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TOYOTA OF DES MOINES TO SPONSOR “ ENERGY PLAYOFF DRIVE ”

Car Dealer to Purchase Tickets for Children Thursday Night

Des Moines, IA (April 15, 2009) – The Iowa Energy announced today that Toyota of Des Moines will be the “Official Sponsor of the Energy Playoff Drive” beginning with Thursday nights game vs. Dakota.

As part of the promotion, Toyota of Des Moines has announced they will purchase tickets for all children aged 17 and under for Thursday’s playoff opener. Fans can obtain these tickets at the Wells Fargo Arena box office or by calling the Energy office at 515-462-2849. Fans must ask for the “Toyota Kids Tickets” for their children.

In addition, five lucky fans will be selected at Thursday’s game to attempt to win a free Toyota Camry courtesy of Toyota of Des Moines. The five fans selected at random, will have to make four shots from specific locations on the floor in 25 seconds to win the car.

“ Toyota has been a partner of ours since day one, and we feel very fortunate to have them as our official playoff sponsor. The gesture to purchase tickets for the children of greater Des Moines shows a lot about the type of people they are, and their commitment to the community,” said Energy General Manager Chris Makris.

For more information please contact the Iowa Energy at 515-462-2849 or visit www.iowanba.com.