South Dakota’s first Kwik Star opened September 21 at 5am. The project included a 8,700 SF gas station/convenience store with walk-in beer cooler and 1-bay carwash . Kwik Star is the brand name used in South Dakota, Iowa, and Illinois. Locations in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota go by the original name of Kwik Trip.
Rocket Carwash Celebrates Opening in Altoona
DSC recently completed a new 6,600 SF automatic carwash constructed of structural steel & CMU in Altoona, Iowa. Included in the project was a required 11,500 CF underground stormwater system installed underneath the parking lot and a 40’ tall tube structure tower, which is a staple of the Rocket Carwash design. Rocket Carwash focuses on […]
Six New Kwik Star Projects Underway, Entering South Dakota
DSC is officially expanding Kwik Star’s footprint into South Dakota this year and adding six more stores to their 800+ count. This will be their 5th state including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. DSC projects include the 8,700 SF models with variations on number of bays for the carwashes (additional 2,000 SF/bay): ■ Brandon, SD: […]
North Iowa Golf Addition
A fun addition is coming to North Iowa Golf in Mason City this fall! DSC crews are building on a 2800 SF space to hold two golf simulators and additional retail space. The golf simulators will open to the actual driving range in adequate weather, giving it a unique twist. ATURA architecture provided design on […]
New Fareway Renovation Complete
Crews recently completed a renovation of a 15,464-square-foot existing store in Bondurant, Iowa. Fareway bought the 10-year-old store from original owners Brian and Mary Lohse, who opened the store after winning a $202 million Powerball jackpot. Crews worked to rebrand the store and includes an in-house bakery and their famous butcher counter.
New Fareway Under Construction
DSC joined Fareway Stores this week in Norwalk, Iowa, on the ground-breaking of a new 24,000 SF store that will replace the town’s existing nearby store. Plans are to open in early 2024. The new, larger store footprint will boast a modern look, with more natural lighting and improved aesthetics, better access and parking and […]
New Terminal Underway for MCW
Construction is underway for the new $14 million Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) Passenger Replacement Terminal. The existing terminal currently in use was built in 1965 over an existing foundation of a previous farmhouse. It is 14,300 SF, with 10,700 SF on the ground level and 3,600 on the second level. The new terminal will […]
DSC Breaks Ground with Brock Grain Systems in Sheffield, Iowa
Sheffield, Iowa — A groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 5 commemorating the expansion of Brock’s LeMar® manufacturing facility in Sheffield, Iowa. The expansion and workflow reorganization will help Brock meet the growing demand for the grain sweeps and transport conveyors produced at the plant. It will add nearly 20,000 sq. ft. of space to […]