What is a Boundary Survey?
We sat down with two of our Professional Land Surveyors to ask them this very question!
We sat down with two of our Professional Land Surveyors to ask them this very question!
Clapsaddle-Garber Associates, Inc. (CGA) is pleased to announce the promotion of two of its team members. Justin Strom, PE, and Luke Wilson, PE, have both…
Heather Thomas, P.E., is a Project Manager and joined CGA in 2017. She has ten years of experience completing a wide range of municipal projects…
No one likes potholes. Aside from making the pavement unattractive, potholes could cause damage to vehicles, and existing potholes let more water get under the…
Clapsaddle-Garber Associates, Inc. (CGA) reminds local municipalities and counties that the U.S. Census Bureau is now conducting the Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS). Do not…
Joe Snethen, P.L.S., describes how the core value of creativity is utilized in his daily work as a Professional Land Surveyor at CGA.
Here’s a shoutout to our survey department! An environmental firm that we recently completed a Topo Survey for said they were thrilled with the CAD…
We sat down with two of our Professional Land Surveyors to ask them this very question!
It’s the phrase we keep hearing: times have changed. This is the new normal. While that might be, the core values we’re built on don’t…
Ariana Hassel is a Civil Engineering Technician and has been with CGA since early 2020. The CGA Core Value that stands out to her the…
CGA Offices will be closed on: Friday, December 25th, 2020 Friday, January 1st, 2021 Our offices will remain open all other weekdays, but please note…
Jim Van Hove has been with CGA since 2017 and is a Civil Engineering/Survey Tech. The CGA Core Value that stands out to him the…
By Steve Troskey, AICP The first thing we notice as we enter a small town is the way the corridor looks. How does it function?…
CGA Recognizes How Geographic Information System Technology Makes an Impact Marshalltown, Iowa—November 17, 2020—CGA will celebrate GIS Day on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. While global…
CGA offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26th in observance of Thanksgiving. We will be open with limited staffing on Friday, November 27th as…
By Stephanie Rottinghaus and Micah Cutler As members of the Iowa League of Cities, we recently had the privilege of attending their first virtual conference.…
What Can You do NOW to Prepare for GIS LATER? By Micah Cutler, GISP A Geographic Information System (GIS) can assist a municipality and its…
Curtis Quick has been with CGA since 2012 and is a Civil Engineering Technician. The CGA Core Value that stands out to him the most…
Who are NIMBYs and what do they want? A Planning Commission perspective. By Steve Troskey, AICP Most people interested in planning or development have heard…
Stephen Troskey, AICP Iowa law is very clear about when the public must be given a chance to speak during Planning Commission items. When participation…
Nick Brewer, EI, feels one of CGA’s core values that really stands out to him is creativity. Nick’s been with CGA since 2018 and is…
By Beth Kirkevold, HR Generalist I went to Arizona last winter. I had one thing on my list to see and it was not the…
With 17 different service lines offered, it’s hard to keep track of all that we do. The recent addition of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services…
Although we had to wait until February for the “holiday party”, the important thing is that we finally got together outside of work to have…
Mindy Bryngelson, P.E., Celebrating 20 Years, January, 2020 What is your first memory or a memorable project/experience at CGA? The first project that I ever…
Sean Williams, Celebrating Five Years, January, 2020 What is your first memory or a memorable project/experience at CGA? Being the new hire, I was paired…
A typical ice breaker question when meeting someone new is “where do you work” or “what do you do”? As a civil engineer and land…
As members of the Iowa League of Cities, we recently had the privilege of attending their annual conference in Dubuque. This gathering brings hundreds of…
CGA has been exhibiting at the League of Cities Conference for as long as the conference has existed (so a long time)! Each year we’ve…
Beginning a Land Development Project? It Could Benefit from a Fresh Look. By Steve Troskey, CGA Planner. When it comes to land development, two things…
By Scott Christensen, CADD Tech & Beth Kirkevold, HR Generalist If you are considering a career in land surveying or civil engineering, you are making…
By Mindy Bryngelson, P.E. As the famous line from Kermit the Frog states, it’s not easy being green. While this song was discussing a very…