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According to statewide auction results tracked by Iowa Appraisal and Research Corporation, indicators point to a rising Iowa land market. Jim Rothermich, MAI, ARA shares primary reasons for the year end surge plus some annual data by crop districts.

Muncie Aviation Company (MAC) announced the January 1, 2021 acquisition of Des Moines Flying Service (DMFS), a step that merges two of the longest-standing Business and General Aviation sales and service centers in the world.

BCC Advisers is pleased to announce the addition of Jack Courter to the firm’s M&A practice. Jack is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and documenting company background, financial, guideline company, economic and industry information pertinent to supporting the development of merger and acquisition intelligence as well as business valuation projects. Prior...

BCC Advisers was pleased to work on a recent cross-border transaction with our AICA colleague, Swedish firm Evli Corporate Finance. BCC was able to identify U.S. buyer ABITEC Corporation, and assist in initiating early discussions between ABITEC and Evli's selling client, Larodan AB.

BCC Advisers is pleased to share the following announcement regarding the sale of our client’s company, Midland GIS Solutions, to SAM Companies. BCC served as Midland’s investment banker, identified the buyer, and assisted in negotiations throughout all aspects of the sale process.

Jim Rothermich, MAI, ARA, Iowa Appraisal and Research Corporation farm appraisal expert, reports the statewide weighted average price for tillable Iowa farmland for mid-year 2020, with commentary.

Jim Rothermich, MAI, ARA with Iowa Appraisal and Research Corporation, was recently recognized for 15 years of membership with the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA), the pioneer organization in rural property issues and education. Rothermich is an agricultural professional who specializes in the valuation of farmland and farm-related improvements.

According to statewide auction results tracked by Iowa Appraisal and Research Corporation, indicators point to a stable Iowa land market in equilibrium. Jim Rothermich, MAI, ARA shares primary reasons for the current stability plus some year-to-year data by crop districts.

BCC Advisers advised G&L Clothing, a Des Moines retailer known for work clothes and variety of sizes, on the sale to Boot Barn, a clothing and shoe retailer known for its western-style apparel, ending a retail legacy of over 100 years.

James H. Rothermich, MAI, ARA, vice president with Iowa Appraisal and Research Corporation, has been awarded the Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers® (ASFMRA®).