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, Oceoloa; 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 fair goers 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