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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Recognition of Green Real Estate & Auction Co.
Record date · May 12, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Joni Ernst recognized Green Real Estate & Auction Co. of Sac County, Iowa, as the Senate Small Business of the Week. The statement highlights the company's 132-year history as a five-generation family business providing auctioneering and real estate services.
This document serves as an official Congressional commendation for a private business and does not change any laws, funding, or regulatory requirements for residents.
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Green Real Estate & Auction Co.
The business is the subject of an official Congressional record entry.
Key Facts
- Senator Joni Ernst designated Green Real Estate & Auction Co. as the Senate Small Business of the Week.
- The business was founded in 1894 as Col. F.J. Green & Son.
- The company has operated for 132 years across five generations.
- The business is currently led by Jim Green.
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- Services provided include auctioneering, farmland and residential real estate brokerage, and farm consignment.
- The company employs fewer than 12 people.
- The business maintains memberships in the National Auctioneers Association, Iowa Auctioneers Association, and the United Counties Board of Realtors.
- The company supports local organizations including Pheasants Forever, local schools, and 4-H programs.
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