Grimm Real Estate & Insurance

08/31/2026

Please be aware, if you're trying to email our staff and not getting a response we are not ignoring you! As soon as everything is up and running again we will respond to you!

Update 9/1/26 this matter appears to be resolved.😀

08/13/2026

With recent storms that have come through our area, please be aware of storm chasers. We are aware that they are out there, going door to door and they are filling you with false information.
If a random person shows up at your door claiming to be with XYZ company and can manage your claim, contact your insurance agent to inquire about that individual or their business.
You can also contact the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services Department to gather information as well.

Urbandale Man Charged with Public Adjusting without a License

DES MOINES - Jared Harrison, age 42, of Urbandale was charged on October 14, 2025, with one count of Acting as an Adjuster without a License, a Class D Felony, following an investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division's Fraud Bureau.

According to criminal complaints filed by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau, Harrison, who is General Manager at R3 Roofing and Exteriors, engaged in public adjusting without a license when negotiating an insurance claim for a client from which he and his company could benefit. Harrison was arrested today and booked at the Polk County Jail.

Iowa law restricts a contractor completing the repairs from acting as a public adjuster on the insurance claim. Iowans can view a list of licensed public adjusters in Iowa at the Iowa Insurance Division’s website.

No further information regarding this case will be provided at this time.

Iowans with information about insurance fraud are encouraged to contact the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau at 515-654-6556.

Note: A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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07/02/2026

🇺🇸 Holiday Office Closure 🇺🇸

In celebration of America's birthday, our office will be closed Friday, July 3, so our team can enjoy the holiday with family and friends.

We hope you have a fun, safe, and memorable Independence Day weekend! 🎆❤️🤍💙

If you need to report a claim while we're away, you can contact your insurance carrier directly or leave us a message, and we'll get back to you as soon as we return.

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Grimm Real Estate & Insurance! 🇺🇸

06/25/2026

A couple of weeks ago, members of the Grimm Real Estate & Insurance team had the opportunity to attend the EmpowerHER Conference, an inspiring event, hosted by Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and connecting women in business and leadership.

We were honored to learn from incredible speakers Sara Bradshaw Ray and Amie Haar, along with a panel of local leaders who shared their experiences, challenges, and successes. Events like this serve as a powerful reminder of the value of continuous growth, collaboration, and lifting one another up.

We are especially proud that one of our own, Amber Rash, had the opportunity to serve on the Leadership Panel, sharing insights from her journey in the insurance industry, lessons learned through leadership, and the importance of building strong relationships within our community and profession.

Thank you to the organizers for creating such a meaningful event and to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversations. We left feeling inspired, energized, and excited to continue growing both personally and professionally while serving our clients and community.

06/24/2026

When it comes to protecting what matters most, local makes a difference.

As your locally owned independent insurance agency for over 60 years, we take pride in serving our community with personalized coverage and trusted advice.

Whether you're reviewing your home, auto, farm, or business insurance, we're here to help every step of the way.

📞 319.664.3000
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🏢 120 N Main St. | North English

Let’s make sure you’re covered — by neighbors who care.

04/17/2026

Spring is here and so are the storms! Damaging weather has already affected several in our communities! Read through this bit of information from Prairie Mutual Insurance Association, it's very helpful!

For anyone interested in what hail damage looks like on a composition shingle roof, this is a textbook example from yesterday’s storms in the Hedrick area. Dark circles called “bruises” are visible where the hail stone has fractured the fiberglass mat that makes up the structure of the shingle. This is an extreme example, and one of the worst I’ve personally seen in 17 years in this business. The extent of damage can be influenced by age, condition, and quality of shingle; slope of the roof; whether there are multiple layers of shingles on the roof, as well as other factors. Because of the variables involved, it is entirely possible for one house to have damage to the roof, and to have no damage to the roof of the house next door.

It’s good practice to get referrals from any contractors you are thinking of hiring to make repairs, especially if they are not local companies. You are responsible for all repairs; your insurance company does not have any control over who you choose or the quality or outcome of the repair - that is between you and your contractor.

04/16/2026

Be cautious of these three types of distractions while driving 🛞

04/07/2026

Watch out for these 7 common causes of distracted driving!

04/05/2026

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter!

04/04/2026

If you think you might have damage from a storm, ALWAYS contact your insurance agent but the Iowa Insurance Division is also a great resource, especially when dealing with storm chasers acting as contractors or public adjusters.

Storm claim guidance and recovery help