Iowa ethanol backers share concerns with Rob Sand

By: Joanna Schroeder

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 997

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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NEVADA — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand did more listening than talking Tuesday during a meeting with members of Iowa’s ethanol industry at Lincolnway Energy in Nevada.

Sand participated in a briefing and toured the biorefinery, which came online in 20o6, as part of his 100 Town Hall Tour.

There are currently 42 operational biorefineries in Iowa producing more than 5 billion gallons per year. The state produces approximately 28-30% of all fuel ethanol in …

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