Engineers are pioneers. I’m not just saying that because I am one. Building roads and cities, traveling to space, concentrating on renewable and sustainable energy, and making areas accessible are just some examples of how engineers have made our community better. National Engineers Week is this week., and this year’s theme “Pio...
Since 1984, the City of Manchester, Iowa, has had annual discussions regarding goal setting for the coming year. The City understands the importance of strategic planning for the future. These discussions address the City’s major accomplishments and identify issues, concerns, trends and opportunities. This process helps the council and city staff i...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announced the promotion of Marc Smith from Crew Chief to Senior Engineering Technician. Smith works in the firm’s Rockford, Illinois, office. In his new position, he sets up staking information for construction projects and schedules crews to complete requests. Smith als...
Several Illinois park districts got financial support today when Gov. JB Pritzker announced $29.7 million in grants to help fund 85 local park projects, including three in the area. The grants are funded through the state’s Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program and administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resou...
Six critical infrastructure improvement projects in Iowa got a financial boost last week when the governor announced $775,000 in grants as part of the Wastewater and Drinking Water Financial Assistance Program. West Union was awarded a $150,000 grant to help offset the $6.7 million in improvements to the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. Adam Mori...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announced the promotion of Andrew Reeter from Project Engineer to Senior Project Engineer. Reeter, who joined Fehr Graham in 2012, works in the firm’s Freeport, Illinois, office. He plans and coordinates projects and works closely with clients. His engineering knowledge and experien...
Eyesore in your town? DNR grants available to reduce blight in small Iowa communities. Small rural communities and counties in Iowa can take advantage of grant money to help renovate or demolish abandoned commercial and public buildings. To qualify for the Derelict Building Grant Program through the Iowa Department of Natural Resourc...
Fehr Graham is one of many local companies helping with an important project to control flooding near the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The engineering and environmental firm is providing surveying services for the Flood Control System project. Fehr Graham's precise measurements and stakes guide the contractors to build the infrastructure in t...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is pleased to announce the hiring of Sam Ertl as an Engineer. Ertl is designing work for site plans and municipal transportation projects, reviewing design work and stormwater management, and leading state and federally funded projects. He works in Fehr Graham’s Manchester office, w...
Learn how The Views of Marion became the first WELL-certified senior living center in the United States at the largest and longest sustainability conference in the Midwest. Dr. Mik Pietrzak, Executive Chairman of The Views development, and Nate Kass, a Professional Engineer and one of Fehr Graham’s seven owners, will discuss the project a...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is pleased to announce the transfer of Elisabeth Rutter to the company’s Sheboygan office. Rutter, an environmental specialist with Fehr Graham since 2017, is transferring from the firm’s Freeport, Illinois, office. As part of the environmental division, Rutter develops...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announced the promotion of Chad Osterbur to Project Manager. Osterbur, who works in the firm’s Champaign, Illinois, office, manages several municipal and private engineering projects. He designs infrastructure and works on transportation, construction stakeou...
Experts on stormwater utilities will present at a conference geared toward Illinois municipal officials. Dean Frieders, Pingree Grove Village Manager and Attorney, and Noah Carmichael, a Professional Engineer and one of Fehr Graham’s seven owners, will present on best stormwater management practices at the Illinois Municipal League Conference&...
The City of Rockford is taking advantage of a federal program that will pay to replace aging lead water pipes. The City secured a $2 million Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) State Revolving Loan that does not need to be paid back. Because the City meets certain median household income requirements, the loan is forg...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announced the promotion of Seth Gronewold from Project Engineer to Project Manager. Gronewold, who works in the firm’s Rockford, Illinois, office, manages several municipal and private projects, including street reconstruction and water supply and treatment. He joined Fe...
The United States Environmental Protection Agency is cleaning up the former Dixon Iron & Metal Co. in downtown Dixon. The former scrapyard, seen here in April 2018, has been leaching contaminants into the nearby Rock River. Cleanup of an old downtown scrapyard along the Rock River in Dixon, Illinois, began this week, thanks to help from the fed...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is proud to announce the addition of Jason Stoll as an owner. "Since he joined the firm in 2016, Jason has been a leader," said Mick Gronewold, a Professional Engineer and one of the firm's eight owners. "He builds our business by listening to our clients and applying his experience...
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announced today the appointment of Ross Grimes as Branch Manager of the firm's Rockford, Illinois, office. "We are especially excited that Ross stepped into this role," said Joel Zirkle, a Professional Geologist and one of the firm's eight owners. "Ross has an excellent balan...
A celebrity brought the spotlight to Rochelle and to a woman whose mission is to help those in need. Mike Rowe, host of “Dirty Jobs,” heard about Carolyn Brown's community cafe, The Kitchen Table, and wanted to feature the pay-what-you-can restaurant and its champion on his new Facebook series, “Returning the Favor.” The episode aire...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $400,000 in Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) money to help the City of Rockford continue to clean up and redevelop brownfield properties. Rockford is one of 24 communities in the RLF program to receive the funding. The City has participated in the program since the early 200...
