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September 13 2025 Vol. XXXI • No. 19
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Mid Country Machinery Co-Founder...
Remembering Lucas Peed Lonnie Umdenstock Retires After 40 Years at Star Equipment...14
Lucas John Peed, 50, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Aug. 21, 2025. Mr. Peed was born on Sept. 4, 1974, in Fort Dodge, to Joseph and Mary Ann (King) Peed. He graduated from St. Edmond High School in 1992, and later from Iowa Central Community College. His deep roots in Fort Dodge shaped the man he became — hardworking, loyal and devoted to the people he loved. On Aug. 27, 1994, he married the love of his life, Shelley. From the very beginning, their marriage was built on love, laughter, adventure and an unshakable bond. That same year, the couple opened Downtown on the Green in the Old Sears Building, a lively space that brought joy and connection to countless families. In 1997, Mr. Peed followed his
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MacAllister Cat Hosts Kids ‘Diggin’ for a Cause’ Event in Indiana...20
GLTPA Welcomes Industry to 79th Annual Great Lakes Logging Expo...30 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Aggregate & Recycling Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-49 Table of Contents . . .4 Attachments Section . . . ... .. .. ... . .. . .. .. ... . .. ... . ... .. .. .50-53 Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-59 Snow & Ice Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-62 Aggregate & Recycling Section . . . . . .35-49 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80-85 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Advertisers IndexSection . . . . . . . . .. .. ... . ... .. .. ... . .. . .. . ... .50-53 . . . . .86 Attachments
Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . .54-59
entrepreneurial spirit once more and co-founded Mid Country Machinery. Through his vision, relentless work ethic and natural leadership, he built the business into a lasting legacy. He was deeply respected in his industry — admired for his talent, fairness and ability to see opportunity where others might not. He was always working — not just at his desk, but everywhere he went; on vacations, on the road, while spending time with his family and especially on the golf course (where he did his best work). His mind was always creating, solving and building. Work was never just a job to him; it was part of who he was. He poured his whole heart into it, and that dedication touched everyone around him. see PEED page 26
Veit, HM Brandt Prepare Former Milwaukee Mall for Development see story on page 66
Snow & Ice Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-62 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80-85 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
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Heavy equipment being used on the project include Cat 336, 340, 352 and 374 excavators and a Cat 966 loader.