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Casey’s, alongside NFL star and Iowa native Cooper DeJean, is proclaiming its breakfast pizza the “Official Pizza of Noon Kickoffs ”
“Let’s be real, if you want to win those early morning gamedays, you start with the MVP of tailgate foods: Casey’s breakfast pizza,” said DeJean, Pro Football Championship Winner and Former Iowa College Footballer “Growing up in Iowa, a slice of Casey’s pizza was my favorite after-practice snack Whether you’re headed to the stadium or rallying from home, it’s the number one tailgate food worth getting up for ”
Casey’s pizza lineup includes:
• Breakfast Pizza: Loaded with melted cheese, scrambled eggs and your choice of savory bacon, sausage or fresh veggies
• Single Topping Pizza: Made with signature marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with cheese, pepperoni, sausage or beef
• Specialty Pizza: Perfect for meat lovers, veggie fans or anyone craving a fully
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Consumer Energy Alliance Welcomes Two New Board Members
Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, welcomed two new board members who bring deep insights into the direct effects of energy policies on two industries Americans interact with every day – airlines and convenience stores
Kelly Nodzak joins from Delta Air Lines, where she is the Director of Jet Fuel Procurement and Operations, overseeing the commercial and operational aspects of fuel procurement, supply and operations for Delta’s entire fleet Prior to Delta, Nodzak managed business development for Colonial Pipeline Company She holds an MBA and is a Certified Public Accountant
“Kelly understands how important energy infrastructure is in terms of delivering affordable, reliable energy and brings expertise from an industry that is highly sensitive to energy costs and essential to America’s economy,” CEA President David Holt said “With Kelly’s insights, CEA’s breadth of representation from across the entire economy grows stronger, along with CEA’s ability to serve as a trusted, neutral authority on energy policy ”
“CEA’s mission to deliver affordable, reliable and cleaner energy to every sector of America’s economy is important and I am honored to be able to support it,”
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Casey's Drafts Cooper DeJean to Declare Breakfast Pizza "Official Pizza of Noon Kickoffs"
College football fans, the reality is setting in: Noon kickoffs are taking over with more than 35 games scheduled in the first three weeks of the season With tailgates now starting at 8 a m or earlier, Casey’s, the convenience store made famous for its pizza, is giving fans a reason to rally in the morning
Casey’s, alongside NFL star and Iowa native Cooper DeJean, is proclaiming its breakfast pizza the “Official Pizza of Noon Kickoffs ”
“Let’s be real, if you want to win those early morning gamedays, you start with the MVP of tailgate foods: Casey’s breakfast pizza,” said DeJean, Pro Football Championship Winner and Former Iowa College Footballer “Growing up in Iowa, a slice of Casey’s pizza was my favorite after-practice snack Whether you’re headed to the stadium or rallying from home, it’s the number one tailgate food worth getting up for.”
Casey’s pizza lineup includes:
• Breakfast Pizza: Loaded with melted cheese, scrambled eggs and your choice of savory bacon, sausage or fresh veggies
• Single Topping Pizza: Made with signature marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with cheese, pepperoni, sausage or beef
• Specialty Pizza: Perfect for meat lovers, veggie fans or anyone craving a fully
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Consumer Energy Alliance Welcomes Two New Board Members
Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, welcomed two new board members who bring deep insights into the direct effects of energy policies on two industries Americans interact with every day – airlines and convenience stores
Kelly Nodzak joins from Delta Air Lines, where she is the Director of Jet Fuel Procurement and Operations, overseeing the commercial and operational aspects of fuel procurement, supply and operations for Delta’s entire fleet. Prior to Delta, Nodzak managed business development for Colonial Pipeline Company. She holds an MBA and is a Certified Public Accountant
“Kelly understands how important energy infrastructure is in terms of delivering affordable, reliable energy and brings expertise from an industry that is highly sensitive to energy costs and essential to America’s economy,” CEA President David Holt said “With Kelly’s insights, CEA’s breadth of representation from across the entire economy grows stronger, along with CEA’s ability to serve as a trusted, neutral authority on energy policy.”
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Dash In Named Among Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces in Retail for 2025
Dash In announced it was recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces in Retail™, ranked No. 9 on the 2025 list. This marks the third consecutive year Dash In has earned a place alongside leading retail organizations, affirming the company’s commitment to building an exceptional workplace culture
Workplace for a third year is a proud achievement that is a reflection of the everyday dedication of our team,” said
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General Mills Recognized on TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2025 List
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Pilot, General Motors and EVgo Open Over 200 Fast Charging Locations to Power Nationwide EV Travel
Pilot Company, General Motors and EVgo Inc announced their collaborative network now reaches more than 200 locations across nearly 40 states. In just over two years, the companies have worked together to bridge charging gaps by deploying nearly 850 new electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stalls across America By investing in critical charging infrastructure along essential travel routes, this charging network is e n a b l i n g d r
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Expanding this network from 25plus states to nearly 40 in under a year, the companies continue to add charg-
countryside, where only 45% of rural counties had at least one fast charging stall available at the start of 2025 Some of the newest states to join this growing network include Colorado, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming,
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The collaboration between Pilot, GM and EVgo is bringing public fast charging to the country’s interstate travel corridors that carry more than 20% of the total traffic in America. Pilot and Flying J locations epitomize conv e n i e n c e b y c o m b i n i n g c h a r g i n g options with an array of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurants and grocery and convenience items –and EVgo’s 350kW fast-chargers can quickly refill range and get drivers back on the road.
Overhead canopies at many locations protect drivers from sun or snow and pull-through stalls allow drivers who are towing a trailer or traveling in an electric van to easily connect their
charging ports Plug and Charge – a f e a t u r e t h a t e n a b l e s c o m p a t i b l e E V models to automatically initiate and pay for a charging session simply by plugging in – is available throughout the network for drivers with compatible EV models, making it even easier to power up on the go.
P i l o t , G M a n d E V g o f i r s t announced their collaboration in 2022 and are now nearly halfway toward their goal of building a total of up to 2,000 fast charging stalls at up to 500 Pilot and Flying J locations across the United States. By the end of 2025, the companies anticipate reaching 1,000 stalls across 40 states
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Nodzak said. “Raising public awareness of how energy costs are woven into the fabric of daily life is a critical task, and it helps create the kind of positive energy policies that will lead to a stronger, more resilient and robust American economy ”
M a t t D u r a n d j o i n s f r o m t h e National Association of Convenience S t o r e s ( N A C S ) , w h e r e h e i s D e p u t y General Counsel and oversees legislative and regulatory affairs for energy and transportation issues For more than 60 years, NACS has been recog-
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nized as the premiere association for convenience and fuel retailers. NACS has more than 1,000 retail member companies that cumulatively represent more than 200,000 stores in over 50 countries, including 90,000 stores in the United States An attorney, Durand brings extensive experience in retail markets and public policy, having prev i o u s l y s e r v e d a
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external relations across 30 states and 1,600 stores He began his career as an aide in the Environmental Enforcement
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“Matt’s knowledge from the convenience store industry is directly connected to how energy costs impact the price consumers pay at the gas pump or the cash register millions of times every single day across America,” Holt said. “His experience leading public policy campaigns and advocacy will provide great insight to CEA’s on-theground mission to support the affordable, reliable energy families and businesses need to thrive ”
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