The Coon Rapids Fire Department recently received a donation of $5,000 with contributions from the NEW Cooperative Foundation and Land O’ Lakes. The Coon Rapids Fire Department serves the city of Coon Rapids and surrounding townships in Guthrie, Greene, Carroll, and Audubon Counties.

The contribution from the Foundation and Land O’ Lakes will go towards providing updated fire protection for its firefighters. This protection includes air packs which are lifesaving devices worn to provide breathable air in hazardous conditions.

“NEW Cooperative is a proud supporter of its local communities and of those who serve to keep these communities safe,” stated Gary Moritz, NEW Cooperative Communications Director. “With our involvement with the Coon Rapids Fire Department, they will not only be able to update lifesaving equipment but also be able to better serve community members.”

Andrew Grabill (middle), location manager of NEW Cooperative’s Coon Rapids location and member of the Audubon Fire Department, presented the donation to Jes Leighty (left), Coon Rapids City Clerk, and Brett Stangl (right), member of the Coon Rapids Fire Department.

About NEW Cooperative, Inc. and the NEW Cooperative Foundation 

NEW Cooperative, Inc. is a farmer-owned grain, agronomy, energy and feed cooperative headquartered in Fort Dodge, Iowa. As a leading agriculture retailer, NEW Cooperative is focused on being an innovative and efficient provider of today’s agriculture markets and services to 8,000 members throughout their 60 locations in Iowa.

The NEW Cooperative Foundation is the charitable giving entity of NEW Cooperative, Inc. The Foundation is committed to investing in organizations that are dedicated to youth and education, human services, and civic purposes that further enhance the quality of life in our member’s local communities.