Conservation department sets two auction dates

Boats, trucks, all-terain vehicles, farm equipment and office furniture are among items the Missouri Department of Conservation will sell at two upcoming surplus property auctions.

The auctions are Aug. 17 in Brookfield and Oct. 12 in Salem. Conservation Department auctions typically include sport-utility vehicles, sedans, tractors, lawn mowers and other power equipment. Office equipment like copiers, cabinets, shelves, desks, cameras and air conditioners is often included.

Forty laptop computers also will be sold with a minimum starting bid of $50.

Auction items will be displayed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the day before the auction and starting at 8 a.m. the day of the sale. Bidding begins at 10 a.m.

For a list of the sale items or for other information on the auctions, contact the department at (573) 751-4115, extension 3279 or 3283.