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Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory Announces Grand Opening February 7, 2025

    Public Information Office
    1/27/2025


Iowa Central Community College is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the new, state-of-the-art Fuel Testing Laboratory. The grand opening will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at 1310 A Street West, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501. We are honored to welcome Governor Kim Reynolds as our featured speaker for the occasion. Joining her as distinguished guests are Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Congressman Randy Feenstra and others. 

“Our new facility represents an incredible journey from our humble beginnings on campus to this new, built-for-purpose industrial laboratory space; but none of this could’ve been possible without the dedication of my team, past and present, to make this a successful and self-sustaining business within the College” shares Dr. Donald Heck. “We are also grateful for the many loyal clients that have supported our mission and built strong relationships with us over the years.  We look forward to many years of continued support from the College and surrounding community, and the entire fuels industry.” 

This facility represents a major step forward in our commitment to meeting the needs of the Renewable Fuel Industry in Iowa and across the globe by providing state-of-the-art fuel testing and related services. The expanded lab includes new cetane and octane rating engines along with several new pieces of equipment that will allow us to test Sustainable Aviation Fuels. It will serve as a hub for innovation reflecting the longstanding dedication of the Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory to fostering progress and assuring quality in the renewable fuels sector.

Dr. Jesse Ulrich, President of Iowa Central Community College, expressed excitement about the unveiling: "On behalf of Iowa Central Community College, we extend our greatest congratulations to the teams that have contributed to the opening of the expanded, state-of-the-art Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory. It is an honor for the college and the Fort Dodge community to be partners in supporting the Fuel Testing Laboratory as the lab continues to provide critical independent testing services to the renewable and sustainable fuel sectors. We will continue to support the renewable and biofuel sectors that contribute greatly to the economic strength of our region, state and nation." 

The grand opening will include remarks from our esteemed guests and tours of the new laboratory. We invite the Fort Dodge community to celebrate this milestone with us and learn more about how this facility will contribute to an expanded renewable fuel future for our region, state, and nation.  

About Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory: 

Our mission is to provide affordable, high quality laboratory services to our clients. The Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory serves the fuels industry with an emphasis on renewable fuels.  Our clients include producers, marketers, laboratories, consultants, transportation organizations, research groups, consumers and more.  In addition, Iowa State Code establishes the Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory as the official fuel testing facility for the Iowa Bureau of Weights and Measures.

Contact for more Information: 

Jim Kersten, Vice President of External Affairs and Government Relations

kersten@iowacentral.edu

515-570-0203

 

Grand Opening of Iowa Central Community College Fuel Testing Laboratory
Friday, February 7, 2025, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
1310 A Street West, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

 

Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory Announces Grand Opening February 7, 2025

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