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IOWA LICA ANNUAL MEETING &
CONVENTION
Sunday - Monday - Tuesday
January 5-7, 2020
2019 State Officers:
Chairman of the Board— Aaron Lyle
President—Troy Resor
Vice President—Reagan Gingerich
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61st Annual Iowa Land Improvement
Contractors’ Association Convention Notes: • Badges must be worn at all functions.
• Associate hospitality rooms will be closed during all business
sessions and planned programs. Hospitality rooms will close doors
at 11:30 p.m.
• You must have a ticket to attend meal functions.
• All educational sessions are 50 minutes - starting on time. We ask
that you help us keep on schedule.
• Check bulletin board for changes and other information.
• No refunds for meals not attended.
• Please leave auction items in the Associate Hall for display.
• If Associates have items for the Monday/Tuesday drawing, get them
to the Registration desk before the Monday luncheon.
• Associates’ meeting will be in the Associate Hall at 9:30 on Tuesday
morning. All associates are encouraged to attend.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5TH
1:00 p.m. Registration Opens (Close at 6:00 p.m.) Iowa Hall Foyer
2:00 p.m. LICA Farm Meeting Iowa B & C
2:30 p.m. Committee Meetings Iowa B & C
4:00 p.m. Legislative Policy Meeting Iowa B & C
4:00 p.m. Exhibits Open (Close at 6:00 p.m.) Associate Hall
6:00 p.m. Iowa LICA Corn Hole Tournament
Courtyard
Sponsored by:
6:00 p.m. Associate Hospitality (Close at 11:30 p.m.) Courtyard
7:30 p.m. Dirty Champagne (Live band) Courtyard
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Iowa LICA Associates Exhibit Hall Displays Please take time to thank all of our associate members for their
contributions all year long.
Booth Associate Booth Associate
1 A & E Construction Supply 33 IDALS
2 Mid-Tech Services, Inc. 34 Timewell Tile
3 Heartland Const. Equip. 35 Timewell Tile
4 Heartland Const. Equip. 36 Mitko, LLC
5 FRATCO 37 RWF Bron
6 FRATCO 38 Machinery Trader
7 Country Enterprises, Inc. 39 Bryans Heavy Equipment
8 Browns Heavy Equipment 40 Kahn Tile Supply, LLC
9 XL Specialized Trailers 41 Northland Trenching
10 Hotsy Equipment Co 42 Maverick, Inc.
11 Springfield Plastics, Inc 43 Hickenbottom, Inc.
12 Riverland Expressions 44 Star Equipment
13 Riverland Expressions 45 Metal Culverts
14 Precision Intakes 46 Quinn Equipment
15 SunSource 47 J. Pettiecord. Inc.
16 Bower’s Great Lakes Inter-Drain 48 The Johnson Group
17 Contractor Solutions 49 JW Bell
18 Port Industries 50 Mid America Trenchers
19 River Valley Pipe LLC 51 Mid America Trenchers
20 Midwest Cleaning/Alkota 52 Brown Bear
21 Purple Wave 53 Titan Machinery
22 Prinsco, Inc. 54 Carlson Software & Field Solutions
23 Ramy Turf 55 ADS
24 Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers 56 ADS
25 Quick Supply Company 57 NRCS
26 Contech Engineered Solutions 58 Northern Border Pipeline
27 Mid Country Machinery 59 E3 Millennium Therapy Services
28 McCormick Equipment 60 Hurricane Ditcher
29 Prins Insurance, Inc 61 Hilpipre Auction Co.
30 United Fire Group 62 Brown Supply
31 Agri Drain Corporation 63 Ziegler - CAT
32 Vermeer 64 HyPro Equipment
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MONDAY, JANUARY 6TH
7:00 a.m. Registration Opens (Close at 5:00 p.m.) Iowa Hall Foyer
7:15 a.m. Devotions Iowa B
7:30a.m. Welcome Opening Breakfast
Sponsored by:
Ballroom
8:00 a.m. Exhibits Open (Close at 5:00 p.m.) Associate Hall
8:00 a.m.
New Member Meeting -
LICA President Troy Resor & Aaron Lyle
Iowa B
9:00 a.m.
Disaster Recovery
Iowa One Call
Driver Qualification Files
Working with NRCS on Terrace Projects
Waste Water Session 1
Iowa B
Iowa C
Iowa D
Iowa E
Westview
10:00 a.m.
Digging for Answers: Making Sense of
an Uncertain Financial World
DEF Workshop
Zywave Portal
Evaluations-The Importance of Records
Waste Water Session 2
Iowa B
Iowa C
Iowa D
Iowa E
Westview
11:00 a.m.
Bonding Overview
Estate Planning, Probate & Trust
Administration for Family Farms
Healthcare Insurance for 2020
On the Job
Waste Water Session 3
Iowa B
Iowa C
Iowa D
Iowa E
Westview
12:00
Noon
John Deere Luncheon - Sponsored by: John
Deere Dealers of Iowa
Ballroom
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At approximately 7:00 p.m., the 23rd Annual Iowa LICA Auction will
begin in the Courtyard. In the last several years, the auction has
raised between $10,000 and $25,000 annually! These proceeds have
been used for educational programs, Iowa LICA website, safety, as
well as the purchase and development of the LICA land.
Buffet and 23rd Annual Auction 5:30 - 11:00 Courtyard
MONDAY, JANUARY 6TH
The auction items are on
display in the Associate Hall.
With lots of great items to bid
on, don’t forget to sign up for
your number in the Associate
Hall and bid, bid, bid!
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MONDAY, JANUARY 6TH (continued)
2:00 p.m. Collections and Getting Your Money
DEF Workshop
Healthcare Insurance for 2020
Updates from Iowa DOT
Waste Water Session 4
Iowa B
Iowa C
Iowa D
Iowa E
Westview
3:00 p.m. Are Your Job Descriptions Helping...
Trusted Site Solutions for Erosion
Control and Stormwater
Accident Investigation
Updates from Iowa DOT
Waste Water Session 4
Iowa B
Iowa C
Iowa D
Iowa E
Westview
4:00 p.m. Key Elements of Lifecycle Cost
Analysis
Risk Management of All Sorts
Cyber Security
National LICA Benefits
Waste Water Session 4
Iowa B
Iowa C
Iowa D
Iowa E
Westview
5:30 p.m. Buffet Courtyard
7:00 p.m. 23rd Annual LICA Auction Courtyard
Iowa LICA Honorary Members
Iowa Land Improvement Contractors’ Association gives special
recognition to Iowa LICA members who have donated much of their
lives to the growth of the Iowa LICA over the years.
Kenneth and Jane Rasch
Dan Rasmussen
Albert and Doris Stenstrom
Keith Norris
Wayne and Wilma Towers
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Map of the Hotel
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 7TH
7:00 a.m. Registration Opens Iowa Hall Foyer
7:15 a.m. Devotions Iowa B
7:30 a.m.
Exhibits Open - coffee and donuts
Close at 10:30 a.m.
Associate Hall
9:30 a.m. Associate Member Annual Meeting Associate Hall
8:30 a.m. Office Hacks
Fuel Additives
Estate Planning, Probate & Trust
Administration for Family Farms
Risk Management of all Sorts
Basic Permit to Carry Class
Iowa B
Iowa C
Iowa D
Iowa E
Westview
9:30 a.m.
Collections and Getting Your Money
Construction Plans & Specs
Cyber Security
Agency Meeting with IDALS, NRCS,
DNR and Army Corp of Engineers
Basic Permit to Carry Class
Iowa B
Iowa C
Iowa D
Iowa E
Westview
10:30 a.m. Bonding Overview
Grassed Waterway Construction,
Tips & Tricks
Business Tax Issues
Agency Meeting with IDALS, NRCS,
DNR and Army Corp of Engineers
Basic Permit to Carry Class
Iowa B
Iowa C
Iowa D
Iowa E
Westview
11:30 a.m. Titan Luncheon - Sponsored by: Ballroom
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President’s Award Banquet and Entertainment Tuesday, January 7th, 6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7TH (continued)
1:30p.m. National LICA Benefits
Digging for Answers: Making Sense of an
Uncertain Financial World
Business Tax Issues
What It Means To Be An Iowan
Iowa B
Iowa C
Iowa D
Iowa E
2:30 p.m. Are Your Job Descriptions Helping…
On the Job
Contractor Roundtable
What It Means To Be An Iowan
Iowa B
Iowa C
Iowa D
Iowa E
3:30 p.m. Annual Membership Meeting - all members
encouraged to attend. Election of 2020 state
officers and other agenda items.
Iowa E
6:00 p.m. President’s Award Banquet Ballroom
Convention Unwind Iowa E
Special guest, Iowa Secretary of
Agriculture, Mike Naig will be
joining us for the Presidential
Award’s Banquet.
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Ladies Program - Monday, January 6th
7:15 a.m. Devotions Iowa B
7:30a.m. Welcome Opening Breakfast
Sponsored by:
Ballroom
8:00 a.m. Exhibits Open (Close at 5:00 p.m.) Associate Hall
9:00 a.m.
We will be working on Tie Blankets,
Laundry Packets, and Dump Truck
Diaper Drive.
A speaker from Hope Ministries will be
coming to tell us about their program.
Des Moines Room
12:00
Noon
John Deere Luncheon - Sponsored by:
John Deere Dealers of Iowa
Ballroom
The Ladies’ Program is sponsored by
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Ladies Program - Tuesday, January 7th
7:15 a.m. Devotions Iowa B
7:30 a.m.
Exhibits Open - coffee and donuts
Close at 10:30 a.m.
Associate Hall
8:30 a.m. Office Hacks Iowa B
9:30 a.m. Women’s Activities Des Moines Room
11: 30 a.m. Titan Machinery Luncheon
Ballroom
1: 30 p.m. What it means to be an Iowan Iowa E
6:00 p.m. President’s Awards Banquet Ballroom
2019 Iowa LICA Scholarship Winners Congratulations to the 2019 Iowa LICA scholarship winners:
Kody Ricken
Abigail Kraft
Piper LaGrange
Mitchell Bohle
IOWA LICA GOLF OUTING COMING THIS SUMMER 2020…
No matter your skill level on the course, it is safe to say Iowa LICA
members like to dig dirt. This golf outing is a great time and no matter
how much dirt gets swung around, everyone has a chance to win.
The dollars generated from this fun event go towards funding our
scholarship for Iowa LICA members, their spouses, children,
grandchildren or employees. Watch for dates when the weather
warms up. Date TBD
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Presidential Awards Banquet Entertainment
The Peterson Farm Bros are made up of Greg (28), Nathan (25), Kendal
(22), and honorary “bro” Laura (18) Peterson. We are siblings who farm
together with our parents near Assaria, KS. We produce entertaining
and educational videos on our YouTube channel and post farming and
video updates to our social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram). Ever since we began producing content, we have continued
to realize a need to inform people about what we do in farming and in
agriculture as a whole. There are many misconceptions about modern
day farmers and we feel it is our calling to help correct some of those
misconceptions. Aside from our production on social media, we travel
around the country to speak on advocating for agriculture. We also blog
about misunderstood topics in agriculture and open up our farm for
tours. Through all of this we hope to educate the general public on
where their food comes from and what a real Midwest family farm looks
like!
Sunday Entertainment
Sign up at the Registration table on Sunday, January 5th. Enjoy the
hospitality rooms, grab a beverage, and throw some bags while
listening to the sounds of “Dirty Champagne”.
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About the Sessions and Speakers:
CEU Program: Members who want to use these classes for CEUs must sign-in
before the class begins and sign out when the class is over. Iowa
LICA will report the attendees to the state of Iowa and IOWWA.
Sponsored by:
The workshops offered during the Iowa LICA Annual Meeting and
Convention will cover the following and may not align perfectly
with the times allotted for sessions.
Session 1 (1 hour) ................................... History of Septic Systems
Session 2 (1.5 hours) ...........................................................................
............... Fundamentals of Septic Systems and Home Ownership
Session 3 (1 hour) ................ Time of Transfer and Spirit of the Law
We will layout timelines for closing on the sale of property,
transferring property and the process of a Time of Transfer
inspection and required sampling. We will clarify the exemptions
to the regulations and debunk the “Grandfather” clause.
Session 4 (2.5 hours) ............ Collaborative and Interactive Exercise
We will be breaking into small mixed groups for collaborative and
interactive exercises to demonstrate and educate us all together
on Chapter 69 and Time of Transfer.
Total of 6 hours CEUs earned if all sessions are attended.
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About the Sessions and Speakers:
Accident Investigation
.......................................................................... Linda Moyna, Moyson Resources Should an accident happen do you know how to implement a good accident
investigation? A good investigation can save you time and frustration. Learn
how to meet OSHA/MSHA regulations as well as keep your insurance company
happy. Also, a good investigation can help you make changes to your company
in order to have a safer environment. We will also discover how and why your
workers comp insurance costs can be lowered. Discover why distracted driving
is a company’s biggest challenge.
Agency Meeting
................................................................. Al Frohlich of Army Corp of Engineers ........... Tony Toigo, Loan Program Coordinator for Division of Soil Conservation ................. Bruce Truman Deputy Director of Department of Natural Resources .......................................... Jon Hubbert, Assistant State Conservationist, NRCS This program will be 2 hours in length. Representatives from the NRCS,
IDALS, DNR, and the Army Corp will give a short presentation on their
programs and responsibilities. The second hour will be open for questions and
discussion of those topics of interest to you.
Are Your Job Descriptions Helping… or Hurting?
..................................... Mindy Oxenford, E3 Millennium Work Therapy Services Attendees will know what details define a job description and how to harness a
good JDs full value (see 1-4 below) and why bad job descriptions make claims
more costly (premature release to work or unnecessary additional medical
expenses/lost-time, improper restricted duty/accommodations, etc.).
1) Managing an aging workforce via injury prevention options
2) Aid to doctors treating/releasing injured workers using objective facts, not
patient self-reports
3) Ensure treating therapists can streamline treatment of injured workers for
quicker (and safer) return to work
4) HR/Dept. Heads/Admins will be more confident with job assignments/
rotations/accommodations/open-position advertising
Bonding Overview
.................................................................................................. United Fire Group We will be discussing the bonding process. What is required to be bonded?
We will have a question and answer section for general questions participants
have on the process.
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About the Sessions and Speakers:
Business Tax Issues
............................................................................Lacey Carroll, Milestones Group An update on business tax issues, including income tax, sales tax, use tax, and
payroll taxes. Other topics to be included are the new Iowa e-filing requirements
for W-25 and how the 20% qualified business income tax deduction works.
Collections and Getting Your Money for Your Work
................................................................... Justin Sullivan, Whitfield & Eddy Law This program will discuss items used to ensure payment and the best practices
to put yourself in the best position to get payment and the costs associated with
collecting on judgments and in small claims court. We will address contracts
and invoicing techniques to better protect yourself and your company
Construction Plans and Specifications
.................................................................................... Luke Monat, Shive-Hattery The presentation will review common layout and components of construction
plans and specifications as they relate to conservation type projects. Example
plans from wetlands, ponds, bio-reactors and other soil and water conservation
projects will be shared and discussed. Understanding the layout and how to
reference technical specifications will also be reviewed.
Contractor Roundtable Discussion
.....................................................................Doug Egeland, Doug Egeland Tiling
....................................................... Bruce Barnhart, Barnhart's Custom Services
........................................................................ Gene Blazek, Blazek Construction Join these experienced contractors for a question answer session. Ask what
you’ve always wanted to know, but didn’t know where to turn for answers.
Cyber Security
.............................................................................. Gene Zimmerman, All Z Clean You will learn what a “Cyber Security Posture” is and how to dynamically adapt
yours as appropriate given the situation for both your personal stance and when
working with vendors. Attendees will walk away with an understanding (and
checklist) of how to be safer with their information and be better stewards of
their financial responsibility when making decisions about using technology in
doing business.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
.................................................................. Steven Ile, Thunder Creek Equipment Presentation will cover Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) best practices and care.
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About the Sessions and Speakers:
Digging for Answers: Making Sense of an Uncertain Financial World
................................................................................... Ross Polking, Foster Group Making good decisions and avoiding costly mistakes is critical in both your
business and personal finances. Preparing for life after your career is an
ongoing exercise that is ripe with financial uncertainly. Creating a plan and
sticking to it is hard. Knowing how to effectively save and if/when to retire is
even harder. This presentation will help simplify your approach and cut
through some of the fog of planning and investing.
Disaster Recovery
.............................................................................. Gene Zimmerman, All Z Clean You already know that you should back up those files, but what is the best way
to do it? While we are at it, what good will those files do you if nothing else
works? You will learn how disaster recovery fits into a larger business
continuity plan designed to ensure your company has resiliency in the face of
flood, fire and more. Attendees will gain an understanding (and handout
roadmap) of how to start building a plan to mitigate the impact of potentially
major disruptions to their business service delivery.
DOT Driver Qualification Files
.......................................................................... Linda Moyna, Moyson Resources Are you ready for a “complimentary” DOT audit? Driver qualification files are
one of the most important aspects of successfully completing an audit. In this
class you will receive a driver qualification file and information about how to
keep your files current.
Estate Planning & Probate & Trust Administration for Family Farms & Businesses
.................................................................. Justin Sullivan, Whitfield & Eddy Law This program will discuss estate planning for your family farm and business. In
addition, it will answer questions regarding family trusts or probate
administration and what those mean. Estate planning will include capital
gains issues as well as estate and inheritance tax considerations. Lastly, this
program will discuss ways to avoid the family farm fight. Evaluations—The Importance of Records
............................ Merv Hilpipre and Craig Hilpipre, Hilpipre Auction Company In this session we will be discussing the various types of appraisals required by
financial institutions and the importance of proper evaluations for fire and
theft.
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About the Sessions and Speakers:
Fuel Additives
................................................................................... Brad Chilton, Schaeffer Oil In this session we will be discussing fuel additives and storage tank preventative
maintenance.
Grassed Waterway Construction, Tips and Tricks
.................................................................................. J.D. Goemaat, USDA/NRCS The workshop will cover tips and tricks on grassed waterways construction
including: sitting and sizing a waterway, reading construction plans, layout in
the field, and best construction methods. Seeding methods and erosion
protection post construction will also be covered. Lessons learned from
successes as well as failures will both be covered during the presentation.
Hands on Maintenance
............................................................................... Joe Justesen, Murphy Tractor One of the biggest investments you have is your equipment. Learn how to
perform hands on maintenance to make the equipment last and run smoothly.
Healthcare Insurance in 2020
.................................................................................... Shane Baack, Jones Group Health insurance has become the second most costly business expense next to
employee’s wages. The small to medium business market has seen the largest
impact on their businesses and the Jones Group has worked hard to find
solutions that make sense for business owners and provide the highest quality
benefits at more affordable rates. Come learn about the LICA Endorsed
healthcare options.
Iowa One Call
...................................................................................... Ben Booth, Iowa One Call Join Ben as he discusses the Iowa One Call system and how it can effectively
protect you and the facilities underground.
Key Elements of Lifecycle Cost Analysis
............... Jace Kranau & Michaela Wallace, Sandhills Global/Machinery Trader Harness the power of a simple yet powerful asset valuation tool that leverages
the cleanest, most accurate asset, transactional and market data available to
help you put real-time values on assets. This crucial information saves you time
and gives you better visibility into your fleet, enabling you to improve the bottom
line. We will also do a quick review of the six new benefits available to all LICA
members.
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About the Sessions and Speakers:
National LICA Benefit Review
................................................................. Chris Brauer, Region IV National LICA Join Chris, our Region IV National LICA representative, as he covers the
benefits all Iowa LICA members receive from National LICA.
New Member Meeting
..................................................... Aaron Lyle, Iowa LICA Chairman of the Board .......................................................................... Troy Resor, Iowa LICA President Steering your way through our Annual Convention can be a challenging course
as a new member, not to mention district meetings, National conventions and
more. Come to our new member session to learn more about the structure of
our association and how being an active LICA member can help your business
grow leaps and bounds.
Risk Management of All Sorts… Better Attend This One!
......................................................... Greg Greco, Advisor for the Johnson Group .................................................. Randy Johnson, Advisor for the Johnson Group ....................................................... Dan Waters, Attorney for the Johnson Group .................................................... Craig Martin, Attorney for the Johnson Group ......................................................... Nan Merrill, Advisor for the Johnson Group Just like preparing for your biggest most complex job, planning for your
business and family is incredibly impactful. Come listen and ask questions of a
team of collaborative specialists (including Iowa LICA members) on dovetailing
risk management, contingency, succession and estate planning into a
seamless flexible plan and how to include and communicate your plan to the
people you care the most about.
What if your top employees start to leave?
• Have you taken steps to ensure their retention?
What if the company is sued on a project that went poorly?
• Have you put systems in place to ensure that contracts are reviewed to
minimize company risk?
What if your son and daughter expect to own the company and neither have the
capability to run it?
• Have you developed a succession plan and communicated it?
What if you and your business partner can’t agree how to operate the business
anymore?
• What does your buy-sell and/or operating agreement say?
Remember—your panel participants are LICA members, our “work and
expertise” are one of your benefits.
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Trusted Site Solutions for Erosion Control and Stormwater Management
................................................................... Bill Murphy, Quick Supply Company Innovative solutions for controlling soil erosion and managing stormwater run
off.
What It Means to be an Iowan
..................................................................................... Mike Zahs, Iowa Historian Our land, our history, our people all work together to make Iowa a place like no
other. Iowans tend to greatly underestimate our importance. Learn more about
the great place we often take for granted, and why we truly are special.
Working with the NRCS on Terrace Projects
............................................................................................... J. D. Hollingsworth In this presentation, we will go over the basics of working with the NRCS on
terrace projects. J.D. will discuss the thought process NRCS goes through for
terrace layout, what survey is required, a brief overview of the NRCS design
process, how to read the NRCS terrace plans, use them to stake out a terrace
and how to fill out the NRCS checkout sheets.
Updates from the Iowa Department of Transportation
............................................................................... HM Spec. Boswell, Iowa DOT Updates from the Iowa Department of Transportation on CDL, Medical Cards,
Pre-Trip Inspections, Cargo securement, Vehicle Weight, Oversize Permitting,
Agricultural topics, Haz-Mat (Placarded and Non-Placarded)
Zywave Portal
......................................................................... Linda Moyna, Moyson Resources Shhh. I have a secret. Have you ever wanted or better yet have been mandated
to develop policies and procedures? Have you ever had to have a workplace
exam and you were not quite sure how to develop one? I have the answer… it’s
Zywave. At this presentation you will learn about the best kept secret of being a
LICA member.
About the Sessions and Speakers:
Pick up your Iowa LICA water bottle at the
registration desk. Use it during our
convention and earn raffle tickets at each
of the workshops you are caught using it.
Special raffle will be held at Tuesday’s
lunch.
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In Appreciation A very special thanks to:
FRATCO and Bower’s Great Lakes Inter-Drain Sunday Entertainment
Springfield Plastics, Kahn Tile Supply, Northland Trenching,
MidTech Services, and Precision Intakes Coffee, Water, Soda Breaks
Prins Insurance, Inc. and United Fire Group Monday Breakfast
Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. & Martin Equipment Co. John Deere Dealers of Iowa John Deere Luncheon
Titan Machinery Titan Machinery Luncheon
Altorfer Cat and Ziegler Cat Cat Dealers of Iowa - President’s Award Banquet
Hickenbottom, Inc. Ladies’ Program– Hope Mission
Advanced Drainage Systems CEU program
Hilpipre Auction Co. 23rd Annual Auction
Agri Drain Corporation and Prinsco Buffet
Many others have donated prizes for drawings and the auction.