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The History of Abstract & Title Co. of Ringgold County


Abstract & Title Co. of Ringgold County was founded in 2006 by Gerald and Geraldine McLain, as Abstract & Title Co. After building a 40-year title plant, they voluntarily enrolled their title plant in the Iowa Land Title Association Certified Title Plant program, where the title plant is inspected for accuracy every seven years. 

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The Start of Abstract & Title Co. of Ringgold County

In 2020, Abstract & Title Company purchased Ringgold County Abstract Company and became Abstract & Title Co. of Ringgold County. They now have the only government entry title plant in Ringgold County. Abstract & Title Co. of Ringgold County’s staff has nearly 60 years of combined abstracting experience.  Abstract & Title Co. of Ringgold County is a member of the American Land Title Association, the Iowa Land Title Association, and Iowa Title Guaranty. To email the staff of Abstract & Title Co. of Ringgold County or to place an order, email orders@atcoiowa.com

Meet the Team at Abstract & Title Co. of Ringgold County

Mike McLain, Vice President - Mount Ayr, IA - Abstract & Title Co. of Ringgold County

Mike McLain, Vice President

Mike McLain is our Vice President. He joined the family business in 2006 after a career in the healthcare industry. Since joining the company, Mike has received the designation of Iowa Land Title Association Certified Land Title Professional (ILTA CLTP) in 2013, has served the Iowa Land Title Association (ILTA) as South-Central Regional Vice President from 2012-2014, and as ILTA President in 2015-2016. He continues to serve the ILTA as a member of the Legislative, Title Plant Inspection, and Abstracting Standards Committees. Mike was honored as the 2022 ILTA Ed Adams Title Person of the Year. Mike’s email is mike@atcoiowa.com

Casey McLain

Casey McLain joined Abstract & Title Co. of Ringgold County in 2021 and became a third-generation abstractor. In addition to his abstracting duties, Casey is also the IT and marketing director, and has been a vital part in getting the office more streamlined and up to date. Casey was honored as the Ed Adams Young Title Person of the Year at the 2023 ILTA Convention.  Casey’s email is casey@atcoiowa.com

Casey McLain - Mount Ayr, IA - Abstract & Title Co. of Ringgold County
Geraldine McLain - Mount Ayr, IA - Abstract & Title Co. of Ringgold County

Geraldine McLain

After earning her real estate license in 1978, Geraldine McLain began managing the Creston Realty office. In 1982, she purchased Union County Abstract in Creston, and began her abstracting career. She served as a Regional Vice President of Iowa Land Title Association and was a member of the Board for three years. In the latter part of 2006, Geraldine and her husband, Gerald, decided to open another abstract office in adjacent Ringgold County, after spending 16 months in the Recorder’s Office creating a 40-year Title Plant. Geraldine continues to do the bookkeeping for both Abstract Companies, while her two sons manage the two offices. Geraldine’s email is geraldine@atcoiowa.com

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