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Ag./BusinessClear Lake Mirror-Reporter Aug. 12, 2015 • Page 7
Farmland leasing meeting to be
held Aug. 19 in Mason City
Iowa State University Extension and Out- business professionals with current issues related
Katie Showalter (left), owner, and Mindy Berhow, manager, are ready to greet guests in the lobby at reach in Cerro Gordo County is hosting a farm- to farmland ownership, management and leasing ALI TAYLOR BARKELA
Rumorz Neighborhood Hideaway. The room below is one of 17 that the business offers. The entire land leasing meeting on Aug. 19, at 1:30 p.m., at arrangements. Attendees will gain understand-
motel received a major renovation. -Reporter photos NIACC, 500 College Drive in Mason City. The ing of current cash rental rate surveys and factors Barkela joins
annual meeting is offered to address questions driving next year’s rents such as market trends Classic Hair
that land owners, tenants or other interested indi- and input costs. Additional information on the Designs
viduals have about leasing farmland. 2014 Iowa State Land Value Survey, 2014 Farm
“More than half of Iowa’s farmland is rent- Bill, flexible leases, Corn Suitability Rating Index
ed, and strong landlord/tenant relationships are (CSR2) and Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy
important for the long-term viability of Iowa’s will be presented.
valuable farmland,” said Kelvin Leibold, farm Each registrant will receive a 100-page work-
management specialist with ISU Extension and book with resources regarding land leasing agree-
Outreach. “Iowa farmland cash rental rates de- ments such as surveys, sample written lease agree-
creased by $14 an acre from 2014 to 2015; every ments and termination forms and many other
district in Iowa showed a decline in reported rent- publications. Similar meetings are being held
al values. The decreases ranged from $24 in Cen- across the region during July and August.
tral Iowa to $4 in northeast Iowa. Northeast Iowa Registration is $20 per individual or $30 per
reported the highest average in 2015 at $273, and couple and includes materials. To register, con-
the lowest district value was $187 in south central tact the Cerro Gordo County ISU Extension and
Iowa.” Outreach office at 641-423-0844 or oelkers@ia-
The three-hour workshop is designed to state.edu.
assist landowners, farm tenants and other agri-
Winnebago announces retirement Jackie Lindquist, owner of
of Chairman, CEO and President Classic Hair Designs, would like to
company and I have the utmost confidence in the welcome her new stylist, Ali Taylor
Rumorz Neighborhood Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO) ability of the organization to evolve and capitalize Barkela.
Hideaway is ready for business (the Company), a leading United States recreation on future market opportunities,” said Potts. Barkela is a graduate of the
vehicle manufacturer, announced that Randy The Company’s board of directors has named Minneapolis Aveda Institute and has
Potts has retired as chairman of the board and former chairman and CEO Robert Olson, age 64, worked at the Aveda Salon in Des
as CEO and president of the Company, effective to serve as interim CEO while the board conducts Moines, Iowa, and the Spalon Mon-
Aug. 6, 2015. a search for the Company’s next CEO. Prior to tage, in Minneapolis, Minn.
Lead Independent Director Larry Erickson his role as chairman and CEO, Mr. Olson served “My desire is to be the best that
commented, “We are deeply grateful to Randy in various management positions with the Com- I can be and to never stop learning,”
for his 32 years of service at Winnebago, where pany, including general manager of fabrication, said Barkela. “I have trained with
as CEO and president he guided the company vice president of manufacturing and senior vice some of Aveda’s top educators and I
through challenging economic times, as well as president of operations; in 2007 the board elected am looking forward to sharing every-
a successful recovery. Today the company is well him president. With over 45 years of experience thing I’ve learned with my clients.”
positioned both financially and operationally. Af- with Winnebago, his knowledge of the Company Barkela also said she is excited
ter having extensive discussions with Randy, we and the market will be of great value to the Com- to be back in her hometown of Clear
collectively agreed that this is the appropriate time pany during this period of transition. Lake. She is a 2008 graduate of Clear
for new leadership. We wish him the best in his Winnebago’s board will form a search com- Lake High School.
retirement.” mittee led by Larry Erickson to evaluate internal Classic Hair Designs is located at
“I would like to thank the Company’s em- and external candidates and retain an executive 700 S. 3rd St., Clear Lake. Call 357-
ployees, shareholders, dealers and suppliers for the search firm to assist it in finding the next CEO. 7077 or 641-583-1964 to book an
trust and support they have given to me during appointment today.
my tenure at Winnebago. Winnebago is a great “I am thrilled to have Ali join-
ing me,” said Lindquist. “She brings
Katie Showalter and her husband, Jeff “We are excited to see people’s reaction Farmers urged to enroll in ARC/PLC Program a fresh new set of skills and an infec-
Wenzel, have been frantically working for when they see the rooms,” said Katie. tious enthusiasm that is sure to serve
eight months to open the doors to Rumorz There were times the crew worked The Cerro Gordo County Farm Service Agency wants to enrollment please contact the office at our community well. We are excited
Neighborhood Hideaway, located at 1214 S. around the clock to complete the work. The remind farmers to enroll in the 2014 and 2015 Agriculture 641-423-2286. about infusing some of the all natural
Shore Dr., Clear Lake. The business is adja- annex building, which has four rooms, was Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program Aveda based concepts into our work
cent to their other business, Rumorz Bar and completed first. By the July 4th holiday they by the Sept. 30 deadline if they haven’t done so already. together.”
Grill. had 11 of the 13 rooms finished. They are The 2014 Farm Bill allowed producers to: 1. Reallocate
“We got possession of the (former Silver still putting finishing touches on the final farm bases and update base acre yields, 2. Elect the Price Loss
Boot) property in November,” said Show- rooms. Coverage (PLC), Agricultural Risk Coverage – County (ARC-
alter. “We pretty much gutted everything Rumorz Neighborhood Hideaway also CO) or Agriculture Risk Coverage – Individual (ARC-IC), and Clear Lake
down to the studs and replaced everything offers weekly rates to accommodate business 3. Enroll the farm in 2014 and/or 2015 ARC/PLC. Made in Iowa
from wiring to the furnaces.” travelers and work crews. This was a three step process. We are currently going
Katie, Jeff and Manager Mindy Ber- “Our two businesses go well together,” through step three, enrolling the farm. Some producers are
how, who lives on site, have been working said Katie. “People like the fact that they thinking they enrolled when they made the election. There is a
very hard to get the renovated motel ready don’t have to move their car to get a bite to strong possibility for 2014 ARC-CO payments to be issued for
to receive guests. The rooms feature a peace- eat.” corn base acres this fall.
ful white, grey and black color scheme. The To book a room at Rumorz Neighbor- If you haven’t enrolled Check out the Home Buyer’s
lobby has been totally updated. Each room hood Hideaway, call 357-4343 or book on- you won’t get the pay- Guide at www.clreporter.com
has cable, free wi-fi, refrigerators and Keurig line at www.rumorzneighborhoodhideaway.
coffee makers. Guests also have also access to com. ment this fall.
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