Ron Ahlschwede

Wheat harvest is here. I encourage you to be extra careful when driving in our area these next weeks to come. And let's help the area farmers bring in that harvest by giving them extra room and being patient when we have to move slower because of the big equipment necessary for the harvest. We wish everyone a safe and blessed harvest season.

Summer storms are also here. There are a few things you can do to help lessen the impact of more severe storms. Try to keep your vehicles inside or under cover when storms are predicted. Make sure your landscaping around your home drains water away from your home. And most important, listen for weather warnings and make sure you are in a safe place when storms approach.

Inflation has increased the cost of everything recently, especially the cost of rebuilding your home. Those increased costs will eventually start affecting the cost of insurance because claims will cost more. We are committed to keeping those cost increases as low as possible, giving you good value for your insurance dollar. We would be glad to review all your insurance needs and answer questions you may have about your coverage. Give us a call and we will be glad to take a look at your coverage with you.

We are excited to serve you! Whatever your insurance needs, we are available to help. We currently have our office lobby open to serve you and continue to conduct business by phone, text, email and online as well. We are training on a new secure virtual connection provided by State Farm in order to meet with you "face to face" via the computer. If you would be interested in a virtual appointment, please give us a call and we will work through the details together. As always, a drop box that is checked regularly is available to the left of the front door for payments or other paperwork you need to get to us. Our after hours service is there to help you evenings and weekends by just calling the office number and following the prompts.

I was born in Sidney, raised on a farm near Gurley and have a lifetime of local experience to share with you. I became a State Farm agent because of a deep desire to help and serve people here in the southern panhandle of Nebraska. I'm a member of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce, a NAIFA member since 1986 and an Upper Room youth leader. I received my bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and have been a State Farm Agent since 1986.

Whether it's Car Insurance, Home or Renters Insurance, Life Insurance or other insurance needs, we would be happy to assist you. Just give us a call, email, send us a text or stop by. Thanks for the opportunity to serve you.