COMMUNITY LEADERS
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Richard PIERCE
AGE: 66 OCCUPATION: I graduated with a degree in
parks administration and started working with Farm Bureau in March of 1976 as a career agent. I have been in this same office for 44 years and was fortunate enough to become the agency manager in June of 2015. HOMETOWN: I’m originally from Mt. Ida. I
came to ATU in 1972. FAMILY: I’m married to Angie who
is also an ATU graduate and former miss ATU. We have four sons, all married, and 11 grandchildren. We live on 28 acres in Atkins.
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What is your favorite book and why?
My favorite book is American Sniper. I’m not much of a reader, but I read this entire book in one weekend. It really intrigued me because of the perseverance and courage our military display and the dangers they face every day that we, here in America, take for granted. They are to be appreciated for the sacrifices they take so that we can enjoy the freedoms they have fought for us to have.
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Dog or cat? Why?
I’m a dog lover. I currently have four dogs — two inside Yorkies and two 80-pound outside Labs, one silver and one chocolate.
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What do you think is the most positive aspect of living in the River Valley?
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The most positive aspect of living in the River Valley is the diversity of scenery we have and all the business base here. This is an ideal place to
