Col. Ray Henry of I.R.A.Y. Auction recently attended the Minnesota State Auctioneers Convention in Bloomington. The convention took place Jan. 8 through 10, 2015.

Auctioneers and their families enjoyed numerous educational seminars and speakers throughout the event. I.R.A.Y. Auction received four first place awards in the categories of auction photograph “In the Moment,” Newspaper Advertising, Auction Catalog and Web Site.

I.R.A.Y. Auction specializes in heavy equipment, truck and trailer consignment auctions as well as real estate auctions. I.R.A.Y. is located at the junction of Minn. Highways 95 and 25 south of Foley. I.R.A.Y. holds quarterly onsite auctions as well as Online and Liquidation auctions.

I.R.A.Y. will be auctioning more than 70 pieces of property on Feb. 5 and March 13, 2015 will be the next Heavy Equipment Auction. For more information, visit iraymn.com.

Today's top stories

Iconic Hotel Being Demolished to Make Way for Baseball Stadium

MD 4 Project to Add Diamond Interchange

Volvo Construction Equipment Showcases New Products at North American Volvo Days

VIDEO: Anniversary of Highway Workers' Memorial Renews Calls for Work Zone Safety

Yanmar Compact Equipment Introduces New Line of Branded Attachments for Compact Track Loaders

Caterpillar Introduces Dynamic Energy Transfer Solution for Battery, Diesel-Electric Mining Equipment

Five Finalists Compete for Grand Prize Makeover in Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest

VIDEO: Students From Washington, Ohio Earn Top Honors in Annual ARTBA Transportation Video Contest