack Distributing 

.........................(712) 546-5133 

SpartanNash...(319) 855-2742 

UNFI.................(715) 262-8634 

WINE & SPIRITS 

American Beverage 

Marketers........(816) 777-7159 

Bacardi USA....(614) 403-1410 

Banfi Vinters/Excelsior Wines 

.........................(913) 208-9702 

Cedar Ridge Winery & 

Distillery..........(319) 350-9237 

Constellation Brands, U.S. 

.........................(515) 289-6506 

Deutsch Family Wine & 

Spirits…………. (515) 289-6506 

Diageo.............(847) 275-8880 

E & J Gallo Winery 

.........................(515) 987-3935 

Foundry Distilling Company 

.........................(515) 822-7545 

Johnson Brothers of Iowa 

.........................(515) 262-1199 

LUXCO Spirited Brands of 

Iowa.................(515) 554-1630 

Phillips Distilling 

.........................(612) 362-7500 

Sazerac............(515) 202-1661 

Southern Glazer’s Wine & 

Spirits...............(515) 252-7173 

Trinchero Family Estates/ 

Sutter Home Winery 

.........................(414) 313-7919 

Thank you again 

to our 2023 

Premier Sponsors 

BRONZE 

PREMIER 

SPONSORS 

Acosta Integrated Sales 

& Marketing Services 

American Pop Corn Company 

Barilla 




CROSSMARK Sales & Marketing 

Crystal Farms 

Fairlife 

Holmes Murphy & Associates 

Hormel Foods Corporation 

Hussmann 

Luxco 

Pabst Brewing Company 

Pan-O-Gold Baking Company 

Pilgrim’s 


RollSeal 


RSM US 


Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits 


Tyson Foods 

UNFI 

Upside 

Voss Distributing/Red Bull 

IGIA Premier Sponsors as of Feb. 10. 


MEMBERSHIP 

IGIA New Member Spotlight 

WELCOME TO THE IOWA GROCERY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, NEW MEMBERS! 

We are proud to have you on board and look forward to 

serving you all year. Thank you for your support of the 

association and industry. Members make the most of 

their involvement by attending events and volunteering 

on a committee. There are endless ways to cultivate new 

business contacts and grow your network through IGIA! 

SEASON YOUR LEGACY 

If you have questions about member benefits or opportunities, 

contact Cara Corkrean, assistance vice president of membership 

and operations, at ccorkrean@iowagrocers.com. 

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