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January 17 2026 Vol. XXXII • No. 2
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Findorff Builds $161M Wisconsin History Center By Cindy Riley Findorff photo
Madison-based Findorff is overseeing building construction of the Wisconsin History Center in Madison, Wis.
Martin Equipment Celebrates 100 Years as John Deere Dealer...8
KAGE Announces Winners of 2025 Wing Plow Contest...12
Bobcat Announces Its Machine Lineup for World of Concrete 2026...80
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-47 Wood, Brush & Processing Table of Contents . . . . . .Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-56 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90-98 Paving Section . . .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .29-47 Business Calendar . . . .92 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
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Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90-98 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Envisioned to serve as an open door to one of the most significant historical collections in the nation, the Wisconsin History Center will more than double the exhibition space of the state’s previous historical museum when it’s completed in 2027. The overall design and construction budget is approximately $161 million. “This is a historic project for Wisconsin,” said Christian Overland, who serves as Ruth and Hartley Barker Director and CEO of the Wisconsin Historical Society. “We are building more than just a museum. We are creating a place where all Wisconsinites can see themselves in history, and where connections between the past, present and future will enrich the lives of each guest.” Described as a dynamic cultural hub, the new 100,000 sq.-ft. building replaces the Wisconsin Historical Museum, which was see FINDORFF page 58
Progress Continues On Indiana’s Revive I-70 Project By Cindy Riley
Crews are making significant progress on a project that will improve I-70 in Wayne County, Indiana, from west of Cambridge City to the Ohio state line. When completed, Revive I-70 will reduce congestion, enhance traffic flow and improve safety. “Work is needed along the corridor to replace, rehabilitate and widen pavement to upgrade this critical interstate connection,” said Danny Corbin, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) project manager. “Truck traffic along this stretch of I-70 CEG CORRESPONDENT
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see INDOT page 62
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According to Fielding Tipton, INDOT construction project manager, an added travel lane is being constructed in both directions of I-70 from west of U.S. 35 to the Ohio state line as part of Contract 1.