CANCO News
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CANCO's Wilson celebrated by SEIBA Board
Carl A. Nelson & Company Assistant to the President Karen Wilson was recognized for her many years of service to the Southeast Iowa Builders Association.
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Foremen promoted to superintendent
Three of the four began their construction careers with Carl A. Nelson & Company.

New superintendent joins CANCO field team
Evan Franzen has been in construction since he was a boy in Nebraska, brings 15 years of career experience to Carl A. Nelson & Company.

Praise for CANCO performance on new aquatics center
Video testimonial for design-builder Carl A. Nelson & Company's key role in the successful YMCA of Washington County's indoor pool project.

CANCO celebrates completion of YMCA aquatics center
The Carl A. Nelson & Company team worked with the YMCA of Washington County over 20-year span through planning, fundraising and design-build construction.

Ribbon-cutting opens medical/behavioral clinic expansion
Community Health Centers of SE Iowa project consolidates services in Keokuk, Iowa, in a single location; adds primary care, mental health, pharmacy.

CANCO welcomes Engberg as business development director
The engineer and longtime sales professional brings experience in electronics, lighting and furniture industries to new role with Carl A. Nelson & Company.

Continuing a legacy of leadership
Every Carl A. Nelson & Company president since 1953 has been promoted from within.

Employee Spotlight: Supt. Marcus DePalma, 13 years
After coming to Iowa from a bigger firm in another state, DePalma found a familiar level of professionalism and projects at Carl A. Nelson & Company.

CANCO hosts high-schoolers for annual test of skills
Mediapolis High School wins Carl A. Nelson & Company 2024 High School Skills Challenge; Keokuk High School second

CANCO North celebrates new office with ribbon-cutting
Grow Cedar Valley Ambassadors, mayor of Cedar Falls joined Carl A. Nelson & Company staff and leadership to mark the move to a permanent office in 2024.

Ground broken for new health, EMS building; CANCO as CM
Meller Family Health Center, set to open in 2025, will provide new, shared space for Lee County Health Department and EMS.