Their lives are calling: CC residents graduate from College of Auctioneering

The 2017 World Wide College of Auctioneering Class in Mason City holds up bid cards during the June sessions. This year's class included Charles City residents Lee Hoeft and Brad Farmer. Contributed photos

Brad Farmer practices his auctioneering chants with Col. Jack Hines of Ellsworth, Wis. Hines has been an instructor with the program for 50 years.

Brad Farmer calls a practice auction during his time with World Wide College of Auctioneering.

Lee Hoeft is shown in his graduation photo from World Wide College of Auctioneering in Mason City. Hoeft, 17, still has his high school graduation ahead of him. Submitted photo