The Iowa Farm and Land Chapter #2 of the Realtor’s Land Institute named Lyle Siefering "Farm and Land Broker of the Year" in 2000 for his service and commitment to the real estate industry and the organization.  A very active member for 15 years, he has served on various committees and was State Treasurer for three years. He served as State President in 1998. He also served on the National Board of Governors in 1997 and 1998 and chaired the Trends and Values Committee from 1993 to 1996.

Siefering is an Iowa State University graduate with a degree in Farm Operation. He began in the real estate business in 1981 and purchased Hawkeye Farm Management and Real Estate in 1988. The business has expanded to include residential real estate, property management and branch offices at Penn Central Mall and in Albia. He is a member of the Iowa and National Associations of Realtors and the Oskaloosa Multiple Listing Service. In 1998, he was voted Oskaloosa Realtor of the Year. He and wife, Becky, purchased Johnson Abstract and Mahaska Abstract and formed Mahaska Title – Johnson Abstract Company in 1991. They also own and manage commercial and residential rental units. He is one of the developers of the Fox Run Housing Development and actively manages a family farm in Southwest Iowa.

Community involvement is very important to Siefering as evidenced by the many committees and boards he serves on. He is a Charter Member and Past President of the Mahaska Ruritan Club. He serves as member of the Oskaloosa Chamber Ag & Rural Development Committee and is a member of the following boards: Mahaska County Condemnation Board, and the Oskaloosa Economic Development Board. Siefering also founded the Oskaloosa Farmer’s Market and Oskaloosa Stamp Club. In 1999, he received the Oskaloosa Citizen of the Year award. Siefering continues to strive for success in his business ventures and his community with emphasis on increasing technology in both areas.

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