# 11777558 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE In the Iowa District Court for Story County   STORY COUNTY COURT CASE # EQCV054040 SHERIFF’S 25002923 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE   UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE Plaintiff VS. THE ESTATE OF GAYLE M. LAWTON; MELISSA ELIZABETH LAWTON; ROBERT C. LUKENS; HEATHER ROSE STOA; STATE OF IOWA; DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF GAYLE M. LAWTON; PARTIES IN POSSESSION, ET AL Defendant(s)   As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) rights title and interest to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is real estate: South Sixty-five (65) feet of the East half (E1/2) of Lot 2 (2), except the West four (4) feet of the South Sixty-five (65) feet of the East half (E1/2) of said Lot Two (2), all on Bolck Three (3), Jones Second Addition to Collins, Story County, Iowa More accurately described as: South Sixty-fine (65) feet of the East half (E1/2) of Lot 2 (2), except the West four (4) feet of the South Sixty-five (65) feet of the East half (E1/2) of said Lot Two (2), all on Block Three (3), Jones Second Addition to Collins, Story County, Iowa, commonly known as 703 Main St, Collins, IA 50055 (the "Property").   Locally known as 703 MAIN STREET, COLLINS IOWA 50055   The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale: Monday, December 22, 2025 Time of Sale 10:00 AM. Location of Sale: Story County Justice Center, 1315 S B Avenue, Nevada, Iowa.   Judgment Amt: $98,201.01 + pending and accrued costs, Court Costs: UNKNOWN, Interest: 5.75% from 6/26/2019   Homestead: Defendant is advised that if the described real estate includes the homestead (which must not exceed ½ Acre if within a city or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed 40 Acres), defendant must file a homestead plat with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after service of this notice, or the Sheriff will have it platted and charge the costs to this case. Redemption: NONE Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable. Attorney: SOUTH LAW 4601 WESTOWN PARKWAY SUITE 250 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 515-233-7325 Paul H. Fitzgerald Story County Sheriff By DIANE STOEFFLER Published in the Ames Tribune on November 19 and 26, 2025 (2t)