CANCO News
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2018 Best Renovation to a Facility
The New Burlington Police Headquarters project was recognized by the Greater Burlington Partnership and received the award for 2018 Best Renovation to a Facility. Carl A. Nelson & Company is proud to have been your Construction Manager! View the award video from the Greater Burlington Partnership here.
Monthly Photo Contest Winners: November 2018
Submitted by:
Ellen McCulley, Architect – 6 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
Photo Description:
Superintendent Corey Mumme is shown stripping the forms off the entrance canopy at The TURF in Burlington, Iowa.
Monthly Photo Contest Winners: October 2018
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Mike Hall, Superintendent – 33 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Craftsmen Joe Byrd and Eric Beckman are shown detailing a bin tower at Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine, IA.
Monthly Photo Contest Winners: September 2018
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Larry Lindhart, Systems Building Manager – 34 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
Photo Description:
Helical Piers are installed at The TURF in Burlington, IA as Brayden Beck, Ethan Whitt, Noah Samuel, and Corey Mumme observe.
Monthly Photo Contest Winners: May 2018
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Jeff Ketels, Field Engineer – 1 Year with Carl A. Nelson & Company
Photo Description:
Beginning of 1,200 cubic yard concrete pour for Bin Pile Cap at Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine, Iowa
Monthly Photo Contest Winners: April 2018
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Jim Mueller, Lead Driver & Heavy Hauler – 3 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
Photo Description (L):
Drew Zane (in basket) Places Tags Approximately 45 Feet in the Air for Boom Lift Training in our Equipment Yard.
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Jake Woods, Project Foreman – 15 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Surveying for Retaining Wall at Great River Medical Center Clinic in Keokuk, Iowa.
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: November 2017
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Bob Stutes, Project Foreman, 16 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
Photo Description:
Pouring Slab On Grade at the Community Health Center in Keokuk, IA
CANCO Employees Raise Money for Wounded Warrior Project
Carl A. Nelson & Company Employees Raise Money for Wounded Warrior Project
As part of our monthly charitable efforts, employees raised over $600.00 to support the Wounded Warrior Project. To learn more about our company’s charitable donations continue reading our news section. For information on our charitable foundation, go to
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: July 2017
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Earl Vincent, Jr., 5 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
Photo Description:
Chris Clark, Project Foreman, shown stick welding a connection
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: June 2017
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Amy Adams, Receptionist: 5 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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Employees Practice for Crane Certification Practical Exam at our Burlington, IA Equipment Yard.
CANCO Employees Make a Difference for Muscatine Humane Society
Employees Donate Much Needed Supplies & Money
During the month of April, employees of Carl A. Nelson & Company donated money and supplies to benefit the Muscatine Humane Society.
CANCO Employees Continue Making a Difference For Hope Haven
COMPANY DONATES TIME, MONEY, & ANTI-FATIGUE MATS TO WORKERS
During the month of March, employees of Carl A. Nelson & Company raised money to benefit Hope Haven Area Development Center Corporation. Employees raised $390.00 that was used to purchase 15 anti-fatigue foam floor mats for Hope Haven workers. The mats aid in reducing stress on the body caused by standing on the job.