CANCO News

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Monthly Photo Contest Winner: November 2017
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: November 2017

Submitted by:
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

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CANCO Employees Raise Money for Wounded Warrior Project
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

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Monthly Photo Contest Winner: July 2017
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: July 2017

Submitted by:
Earl Vincent, Jr., 5 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company

Photo Description:
Chris Clark, Project Foreman, shown stick welding a connection

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Monthly Photo Contest Winner: June 2017
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: June 2017

Submitted by:
Amy Adams, Receptionist: 5 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Company

Photo Description:
Employees Practice for Crane Certification Practical Exam at our Burlington, IA Equipment Yard.

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CANCO Employees Make a Difference for Muscatine Humane Society
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.

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CANCO Employees Continue Making a Difference For Hope Haven
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.

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Monthly Photo Contest Winner: February 2017
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: February 2017

Submitted by:
Raleigh Annis, Field Foreman: < 1 Year with Carl A. Nelson & Company

Photo Description:
Removal of Breeching Module 1 (air duct) by crane on a temporary rock causeway located on the bank of the Iowa River, University of Iowa Power Plant, Iowa City, IA.

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Junior Achievement of the Heartland
Junior Achievement of the Heartland

Employees of Carl A. Nelson & Company at the Bowl-a-Thon for Junior Achievement of the Heartland at King Pins in Burlington, IA held on February 20, 2017.

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Employees Unite for a Great Cause
Employees Unite for a Great Cause

Recently, employees of Carl A. Nelson & Company united for a great cause! A “Souper Bowl” party was held at our Burlington office to raise money for the Burlington Area Homeless Shelter. Employees brought in soup and spoons were sold for $5.00. In kind donations were also accepted. In total, our employees raised $240.00 in a few hours!

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Coverage on the front page of The Hawkeye January 25, 2017
Coverage on the front page of The Hawkeye January 25, 2017

Travis Fogle, left, and Ryan Russell, tradesmen with Carl A. Nelson & Co., upholster sections for a bulletin board display case while working on the renovation of the Welcome Center Tuesday inside the Port of Burlington. The work is part of the $75,000 renovation funded by the Greater Burlington Convention…

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Monthly Photo Contest Winner: December 2016
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: December 2016

Submitted by:
Ellen McCulley, Architect: 5 Years with Carl A. Nelson & Co.

Photo Description:
Installation of the roof is nearing completion at the 70,000 SF Addition of Dexter Laundry in Fairfield, Iowa.

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Carl A. Nelson & Company Wins Big at ABC of Iowa Gala
Carl A. Nelson & Company Wins Big at ABC of Iowa Gala

Company takes home award for Project at University of Iowa BURLINGTON, IOWA (October 24, 2016) – Carl A. Nelson & Co. received a prestigious construction award from Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa (ABC of Iowa) during the association’s annual Excellence in Construction Gala held October…

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