The best Iowa Auctioneers, or at least those competing to be the best Iowa auctioneer this year will all come together on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 in Des Moines, Iowa to compete against each other in a bid calling championship. On February 2, 2008 in Des Moines, Iowa 30 contestants competed at the annual Iowa Auctioneers Association convention and the field was narrowed to 20 auctioneers that would move on to the state final.

• Scott Stutzman - Mt. Ayr, IA
• Leroy Hoffman - Titonka, IA
• Steve Maynes - DeSoto, IA
• Steve Gaul - Hawarden, IA
• Jason Knapp - Cedar Rapids, IA
• Jeffery Craun - Boone, IA
• David Wendt - Des Moines, IA
• Ben Hollesen - Sioux Rapids, IA
• Emily Wears - Solon, IA
• Jeremy Clay - Maryville, MO
• Craig Hilpipre - Cedar Falls, IA
• Gary A. Littrel - Bettendorf, IA
• Chris Richard - Mt. Pleasant, IA
• Larry Sears - Grinnell, IA
• J.J. Wise - Manly, IA
• Brent McCall - Onawa, IA
• R.J. Brinkmeyer - Hubbard, IA
• Randy Stabe - Merrill, IA
• Chad Shepard - Waterloo, IA
• Eron Prevo - Bloomfield, IA

The state final to determine this years best Iowa Auctioneer will be held at the Iowa State Fair.  In reality it doesn't make them the best Iowa Auctioneer but the state champion bid caller for the year, who will then represent the Iowa Auctioneers Association at events and functions throughout the year.  Those competing in the competition do put a great deal of work and practice into their bid calling and with the enthusiasm and dedication of an Olympic athlete they practice day and night.  If you want to see something new at this years state fair I hope you'll come out and have a great time with us there.

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