The CGA Way (2021-Style)
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…
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A View From My Angle | Ariana Hassel
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…
Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Hours
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…
A View From My Angle | Jim Van Hove on Teamwork
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…
Three Steps to Improve Your Small Town’s Corridor
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?…
Clapsaddle-Garber Associates, Inc. Celebrates GIS Day
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…
2020 Thanksgiving Hours
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…
Iowa Municipalities’ Top 2021 Priorities
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.…
Planning for a Future GIS
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…
A View From My Angle | Curtis Quick on Teamwork
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…
Not In My Back Yard!
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…
Best Practices When Holding a Public Meeting
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…
A View From My Angle | Nick Brewer on Creativity
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…
A Personal Appreciation for Engineers
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…
Planning Commission Dos & Don’ts
Stephen Troskey, Planner One of the hallmarks of a small town is that we see each other regularly; at the grocery store, the watering hole,…
Steve Troskey | Five Years
Steve Troskey, Celebrating Five Years, May 2020 What is your first memory or a memorable project/experience at CGA? Soon after starting I was asked to…
17 Service Lines, One PDF
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…
We like to have fun, too!
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. | 20 Years
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 | Five Years
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…
Engineering & Land Surveying: A Meaningful Career
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…
The Top Two Public Issues Facing Iowa Municipalities
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…
Ten Reasons to Visit the CGA Booth (#71) at the 2019 Iowa League of Cities Conference
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…
How Your Land Development Project Could Benefit from a Fresh Look
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…
Three Benefits of Professional Planning (for Iowa Communities)
By Steve Troskey In a recent study, 93% of City Administrators in smaller Iowa communities said they were tasked with planning, zoning, and code enforcement.…
Is A Job in Civil Engineering or Land Surveying A Good Fit for You?
By Scott Christensen, CADD Tech & Beth Kirkevold, HR Generalist If you are considering a career in land surveying or civil engineering, you are making…
Low-Cost Options for Incorporating Green Initiatives Into Your New Site Development or Renovation.
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…
