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DIRECTIONS From Dubuque IA take Hwy 61 South to Hwy 52. Go South on Hwy 52 to St. Donatus. At the intersection of town take East First Street (High Bridge Rd) East 3.5 miles. Go South on 346th Ave to Sale site. VIEWING OF CATTLE Cattle will be available for viewing at the farm the weekend of February 21st through sale day. The cattle will sell on video screen inside the heated sale facility. A lunch will be provided sale day. Please contact Jody to view sale cattle any time prior to the sale. They are housed conveniently to be viewed. SALE DAY PHONES
Reflection on 25 years The history actually starts well before 25 years ago, my father, Leo, owned Registered Angus cattle in the 50’s. He was raising and selling bulls in Clinton County IA. Getting married, a move to Jackson County and a switch to purebred hogs interrupted his Angus involvement. Due to the pork industry decline in profitability in the late 80’s, the Angus cattle returned in the early 90’s. I started working with Dad after graduation from Iowa State in the mid 90’s and officially purchased the cow herd in full in 2001 marking the 25 year celebration. Some would say after 25 plus years that you’re building your legacy, while others would say it means you’ve been stubborn and paid your share of dues. In reality, it’s some of both. My story like dad’s faced interruption as well. Leo sold the farm real estate in 2008 so I leased the cows to short term partners while we (Laurie and I were still dating long distance to Washington D.C.) figured out where we would call home and build our future. Turns out it was Bellevue all along. Unfortunately, Laurie’s father Phil was diagnosed with Cancer and we returned to Bellevue to help her family thru a rough time and transition. We started renting her home farm and brought back the cattle that were on lease. We purchase a portion of the home farm in 2013, built a house and the cattle building that now hosts our annual sale. We have since, purchased her Grandparents farm in 2020 and the remainder of her parents farm in 2022. On the cattle side, when I was first working with dad, we purchased and interest in SS Traveler T510. An influential sire over the next decade plus. In 2018, we partnered with Genex to purchase SS Odessey H71. While he was fantastic at natural service, semen quality after freezing was just below the threshold for commercial marketing. Most recently, in 2024, we partnered with 6 other forward thinking purebred breeders to purchase Henke High Ground. A balanced EPD bull, who combines actual production, impeccable foot quality, and a powerful cow family. First calves are impressive, light birth, early growth and plenty of eye appealing shape! We look forward to offering those bulls in 2027. While there’s much more detail and stories to tell, you’ll have to wait for the full book…
Jody Martens 563-552-8890 Wes Tiemann 816-244-4462 Kody Fleeman 573-881-0117 LIVESTOCK PRESS Adam Conover, American Angus Association 816-676-8560 Jared Rueter, Midwest Marketer 815-238-7530 ACCOMMODATIONS
Riverview Vacations, 563-543-5842 , Bellevue, IA www.riverviewvacations.com Off Shore Inn & Suites, 563-872-5000 , Bellevue, IA www.offshoreresort.net Gehlen House Inn, 563-213-8014 St. Donatus, IA www.gehlenhouseandbarn.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SALE Cattle will sell under the terms and conditions as recommended by the American All bulls are guaranteed to be sound breeders for the first breeding season, consisting of 90 days from the first turn out. If there is an issue, we will attempt to replace the bull if one is available. If not, we will work with you to establish an agreeable credit for our next sale. In the event of a problem with a bull, please inform us as soon as possible. TRUCKING Female transportation cost is the responsibility of the buyer. Bulls will be delivered free of charge up to 300 miles prior to April 15th. Other options as follows: 1. $100 discount for each bull if buyer picks them up within a week of the sale. 2. We can house them free of charge until you’re ready to pick them up. 3. If you would like us to house them later than April 15th, a $200 charge for housing each bull until you’re ready, and we deliver them up to 300 miles. SEMEN AND INTEREST We will retain a 1/3 semen interest on all bulls. HERD HEALTH Rolling Hills Veterinary Clinic of La Motte, Iowa, has fertility tested all of the bulls. Cattle will be accompanied with the proper health certificates for immediate shipment. Angus Association. BULL GUARANTEE All persons who attend this sale do so at their own risk, legal or otherwise. The owners and the sale staff assume no liability for property loss or any accident that may occur. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Supplemental Information: A supplement sheet will be available sale day with any and all additional information we can provide. Announcements form the auction block regarding the cattle selling in this sale take precedence over information listed in this sale book. LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE May be purchased sale day. 816-244-4462 LIABILITY
Jody, Laurie, Mckenna & Mckayla Martens 37939 346 th Ave | Bellevue, IA 52031 Phone: (563) 552-8890 Email: martensangus@gmail.com Website: www.martensangus.com
Sale managed and sold by Wes Tiemann 816-244-4462 mrtiemann@outlook.com
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