December 2011

Fehr Graham announces acquisition of TeKippe Engineering
Lyle TeKippe of TeKippe Engineering P.C. and Fehr Graham representatives have announced the acquisition of TeKippe Engineering by the Freeport, Ill.-based engineering firm. Pictured outside the West Union office, Lyle TeKippe reports that the public can continue to expect to work with the existing TeKippe Engineering team as well as the professionals from Fehr Graham. (Mike Van Sickle photo)
Fehr Graham, a growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announced today (Wednesday) the acquisition of TeKippe Engineering, P.C. and its offices in West Union, Manchester, and Cedar Rapids.

Barbara Temple of West Union will celebrate a special birthday on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Birthday wishes will reach Barbara at 110 W. Maple St., West Union, IA 52175.

 
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