Hynes & Howes Insurance Counselors, Inc. 2920 N. Harrison St. Davenport, IA 52803 563-326-6401 March 22, 2010 Ms. Cicely LaMothe Branch Chief United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549-7010 RE: Hynes & Howes Insurance Counselors, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2009 Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 File No. 000-07376 Dear Ms. LaMothe: We have received your letter dated March 9, 2010 regarding the matter referenced above. We are currently researching the issues raised in the letter. We anticipate being able to respond in 15 days. Thank you, Marsha Baker President