Prairie Gold Rush

07/08/2023

The MM family has lost another great man, Harry Elder, a long time Minneapolis Moline/Oliver dealer in Clarks Mills, PA.

NEW VERNON TOWNSHIP — His big Minneapolis-Moline U tractor is from a time without power steering, but just about a month ago, at the age of 93, Harry Elder was out on his property, doing one of his favorite things — turning its heavy wheel. It’s a memory for a lot of folks that perfectly sums ...

22/10/2022

Hope to see everyone at the Welters Farm Service open house in Verona, MO to celebrate 50 years in business with MM/White/AGCO. So get in the fall “Spirit of Minneapolis Moline” and come out and join them for lunch.

13/10/2022

The Prairie Gold Rush October issue should be in your mailbox soon (if has not arrived already)!

08/08/2022

The PGR Summer Show is this upcoming weekend! Get your passport and vaccination record out and come join us!

27/07/2022

If you would like to access the Steve Hay auction site, here is the link:

https://steffesway.com/MarkKendraHayEquipment

This auction will feature vintage 2WD tractors, pickup truck, large collection of Minneapolis-Moline and Case-IH parts and 1/16 scale toys. For additional information contact Duane Norton of Steffes Group at 319.385.2000 or 515.450.7778.

27/07/2022

Another good auction coming up you won't want to miss! It opens today and runs through Wednesday Aug. 3rd. It is for Steve Hay's collection in the Mark and Kendra Hay trust.

22/06/2022

Upcoming PECHARICH ESTATE AUCTION in Avon, IL by Van Adkisson Auction LLC. It will be on-line only with a lot of good Moline items. Information listed on the flyer below.

20/05/2022

In Golden Memory: It is sad to announce one of the finest MM collectors, Richard (Dick) Lowry has passed on. Please keep the Lowry family in your prayers. The following is the obituary and funeral arrangement information:

Richard E. Lowry, 84, lifelong resident of Francesville, IN passed away at home on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 following a 6 month illness. He was born on July 5, 1937 in Francesville to the late Donald H. and Alice Catherine [Bayless] Lowry and was raised on the family farm in rural Salem Township. Richard graduated from Francesville High School in 1956. On January 13, 1957, he married Martha Lou Jones in Francesville. In 1972, they moved to the current farmstead in rural Beaver Township. Richard was a member of Francesville First Christian Church, where he served as a deacon for several years.

Richard served in the Indiana National Guard from 1956-1962. He worked at Francesville Tile Co. and Ward Stone Co. until becoming a self-employed truck driver delivering MoorMan’s Livestock feed, retiring after 29 years.

Richard enjoyed attending tractor shows and talking with fellow collectors of Minneapolis Moline tractors, especially the Prairie Gold Rush Club. He had collected 100 tractors and loved showing them. He had several tractors that were photographed for calendars and magazines as well as being showcased on RFDTV. People recognized Richard everywhere as “Mr. Moline”.

Richard loved farming and tilling the soil.



He is survived by:

Martha Lou [Jones] Lowry, Francesville, IN Wife

Larry (Maria) Lowry, Lakeville, MN Son

Pamela (Richard) Kurtz, Centerville, OH Daughter

David Lowry, Oswego, IL Son

Diana (Walt) Hanselman, Daughter-in-law

9 Grandchildren: Sara, Alisha, Brett, Bradley, Steve, Brian, Catie, Adam, and Erin

6 Great Grandchildren

Donna (Richard) Wen, New Brighton, MN Sister

Mary (Eldon) Everidge, Indianapolis, IN Sister

Carol Lowry, Francesville, IN Sister-in-law

Dianna Lowry, Lebanon, IN Sister-in-law

Harold (Lois) Jones, Leesburg, IN Brother-in-law

Many Nieces and Nephews



Preceded in death by:

Donald H. and Alice Catherine [Bayless] Lowry, Parents

Terry E. Lowry, Son

Kenneth (Phyllis) Lowry, Brother

Dean Lowry, Brother

Paul Lowry, Brother

James (Donna) Lowry, Brother

3 Infant Sisters



Visitation will be from 3-7 PM EDT Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.



Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM EDT Monday, May 23, 2022 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN with Pastor James Ketchen officiating.



Private Burial with Military Honors will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville, IN.



Memorial Contributions may be made to Francesville First Christian Church.

08/04/2022

The April edition of the Prairie Gold Rush is in the mail. Hopefully the post office can deliver timely!

25/12/2021

25/12/2021

The Winter Show for The Prairie Gold Rush. Make your reservations now and plan to attend!

19/10/2021

I am saddened by the passing of my good friend Algie Slindee. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in Elma, IA and Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 25, 2021 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charles City, IA. Please keep Kay and his family in your prayers.

11/09/2021

20 years ago today: nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the September 11th attacks on New York, DC, and in Pennsylvania. It's a day that changed the world forever. It's also a day of Service and Remembrance, when Americans are called on to volunteer, support each other, and find strength in unity.

Please keep all our brave service members and the families that lost loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

08/09/2021

Auction coming up but was too late to post in the magazines so here is the info! MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE: G1000 Diesel, shows 3,022 hours, M670 Diesel, shows 5,074 hours, G1355 w/Duals & Cab-hour meter incorrect. 1 Narrow Front, 5 MM Suitcase weights, 3 Pt. scraper blade. Lots more MM!