Carroll Iowa Real Estate Company

About Mid Iowa Team

Biographies

  • Mike Franey
    Broker/Owner CRS, GRI
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    603 US Highway 30 W.
    Carroll
    IA 51401 US

    Phone: 712-830-0942

    Mike Franey has been selling real estate in the Carroll area since being licensed to sell real estate in 1994. His designations include Certified Residential Specialist(CRS) and Graduate, REALTOR Institute(GRI). He is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Iowa Association of Realtors. 

    When Mike joined Mid Iowa Insurance in 2004. He created Mid Iowa Real Estate which he currently owns along with Terry Axman and Fred Dolezal. Mike is licensed to sell insurance.

    He is married to wife, Lynda, who has joined him at Mid Iowa Real Estate. Mike has a stepson Payton and of course the spoiled rotten dog Annie. His positive attitude and high energy assure you an enjoyable experience.

    Getting Involved

    Being involved and giving back to the Carroll community remains a top priority. Mike has been involved in many organizations throughout the Carroll area.

    •   2022 - President, Carroll County Growth Partnership(formerly Carroll Area Development Corp)
    •           2020 - Present Regional Vice President, Iowa Association of Realtors

    • 2019 Executive Committee Member, Iowa Association of Realtors
    • 2018 and 2019 Chairman, Iowa Association of Realtors Legislative Committee
    • 2017 Iowa Hawkeye of the Year, Carroll Area I Club
    • 2016 Carroll Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year
    • 2017 and 2018 Finance Director, The Residential Real Estate Council (CRS)
    • 2015 and 2016 President, West Central Iowa Regional Board of Realtors
    • 2015 and 2016 Director, The Residential Real Estate Council (CRS)
    • 2012 Carroll Relay For Life chair couple
    • 2009 Carroll Chamber of Commerce President
    • Carroll Country Club, past board member
    • Family Resource Center, past President
    • First United Methodist Church, Finance Director
    • Carroll County Compensation Board Member, Chairman
    • Carroll Area Development Corporation, Treasurer
    • Carroll Jaycees
    • Meals on Wheels weekly route delivery person 

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  • Terry Axman
    Insurance agent/Realtor/owner
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    603 US Highway 30 W.
    Carroll
    IA 51401 US

    Phone: 1-712-830-7400

    Terry handles all lines of insurance and real estate sales. Active in the independent insurance agents of Iowa on the technical affairs committee, serving on the board of the Carroll Area Child Care Center and the Carroll Chamber of Commerce and also coaching several youth soccer, baseball and football teams is just a few examples of Terry's belief of giving something back. 

    Getting Involved

    • Board of the Carroll Area Child Care Center
    • Board Carroll Chamber of Commerce
    • Coach in soccer, baseball, and football

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  • Donna Pudenz
    CRS, GRI
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    603 US Highway 30 W.
    Carroll
    IA 51401 US

    Phone: 712-830-2314

    Born and raised on a farm in Carroll County, Iowa, I began my full time real estate career in 1995. I have been selling real estate in Carroll and surrounding communities since 1995. I am a Broker Associate with Mid Iowa Insurance and Real Estate in Carroll, Iowa.

    I have earned several professional designations including the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation from the National Association of Realtors® that is held by only 4% of the Realtors in America. The CRS Designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education. I have also earned the Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI) designation. and the e-Pro designation recognizing my marketing skills with internet and technology. 

    I recently earned the Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS) designation. As a Certified Home Marketing Specialist, I have had in-depth training on proven staging principles and techniques that have resulted in increased selling prices and reduced market time.

    My goal is always the same....to provide exceptional real estate service above and beyond your expectation. I am committed to client satisfaction and want my buyers and sellers to enjoy the process and feel good about it. I hope to earn your long term trust and want you to tell your friends & family about your positive real estate experience with me to be worthy of your real estate referrals. I network with many realtors across the nation and I can also refer you to a competent agent in another area, if needed.

    I also use the latest technology and Visual Tours to attract many new buyers and found it is a great way to sell your property using the internet. If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in the Carroll and surrounding areas, please don´t hesitate to call or e-mail me. Review my testimonials and see how I have served past clients!

    WHY DONNA? Professionalism, Knowledge, and Experience!

    Getting Involved

    • Member of Carroll Multiple Listing Service
    • Iowa Association of Realtors
    • National Association of Realtors
    • Past President of Carroll Board of Realtors
    ​• Appointed Member-Carroll Board of Adjustment

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  • Holly Schreck
    Realtor, CRS
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    603 US Highway 30 W.
    Carroll
    IA 51401 US

    Phone: 712-210-6511

    Holly was born & raised in the Carroll area. She grew up on a family farm outside of Carroll and attending the Carroll Public Schools where she graduated from Carroll High School in 2010. From there, Holly attended Iowa State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business in December of 2013.

    Holly has been licensed in real estate and began working for Mid Iowa Real Estate in May 2014. She loves working with buyers & sellers. Her familiarity with the area is a great tool for her clients. Being a full time Realtor, she is able to help her clients by always staying on top of the market. She is a member of the West Central Iowa Regional Board of Realtors, Iowa Association of Realtors & National Association of Realtors. 

    Holly loves spending time with her son, Nolan, daughter, Jacie & husband, Eric. They currently live outside of Halbur. In her free time you can find her relaxing at the lake with her family or cheering on the cyclones! 

    Holly wants to make your experience enjoyable so call her for all your buying and selling needs.

    Getting Involved

    Holly has been very active in the community since returning back to the Carroll area. She serves on the Civic Committee for the Carroll Young Professionals, a graduate of the Carroll County Leadership Institute, and Secretary for the Carroll County ISU Extension & Outreach Board. 

    • Civic Committee for the Carroll Young Professionals
    • Carroll County Leadership Institute
    • Secretary for the Carroll County ISU Extension & Outreach Board

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  • Brandon Snyder
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    603 US Highway 30 W.
    Carroll
    IA 51401 US

    Phone: 712-830-3000

    I have lived in the Carroll Area for over 35 years, graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School in 1995, and attended DMACC in Carroll.  In 2001 I received my Insurance license for Personal Lines Insurance and have expanded the licenses to include Commercial Lines and Crop Insurance.   In 2005 I obtained my Real Estate license.  In  January 2016 I took on a position with Mid Iowa Insurance and Real Estate.  I have also earned Certified Residential Specialist designation in 2016 which is held by only 3% of Realtors in the nation. 

    I am a member of the Iowa Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, and West Central Board of Realtors. I  have served as a Committee Member for the Carroll Chamber of Commerce Ag Golf Outing since 2005.  For fun I enjoy going to NASCAR races, cycling, golfing, and canoeing.

    Getting Involved

    • Committee Member for the Carroll Chamber of Commerce Ag Golf Outing

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  • Natalie Bruggeman
    Insurance agent-Health, Life & Medicare - Claims Specialist
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    603 US Highway 30 W.
    Carroll
    IA 51401 US

    Phone: 712-792-4324

    Natalie Bruggeman is the friendly face that you see when reporting a claim or asking about health insurance. Natalie started her 25 year at Mid Iowa in 2012. Natalie can take the pain out of a stressful claims situation. She has a good one on one working relationship with all of the claims adjuster's that will insure you a smooth claims process. 

    Getting Involved

    Volunteering for the Glidden schools along with serving on the Glidden swimming pool committee keeps Natalie busy while away from Mid Iowa. ​

    • Volunteering for the Glidden schools
    • Glidden swimming pool committee

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  • Joelle Behrens
    Insurance agent
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    603 US Highway 30 W.
    Carroll
    IA 51401 US

    Phone: 712-792-4324

    Joelle started with Mid Iowa in 2010 after 9 years at MacDonald Insurance in Scranton.  Joelle handles commercial lines and has the experience to handle any of your commercial risks.

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  • Josh Axman
    Insurance Agent
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    603 US Highway 30 W.
    Carroll
    IA 51401 US

    Phone: 712-792-4324

    Josh was raised in Carroll going to Kuemper Catholic Schools. He joined the Mid Iowa Team after graduating in May of 2015 from Iowa State University with degrees in business management and marketing. He loves the Carroll area and is excited to be back and working with his dad Terry and the rest of the Mid Iowa Team. He has been around the insurance industry is entire life and looks forward to serving your needs for home and auto insurance.

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  • Danielle Weitl
    Insurance Agent
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    603 US Highway 30 W.
    Carroll
    IA 51401 US

    Phone: 712-792-4324
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  • Wendy Brown
    Insurance Agent
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    603 US Highway 30 W.
    Carroll
    IA 51401 US

    Phone: 712-792-4324

    Wendy has worked in the insurance business for over 13 yrs now. She worked for Ziska Insurance here in Carroll until her employer retired and she decided to join our team in Dec 2018. Wendy loves the insurance business & all of her customers. She has her personal lines insurance license. So she can help you with all your auto/home/cycle/rv policies.

    Wendy loves sales so much in her spare time she sells Avon, Pink Zebra, Signature Homestyles you can usually find her at most of the local vendor/craft shows in the fall months

    If you looking for some insurance give Wendy a Call TODAY!

    Getting Involved

    Wendy is married and she has been very active in the community volunteering for different clubs.

    • American Legion Auxiliary President
    • Crawford County American Legion Auxiliary President
    • Kiwanis Member

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  • Lynda Dukes Franey
    Realtor
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    603 US Highway 30 W.
    Carroll
    IA 51401 US

    Phone: 712-830-2189

    Lynda brings over 25 years of sales experience to the Mid  Iowa Team. For the past 17 years she has been the sales manager at Carroll Broadcasting. Her extensive sales training and knowledge of Carroll will insure buyers and sellers an enjoyable real estate transaction. Lynda truly cares for her customers and will go the extra mile to satisfy the expectations of all parties involved. 

    Lynda is married to Mike Franey who is a partner at Mid Iowa Insurance & Real Estate. Lynda has a son Payton who is 20 years old. Her household is rounded out by a spoiled rotten miniature Dachshund named Annie. In her down time Lynda enjoys traveling, cooking, decorating and entertaining. 

    Give Lynda a call at 712-830-2189 to start your dream of home ownership! 

    Getting Involved

    Lynda has been extremely active in the Carroll community over the past 25 years with various volunteering roles. Here is a list of Lynda's efforts:

    • Family Resource Center - President
    • Carroll Country Club - Past President 
    • United Way - Past President
    • Carroll County Relay For Life - Past Co Chair and currently on core team
    • Carroll Chamber of Commerce - past board member
    • St. Anthony Regional Hospital - golf and numerous committees 

     

     

    Send Lynda a message.
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Contact Information

Mid Iowa Team
Mid Iowa Insurance & Real Estate
603 US Highway 30 W.
Carroll IA 51401
Office: 712-792-4324
Cell: 712-830-0942
Fax: 712-792-4840

Mid Iowa Real Estate and its licensees are licensed to sell real estate in the State of Iowa