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Dubuque County Farmland Auction

Upcoming Auction
Dubuque County, IA
182.00 Acres M/L

Garryowen Road
Cascade, IA 52033

Price Click to Bid Online
Listing #19803
Jesse Meyer

Managing Broker & Auctioneer

Jesse Meyer

Office: 563.600.1105
Mobile: 563.543.8338
Jesse@PeoplesCompany.com

Travis Smock

Senior Land Agent

Travis Smock

Office: 855.800.LAND
Mobile: 319.361.8089
Travis.Smock@PeoplesCompany.com

Property Info

Description

Dubuque County, Iowa Land Auction – Mark your calendar for Friday, November 20th, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Peoples Company is pleased to present 182 acres m/l located east of Cascade, Iowa. Access to the property is off paved Garryowen Road. This versatile tract offers a balanced mix of productive tillable farmland, quality pasture, and recreational amenities.  

The farm contains an estimated 70.28 tillable acres m/l carrying a 53.1 CSR2, supported by the Fayette silt loam soil profile. These tillable acres are positioned across contoured terrain, enhancing soil conservation and supporting efficient, long‑term farming practices throughout the rolling landscape. 

Beyond the cropland, the property features 2 functional pastures featuring approximately 62 acres m/l with rolling terrain, three ponds for natural water features, and open grassland suitable for livestock. The remaining 50 acres m/l provide strong recreational appeal, highlighted by mature timber, up and coming walnut tree plantings, wildlife habitat, and scenic topography ideal for hunting and outdoor enjoyment. 

Located in Sections 33 & 34 of Whitewater Township, Dubuque County, Iowa, this tract blends income‑producing acres with recreational appeal that is well‑suited for operators, investors, or buyers seeking a multi‑use farm in a desirable rural area. 

The single tract will be offered on a price-per-acre basis via a live Public Auction scheduled for 10:00 AM CST on Friday, November 20th, 2026, at 10:00 AM, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 100 Thomas St SE, Cascade, IA 52033. This auction can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction option, and online bidding will be available.

Legal Description

NE NE, SE NE, W 1.0 acre NE of SE & W 1.0 acre SE of SE of Section 33 & NW NW, SW NW, N 1/2 NW SW of Section 34, Whitewater Township, Dubuque County, Iowa.

Directions

From Cascade: Take Garryowen Road to the east for 1.7 miles. Look for the lane on the left/north side of the road. Watch for Peoples Company signage.
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 19-34-300-001, 19-34-100-003, 19-34-100-001, 19-33-200-002, 19-33-200-004, 19-33-400-002, 19-33-400-006
  • School District: Western Dubuque Community School District
  • General Area: Northeast Iowa
  • Gross Taxes: $3,593.01
  • CSR2: 53.1
  • Zoning: Agricultural


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Auction Details & Terms

Dubuque County Land Auction
182± Acres, 70.28 Tillable Acres
Friday, November 20th, 2026 at 10:00 AM


Auction Location:
Knights of Columbus Hall - Cascade
100 Thomas St SE 
Cascade, IA 52033
 
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: The tract will be offered via Public Auction and will take place on Friday, November 20th, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Knights of Columbus Hall - Cascade, 100 Thomas St SE Cascade, IA 52033. The farmland tract will be sold on a per-acre basis through a traditional auction method. This auction can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction option, and online bidding will be available.

Bidder Registration: All prospective bidders must register with Peoples Company and receive a bidder number in order 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.

Farm Program Information: Farm Program Information is provided by the Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 cash or check. All funds will be held in the Peoples Company Trust Account.

Closing: Closing will occur on or before Wednesday, December 30, 2026. The balance of the purchase price will be payable at closing in the form of a wire transfer.

Possession: Possession of the land will be given at Closing, Subject to Tenant's Rights.

Farm Lease:  The farm will be open for the 2027 cropping season.

Mineral Rights: A mineral title opinion will not be obtained or provided, and there will be no guarantee as to the ownership of the mineral interests on the Property. Seller will convey 100% of whatever mineral rights are owned by the Seller without warranty.
   
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 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.

Other:
This sale is subject to all easements, covenants, leases, and restrictions of record. All property will be 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 "Price Per Acre" amount. 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. The seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
 
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(s) should perform his/her own investigation of the property prior to 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. 

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