Marten Auction Service

04/25/2026

That’s a wrap on the final Larry M. Gronewold American Legion Post 532 combination sale. It ran for 87 years & was the first sale I sold at after finishing Auction School. Thank you to the Legion & the Donahue Sportsmen for having me. These folks have worked very hard & done a fantastic job!

03/29/2026

What a great banquet the Clinton County Pheasants Forever put on last night! Thank you for having me do the live auction. Thank you to the bidders, the buyers & all of the volunteers. It’s your contribution to conservation that ensures its continuation!

03/02/2026

Thank you to the Scott County Cattlemen, it was the first place I ever saw cowboy poetry. Saturday night I got to recite a few poems for them & then auction off this years Mississippi Valley Fair trophy sponsorships & the rest of their items.
Thank you to all of the bidders & buyers, your contribution is what ensures the future!

02/20/2026

Happy to be back as a ringman again this year. If you’re in the market for some quality angus cattle, check out the online catalog!

Check out our facebook for posts of we have to offer this year.

02/14/2026

Mark your calendars & buy your tickets! Come spend the evening having fun supporting conservation at this great event. Maybe even buy a few live auction items from yours truly!

Mark your calendars for March 28th in Goose Lake, IA
Visit https://events.pheasantsforever.org/events/clinton-county-pheasants-forever-banquet/d10c89e6-e9f4-438b-aa0a-d37734427fcc to purchase your tickets.

02/08/2026

Another great year raising money for conservation! One of the greatest banquets & greatest committees you’ll find. Thank you to all of the bidders & buyers, your contribution to conservation ensures its future!

09/23/2025

For sale- bale spears with 42” tines $450 obo. 12’ corral panels, 13 panels total $75 each obo.

08/24/2025

SOLD-Nice hay rack for sale, 7’ wide x 14’ long, boards that needed replaced have been replaced & sealed with oil. Running gear was wire wheeled down & painted, tires are in excellent shape, just pulled it 40 miles no issues bearings are good. $850

07/28/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Hartz estate sales! Thanks to all of you we were the Auctionzip #1 viewed auction & auctioneer in the state for the second week in a row! Special thanks to the Hartz family for having us facilitate their great sale. Stay tuned for more upcoming auction dates!

07/26/2025

SALE DAY! Everything is under roof so rain is no problem, auction starts at 9 food truck will be here at 9:30! We’ll see everyone at 3592 Hopewell Ave Bettendorf, IA!

07/25/2025

TOMORROW- Saturday July 26th 9am 3592 Hopewell Ave Bettendorf, IA. Live auction Allen Hartz household estate.

We’ve got everything setup & ready! 538 Isabel Bloom’s, lots of QUALITY furniture, decor, kitchen items, huge vintage hat collection, patio furniture & more! Something for everyone, we’ll see you tomorrow!