Calhoun County, Iowa Farmland Auction - Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, at 10:00 AM! Peoples Company is pleased to represent the Bevis Family Trust in the sale of their family farm located north of Rockwell City, Iowa, and just east of Twin Lakes, Iowa. The portfolio consists of 152.80 acres that will be offered as two individual tracts via public auction utilizing the "Buyers Choice" auction method.
Tract 1 consists of 57.85 acres m/l (to be surveyed) with an estimated 57.76 FSA cropland acres and a CSR2 soil rating of 86. Prominent soil types include Clarion loam, Webster clay loam, and Canisteo clay loam. Of the cropland acres, there are currently 10.76 acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). These acres carry an average CSR2 soil rating of 79.3 and would be conducive to farming.
The CRP contract details are listed below:
Contract #11519C - ...
Contract #11519C - 10.76 Acres enrolled in the Farmable Wetlands Program (Practices CP27 & CP28) with an annual payment of $3,228 ($300/acre) This contract is set to expire in September 2027. See the attached 'CRP Map' for approximate locations.
The remaining 47 cropland acres are in a corn and soybean rotation, with majority of the field planted as soybeans for the 2025 growing season. These acres have a CSR2 soil rating of 87.6. Historically, this tract has been farmed north to south, but could easily be farmed east to west as most of the tract is in beans this season, and corn could readily be planted in the bean acres next season. The farm lease has been terminated, and farming rights are available for the 2026 growing season.
Access to the tract is from the north off of paved County Highway D26. Tract 1 sits in Drainage District #114, near the bottom of the district. County Drainage Tile runs through the farm, draining water west off the farm. The tile sizes vary, see the attached 'Tile Map' for approximate sizes and locations. This tract is located in Section 6 of Center Township, Calhoun County, Iowa.
*A survey will be completed prior to the auction, and the surveyed acres will be the multiplier at the auction.
AUCTION DETAILS & TERMS
The Bevis Family Trust
152.80 Acres M/L
Offered as Two Tracts
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST
Seller: The Bevis Family Trust
Auction Location:
Calhoun County Expo Center
Park Road (Located in the County Fair Grounds)
Rockwell City, Iowa 50579
Online Bidding: 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 tracts will be sold via Public Auction on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Calhoun County Expo Center in Rockwell City, Iowa. The portfolio will be offered as two individual tracts using the "Buyer's Choice" auction method, whereas the winning bidder may elect to take one or both tracts for their high bid. The "Buyer's Choice" auction will continue until all farmland tracts have been purchased and removed from the auction. The tracts will not be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of the auction. 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 to bid at the auction. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning bidder(s) acknowledge they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction.
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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. The balance of the purchase price will be payable at closing in the form of cash, guaranteed checks, or wire transfers.
Possession: Possession of the land will be given At Closing, Subject to the Tenant's Rights.
Farm Lease: Farming rights are available for the 2026 growing season.
CRP Contracts & Payments: Both tracts are subject to Conservation Reserve Program contracts. Seller and any other participants listed in the contracts will assign the CRP contracts to the Buyer(s) as of the Closing Date, and Buyer(s) shall assume all obligations of the CRP contracts.
Contract & Title: Immediately upon the conclusion of the auction, the high bidder will enter into a real estate sales contract and deposit the required earnest money payment into the Peoples Company Trust Account. The Seller will provide a current abstract at their expense. The sale is not contingent upon Buyer financing.
Financing: The purchasers obligation to purchase the Property is unconditional and is not contingent upon the Purchaser obtaining financing. Any financial arrangements are to have been made before bidding at the auction. By the mere act of bidding, the bidder makes a representation and warrants that the bidder has the present ability to pay the bid price and fulfill the terms and conditions provided in the Contract.
Fences: Existing fences, if any, are in as-is condition and will not be updated or replaced by the Seller. 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.
Surveys: Surveys will be provided for both Tracts 1 and 2. The surveyed acres will be the multiplier at the auction.
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.
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.
Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
Search for detailed parcel information including; Elevation & Vegetation Maps, Ownership Information, Detailed Parcel Information, Crop History Map, Soil Survey Productivity Data, and more.
Research Parcel InformationFrom Rockwell City, Iowa: Head west on County Road D36 for two miles. Then turn right (north) onto Marshall Avenue / Iowa Highway 4 for 3.5 miles. Turn right and take the ramp onto U.S. Highway 20 and go for 2 miles. Then, turn left (north) onto Ogden Avenue and go for 1.5 miles. Take a right onto County Highway D26 and go for half a mile. The farm will be on the right (south) side of the road, look for Peoples Company signage.
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