Clinton Engineering

As we celebrate our centennial this year, we’re looking back with the people who helped shape our story.

Our President, Ryan Birney, and our marketing team caught up with former longtime employee John Totten to hear about his years at CEC and what he remembers about our history. John helped us fill in a few missing pieces and bring our 100-year timeline to life!

Look back at a century of Clinton Engineering. 👇
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Clinton Engineering recently completed two pre-engineered Star Building Systems metal buildings for Linwood Mining & Minerals Corp.’s North Mill, supporting its new fine grind facility.

Proud to support this major growth within the McCarthy-Bush family of companies!

It's an honor to be on this list while celebrating our 100th year in business in 2026!

The numbers are in! Check out the 2026 Fastest Growing Companies in the Quad Cities!

Be there on November 10 for the QCBJ Fastest Growing Companies awards banquet. We will be revealing the #1 Fastest Growing Company with a live countdown during the celebration. Come support the dynamic organizations that are driving our local economy forward.

Secure your spot and register today!

2026 QCBJ Fastest Growing Companies, listed alphabetically:
B&B Masonry Restoration
C&W Transport Solutions
Centennial Tax & Accounting
Clinton Engineering Co
Crawford Company
Greenspace Associates
Linwood Mining and Minerals
Mbrico
McCarthy Improvement
NextGen Motors of Muscatine
Oertel Metal Works
Paramount Millwright Services
Phelps Uniform Specialists
QC Custom Tees & More, Inc.
Revive at The Group Med Spa
River Cities Engineering
Russell
The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C.
Total Solutions
Treiber Construction Co.
Tri-City Electric Co
Tri-City Fire Protection
Tri-City Ironworks
Twin State Technical Services

Did you know? 🦆 The family behind Clinton Engineering helped change the world of waterfowl hunting.

In 1984, Art Ladehoff, who led CEC’s field operations for many years, founded Big Foot Decoys—helping revolutionize the full-body goose decoy and build one of the most recognizable names in the industry.

It’s another fascinating chapter in the Ladehoff family’s story as we celebrate 100 years of Clinton Engineering.

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Stay tuned! 👀👇

Some massive improvements have been made to the City of Clinton Regional Water Reclamation Facility.

Working alongside our project partners, our team completed key site and concrete improvements to support the facility expansion serving ADM’s corn processing operations. Recent work included a Building Systems retrofit with new siding and modifications, STAR products interior work, concrete paving, and installation of standing seam roofing, gutters, and downspouts for the new UV Building structure.

To date, the team has placed:
✔️ 5,000+ SY of 8-inch PCC
✔️ 2,000+ SY of 7-inch PCC
✔️ 13,000 SF of sidewalk

This project represents a strong partnership focused on improving long-term infrastructure, operational efficiency, and environmental stewardship for the Clinton community.

See more photos of this project and check out our other work on our website: https://hubs.la/Q04l4kC00

We were honored to have the Clinton Engineering team recognized by the Clinton Community College IA Alumni Association as the Outstanding Business Associate for our work at the Bickelhaupt Arboretum.

“The team from Clinton Engineering has brought the Bickelhaupt Arboretum to completion. With their expertise and hands-on management, it has transformed from a homestead into an education and events center to be enjoyed by the community for generations to come.”

Our team was grateful to be part of a project with such a lasting impact.