SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — About two weeks ago a fire destroyed a building and office at the Rock Valley Hay Auction in Iowa.
The fire happened on the night of Jan. 11. The next day, the auction company was back selling hay.
“Our operation continued at sun up,” owner Paul McGill said. Jan. 12 was an auction day.
McGill has owned the business since. Feb. 1, 1996. The business dates back to the 1940s. It has a history of supplying hay and straw to farmers and ranchers in the region but also across the nation when there is a need in other areas.
McGilll said he’s fortunate the fire did not destroy any hay. “We always have a lot of hay to sell,” he said.
Ninety-two semi loads of hay left Rock Valley the morning after the fire. Most of the hay had been at the business on the night of the fire.
Hay bales at the Rock Valley Hay Auction in Rock Valley, Iowa. Photo courtesy of Paul…
