United Country Hawkeye Real Estate is honored to represent A. R. Kusel, LTD.
at a live public auction on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. This 119.36 +/- acre
Carroll County farm, located in Ewoldt Township just Northwest of Manning,
Iowa, will be offered in two separate tracts using the “buyer’s choice” auction
method. For those unable to attend in person, live online bidding will be
available through our Virtual Online Auction platform. Situated in Southwest
Carroll County, this property exemplifies the high-quality farmland found
throughout the region. It features productive tillable acres, well-maintained
waterways, tile line improvements, and strong soil types. The farm carries a 75
CSR2 average and has been managed by a quality long-term tenant utilizing
no-till contour farming practices to minimize soil erosion. Following the
completion of the 2025 farm lease, full possession will be transferred to the
buyer on March 1, 2026. We invite you to join us at 11:00 AM at the Kerkhoff
Shelter House in Manning, Iowa. For additional information, please contact Luke
Nissen, ALC – Iowa Land Specialist, at 712-304-4827 or luke@uciowa.com.
Representing Attorney: Barry Bruner – Bruner, Bruner, Reinhart & Morton,
LLP.
Farm Information
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119.36 +/- Deeded Acres
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115.96 DCP Cropland Acres (Including Waterways)
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75 CSR2 Average
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Corn Base: 61.20 Acres – PLC Yield 154
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Bean Base: 53.60 Acres – PLC Yield 47
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Full Possession March 1, 2026
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Primary Soil Types: Marshall, Colo-Judson, &
Exira
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Taxes: 3 Parcels | $3,318 Annual
Tract #1 Information
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39.60 +/- Deeded Acres
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35.8 +/- Tillable Acres
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75.3 CSR2 Average
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S18-T82N-R36W
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Taxes: 1 Parcel | $1,078 Annual
Tract #2 Information
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79.76 +/- Deeded Acres
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75.05 +/- Tillable Acres
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74.9 CSR2 Average
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S18-T82N-R36W
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Taxes: 2 Parcels | $2,240 Annual
Key Features
• High-Quality Carroll County Farmland
This 119.36± acre farm in Ewoldt Township offers productive tillable acres
supported by strong soil types and a 75 CSR2 average. The property reflects the
consistent quality of farmland found throughout Southwest Carroll County,
making it an attractive long-term investment opportunity.
• Offered in Two Tracts with Flexible Bidding Options
The farm will be presented in two separate tracts using the “buyer’s choice”
auction method, allowing the high bidder to select any or all tracts in no
particular order. Buyers may participate in person or through the Virtual
Online Auction platform, which provides real-time online bidding for added
convenience.
• Well-Maintained and Improved Farmland
The property includes well-kept waterways, tile line improvements, and has been
managed by a reputable long-term tenant. No-till contour farming practices have
been actively implemented, contributing to reduced soil erosion and long-term
land stewardship.
Directions
From Manning, IA leave town heading West on HWY 141.
Continue on HWY 141 for one mile. Turn right heading North on Aspen Avenue.
Continue North on Aspen Avenue for ½ mile and the property is located on the
right hand side of the road.
Seller: A.
R. Kusel, LTD.
Representing
Attorney: Barry Bruner – Bruner, Bruner, Reinhart, &
Morton, LLP.
Sale
Date:
Auction will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Kerkhoff
Shelter House 619 Julia Street, Manning, IA 51455
Approval
of Bids: Seller is serious about selling this property
at auction but does reserve the right to accept or reject the final bid. Each
bid shall constitute an offer to purchase, and the final bid, if accepted by
the Seller, shall constitute a binding contract between the Buyer and Seller.
Conduction of the auction and increments of bidding are at the direction and
discretion of United Country Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate and/or the
auctioneers.
Tracts:
Farm will be sold in two tracts. Tract 1 – 39.60 +/- Deeded Acres. Tract 2 –
79.76 +/- Deeded Acres
Auction
Method: The property will be sold on a price per acre
basis based on deeded acres obtained from the Carroll County Treasurer. All
tracts will be offered through the marketing method of “Buyer’s Choice”
whereas the high bidder can purchase (in any order) any or all tracts for their
high bid. The tracts will not be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of
the auction. The auction can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction
option and online bidding will be available.
Online
Bidding Process: To participate in the bidding process,
please register at http://uciowa.bidwrangler.com/. Interested bidders can
access the real time auction through our brokerage’s auction platform via the
Internet. By using this online auction platform, bidders recognize that
internet performance can be unpredictable and may occasionally affect access,
result in downtime, or lead to slow connections to the platform. Bidders agree
that United Country Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate, along with its
affiliates, members, officers, shareholders, agents, or contractors, cannot be
held responsible for any connectivity issues or disruptions that bidders may encounter
while using the online auction platform.
Bidder
Registration: Prospective bidders must register with
United Country Hawkeye Farm Management & Real Estate and receive a bidder
number to bid at the auction. All online bidders must be approved prior to the
auction starting. Be sure to allow ample time for registration approval. United
Country Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate and its representatives act as
agents for the Seller. Winning bidder(s) acknowledge that they are representing
themselves in completing the auction sale transaction.
FSA:
All FSA information, maps, field boundaries and acres are presumed accurate
based on the best available information and knowledge of the seller and United
Country Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate.
Mineral
Rights: All mineral rights, if any, owned by the Seller
will be conveyed to the Buyer.
As
is-where is: Property is sold “AS IS-WHERE IS” and the Buyer
should take time to examine this property thoroughly and rely on their own
judgement. The only guarantee from the Seller is a valid, good, and marketable
title to the property. Neither the Seller, United County Hawkeye Farm Mgmt
& Real Estate, or the Auctioneers are giving any warranties other than a
clear title. Buyer must conduct their own inspections at their own expense
prior to bidding at the auction. The winning bidder may obtain financing or use
1031 exchange funds to complete the purchase; however, the final purchase is
NOT contingent upon the buyer’s ability to secure financing, obtain an
appraisal, or complete a 1031 exchange. Auctioneers, United Country Hawkeye
Farm Mgmt & Real Estate, or its agents are not responsible for any
representation made by Seller or their employees and are not responsible for
accidents on the sale property should any occur.
Contact
United Country Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate at 641-932-7796 or Luke
Nissen, ALC at 712-304-4827 for a private showing prior to day of sale.
Taxes: Taxes
will be pro-rated to the date of closing and based on tax estimates as provided
per Carroll County Treasurer.
Possession: Possession
will be given on March 1, 2026.
Subject
to: The
sale of this property is subject to any and all easements of record, covenants,
restrictions of record and leases.
Contract
and Earnest Payment: Buyer and Seller will enter a standard
format Contract for the Sale of Real Estate on the day of auction. Contract
will call for 10% earnest money on the day of sale to be held in Hawkeye Farm
Mgmt & Real Estate Trust in the form of a personal, corporate or cashier’s
check with the balance of the purchase price due, in certified funds, at
closing on or before February 12, 2026. Contracts will contain no financing or
inspection contingencies and Buyer must have their own financing and make their
own inspections prior to bidding at this auction. Seller will provide abstract
continued through date of sale to Buyer’s attorney for title opinion and
deliver title by General Warranty Deed. Buyer will be responsible for their own
mortgage policies of title insurance (if applicable). The 2025-2026 Property
taxes will be prorated. Exact legal to come from deed and abstract. Buyer
is responsible for their own investigation of property and/or zoning for their
intended use.
Day
of Auction: Announcements made by the United Country Hawkeye Farm
Mgmt & Real Estate and Auctioneers ahead of or during the time of sale take
precedence over any previously printed materials or any oral statements made.
The sale will be controlled by the auctioneer. United Country Hawkeye Farm Mgmt
& Real Estate and Auctioneers represent the Seller only. If a tie or
dispute occurs between two or more bidders, the Auctioneer may re-open the
bidding at the Auctioneer’s sole discretion and shall serve as the sole arbiter
as to who is or is not allowed to bid. Auctioneer reserves the right to reject
any bid that is only a fraction advance over the preceding bid, to regulate
bidding and to accept or reject any or all bids. Auctioneer reserves the right
to enter bids on behalf of absentee/phone bidders as well as the Seller. Any
and all decisions of Auctioneer regarding the conduct of the auction shall be
final without liability to any party.
Agency:
Auction Company, United Country Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate, Auctioneer
and their representatives are exclusive agents of the Seller. Listing Agent is
distant relation to one of the Sellers. Jon Hjelm with the Acre Company acts as
the Auctioneer.
THE
BIDDING WILL ONLY LAST A FEW MINUTES, AND THE AUCITONEER HAS FINAL SAY.
