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THE HAWKEYE AUCTIONEER

Quarterly E-Newsletter

FALL 2021

Inside This Issue:

Creamer Named 2021 Iowa State Champion Auctioneer
Iowa Auctioneers Association Annual Convention
About Hilton Garden Inn, West Des Moines
2021 Industry Calendar
2021 Officers & Board Members

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Creamer Named 2021

Iowa State Champion Auctioneer

Austin Creamer, of Hartington, Neb., was awarded the title ‘Iowa State Champion Auctioneer’ on Tuesday, August 17, during a competition at the Iowa State Fair. Creamer is a second-generation auctioneer who attended the World Wide College of Auctioneering in 2015 and recently graduated from Wayne State College studying Agribusiness and Economics. He also is the 2019 Nebraska State Champion Auctioneer and Champion Ringman.

The top five finalists included – 2021 Reserve Champion, Austin Schaben, Dunlap; 1st Runner Up, Dylan Webb, Osceola; 2nd Runner Up, Jordan Cannon, Marion; and 3rd Runner Up, Kam Hartstack, Clarinda.

The contest was held under normal auction conditions and was free for fairgoers to watch. The public was encouraged to participate. Nineteen professional auctioneers from the Midwest competed for the title of ‘Iowa State Champion Auctioneer’ a cash prize of $1,000 and the coveted Champion Belt Buckle which was provided courtesy of the Continental Auctioneers School.

Also participating in the 2021 competition:

Chad Bals, Ames

Chantz Davidson, Orient

Jason Dvorak, Madrid

Bradley Farmer

Dallas Hansen, Plainview, Neb.

Doug Head, Derby

Mason Holvoet, West Point

Liz Hunt, Burlington Junction, Mo.

Chris Nelson, Thornton

Chris Richard, Mt. Pleasant

Clay Schaardt, Steinauer, Neb.

Chad Shepard, Cedar Falls

Tony Wisely, Perry, Okla.

Tristan Wolfe, Red Oak

Iowa Auctioneers Convention

February 3-5, 2022

Hilton Garden Inn

205 S 64th Street

West Des Moines, Iowa

Group Rate $109+Tax

Hilton Garden Inn - IAA Reservation Link

About Hilton Garden Inn

West Des Moines

Property Location

When you stay at Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West in West Des Moines, you'll be in the business district and convenient to Jordan Creek Town Center and West Glen Town Center. This hotel is within close proximity of Valley Stadium and Mercy Medical Center West Lakes.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 176 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and pay movies provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks, and coffee/tea makers.

Amenities

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 mi.

Dining

Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in West Des Moines? This hotel has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self-parking is available onsite.