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Archives for the ‘Lead Story’ Category

Waiting on the dam

Waiting on the dam

By Justin Kern • Sep 1st, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

For nearly a century, the Black River Falls dam held back the waters of the rushing Black River, pooling tourism and energy-saving resources in the small western Wisconsin city.


The man who bends trees

The man who bends trees

By Caley Clinton • Sep 1st, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

Roald Gundersen’s ideas are as big as the trees he shinnies up like a man half his age.


Historic hang-up

Historic hang-up

By Lisa Sink • Aug 1st, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

Historic preservationists in Wauwatosa have much to celebrate this year.


Eco-friendly  education

Eco-friendly  education

By Caley Clinton • Aug 1st, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

It’s the president’s great green hope.


Coming home

Coming home

By Caley Clinton • Jun 30th, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

The nagging feeling followed Joe Lyons everywhere during his first weeks back home. Whether sitting on the couch with his family or working out at the gym, the young soldier couldn’t shake the feeling that he should be doing something more important.


Protection or progress

Protection or progress

By Melissa Rigney Baxter • Jun 30th, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

When John Capelle looks at the runway at West Bend’s municipal airport, he sees a missed opportunity.


Age discrimination

Age discrimination

By Caley Clinton • Jun 1st, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

Decades after the machine-gun rattle of jackhammers fades from a construction site, the echoes of the energy and fuel consumption remain.


Waiting by the phone

Waiting by the phone

By Melissa Rigney Baxter • Jun 1st, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

It’s a meeting no one wants to be called to attend.


Top Projects of 2009

Top Projects of 2009

By Caley Clinton • Apr 30th, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

Wisconsin Builder showcases 31 projects that stood out in 2009.


Honor Roll

Honor Roll

By Caley Clinton • Apr 30th, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

The submissions for this year’s awards were extensive, and many of them deserve recognition. Wisconsin Builder recognizes 90 in this year’s Honor Roll.