Sparky’s One Stop, a chain of convenience stores throughout western and northwest Iowa, along with Pro Cooperative, a farmer-owned cooperative in northwest Iowa, were both honored by Naig with the awards.

“I want to congratulate and thank Sparky’s One Stop and Pro Cooperative for their leadership in promoting biofuels — an industry that does so much to strengthen Iowa,” said Naig. “Biofuels are a win-win for everyone. Consumers get access to more affordable, cleaner burning fuels. Our farmers have more markets for their crops, and we generate more economic activity in our rural communities. That’s why the State of Iowa is partnering with fuel retailers to expand infrastructure and increase the availability of higher biofuel blends around the state, giving drivers even more homegrown choices at the pump.”

Sparky’s One Stop is owned by Al’s Corner Oil Company in Carroll. The family owned business owns stores in Arthur, Auburn, Battle Creek, Bayard, Breda, Carroll, Cherokee, Guthrie Center, Harcourt, Jefferson, Lake City, Lake View, Lytton, Mallard, Newell, Onawa, Rippey, Rockwell City, Schaller, Storm Lake, Vail and Westside.

Sparky’s One Stop currently markets both E15 and E85 to customers at seven locations with plans to expand customer offerings throughout 2025. They also provide farm fuel and propane delivery for both commercial and residential customers.

Pro Cooperative, a farmer-owned cooperative for more than 115 years is headquartered in Pocahontas with locations in Ayrshire, Bradgate, Estherville, Gilmore City, Graettinger, Havelock, Laurens, Manson, Milford, Pioneer, Plover, Rolfe, Ruthven, Rutland, Terril, and Wallingford.

In 2024, Pro Cooperative enrolled more farmers in the On Farm Biodiesel Credit program than any other retailer. The On Farm Biodiesel Credit Program provides fuel credits to Iowa farmers filling on-farm bulk tanks with biodiesel blends and is sponsored by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, Iowa Biodiesel Board, and the Iowa Soybean Association. Farmers utilizing the program can earn up to $500 for using biodiesel blends of B11 or higher. Pro Cooperative’s marketing efforts accounted for approximately 20,000 gallons of biodiesel blended diesel with most of the farmers participating being first-time biodiesel users.