CANCO News
The latest news from Carl A. Nelson & Company about our people and projects. Articles include tags linking them to similar content.
Monthly Photo Contest Winners: May 2018
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Jeff Ketels, Field Engineer – 1 Year with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Monthly Photo Contest Winner: February 2017
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Raleigh Annis, Field Foreman: < 1 Year with Carl A. Nelson & Company
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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.
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.
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!
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…