Cerro Gordo County, IA

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Land Auction
180 Acres M/L (Offered in Two Tracts) 
Friday, November 20th, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST

Auction Location:
Rock Falls Community Center
3 Nottingham Street
Rock Falls, IA 50467

Sellers: Epiphany Parish

Representing Attorney: Matthew F. Berry - Laird Law Firm

Bidder Registration: All prospective bidders must register with Peoples Company and receive a bidder number to bid at the auction. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning bidder(s) acknowledge that they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction.

Online Bidding: Register to bid at http://peoplescompany.bidwrangler.com/. Potential bidders may have access to the live auction by utilizing Peoples Company's online auction platform via the Internet. By using Peoples Company's online auction platform, bidders acknowledge that the Internet is known to be unpredictable in performance and may, from time to time, impede access, become inoperative, or provide a slow connection to the online auction platform. Bidders agree that Peoples Company nor its affiliates, members, officers, shareholders, agents, or contractors are, in any way, responsible for any interference or connectivity issues the bidder may experience when utilizing the online auction platform.

Auction Method: Tracts 1 & 2 will be sold on a per-acre basis and will be offered through the "Buyer's Choice Auction Method", whereas the winning bidder may elect to take, in any order, one or both tracts for their high bid. The "Buyer's Choice Auction Method" will continue until both tracts have been purchased. Tracts will not be offered in their entirety or combined at the conclusion of the auction. This auction can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction option, and online bidding will be available.

Tract 1: 80 Acres M/L
Tract 2: 100 Acres M/L

Financing: The buyer's obligation to purchase the Real Estate is unconditional and is not contingent upon the Buyer obtaining financing. All financial arrangements are to have been made before bidding at the auction. By the mere act of bidding, the bidder makes the representation and warrants that the bidder has the present ability to pay the bid price and fulfill the Contract.

Agency: Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning bidder(s) acknowledge they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction.

Farm Program Information: Farm Program Information is provided by the Cerro Gordo County Farm Service Agency. The figures stated in the marketing material are the best estimates of the Seller and Peoples Company; however, Farm Program Information, base acres, total crop acres, conservation plan, etc. are subject to change when the farm is reconstituted by the Cerro Gordo County FSA and NRCS offices.

Earnest Money Payment: A 10% earnest money payment is required on the day of the auction. The earnest money payment may be paid in the form of a check or wire transfer.  All funds will be held in Laird Law Firm Trust Account. 

Closing: The buyer/s will have the option to close on or before Thursday, December 31st, 2026, or January 15th, 2027. The balance of the purchase price will be payable at closing in the form of guaranteed check or wire transfer. 

Possession: Possession of the farm will be given at closing, subject to tenant's rights.
 

Farm Lease: The farm lease has been terminated, and the tracts are open for the 2027 crop season. The Seller/s will retain all of the cash rent income for the 2026 crop year.

Driveways: Existing field entrances are currently in place for both Tract 1 and Tract 2. Should a buyer choose to install a new driveway or widen, improve, or modify an existing entrance, all associated costs and expenses shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer.

Contract & Title: Immediately upon the conclusion of the auction, the high bidder will enter into a real estate sales contract and deposit with Peoples Company's Trust Account the required earnest money payment. The Seller will provide a current abstract at their expense. The Sale is not contingent upon Buyer financing.

Fences: Existing fences, if any, are in as-is condition and will not be updated or replaced by the Sellers. Not all tract and boundary lines are fenced and if needed, will be the responsibility of the Buyer at closing. Existing fence lines may not fall directly on the legal boundary.

Survey: The boundary line between Tract 1 and Tract 2 will be staked before the Auction. No additional surveying or staking will be provided by the Seller. 

Other: This sale is subject to all easements, covenants, leases, and restrictions of record. All property is sold on an “As is – Where is” basis with no warranties, expressed or implied, made by the Auctioneer, Peoples Company, or Seller. All bids will be on a per-acre basis. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. The winning bidder acknowledges that they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction. Any announcements made on auction day by the Auctioneer or Listing Agents will take precedence over all previous marketing material or oral statements. Bidding increments are at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer. No absentee or phone bids will be accepted at the auction without prior approval of the Auctioneer. All decisions of the Auctioneer are final.

Disclaimer: All field boundaries are presumed to be accurate according to the best available information and knowledge of the Seller and Peoples Company. Overall tract acres, tillable acres, etc. may vary from figures stated within the marketing material. Buyer should perform his/her investigation of the property before bidding at the auction. The brief legal descriptions in the marketing material should not be used in legal documents. Full legal descriptions will be taken from the abstract.