Recent content by Sparkplug
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Tailgating location
I sold a C4 on Stubhub for $650 + 15% fee. I also paid a 15% fee. Sold in three days to an event planner -
Iowa Geography Question
I collect them. I find them on eBay. Ten years ago most farms were listed by the farmer’s name Now they are a trust or LLC- Sparkplug
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Iowa Geography Question
Yes. Warren County, Iowa lost land to Polk County. This happened in 1846 when a supplementary bill was passed that effectively shifted 144 square miles from Warren County to Polk County. This land transfer was a result of efforts to move Fort Des Moines closer to the geographical center of...- Sparkplug
- Post #50
- Forum: General Discussion
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Iowa Geography Question
Parts of Warren County were taken by Polk County when they were deciding to move the capitol from Iowa City. Polk County needed the additional population.- Sparkplug
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Insurance in Iowa
I have FB and anticipate an increase but I’m not leaving them Last year had $93,000+ worth of storm damage and they were great to work with to get everything replaced or repaired. -
2025 field work
Will have corn sprayed by helicopter or drone in the next day or two -
Cash for Ireland trip and other tips
Buy a soda at the airport and use US currency and ask for your change in Euro -
2025 field work
Got verbal confirmation today. Big relief. 15 year contract so that it becomes my estate’s problem -
2025 field work
Mine were bids and are dependent on federal cutoff numbers. Bid applications closed on June 6th. Now I’m not so worried. I don’t want to have to find a tenant and it’s too far from my home farm for my custom guys -
2025 field work
You have me worried. Hoping my office that has just a few staff (but they are the greatest) are taking some needed time off and will hit it hard next week -
2025 field work
I do the majority of my paperwork online. I work with two different counties. One office requires appointments and one doesn’t. The one that doesn’t serves two counties. Note- live in southern Iowa -
2025 field work
I have some CRP contracts that expire this year. Applied to renew as soon as they would take applications. Applications were due June 6. Haven’t heard anything. Has anyone? -
Aer Lingus Classic items. Tickets, planning, etc.
Tickets are there with the message “your ticket is not available to be managed “ -
Acreage tips from the Fanatics
Mowing and spraying milkweed just pi**es it off. RAGBRAI had people spreading seeds as they rode across Iowa. -
Acreage tips from the Fanatics
We started using a Stihl battery powered weedeater and small chainsaw for the little things. Both use the same battery. Becoming a big believer in using chemicals around the grain bins, fuel thanks, etc. There is an abundance of poison ivy this year and I can’t stand prednisone.