The Thomes Insurance Agency, 75 Main Street N. in Kimball, is now an independent agent for AAA auto insurance. “For more than a century, AAA has been a leader in automotive safety and travel services,” said Sherry Donabauer, Thomes Insurance Agency manager. “But they’re also a leader in auto insurance. More than 1,000,000 drivers across the midwest are insured by affiliates of AAA Minnesota/ Iowa.” AAA consistently receives an “A” rating for insurance operations from A.M. Best, the insurance industry’s largest independent rating organization. The Thomes Insurance Agency will offer competitive rates on auto insurance through AAA, along with other special benefits including: o Discounts for AAA members, accident-free drivers, airbag-equipped cars, car alarms, insuring multiple vehicles, and students with a grade-point average of “B” or better. o Claim service 24-hours a day, 365 days a year at the AAA Claim Reporting Hotline. o Hassle-free repair services through dozens of reputable repair shops that meet AAA’s rigorous standards for quality, service and training on state-of-the-art equipment. “You’ll also receive the benefits of AAA membership, including free maps and TripTiks(R), travel discounts, Show Your Card and Save(R) discounts at thousands of retailers nationwide, no-fee travelers cheques, plus AAA’s 24-hour Emergency Road Service,” said Donabauer. For more information, call the Thomes Insurance Agency at (320) 398-3043.