Nov. 12, 2014-80 Acres of O'Brien County, IA. , Center Twp, Farmland at Auction-Wayne and Marlene Slothouber-owners

Upcoming Public Farmland Auction

Of 80 Acres of Center Twp, O’Brien County, IA Prime Farmland

Wednesday November 12, 2014

Sale Time: 10:30 A.M.

Location: from the West edge of Hartley, IA go 2 miles West on Hwy 18 to Tyler Ave. then go approx. 1 mile South-Land is located at the Intersection of 330^th St and Tyler Ave.-Auction signs will be posted.

Farm will be sold at its location

Auctioneers Note: We are honored to offer this excellent 80 acre tract of farmland at Public Auction for Wayne and Marlene Slothouber. This property has been in this family for many years. This tract of land is located close to Ag Partners Grain terminal and has an excellent location one mile off of Hwy 18 and 2 miles from Hartley, IA. If you are looking to add to your current operation or a investment—Make plans today to attend!!

“Your Farmland Specialists”

Abbreviated Legal description: The W 80 acres of the N Fractional One Half of Section 1, Twp 96N, Range 40W of the 5^th P.M. O’Brien County, IA.- subject to public roads and any easements of record.

General description: This outstanding 80 acre tract of farmland contains 76.32 tillable acres with the balance in road and ditch and small waterway. This farm has a corn base of 39 acres with a direct and cc yield of 122bu. A soybean base of 34.8 acres with a direct and cc yield of 39bu.The current tenant will re-enroll farm into the new Farm Program. The predominant soil types include: 310B-Galva, 91B-Primghar, 77B-Sac, 92-Marcus, 733-Calco, 133-Colo and 282-Ransom. This farm has an average CSR1 rating of 73.1 and a CSR2 of 91.6. The topography of this farm is gently rolling.  This is a very desirable farm and had approx. 8525 ft of tile installed in 2009 and is well managed. This farm is classified as non-hel. Make plans today to attend this auction! Here is your opportunity to own one of O’Brien County’s PRIME tracts of farmland. This farm is available to farm for the 2015 crop year.

Method of Sale: Farm will be offered for sale with bid x 80 acres.

Real Estate Taxes: According to the O’Brien County Treasurer, the current net Real Estate taxes are approximately $1572 per year. Seller will pay all real estate taxes which would become delinquent if not paid by Sept. 30, 2015, as well as all prior taxes.

Possession of Farmland: Possession will be given after current harvest is complete and permission from current tenant is granted-no later than March 1, 2015.

Terms: Purchaser(s) will be required to pay a non-refundable 15% of the purchase price immediately following the auction and also agree to enter into a purchase agreement with the remaining balance due and payable on closing day Dec. 23, 2014 when the buyer shall receive a clear and merchantable title to the property. This farm is being sold as is as a cash sale with no finance contingencies. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information herein, all prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the property and verify all data provided. No warranties are expressed or implied. All FSA information is according to the O’Brien County FSA. Any announcements made day of the auction will supersede any advertisements. Aerial maps, soil maps and auction booklets are available upon request. This land is sold subject to the confirmation of the sellers. Auctioneers and Real Estate brokers are representing the sellers. If any additional information is requested or an auction booklet, please contact the agents listed below.   John De Koster  Attorney for Sellers.

Wayne and Marlene Slothouber—owners

Auctioneers and RE Brokers

Mark Zomer-712-470-2526-

Darrell Vande Vegte-712-726-3428—

Gary Van Den Berg—sales-712-470-2068

Joel Westra-605-310-6941

   Joel Westra Jr. -605-957-5222

-Pete Atkins 605-351-9847