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131 West Main St…………………………………………970-522-3333

Congratulations To The

Reck Agri Realty

 & Auction

....Business Of The Week

535 E. Chestnut St.…………… ……............….…970-522-7770

The Logan County Chamber of Commerce presented the Business of the Week honor to Premier Farm Credit represented by Mike Grauberger, Tyson Weingardt, Alisha Fehringer, Lee Salyards, Sandy Cummings, Carrie Schaefer, Phyllis Luft, Brandy Morris, Jared Koester, Jolene Marshall, John Michal, Jeff Schumacher, Steve Kaiser and Kevin Wright. Not pictured is Andy Piel.

,,,.Marc and Jennifer Reck started their business - Reck Agri Realty and Auction in 1990. Marc pioneered a multi-parcel auction bidding format for ag real estate. (See historical articles).

,,,.Ben Gardiner joined the team as a broker in 2019. Today they are focused on connecting buyers and sellers of ag real estate like no one else can – and on making the process as simple as possible for their clients.

,,,.Reck Agri sells ag real estate in Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas through live and online auctions and private listings.

,,,.No matter what situation their buyers and sellers are facing – Reck Agri can handle it. They are known for their attention to detail, extensive market knowledge, large network of connections, innovative processes, and strategic approach to marketing.

,,,.Character and integrity matter at Reck Agri Realty & Auction. They are authentic and straightforward and go the extra mile to get the job done right. Reck Agri Realty & Auction have closed over 1874 transactions on 869,790 acres, 392 auctions, 17,233 attendees and $747,299,881 in sales.

,,,.If you lined the number of acres, they have sold it would stretch from Denver to Detroit!

,,,.Reck Agri Realty & Auction brokers are Marc Reck and Ben Gardiner: https://reckagri.com/meet-our-team/ (also check out the videos); their Director of Sales and Marketing is Jaimee Mollohan, and their talented team is rounded out by Brenda Huss, Brenda Desormeaux and Kristin Gardiner (in the Sterling office).

,,,.Reck Agri Realty & Auction is located at 535 E. Chestnut, Sterling. Call them at 970-522-7770, ,see them online at reckagri.com and are active on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ReckAgriRealtyAuction.

.Join Us In Congratulating

Reck Agri Realty

& Auction

....Business Of The Week

#tyingthecommunitytogether

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Cornerstone Construction & Excavating, LLC.

B & J Plumbing & Heating

GOAL Academy High School

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No One Just Looks!

Have you ever been in a retail store where the employees all seem like they'd rather be anywhere else but there? Maybe they're standing around chatting with each other or on their phones, or maybe they just have that vibe that conveys they don't want to be bothered with helping shoppers. Whatever the case may be, it's not a good look. And it costs retailers billions because those shoppers come in to buy. No one is ever just looking. As a retail store manager or owner, you must ensure your employees



Customers………. Your Chamber of Commerce

“Why Do You Love Your Community?”

The 5th grade writing contest at Campbell Elementary School answered the question “Why do you LOVE your community?” Grady Lynch the contest which was sponsored by the Colorado Broadcasting/KPMX/KSIR/The Ranch with prizes donated by Simkins Parlour and the Logan County Chamber of Commerce. Other students, including this one who shall remain anonymous, have positive experiences in our community they want to share.

........KPMX ...... .........

Right To Repair May Add Agriculture

Colorado’s right-to-repair movement, which began last year with wheelchair equipment, could spread this year to agricultural equipment — a decision that will lie with the Colorado Senate.Following a six-hour hearing Thursday in which the committee chairman said he changed his vote in his mind 10 times, the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee advanced by party-splitting 4-3 vote a bill that would give farmers new control over their equipment. The debate over House Bill 1011 pitted some farmers against equipment dealers and divided the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union and the Colorado Farm Bureau — and discussion showed that many believed the proposal is about more than just tractors and combines. HB 1011 would give consumers a right to repair agricultural equipment by requiring manufacturers to provide necessary parts, software and manuals to independent repair providers and equipment owners at a fair and reasonable price. Following on a 2022 law that provided powered wheelchair owners the same right to repair, it would make Colorado the first state to require such a right for farm implements, even as seven other states are considering similar legislation.

Right To Repair

Proposed Relief For Retail Delivery Fee

Supporters of Colorado’s 2021 transportation-funding law have made it clear that they don’t intend to repeal any of the fees that generated much of its opposition. But they are in the process of tweaking one requirement that’s proven especially frustrating to business owners. Senate Bill 143, which is moving briskly through the upper chamber of the Legislature, would exempt businesses that do less than $500,000 in annual sales from having to pay the 27-cent retail delivery fee. Maybe more importantly, it would allow business owners who deliver sold goods to clients to be able to pay the fee themselves rather than add it to each transaction and itemize the fee separately on receipts.

Proposed Relief

Select Committee Eyes Rate Hike Determination

Colorado legislators on the Joint Select Committee on Rising Utility Rates pressed witnesses during the panel’s first meeting on how regulators might determine when requests for rate hikes would not be considered just or reasonable and when they might reject them.The questioning comes as Xcel Energy consumers face natural-gas bills that are 75% higher than last winter and electricity bills that are up 25% over the past year, noted Erin O’Neill, chief economist for the Public Utilities Commission. Outreach to the PUC, the Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate and legislators also is up, which led to the creation of the committee to investigate charges at all utilities, though the panel focused most conversation on Xcel ................................................. Special Committee

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Save The Dates

Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) Summit will be held in Crested Butte on June 1-2.

Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference is Sept. 27-29, 2023 in Fort Collins.



Worshops, Programs, Educations, Events And Networking

In addition to business training workshos, the Cooorado SBDC Network hosts statewide training and networking events throughout the year,

Colorado SBDC

WOTUS Takes Effect

This month, the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is scheduled to take effect. The rule changes what activities are subject to federal jurisdiction and will require federal permits for farmers, home builders, and other landowners/businesses who have plans to use their property.

......................................................................Noncompete?

Job Openings Remain High

Job openings were 10.8 million at the end of January. While down 410,000 from December, openings are still extremely highThere are 5.1 million more job openings than unemployed workers. Job openings are not dropping as fast as many anticipated because businesses still badly need many workers and because the economy is not cooling as quickly as expected.................................................................................... Noncompete?

Major Concerns About Bureau

The US Chamber provided testimony to the House Financial Services Committee on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. ‌Under current leadership, the CFPB is taking actions that will reduce choice in consumer financial markets. This could result in some consumers being pushed into more-risky unregulated financial instrument.... ......................................................................................................Setting The Record Straight

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The Sportsman Experience

All Lent and Lunch Wednesday Worship Services will be held at the

First English Lutheran Church at 701 Fairhurst St. A light lunch will be provided.

First English Lutheran Church

Family Resource Center..

Museum Newsletter......,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..Women In Flight

CSU Regional Engagement Center

Logan County Emergency Management

SHS FFA .........................................................FFA Newsletter

Sterling Creatives

Northeastern Junior College

Cowboy Ball Fundraiser April 29

Miss Rodeo Logan County has partnered up with Country Kick-up for a night of live music, food, and dancing at a Cowboy Ball Fundraiser. Sponsored by Logan County Fair and Rodeo Royalty, the event will be held Sat., April 29 at 6 p.m. at the Sky Ranch Golf & Grill. at 17408 Highway 14.

Cowboy Ball

The Sportsman Experience

Logan County Heritage Center

.Logan County Fair...............…………………………………………………………. Josh Turner Concert

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March Calendar of Events

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