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# Stone Group Architects: Stone Group Architects is a regionally based architectural and interior design firm with a national reach. Guided by CEO Todd Stone, we take a comprehensive, client-focused approach to every project—grounded in care, compassion, and a deep understanding of our clients’ needs. Our mission to Positively Impact People and Place drives everything we do, with a strong commitment to social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

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## Posts
- [Designing for Return on Experience](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/designing-for-return-on-experience/): A building can be beautiful and still fail.
- [How Smart Facility Design Creates New Revenue Opportunities](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/how-smart-facility-design-creates-new-revenue-opportunities/): At Stone Group Architects, we believe that a well-designed facility does more than accommodate today’s needs. It creates opportunities for tomorrow’s growth. Many organizations approach facility improvements as a response to a problem: outdated spaces, limited capacity, declining member satisfaction or operational challenges. However, thoughtful facility design can do more than solve issues. It can create new opportunities for revenue generation. From adding flexible event spaces to improving customer experience, strategic design decisions can help facilities maximize their potential.
- [It Isn’t About a Building. It Is About Designing Community.](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/it-isnt-about-a-building-it-is-about-designing-community/): There are three questions worth asking for every project, every team, every decision.
- [Stone Group Architects Receives the 2026 William J. Wagner Award for Benson Building Historic Preservation](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/stone-group-architects-receives-the-2026-william-j-wagner-award-for-benson-building-historic-preservation/): Stone Group Architects is proud to announce that the historic preservation and adaptive reuse project completed for the Warnock–Benson Building in downtown Sioux City, Iowa has been honored with the 2026 William J. Wagner Award. Presented by the State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees as part of its Excellence in History Awards program, this recognition reflects the project’s commitment to preserving Iowa’s architectural heritage through thoughtful design, responsible rehabilitation, and long-term community impact.
- [How Well-Designed Recreation Centers Strengthen Communities](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/how-well-designed-recreation-centers-strengthen-communities/): See how well-designed recreation centers strengthen communities through wellness, connection, and smart, multi-use spaces that deliver long-term value.
- [What Today’s Best Commercial Architecture Projects Have in Common](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/what-todays-best-commercial-architecture-projects-have-in-common/): These aren't accidents. The best commercial architecture projects share a set of qualities that have less to do with budget and more to do with how the work gets done from the very beginning.
- [Graystone Apartments Case Study: A Community-Focused Multifamily Housing Design](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/graystone-apartments-multifamily-housing-design/): In our recent blog, Multifamily Housing Design Strategies That Build Community, we explored how thoughtful planning and shared spaces can elevate the resident experience. Graystone Apartments in Sioux Falls is a real-world example of those multifamily design principles in action.
- [When to Bring in an Architect](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/when-to-bring-in-an-architect/): Understanding when to bring in an architect can significantly influence the success, cost, and efficiency of a project. For anyone embarking on a new project, whether it’s a municipal building or multi-family housing, timing is an important and strategic decision. While architects are often associated with design, their greatest value is delivered when they are engaged early, helping shape a project from vision to execution.
- [What Are the Main Project Phases in Architecture?](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/what-are-the-main-project-phases-in-architecture/): Architectural projects are complex undertakings that require coordination, planning, and strategic decision making long before construction begins. From early concepts to the final built environment, successful projects are guided through a structured design and construction process.
- [Skips Thoughts: Recap on 2026 CMAA Conference in Anaheim](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/skips-thoughts-recap-on-2026-cmaa-conference-in-anaheim/): What a great Conference, and what an incredible week of Netgiving!!!
- [5 Questions to Ask in the Design Phase](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/5-questions-to-ask-in-the-design-phase/): The design phase establishes the trajectory of a project. Long before ground is broken, the most important decisions are made. Budgets are aligned, timelines and shaped and discussions surrounding long-term performance take place.
- [Multifamily Housing Design Strategies That Build Community](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/multifamily-housing-design-strategies-that-build-community/): Multifamily housing design has shifted significantly in recent years. Renters are no longer choosing an apartment based on square footage alone. Today’s successful multifamily developments are designed to foster connection, comfort, and long-term livability.
- [The Value of Hiring an Architect](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/the-value-of-hiring-an-architect/): In today’s modern construction industry, the value of hiring an architect extends far beyond producing construction drawings or meeting code requirements. As building projects become more complex, involving multiple consultants, evolving regulations, and higher expectations for performance and experience, architectural services play a critical role in project success.
- [Big Lost Meadery: Blending Brand, Durability & Design in Commercial Architecture](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/big-lost-meadery-commercial-architecture-case-study/): Project Type: Commercial Architecture
- [Planting Seeds for Success: Making the Most of Your CMAA World Conference Experience](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/planting-seeds-for-success-making-the-most-of-your-cmaa-world-conference-experience/): By: Lawrence J “Skip” Avery CCM, CCE,
- [Design-Build vs. Design-Bid-Build: Which Project Delivery Method is Right for Your Project?](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/design-build-vs-design-bid-build-which-project-delivery-method-is-right-for-your-project/): When planning a project, determining the right project delivery method is often the first critical step. The choice will directly influence schedule, cost, team coordination, and long-term results. Whether the development is a recreational facility, amunicipal renovation, or aprivate club upgrade, selecting the right delivery method matters. Two of the most common approaches are Design-Build (DB) and Design-Bid-Build (DBB). Each offers distinct advantages, and understanding their differences empowers owners to make informed decisions that support both project outcomes and organizational goals.
- [Meeting ADA Standards and Accessibility in Commercial Design](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/meeting-ada-standards-and-accessibility-in-commercial-design/): At Stone Group Architects, accessibility in commercial design isn’t just about meeting code; it’s about creating spaces that are functional, safe, and welcoming for everyone. While ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines establish critical requirements, our approach goes further, focusing on how every person experiences a space.
- [Trendy Now, Dated Later? Exploring Timeless vs Modern Architecture](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/trendy-now-dated-later-exploring-timeless-vs-modern-architecture/): Between a timeless or trendy architecture for your project? Learn the difference and how each impacts the long-term value of your structure.
- [Who Are You and What Makes You Tick? Why Knowing Yourself Matters](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/who-are-you-and-what-makes-you-tick-why-knowing-yourself-matters/): A few years ago, I was sitting in an interview when the person across from me asked a question that completely caught me off guard: "Who are you and what makes you tick?"
- [5 Ways Architecture Shapes Community Spaces](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/5-ways-architecture-shapes-community-spaces/): Architecture does so much more than shape a skyline. It shapes how people experience their surroundings, how they move through space, and how they connect with one another. From civic centers to adaptive reuse projects, thoughtful design influences the way people live, feel, and belong. As communities evolve, so does the role of architecture. It is no longer just about solving functional problems. It is about creating spaces that support well-being, reflect identity, and foster social connection. The most impactful buildings do more than serve a purpose, they become part of the community story.
- [Restoring Civility in Private Clubs](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/restoring-civility-in-private-clubs/): By Lawrence J “Skip” Avery CCM, CCE, CMAA FellowDirector of Club Development
- [Project Feature: Jitters](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project-feature-jitters/): Test After nearly three decades in business, six moves, and countless batches of donuts, Jitters Donuts & Coffee found its perfect home. The locally loved shop, a staple of Sioux City mornings since the 90s, was searching for a new space that offered more room, better flow and a design that reflected the Jitters community.
- [Understanding the Role of a Project Architects vs. Project Manager](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/understanding-the-role-of-a-project-architects-vs-project-manager/):  
- [Innovating and Improving Your Private Club in the Season of Renewal](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/innovating-and-improving-your-private-club-in-the-season-of-renewal/): As the saying goes, spring is a time for fresh starts and rejuvenation. For private clubs transitioning from traditional country clubs to vibrant lifestyle centers, this season offers the perfect opportunity to innovate and adapt to the evolving demographics of multicultural and multigenerational members. Understanding these changing dynamics is essential for long-term success.
- [2025 CMAA World Conference: Embrace Growth, Innovation, and Net-Giving in Tampa, FL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/2025-cmaa-world-conference-embrace-growth-innovation-and-net-giving-in-tampa-fl/): Hey everyone! The excitement is building for the 2025 CMAA World Conference and Business Expo, taking place from February 5-9 at the Tampa Convention Center...
- [Seeing what Others Don’t See – Gaining Insights into the Club Industry through Relevant Data](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/seeing-what-others-dont-see-gaining-insights-into-the-club-industry-through-relevant-data/): Greetings from someone who has been involved in the club industry for over forty years; I've seen the scene change and evolve...
- [Embracing Data: Balancing Analytics with Emotional Intelligence in the Club Industry](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/embracing-data-balancing-analytics-with-emotional-intelligence-in-the-club-industry/): In the dynamic landscape of the club industry, where tradition meets innovation, the role of data cannot be overstated.
- [CMAA 2024 World Conference Highlights: Leadership, Culture and the Art of Club Management](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/cmaa-2024-world-conference-highlights-leadership-culture-and-the-art-of-club-management/): Welcome to my impression and recap of the 97th CMAA World Conference and Business Expo—a beacon of learning, connection and what I'd...
- [Maximize your experience at the CMAAs 2024 World Conference in Las Vegas](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/maximize-your-experience-at-the-cmaas-2024-world-conference-in-las-vegas-by-preparing-focusing-and-engaging-in-net-giving/): As the 2024 World Conference in Las Vegas approaches, it’s essential to do more than register and book accommodation. This conference...
- [Thriving in the Club Industry: Unlocking Success at CMAA World Conference](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/thriving-in-the-club-industry-unlocking-success-through-continuous-growth-and-development-with-cmaa-world-conference/): I hope this finds you well. I wanted to share an enhanced and improved version of the document titled "Thriving in the Club Industry:...
- [A Powerful Mastermind Group in the Private Club Industry](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/the-board-of-directors-and-the-general-manager-a-powerful-mastermind-group-in-the-private-club-industry/): The relationship between the Board of Directors and the General Manager in private clubs can be compared to a Mastermind Group. It's...
- [Niche Marketing in Private Clubs: Engaging the Diverse Demographics of Members](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/niche-marketing-in-private-clubs-engaging-the-diverse-demographics-of-members/): Over the past decade, the private club industry has experienced significant evolution, with niche marketing emerging as a leading trend....
- [Private Club Specialists: Enhancing Success in the Private Club Industry](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/private-club-specialists-enhancing-success-in-the-private-club-industry/): Managing a private club is a challenging endeavor that requires a diverse skill set. One person can't excel in every aspect of club...
- [Club Management / Leadership & the Part that Emotional Intelligence Plays](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/club-management-leadership-the-part-that-emotional-intelligence-plays/): In today’s work environment, leaders need to think of needs and wants for their teams or, as Jackie and Three Carpenter teach us, People...
- [Stone Group Architects an Anchor in East Downtown Sioux Falls Revitalization](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/stone-group-architects-an-anchor-in-east-downtown-sioux-falls-revitalization/): Click the button below to watch the story.
- [Stone Group Architects Donates to Sioux Falls Homes Built for Veterans](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/stone-group-architects-donates-to-sioux-falls-homes-built-for-veterans/): Click on the buttons below to read our story on these various news sources. A rendering of the planned Veterans Community Project at 316...
- [HAPPY VETERANS DAY](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/happy-veterans-day/): Stone Group Architects (SGA) is PROUD to honor our Veterans each and every day through our work and in our lives every day. We are...
- [57th Street Strip Mall Ground Breaking](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/57th-street-strip-mall-ground-breaking/): Congratulations to Dr. Nate and Sabrina DeJong on breaking ground for their new 57th Street Strip mall! We had the pleasure of working...

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- [Honored Veterans](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/honored-veteran/): Stone Group Architects is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a proud supporter of our nation’s Veterans and active duty military members. Every day, we honor and appreciate the dedication and sacrifices of those who serve and have served our country.
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- [Architecture Firm in Fargo, ND](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/fargo-nd/): Stone Group Architects expanded into Fargo, North Dakota in 2020 through the acquisition of Image Group Architecture and Interiors. Since then, our Fargo office has become an integral part of our firm, serving clients across North Dakota, Minnesota, and the surrounding region. With a focus on healthcare, commercial, municipal, and multi-family projects, our team brings a client-focused, user-centered approach to every project. Whether working on new builds, renovations, or historic preservation, we’re dedicated to shaping the built environment in ways that positively impact people and place.
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## Projects
- [57TH STREET STRIP MALL // HIGHEST HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/commercial/57th-street-strip-mall-highest-health-chiropractic/): Dr. Nate and Sabrina DeJong, owners of Highest Health Chiropractic, purchased land along 57th Street with the desire to build a partially owner-occupied multi-tenant building. Upon completion, they will be able to not only move their current chiropractic clinic, Highest Health Chiropractic, into the western most tenant space, but also plan for 1-3 additional tenants to occupy the rest of the building. The aesthetics included maximizing natural light originating from several large storefronts, creating an industrial modern feel with concrete floors, open structure ceilings and achromatic color scheme.
- [ALDEVRON](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/aldevron/): The Aldevron project included designing a new facility to better suit the research and production needs of a locally owned biomedical company that specializes in DNA plasmid production. The clean room production facility includes administration offices, conference rooms, research laboratories, DNA plasmid production, locker rooms, staging areas and warehousing.
- [ALEXANDRIA BUS GARAGE](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/municipal/alexandria-bus-garage/): Rainbow Rider Transit pursued this project to provide a safer and more efficient working environment for their drivers. They will greatly reduce commuting times by providing a facility in closer proximity to their driving staff as well as the community members who utilize the transit services and facilities. The project scope includes a new transit bus garage facility, administrative and dispatch office space and a large training room. Several building construction methods were explored to find a solution which meets the clients budget while also providing a facility that is durable and will meet the clients needs now and into the future.
- [BAHNSON STRIP MALL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/commercial/bahnson-strip-mall/): Located at the intersection of 10th Street and Bahnson Avenue in Sioux Falls, SD, this newly developed 4-suite commercial retail shell is designed to support the rapid growth of the community. Positioned in a high-traffic area, the strip mall offers prime retail and business space, making it an ideal location for a variety of tenants. The development provides modern infrastructure, ample parking, and excellent visibility, ensuring convenience for both business owners and customers. This project reflects the continued expansion and economic vitality of Sioux Falls, catering to the evolving needs of local businesses and residents.
- [BAYSIDE CONDOS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/multi-family/multi-family/bayside-condos/): Bayside Bridge is located near Bridges Bay Resort on beautiful Lake Okoboji in Arnold’s Park, Iowa. It is a four story, 68-unit building with parking below. The 70,925 SF facility has both three- and four-bedroom condos, all of which have a view of the lake.
- [BENSON BUILDING ADAPTIVE REUSE](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/historic/sioux-city-iowa/benson-building-adaptive-reuse/): Stone Group Architects is proud to have led the award-winning adaptive reuse of the historic Warnock Building in downtown Sioux City—an Excellence in Construction Award recipient for projects over $20 million. Originally constructed in 1921 as an auto assembly and dealership facility, the reinforced concrete structure was later partitioned into commercial offices during the 1930s. After decades of use, the building was vacated in 2018 due to elevator mechanical failures, leaving a significant historic asset in need of thoughtful restoration and reinvention.
- [BETHANY HOME FOR THE AGED](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/bethany-home-for-the-aged/): This is a two-phase entire facility upgrade to Bethany Lutheran Home for the Aged to create a more welcoming facility and provide a better environment for healing for its residents.
- [BIG LOST MEADERY](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/sioux-falls-south-dakota/big-lost-meadery/): Completed in 2025, this project brings together two distinct businesses—The Big Lost Meadery and The Ranch and Roost—under one shared roof, creating a dynamic new destination along Lake Lorraine. This marks the second location for the Meadery and restaurant combo, with the first in Gillette, Wyoming, and we are proud to welcome this business to South Dakota!
- [BRANDON COMMUNITY CENTER](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/recreation/recreation/brandon-community-center/): A new 235,900 SF Community Center for the City of Brandon is being planned which will combine several sporting associations. This is a three-phase design that includes areas for basketball, tennis, football, soccer, and retail spaces. The first phase will include a new indoor single-rink hockey facility for the local hockey association and state-wide tournaments. Overall cost is estimated to be $29 million.
- [BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY HEELAN HALL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/education/education/briar-cliff-university-heelan-hall/): To support the university’s academic growth, the design team focused on expanding BCU’s oldest original building - Heelan Hall - as the small 70-acre campus provided little room for an additional building. This building is a four-story cast concrete superstructure with masonry veneer. The project included a major renovation of the entire mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Alterations were made to meet ADA standards, correct building code issues, and adjust finishes/alterations. An addition closed the existing U-shape structure to create a finished atrium space.
- [BROOKINGS COUNTRY CLUB](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/club-development/brookings-south-dakota/brookings-country-club/): The Brookings Country Club is situated against the serene backdrop of a picturesque lake in South Dakota, offering a unique combination of natural beauty and contemporary amenities that are rare in the region. The club’s strategic location is perfectly poised to meet the growing lifestyle and recreational needs of the Brookings community and its surroundings.
- [BUILDING BLOCKS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/education/education/building-blocks/): Building Blocks is an after-school daycare program in Brandon, SD. The project consisted of an indoor basketball court and recreational room, classrooms, kitchen, and storage areas. An outdoor basketball court, playground equipment, and new bus barn expansion added to the existing daycare campus.
- [CASE PLAZA SGA OFFICE REMODEL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/commercial/fargo-sga-office/): Stone Group Architects' expansion unfolds within the historic confines of the old Case building, nestled near downtown Fargo and Moorhead. Ascending to the second floor, one is welcomed into the SGA office, a harmonious blend of industrial and modernity. Exposed ceilings and rustic brick walls converge seamlessly with contemporary lighting and a thoughtfully curated layout.
- [CHS Zip Trip](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/sioux-falls-south-dakota/chs-zip-trip/): Project Information Coming Soon!
- [CITY OF SIOUX FALLS PUBLIC WORKS STREET/FLEET](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/municipal/city-of-sioux-falls-public-works-street-fleet/): This project includes the renovation and addition of the current Sioux Falls Streets Administration Building. The single-story administration building will be retrofitted to included nine private offices, a large and a small conference room, restrooms, open workstations, break rooms, and two training rooms that can be used as another large break room via an operable partition wall. The expansion of this building is to house the growth of city employees, and to help train those who are working within this department. This building is connected to the North and West by the Streets Department Garages.
The interior is being fully upgraded with new flooring, tile, paint and cabinetry. The existing exterior walls are constructed of masonry over CMU. These walls are being retrofitted into interior office walls. To keep the exterior aesthetics of the former building the new walls will be constructed of the same construction type, with steel stud walls. The exterior masonry patterns were chosen to mimic the existing surrounding building. The entrance is picture framed by a large metal paneled structure, and each office window has a prefabricated metal awning.
- [COLMERY-O’NEIL VAMC](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/colmery-oneil-vamc/): The remodel of Building 6C Wing transformed multi-patient occupant rooms into a community living space following the 'Small House' model. The space was entirely demolished and redesigned into single rooms with private bath/shower rooms for veterans needing a place to live during physical therapy rehabilitation or for healing following a medical procedure. There are 13 private rooms and four rooms designated for hospice care.
- [CUFF LINKS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/commercial/cuff-links/): This project is a two-story, mixed-use building consisting of offices/warehouse distribution/and a showroom located here in Sioux Falls. The total size of this building is about 24,600 sq. ft. Cuff Links, a men’s accessory company, will occupy the main floor of this building with a mixture of semi private offices, open collaborative space, distribution area, and a storage/warehouse area. The second floor of this building will be office spaces occupied by RMB (developers we have done multiple project for) and a future tenant as well. A few key features of the project include a ground level patio with gabion walls, two rooftop patios, a two story lobby space with clerestory glass, and the use of solar tubes with built in lighting. As far as materials, a lot of large windows are used to bring in an abundance of requested daylight, including full glass overhead doors. The envelope consists of steel-wood grain cladding, manufactured stone, and a unique EIFS with varying thickness, to break the flatness of the warehouse “boxes”. On the inside of the building, offices and conference rooms will use glass wall systems to bring that natural light throughout the space, as well keep the connections among everyone inside.
- [DAKOTA CITY FIRE STATION](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/municipal/dakota-city-fire-station/): After years of use and various modifications to the building, it was determined that the original fire station in Dakota City, built in 1911, was no longer sufficient to adequately serve its growing population. The design team first met with key stakeholders to determine if a remodel and addition to their existing facilities would meet their current and future needs. With careful consideration of the demands on the department and the need for more space and equipment, design options for a new facility were created with cost estimates for evaluation.
- [EAST SIDE FIRE STATION](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/commercial/east-side-fire-station/): The Sioux Falls Headquarters relocated to the historic East Side Fire Station, originally built in 1916 by Joseph Schwartz to serve the eastern downtown area. Designed to accommodate a fire force of 49 men, the station housed two firetrucks and a light truck, standing as a testament to early firefighting efforts in the city. A few years after its construction, a library was added, further cementing its role as a community hub. After years of being used for storage, the building was put up for auction, where Stone Group Architects saw an opportunity to restore its former glory while transforming it into a modern office space. Working closely with historical boards, they preserved the building’s architectural charm while adapting it for contemporary use. The original fire engine space was repurposed into a large collaborative work area, while the east side now features offices and conference rooms. The second level houses an additional tenant with office and meeting spaces. With its rich history and thoughtful restoration, the building remains a significant landmark in Sioux Falls.
- [ELMWOOD GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/club-development/sioux-falls-south-dakota/elmwood-golf-course-clubhouse/): What was once a modest offering of hot dog rollers and canned beer has been reimagined into a refined, full-service destination—complete with top-shelf liquor and a gourmet culinary experience. The new Elmwood Facilities exceed expectations for a city-owned golf course, delivering an elevated yet approachable atmosphere for patrons.
- [FARGO CASS PUBLIC HEALTH](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/fargo-cass-public-health/): The Fargo-Cass Public Health project consolidates multiple public health departments, dispersed throughout the city, into one building. In addition, a satellite Police Station is incorporated, increasing functionality of a previous satellite facility. A county coroner’s office, surveyor’s office and garage facility are also included creating a permanent location for functions that were previously conducted in leased spaces throughout the city.
- [FARGO FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/municipal/fargo-fire-department-headquarters/): The City of Fargo Fire Department Headquarters provides a complete renovation to the existing downtown fire station providing improved efficiency for public and staff flow as well as providing additional spaces that have been lacking. The project provides asbestos abatement; new mechanical and electrical infrastructure; improved fire suppression; a new fire protection sprinkler system; energy efficient windows; an elevator for accessibility; existing masonry maintenance and repairs and replacement of the existing built-up and ballasted roofing and membrane with new, fully adhered EPDM roof systems on tapered insulation. The scheme provides new, larger trench drains in each truck bay to facilitate both truck and floor cleaning and maintenance. The project highlights our ability to restore the functionality of a historic emblem in the community which captivates both the utility and character only seen in historical buildings. To further highlight this, a museum was included to feature the fire department’s historic fire truck.
- [FARGO LANDFILL SCALE FACILITY](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/municipal/fargo-landfill-scale-facility/): This project includes a new Maintenance Facility and Scale House for new landfill area located across the street from the current landfill cells. The Scale House serves as the control point. The brick facility includes a raised first floor containing a staff work area that controls both incoming and outgoing traffic, a customer counter and a staff toilet; and an at-grade public toilet. Operable windows are located at either side of the building to allow interactions with drivers. Two incoming scales are provided. The Maintenance Facility is a metal building that contains three vehicle bays, a work bench area, staff toilet and bulk storage. Trench drains and air connections are provided at all bays; a “swing around” hose for exhaust is provided at the maintenance pit; and hose bibs and concrete pads are provided for cleaning equipment. Holding ponds are provided to collect contaminated water. The building was sited to allow for future expansion to the west.
- [FARGO POLICE DEPARTMENT RELOCATION – PHASE 1](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/municipal/fargo-police-department-relocation-phase-1/): This remodel for the Fargo Police Department relocates existing departments from the Downtown Police Station to the renovated Border States Electric building in order to help alleviate some of the space shortages at the facility. Spaces designed include open-plan office for Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Patrol Officers; Private Deputy Chief Office; a large briefing room; men’s and women’s locker rooms with shower facilities; and a fitness gym. The former warehouse was converted to enclosed parking for patrol vehicles, providing all-weather protection for sensitive electronics in the vehicles. Also included, was the investigation of reuse of existing modular furnishings vs. new modular furnishings. This project is an example of our design team’s recent familiarity with the variety of functions and related spaces required for a well-functioning Police Department. It highlights our experience with areas likely to require future growth and demonstrates our ability to create multiple solutions from the same program. This gives users the flexibility to select and prioritize the solutions that work best for their specific method of operation.
- [FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY, DR. JAMES CARLSON LIBRARY](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/education/fargo-north-dakota/fargo-public-library-dr-james-carlson-library/): The Dr. James Carlson Library was the second of three new libraries completed for the Fargo Public Library System in South Fargo. The new building is located on land donated by the Fargo Park District and provides a shared lobby, community room, and public restroom with the adjacent new senior center. The library has separate circulation, express check-out, and information desks. Daylight is introduced to the center of the space through clerestory windows which is flanked by the Children’s Collections area and the Adult Collections area providing excellent lights for readers. Glass-enclosed study rooms, conference rooms, and teen area are located at perimeter walls which feature floor-to-ceiling windows to highlight views of the adjacent park. This design creates a light-filled, spacious environment well suited to readers and researchers.
- [FARGO VA OR ADDITION](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/fargo-va-or-addition/): This project is a three-level infill addition and remodel of two existing floors to accommodate new operating rooms and the sterile processing department. The new SPD includes receiving/decontamination, prep/assembly/storage and cart lift areas. The operating suite includes an orthopedic, endovascular, and urology rooms. Additionally included, are two general operating rooms equipped with new lights, booms, and digital integration. The project also provides support spaces including a new clean core and a new mechanical room to serve the three-story addition.
- [FIRST TEE SIOUX FALLS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/club-development/club-development/first-tee-sioux-falls/): Nestled near the vibrant Elmwood Clubhouse, the First Tee building stands as a dynamic hub for youth development and year-round golf education. Thoughtfully designed to inspire and engage, the facility features a welcoming array of spaces—including offices, a flexible classroom, a state-of-the-art indoor golf simulator, a cozy breakroom, and a functional cart barn.
- [FLOYD RIVER FLATS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/sioux-city-iowa/ramada-apartment-remodel/): As commercial architects, we are often asked to help clients see new potential in existing structures. This 54,597-square-foot hotel had become underutilized and visually disconnected from its surroundings. Rather than demolish, the client chose to reinvest in the property — transforming it into a mixed-use apartment community that better serves both residents and the broader neighborhood.
- [FOSS STRIP MALL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/commercial/foss-strip-mall/): Located at Arrowhead and Foss in Sioux Falls, this 6-suite commercial retail shell was built to accommodate the needs of the quickly expanding community.
- [GI LABS ADDITION AND RENOVATION](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/gi-labs-addition-and-renovation/): This project was an addition and remodel of an existing surgical suite with prep/packaging and decontamination rooms. Now it houses gastrointestinal services as well as new executive offices, a business office, and a small nurse station in the recovery area. The clinic remained in operation during construction. The patient registration area was renovated to accommodate the increase in patients and provide improved privacy during check-in.
- [GIRLS INC](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/education/education/girls-inc/): This new facility provides a safe, educational environment for local school-age girls. Due to inadequate space in their existing building, over 300 young ladies had been turned away in the previous five years as programs were scaled down. Stone Group Architects assisted in the site selection through collaboration with Girls Inc., city officials, and neighborhood groups in order to determine the location for the new facility. Stone Group also provided graphics to the owner to aid in their fund-raising efforts. It was critical in the early design stages to determine programming needs and size requirements to help the owner establish a project budget and capital campaign needs. Key goals for the new facility included more space for expanded programming, increased membership and improved physical access for members and their families.
- [GRAYSTONE APARTMENTS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/multi-family/multi-family/graystone-apartments/): Full design service and construction administration were provided for this upscale, Energy-Star compliant, 331-unit apartment complex in Sioux Falls, SD. The project encompassed 215,919 square feet of underground parking, community center, guest rooms and residential apartment units. Some amenities include an outdoor courtyard with lush landscaping, dog park, media rooms, fitness rooms, office space, outdoor patio, and indoor and outdoor pools. When constructed, the project was the largest complex in the state of South Dakota ever completed at one time.
- [GREAT PLAINS MEDICAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/great-plains-medical/): This dental office had outgrown its 6,000 sq. ft. clinic space in the Great Plains Office Building we had designed and constructed in 2006. This expansion included adding 1,200 sq. ft. with 4 new exam rooms and an executive private office. The new plan fit seamlessly within the existing space to provide an efficient, continuous workflow in a warm and welcoming environment for patients.
- [HATCH MONTGOMERY WARD BUILDING](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/sioux-city-iowa/hatch-montgomery-ward-building/): Built in 1934, the Hatch Montgomery Ward Building is a downtown Sioux City landmark, inspired by Colonial Revival architecture. The 42,000-square-foot structure originally featured two stories on the east half and three stories on the west half, serving as a Montgomery Ward department store until its closure in the 1970s. Subsequent tenants included an office supply company and a furniture retailer.
- [HUMBOLDT EVENT CENTER](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/commercial/humboldt-event-center/): This project consists of four existing structures that were to be incorporated into one large building with an addition. The 15,685 square foot project includes a large event center that will have the ability to serve around 450 guests for a variety of event types. Within this space is a balcony that looks over the main event space. The project challenged our design team to put a new roof over the existing structure and accommodate the sprinkler system as required by the code.
- [HURON CITY BUILDING](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/municipal/huron-city-building/): This new Public Works Facility provides the City of Huron a new campus for housing large equipment and coordinating/staging city efforts. Two facilities were constructed, the main public works facility and a storage building. Structurally, both utilize pre-engineered metal building systems to emphasize the utilitarian functions of the buildings. The Public Works building consists of an administrative office area, maintenance and shop area, a large garage, and mezzanine storage area. The storage building houses maintenance materials and seasonal materials. The project features radiant heat flooring, expandable wash bays and sloped trench drain floors. Entry to the facilities is controlled at an access point, and the site features a refueling station which is necessary for large machinery, such as snowplows.
- [IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/education/education/iowa-state-university/): This project is one of five key components of the Iowa Great Places designation. It entailed the renovation of a former steam plant in downtown Sioux City that has been vacant for several decades. It will be used by ISU for studio instruction and public exhibition. The Studio is an open two-level structure that takes advantage of southern daylight exposure. The facility provides space for administration, lectures, studio instruction, reading room and exhibit space throughout. Architecturally innovative strategies were developed to overcome the unique site. For example, a large glass arch entry with a canopy and glass manhole covers allow passers-by to view work on display within the studio. With the assistance of the City, the vacated alley in the site provides a small brick plaza entry for the students and the public. Programs were thoughtfully organized to provide private instruction space while allowing public access. Public functions will be performed primarily on the upper level while the lower level contains private studio space, and the alleyway houses the exhibit hall. The two levels open up to each other with a large two-story atrium space. This project showcases our ability to find modern design solutions while preserving historic characteristics of Sioux City.
- [JITTERS TENANT INFILL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/sioux-city-iowa/jitters-tenant-infill/): When Jitters Coffee & Donuts, a locally owned Sioux City business established in 1999, outgrew its original kitchen, the need was clear. The bakery required a larger, more efficient production space to support continued growth while maintaining the warmth and authenticity that define the brand.
- [KANSAS VAMC – 9 EAST REMODEL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/kansas-vamc-9-east-remodel/): This remodel converted an existing patient room wing into clinics for three specialties, including vascular, podiatry and wound care specialties.
- [MOCCASIN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/club-development/club-development/moccasin-creek-country-club/): The remodel and addition of the existing Clubhouse maximizes natural light and golf course views. The addition of a front canopy shelters members and banquet hall visitors as they enter and exit the building. A new large banquet room will be perfect for all types of private events or meetings. New interior lighting has updated controls, and the exterior building and parking lot lighting is controlled by photocell. The addition of 2 new restrooms and a remodel of existing plumbing fixtures will be provided throughout. Additional exterior seating options provide multiple opportunities to enjoy the warmer summer months, while the interiors give year-round fun for all involved. The project is currently under construction.
- [Motor Mart Commerce Building](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/sioux-city-iowa/motor-mart-commerce-building/): The Motor Mart, completed in 1912 as a four-story automobile dealership, is a landmark of downtown Sioux City’s architectural history. Over the decades, it evolved from an auto showroom to office and recreational use, including the addition of a rooftop dance pavilion in 1922 and later low-slope expansions. This historic renovation and adaptive reuse project transformed the building into the modern residential destination now known as Bluebird Flats, while preserving and celebrating its century-old architectural character. Stone Group Architects carefully balanced preservation, modernization, and adaptive reuse to address both the building’s complex history and the needs of contemporary urban living.
- [NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/municipal/national-park-visitor-center/): The National Park Visitor Center is Stone Group Architect’s submission to perform design/build services for the Department of the Interior and Forest Service. The project utilizes the government’s encouragement of Alternate Technical Concepts (ATCs) to inspire innovation and flexibility in the procurement process.
- [NDSU BISON COURT APARTMENTS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/education/education/ndsu-bison-court-apartments/): The Bison Court Apartment Complex is designed to serve as a gateway for the north end of campus. The two buildings replace the former Bison Court Apartments and the new complex serves as an on-campus home to married and graduate students. The new buildings wrap around the existing courtyard to take advantage of existing trees and contours. The new entrance gate, tunnel and paved pathways draw pedestrian traffic to and from the courtyard into campus. The north wing of the east building cants toward University Drive traffic to enhance vehicular views of the Bison Court Complex as the entrance to the campus. Individual stair entrances simulate traditional rowhouse design and provide humanistic scale. Efficiency, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments are provided with up-to-date amenities. Residence Life and Dining Services Offices are located on the first floor of the West Building and a bakery/coffee shop gazebo is located on the first floor of the East Building making this a functional multi-use facility for residence.
- [NDSU LIVING LEARNING CENTER](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/education/education/ndsu-living-learning-center/): The NDSU Living/Learning Center combines student preference for apartment style housing with NDSU’s goal of enriching the university experience by integration of campus housing and learning. The design incorporates programming elements defined by student focus groups and Residence Life Staff. It responds to students’ desires for more private living environments by providing 70 studios and 24 four-bedroom apartments. Classrooms are provided on the first floor to promote the “Living and Learning” concept. Student interaction is encouraged by lounge and gathering spaces on the first through fourth floors. The LLC was designed to have a commanding presence on its site which was selected to initiate development on the western edge of campus and fulfill the students’ desires to be near the Wellness Center.
- [NDSU RESIDENT DINING CENTER](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/education/education/ndsu-resident-dining-center/): The project program included providing an addition to accommodate expanded dining space, a multi-purpose dining room, a conference/training room, relocated dining services offices and new public toilets as well as remodeling and enlarging existing staff toilets and locker rooms. The design accommodates an addition 244 diners and includes relocation of the existing breakfast counter and an addition beverage counter. This is a multi-phased project which also included remodeling that converted the existing straight-line service area into dispersed concept stations with made-to-order capability and will remodel the existing kitchen to better serve the concept stations.
- [NDSU WEST DINING CENTER ADDITION AND REMODEL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/education/education/ndsu-west-dining-center-addition-and-remodel/): This dining project provides an addition to accommodate expanded dining space and conversion of existing straight-line serving to dispersed concept stations. The design solution provides a new entrance addition with elevator and stair access to lower level spaces, and an office suite for dining services personnel and a lower level student lounge. The dining addition extends from a previous addition and provides a variety of seating configurations. The existing kitchen was remodeled to accommodate support for the new concept stations, and the campus bakery space was reconfigured to contain relocated functions from the main kitchen. The design for the entrance and dining additions incorporates large amounts of glass to reinforce the connection to campus and incorporates detailing from the original building as well as the previous addition designed by image group. The project construction schedule constraints for the complete interior remodeling was limited to summer construction to enable the dining center to return to service in the fall when students returned. The project demonstrates our experience designing spaces with built-in flexibility for daily use as well as our ability to coordinate projects with significant specialized equipment requirements.
- [NORM WAITT SR. YMCA](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/recreation/recreation/norm-waitt-sr-ymca/): The linear design for the new Scenic Park facility offers an amazing view of the Missouri River and skyline of downtown Sioux City. The interior space houses an aquatics center, wellness center, youth center, child-watch area, and administrative offices. Large windows provide natural daylight throughout most of the building with clerestory windows in the corridors. The exterior was constructed with tilt-up concrete, pre-finished metal panels, cultured stone, and brick. With the replacement of the deteriorated 120-year old existing facility, the Y almost doubled its membership within the first three days of operation. Not only does the Y serve the general public in the tri-state area, the local high school and community college utilize the swimming and fitness areas for competitions, training, and physical education programs.
- [OSCEOLA COUNTY COURTHOUSE WINDOW REPLACEMENT](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/historic/historic/osceola-county-courthouse-window-replacement/): Located in Sibley, Iowa, an hour drive east of Sioux Falls, the Osceola County Courthouse was built in 1902 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 2-story building originally featured a 40ft tall cupola, however in the later half of the 1900s it became structurally compromised and was removed. Designed by Kinney & Detweiler of Austin, MN, the building features elements referencing a variety of architectural styles, not unlike similar courthouse in the region.
- [PLYMOUTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/historic/historic/plymouth-county-courthouse/): Built in 1891, the Plymouth County Courthouse stands as a proud symbol of civic history in Le Mars, Iowa. When county leaders set out to renovate this National Register-listed building, they needed a partner who could help them navigate the complexities of modern upgrades within a historic space. That’s where our team came in.
- [POWDERHOUSE PASS COMMUNITY CENTER](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/municipal/powderhouse-pass-community-center/): This 3,300 sq. ft. community center is tucked away in the black hills and doubles as community offices for the housing/cabin development. Amenities include a large community gathering space complete with kitchen and monumental fireplace, game room, community offices and outdoor pool area, complete with in-slab heat and changing areas. The project was a fun opportunity to design a recreational community space.
- [RETREAT ON 22ND](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/multi-family/multi-family/retreat-on-22nd/): Retreat on 22nd is located on the west side of Sioux Falls, SD. It comprises two residential apartment buildings: a three-story structure and a two-story structure, both strategically positioned along the perimeter of the property to optimize space and maintain a cohesive site layout. Additionally, the site features two standalone garage buildings, each housing 22 individual garage units, as well as a fenced-in community courtyard and a designated dog park, catering to the recreational and practical needs of the residents.
- [ROCK RAPIDS THEATER](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/commercial/rock-rapids-theater/): The Rapids Theater, originally the Lyon Theater, opened in January of 1919 as vaudeville and silent screen picture house. It was built by a local successful farmer rancher who had the desire to bring the magic of stage and cinema to the area. It was built for $15,000 and sat 750. A ballroom dominated the full length of the 3rd floor with its own balcony and orchestra loft. It was hot spot for local dances well through era of the Charleston and through the era Big Band Swing and into early Rock n Roll. The Theater closed as a picture house in the late 70’s and various attempts were made to revive the picture house but the industry was too weak in rural America. A furniture store and community theatre occupied the space until the mid 90’s when it was retro-fitted into a restaurant and survived in different incarnations of a fine-dining establishment until 2008 when it closed its doors seemingly for good.
- [Sage Meadow Apartments](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/multi-family/sioux-falls-south-dakota/sage-meadow-apartments/): Sage Meadows is a 232-unit multi-living community designed to foster connection across all ages and lifestyles. The horseshoe-shaped complex features thoughtfully planned residences and amenities that encourage interaction, including a spacious community building with a convenience store, golf simulators, a fitness room, flexible social spaces, swim-through hot tubs connecting indoor and outdoor pools, and on-site Guest Suites for visiting family and friends.
- [SD DEPT. OF GAME, FISH & PARKS OUTDOOR CAMPUS EAST ARCHERY EXPANSION – PHASE 1](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/municipal/sd-dept-of-game-fish-parks-outdoor-campus-east-archery-expansion-phase-1/): The outdoor archery range is a new addition to the Outdoor Campus East complex in Sioux Falls. Nestled amidst the open tallgrass to the southwest of the existing campus building, it seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape, providing an ideal setting for archery enthusiasts without the worry of their target running away.
- [SD DOT SIOUX FALLS MAINTENANCE SHOP AND OFFICE ADDITION](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/municipal/sd-dot-sioux-falls-maintenance-shop-and-office-addition/): The SD DOT facility project provides a maintenance shop addition for Building 400, 500 and 600, and an office addition and remodel for Buildings 100 and 200 to better serve the needs of the Department of Transportation. The project creates one large shop addition, a remodel of the central axis going north - south and an addition to the north of the central axis. The shop addition was approximately 9,355 SF and includes four drive-through bays. The remodel is approximately 1,920 SF with a 589 SF bump out. Site parking was moved to the west of the addition, it included 22 stalls with two accessible stalls located near the existing building to limit elevation changes and distance to meet ADA requirements.
- [SD GFP OUTDOOR CAMPUS EAST ARCHERY EXPANSION](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/municipal/sd-gfp-outdoor-capus-east-archery-expansion-phase-2/)
- [SDSU CLINICAL LEARNING](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/education/education/sdsu-clinical-learning/): The 2,210 square feet On-Campus Clinical Learning Environment provides simulation and clinical lab experience to students in the nursing program and other health related majors. Full design service and construction administration were provided for this renovation to include the remodel of four state-of-the-art simulation labs, two control rooms, and office/storage area. Stone Group Architects provided master planning, full design services, and construction administration. Estimated construction cost for the project was $360,000.
- [SDSU WELLNESS CENTER](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/education/education/sdsu-wellness-center/): Since the original facility opened in 2008, the demand for fitness and recreation space and resources at SDSU has continued to climb. The wellness center addition and clinic remodel aim to nearly double the size of the existing facility - providing more opportunities for the students and community members. The remodel of the clinic reconfigures the existing layout to provide a meeting room for group sessions. The addition includes a MAC Gym, conference room, space for cardio and weight machines, group fitness studio, racquet ball courts, and the Outdoor Pursuits Department.
- [SHALOM CHURCH](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/commercial/shalom-church/): Full design and construction administrative services brought the church up to date and improved acoustical performance. This project included acoustical analysis completed for sound enhancement, noise reduction, and sound transmission calculations. The youth area was designed with a movable low-profile stage and some much-needed flexibility. We assisted with furniture purchasing and placement to optimize the sound characteristics in the Sanctuary. This was a design-build project with a local contractor.
- [Silencer Central](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/sioux-falls-south-dakota/silencer-central/): Silencer Central was experiencing the kind of growth every company hopes for, but with that growth came a significant operational challenge. Their existing headquarters no longer had the capacity to support expanding distribution operations, advanced manufacturing processes or the specialized equipment needed to continue innovating. Rather than simply constructing a larger warehouse, the goal was to create a purpose-built facility that would increase capacity, improve efficiency and provide the flexibility to support future growth.
- [SIOUX FALLS  PHARMACY ADDITION](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/sioux-falls-pharmacy-addition/): After an analysis of their current pharmacy facility, it was determined that an addition was the best solution to comply with the 2019 deadline of USP 800 requirements. A 7-room compounding suite was designed for the facility and the occupational therapy work room and offices received an upgrade as well.
- [SIOUX FALLS PUBLIC WORKS LIGHT, POWER & TRAFFIC – NEW ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS BUILDING](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/municipal/sioux-falls-public-works-light-power-traffic-new-administration-operations-building/): Located in the northwest corner of 60th and Sycamore, this project consists of three different types of programming spaces: offices, workshop and garages. The light, power, and traffic building will be built with the growth of this city department in mind, bosting both the utility of a maintenance shop and the comfort of an office space. The workshops inside will be provided with plenty of natural light given the large skylights and Kalwall systems. A specially designed pre-engineered metal building, flanked by precast metal panels make up the construction of the workshop and garage, while Pac-Clad metal panels and curtain walls define the administrative space. Our services include the design of the building as well as the site design for the pole yard and cold storage building for the department.
- [SIOUX FALLS VA PREOPERATIVE CARE UNIT](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/sioux-falls-south-dakota/sioux-falls-va-preoperative-care-unit/): The Sioux Falls VA Preoperative Care Unit is a renovation project within the Surgery/Specialty Care Service Line at the Royal C. Johnson Veterans’ Memorial Hospital. Previously a lab, the PreOp Unit was thoughtfully designed to prepare Veterans for surgical procedures while ensuring comprehensive, patient-centered care. The renovation includes 13 beds, three exam rooms and supporting staff spaces. Completed in 2025, it was essential that the project coordinated with other building projects to ensure there were no project overlaps in addition to maintaining proper function of hospital services during construction. 
- [SIOUXLAND EXPO](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/municipal/sioux-city-iowa/siouxland-expo/): The Siouxland Expo Center (Seaboard Triumph Foods Expo Center) is part of a 25-acre redevelopment district. The newly constructed 103,000-square-foot facility primarily hosts parks and recreation indoor events as well as large expositions.
- [ST. PAUL SGA OFFICE REMODEL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/commercial/st-paul-sga-office-remodel/): Stone Group Architects has relocated its Wayzata office to a newly remodeled space in St. Paul, MN, inside the historic Court International Building. This 1,767-square-foot transformation, completed in the summer of 2023, seamlessly blends the building’s rich architectural history with a modern and inviting workspace. Thoughtfully preserving historic elements while incorporating expansive windows that overlook the impressive atrium, the design fills the space with natural light and offers stunning views of the open, multi-story interior. This balance honors the building’s character while creating a fresh, contemporary atmosphere.
- [STILLWATER CONDOS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/multi-family/arnolds-park-iowa/stillwater-condos/): The architectural design of the Stillwater Condos in Arnolds Park, Iowa, stands out for its modern and elegant style, perfectly complementing the scenic beauty of East Lake Okoboji. These six-story condominiums feature contemporary elements, including large glass windows that provide stunning panoramic views of the lake and surrounding area. The use of clean lines, sleek finishes, and an open-concept layout creates a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. The Stillwater Condos emphasize natural light and spacious interiors, offering a seamless connection between the indoors and outdoors. The design prioritizes comfort and luxury, making it a highly desirable destination for both residents and visitors looking for an upscale living experience in a lakeside setting.
- [SUMMERLAKE CONDOS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/multi-family/multi-family/summerlake-condos/): This condo is located on the east shore of East Okoboji Lake in the city of Arnolds Park. The complex has 68 one-bedroom units situated at Bridges Bay Resort. Some units are equipped with a full kitchen/dining/seating area while others feature only a small kitchenette. Three large community/meeting rooms provide space for large gatherings, parties, etc.
- [TEC-CORP](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/commercial/tec-corp/): TEC-Corp came to us in 2012 to create a new space for their company in the vacant 1937 Standard Oil Building in Sioux City. We embraced the industrial aesthetic desired by the client by exposing the building systems and structure. The 1937 exterior details included curved brick and glass block corners and large windows. A concrete block addition built in the 1970’s concealed many of the windows which was not consistent with the original building. To create a distinct but compatible façade on the addition, we devised a weathering steel rain screen in a linear pattern that aligns with the original brick. The lower portion, comprised of gabion-like wire mesh cages holding river rock and trimmed in weathering steel, became a design element used throughout the perimeter of the building under existing loading docks and washed by hidden LED lighting at night. The addition façade has weathered into a bright orange that complements the warm brick 1937 building. Inside, the same wire mesh panels are galvanized and installed vertically in the stair tower, eliminating the need for guardrails. The owner’s desire to use local contractors and suppliers led to close collaboration and material optimization throughout the project.
- [THE COMMONS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/multi-family/multi-family/the-commons/): This apartment complex consists of two apartment buildings (3-story / 57-unit and 4-story / 76-unit) and a community center. The design team worked with the client to create a blended aesthetic of traditional neighborhood tones with contemporary overtones. The biggest challenge was working with fixed layouts which situated the mechanical room outside of the building envelope. After several iterations, the design team decided to embrace this characteristic and elevate it on the elevations. The result was the vertical “towers” on the north and south sides of the building. This helped to create a sense of verticality on a very elongated building. The shed roof on the top of each tower helps to tie the traditional with the contemporary in the overall design.
- [THE RESIDENCE](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/multi-family/sioux-falls-south-dakota/the-residence/): Full design services were provided for this 28-unit residential complex. Fitting the need not only for Downtown mortgage properties, but Downtown residential in general, the Signature Companies Residence Town homes brings a contemporary flair to the ever growing city center. These town houses used precedent studies from around the country and carefully interwoven it with the rich historical context of downtown Sioux Falls. Multi-leveled with rooftop decks and gardens, each individual unit has great views of the downtown area. Strategically located on the edge of the downtown proper, each resident is within walking distance of all kinds of amenities. Each unit is constructed with wood framing. The exterior is clad in Brick, Hardboard Panel, and Corrugated Metal. Each exterior element is purposely stretched to help emphasize the verticality of the units. Interior finishes and lighting bring the modern feeling into each unit. A large closet on each floor can be retrofitted with an elevator to allow universal access.
- [THREE FOUNTAINS ONE](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/commercial/commercial/three-fountains-one/): RMB Associates wanted to move their headquarters to an office building that had an open and airy feel. Ample natural lighting provided from an open corridor with skylights and custom iron railings make Three Fountains One a distinct office building that will make tenants proud to call it their workplace. Site elevations varied 21 feet from West to East. This specific site had a high-water table - the design team dealt with drainage during excavation and construction of the underground parking garage.
- [VA BLACK HILLS CONSOLIDATE INPATIENT FUNCTIONS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/va-black-hills-consolidate-inpatient-functions/): The goal of this project was to renovate and consolidate inpatient functions with overnight stays on the second floor of Building 113. The new consolidated services will be in the existing Med/Surg area on the second floor of Building 113 and will consolidate the Sleep Lab, ICU and In-patient Med/Surg. The project involves the complete renovation of all interior spaces (approximately 20,000 SF). The design includes a new elevator, private patient rooms with bathrooms, new nurse’s stations and satellite nurse’s stations. This project requires a phasing schedule that addresses both budgetary considerations and accommodating on-going patient/hospital functions in adjacent areas that will be renovated in the next sequence/phase of the project.
- [VA COLUMBIA RELOCATED MEDICAL WARD FOR PATIENT PRIVACY](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/va-columbia-relocated-medical-ward-for-patient-privacy/): This project is to provide a remodel of 24,600 sq.ft. of existing space on the 3rd floor of the hospital. it will construct 24-28 private inpatient rooms and all associated support spaces into a new cohesive nursing ward to replace the one existing on the 4th floor of the building. Nurse Work Areas are distributed throughout the ward with a main space at the crossing of the T-wing and the core and smaller ones supporting the Isolation rooms and the flexible Isolation Wards. Due to the distributed nurse stations, all Medical Supply, Medication and Linen spaces are also distributed into three grouped areas adjacent to these Nurse Work Areas, reducing the daily footfalls of the nurses. All patient rooms were developed as private with individual showers withing them. The individual patient room layouts developed from guidelines for patient privacy, bariatric care and infectious disease care. In many cases, each room can accommodate a variety of these specialty care cases, providing the care team a built-in flexibility to adapt to evolving patient care needs.
- [VA COLUMBIA STEPDOWN UNIT](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/va-columbia-stepdown-unit/): The final design for the new Step Down Unit creates 14 private, ICU-level rooms with accommodations for both isolation and bariatric patients. The design meets the principles of the VA-Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) design criteria in creating direct patient-care spaces at the center of the wing with direct lines of sight and minimized travel distances for the nursing staff. Staff support spaces were arranged near the vertical circulation of the building. Additional design criteria involved meeting patient room daylighting needs and new mechanical ventilation systems for this and future projects on the floor. Information Technology systems were upgraded to support the VA GetWell Network and provide Telehealth capabilities in all patient rooms.
- [VA FARGO](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/va-fargo/)
- [VA FRONT LOBBY AND PRIMARY CARE ADDITION](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/va-front-lobby-and-primary-care-addition/): This project involves the addition of a new front lobby and primary care to the Sioux Falls VA Hospital. The project requires a complete new look to the front of the existing hospital which would include a new lobby and primary care addition. The addition must take into consideration a net zero parking loss for the entire campus. The design must plan for future consistent growth for staff and Veteran’s Services. The plans for the interior and exterior require architecture for a calming environment, with clear views and avoidance of clutter. This aligns with all branches of the military to create a sense of order and uniformity. The addition must pay homage to the original building with respect to the selection of materials to match the exterior brick, limestone and shingle colors. This is VISN 23’s first new blast-proof design project and PACT model for primary care.
- [VA NEW KITCHEN AND VETERANS CANTEEN SERVICES](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/va-new-kitchen-and-veterans-canteen-services/): SGA developed a design for the renovation of the west wing of Building 5 for a new Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) kitchen and new Veterans Canteen Service. The design was a Main Street themed remodel for CVS and NFS Kitchen and Canteen Services. This is approximately 16,500 gross SF space included indoor and outdoor dining, Canteen / convenience store, Kitchen, Nutrition and Veteran Home cooking assistance. SGA provided phasing plans for demolition and construction for floors and ceilings, equipment and furniture layouts, finish schedules and discipline coordination. It was important to improve work flow and efficiencies in the loading dock area as well as internal handing of food preparation and food tray delivery.
- [VA TEMPLE EHRM TRAINING AND ADMIN SPACE](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/va-temple-ehrm-training-and-admin-space/): The goal of this project was to renovate an existing 3,500SF conference room into multiple training/classroom spaces. The initial plan was to create these spaces using standard metal framing, however, the COR determined that a large conference room would still be needed periodically throughout the year. This led the design team to research and implement moveable partitions in lieu of standard walls. The final design features a space that is highly adaptable to the changing needs of the VA. For most of the year, the space will feature three classrooms, a waiting area, two storage rooms, and a small service center. Periodically, the VA will move partitions and combine the waiting area, classrooms, and connecting corridor, into a single 3,352SF conference room. The largest classroom’s partitions have been placed on a separate track, allowing for a third option should the VA determine hybrid between the two requested layouts is necessary. This option features a 750SF classroom, a 1,700SF conference room, and a waiting room as well as the two storage rooms and service center which is present in all options. Difficulties encountered by the design team largely stemmed from the structural requirements of the moveable partitions. Partitions will be fully suspended from the ceiling, meaning that beams are required above all partition tracks. Though not a huge project, this project required a lot of coordination between disciplines as well as with partition manufacturers.
- [VA WICHITA PATIENT PRIVACY](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/healthcare/healthcare/va-wichita-patient-privacy/): This remodel included approximately 12,000 SF split between the west wings of the 2nd and 3rd floors of Building 1 at the Robert J. Dole VAMC. The project scope was to create at least 11 new patient rooms during Phase I and included support space. The project team’s goal was to construct 19 patient rooms with all in-wall work done during this project. The VA wanted to fully equip at least 14 new patient rooms to replace the 14 beds lost from previous projects. Ten of the rooms would reside on the 2nd floor and four on the 3rd floor. Two of the rooms were designed to accommodate bariatric patients, and two additional rooms were be equipped as Airborne Infection Isolation rooms.
- [VAN ALLEN PLACE APARTMENTS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/historic/historic/van-allen-place-apartments/): Vacant for several years, this building was noticed by a not-for-profit developer interested in affordable housing. The plan was to maintain a retail commitment on the ground floor and convert the upper floors into mixed-income housing. Nineteen units were designed occupying the upper three floors. The historic restoration maintained all historic fabric, decorative terra cotta, face brick, and marble. The overall integrity of the interior spaces was maintained by restoring column capitals. Public access space for the upper floor tenants was provided. The upper floors were laid out using existing window locations, maintaining a standard historic casing and trim, and replicating the same in other locations. Wood floors were carefully refinished to their initial grandeur. Photographs were researched and sampling techniques were used to document and replicate interior and exterior paint colors. The building is on the “Save America’s Treasures” list and the National Register of Historic Places.
- [WINGS GYMNASTICS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/project/recreation/recreation/wings-gymnastics/): Wings Gymnastics Studio wanted to bring its offerings into a larger facility - making their classes accessible to a larger group of students and expanding their after-school program. This project consisted of an open gym with gymnastics equipment and support spaces for students and instructors. The second-floor mezzanine provides viewing areas of the gym. A colored storefront glass acts as a beacon to attract attention from the adjacent arterial street. The exterior design of Wings Gymnastics provides visibility by engaging with the surroundings. The building’s transparency allows natural light to flow into the interior spaces during the day, while serving as marketing for the gymnastics studio at night.

## Honored Veterans
- [ALEXANDER RAFANAN](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/alexander-rafanan/): Being a military spouse, particularly a military wife, is a unique and challenging circumstance. The experience of each military wife is different, but they face many common situations and emotions. Uncertainty, separation, stress, loneliness and isolation are among the difficulties they encounter. On the other hand, pride, patriotism, resilience and independence are characteristics many military wives represent. Their stories are moving and powerful. One such story is that of Siri Anne Rafanan, wife of Army Captain Garfield Alexander (Alex) Rafanan.
- [ARTHUR RALSON](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/arthur-ralson/): Enlisted for service in World War II. Was diagnosed with tuberculosis and sent to the
Kansas City VA Hospital for treatment and was medically discharged.
- [BRANDON JENSEN](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/brandon-jensen/): One of my favorite memories from boot camp, while doing PT, our drill instructors would make us pull out our dog tags, hold them above our heads and sing "Jingle Bells" while the tags rattled together as we ran.
- [BRIANA KACMARYNSKI](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/briana-kacmarynski/): Briana served in Afghanistan from July 2018 - November 2018 as an ammunition specialist where they built 500 - 2,000lb bombs for our F-16 fighter jets. She now works as a recruiter for the SD Air National Guard.
- [BURDETTE “SHORTY” PARROTT](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/burdette-shorty-parrott/): Hailing from a family with a strong history of military service, Burdette "Shorty" Parrott joined the Iowa Army National Guard at age 20 in 1941 prior to the US entering World War II. His unit, Atlantic, Iowa's, 34th "Red Bull" Division 168th Infantry Company "K", was sent to Europe shortly after Pearl Harbor Day. After five to six months of training in Northern Ireland, Company "K" boarded a ship that would eventually land them in North Africa.
- [CHUCK SCHILLING](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/chuck-schilling/): Of the thousands of Veterans Memorials across America, some of the most striking can be found in our Nation’s Capitol. Helping to ensure Veterans have an opportunity to experience the Memorials that honor them is the mission of the Honor Flight Network. Prioritizing aging and critically ill Veterans, the organization takes those who served from across the country to Washington D.C. to tour their memorials.
- [DALE MCKINNEY](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/dale-mckinney/): Dale H. McKinney served in the Army as a Sergeant E5 in 1969-1971. Stationed in Vietnam, he spent much of his time in a combat unit far away from the base. The Army would send about 20 men out for 30 days on a long-range reconnaissance patrol. The soldiers’ uniforms were the only clothes they had with them and in the jungle heat and humidity, clothing can get quite pungent. Occasionally when they encountered a river or stream, they were able to wash up. “We carried our own water, food, personal items and ammunition for ourselves and sometimes others. I also carried a radio, one of three in the platoon. Backpacks varied from 35 to 50 pounds,” said McKinney.
- [DALTON DEBOER](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/dalton-deboer/): Dalton and I first met in the fall of 2014 when we took nearly every Spanish class together at SDSU. What started out as friends and project partners quickly turned into lifelong partners. Dalton was already in the Army when I met him, joining in 2011 at just 17 years old. I remember his mother telling me how emotional it was for her to give parental consent for him to join before 18, but she knew how important it was to him and it was something he always wanted to do. One thing about Dalton is if he puts his mind to something, it will be accomplished. After completing basic training the summer before his senior year, Dalton decided to pursue college and join the ROTC program at SDSU, where he graduated with a degree in Global Studies and commissioned as an officer in December 2016.
- [DAN HARRINGTON](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/dan-harrington/): Dan Harrington enlisted in the Navy in the 1980's before joining the Army National Guard. He served in Afghanistan with the 211th Engineers from 2009-2010.
- [FRED WAGAR](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/fred-wagar/): Fred Wagar has had a long military career and a passion to assist Veterans with badly needed services. Wagar began his military career in 1975, serving as a combat engineer in the North Dakota National Guard until 1983. He took a seven-year hiatus until 1990 when he joined the Army.
- [HAROLD HARRINGTON](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/harold-harrington/): Harrold enlisted in the United States Navy in 1956 and was stationed at Great Lakes in Illinois. From there he attended Naval Air School in Norman, OK and Memphis, TN before being stationed at the Miramar Naval Station in San Diego in 1957. He worked as a mechanic for the Naval Air forces.
- [HORACE ELLIS](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/horace-ellis/): Horace joined the Army Air Corps at age 17 serving in England during WWII as a
Gunner on a B-24 Liberator. He and his crew successfully completed 35 bombing
missions.
- [JAMES LINN](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/james-linn/): Colonel Jim Linn has served as a Battery and Battalion Commander, earning several awards including the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, BG William C Bilo Leadership Award for Excellence, Combat Action Badge and many more. Linn has served his country on deployment to Iraq 2003-2005 and Kuwait 2009-2010 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, to Djibouti Africa 2020-2021 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and to Ft Campbell, KY (2003-2003) in support of Operation Noble Eagle. He currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff of Logistics (G4) at South Dakota’s Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) and is planning to retire in 2023 with 35 years of service. Jim is married to JoAnn with three children Shelby, Ashley and Sawyer. They are a military family who are extremely proud of Jim’s service and sacrifices for our country.
- [JOHN MOISAN, SR.](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/john-moisan-sr/): A native of Watertown, SD, John Moisan, Sr., joined the Army and became a Lieutenant through the ROTC Program at the University of South Dakota in May 1968. During his first assignment at Fort Carson, CO, Moisan received orders for Gelnhausen, West Germany, assigned to the 1st Battalion 33 Armor, 3rd Armor Division. His duty assignment was Battalion Communications Officer stationed about 30 kilometers from the East German Border.
- [JORDAN LUETH](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/jordan-lueth/): Hartford native Jordan Daniel Lueth enlisted in the SD Air National Guard in 2015. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2018 for three months and Savannah, Georgia for three months as well. He is currently stationed in Sioux Falls as a Staff Sergeant and works as a Crew Chief on F-16 fighter jets. "
- [LESTER BLY](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/lester-bly/): WWII Veteran Lester C. Bly’s engraved brick is one of hundreds in the Veteran’s Memorial Park near Sioux Falls, SD. Enlisted from 1946-1948, he was promoted as Petty Officer 3rd Class, working as a Navy Surveyor for the 103rd SeaBees, stationed at Guam and Pearl Harbor toward the end of the war. The sailors surveyed and helped restore local roads and bridges. They built airstrips, new housing and cleaned up destruction from the bombings. Les is the father of Cindy (Bly) Bahe, writer for Stone Group Architects.
- [MICHAEL BECKER](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/michael-becker/): West Central graduate and Humboldt native Michael Becker initially joined the Navy, to be a Navy SEAL. Unfortunately, health issues prevented those plans and his dreams shifted to becoming a pilot. He will be attending Officer Candidate School in 2023 and will be in flight school for the following two years.
- [MICHAEL GRUBB JR.](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/michael-grubb-jr/): Staff Sergeant Mike Grubb Jr. served with distinction in the United States Air Force from 2001 to 2011, completing ten years of highly specialized service in airborne intelligence operations.
- [PAUL SUTHERLAND](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/paul-sutherland/): While some choose a life in the military, others aren’t afforded the option and instead serve through military conscription, more commonly known as the draft. The United States has employed the draft in only six conflicts: the American Revolutionary War, the American Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Paul Sutherland’s father was drafted into WWII while his mother served the war effort as a machinist; he and his brothers were drafted to serve in Vietnam.
Paul entered the United States Army in 1969, the same year he married his high school sweetheart, Peggy. He did basic training in Washington and Alabama followed by advanced training in Virginia before heading over to Vietnam. He completed his service in Fort Benning, Georgia in 1972 as a Specialist 5.
He praises the training he received in order to become an Aircraft Specialist, but nothing could have prepared him and his comrades for what they faced in the war. Paul was a Mohawk Crew Chief and worked with infrared radar, primarily tracking movement up the valley during night flights. The trouble was that in the northern part of the country where he was stationed, they couldn’t get the parts they needed to do their jobs. This made an already difficult work nearly impossible. As he succinctly summarized, “It was terrible.”
Upon his return to civilian life, he settled in Brandon, South Dakota, where he was able to build his own house and enjoy a 45 year career as an electrician. Currently, his full time job is caring for his wife. As they approach their 55th wedding anniversary, he credits her with always taking care of him and is honored to be able to return the favor.
Paul’s frustration and sadness regarding the war is palpable as he recollects so many who died ‘for no reason at all,’ though he is able to look back fondly on the sense of brotherhood they were able to achieve in such awful circumstances. He feels terrible for all who had to experience such extreme loss and see what they saw in the Vietnam War, but he’s proud to have been part of such a ‘great bunch of guys,’ and proud of the work they did. “We had a job and we did it,” he said. “When you’re in the moment you don’t really think about it. We just worked; a lot of that ethic has gone now. You don’t think you just work.”
He hasn’t kept in touch with many of his former unit members. Occasionally he’ll meet up and chat with one from Mitchell, SD but, unfortunately, many didn’t come back and many who did were never the same after experiencing the realities of war.
In the spring of 2024, Paul Sutherland participated in the Midwest Honor Flight, a non-profit organization in Northwest Iowa, South Dakota, Northeast Nebraska and Southwest Minnesota dedicated to providing Veterans with respect, honor and closure with an all-expense-paid trip to our nation’s capital.
Accompanied by Todd Stone, CEO of Stone Group Architects and fellow Veteran, Paul boarded a plane before the crack of dawn one morning and spent the day in Washington D.C. visiting various monuments, including the revered and poignant Vietnam Veterans Memorial. It is no secret that not everyone supported the war in Vietnam and those who did failed to hide their resentment towards the Veterans for losing. The resultant tragedy of this is that the suffering the service members endured in Vietnam continued when they returned home. Despite the fact that many didn’t choose to fight, Vietnam Veterans dutifully served our country and many never received any appreciation or even acknowledgement for the sacrifices they made. Anxious to return home, they arrived only to find a fractured nation lacking the support systems their newest Veterans required. Clearly, we can’t go back in time and change what happened, but there are many working to make up for the past.
Perhaps the most wonderful part of the Midwest Honor Flight is the welcome home they receive at the end of their very long day. Exhausted, eager to get home and unaware of the trip’s finale, many of the Veterans are initially annoyed by the perceived detour they encounter after they disembark the plane. That annoyance often turns to confusion as their buses enter the Sioux Falls Arena and then to overwhelmed elation as they realize they are finally receiving the long overdue hero’s welcome they deserve. This time when they get off the bus, instead of returning to a community that seemingly has no place for them, their friends, families and hundreds of community members are there, properly thanking them for their service with raucous cheers and a standing ovation. Many of the Veterans are less spry than they used to be, and it takes a while for the buses to unload, but the applause persists, making sure that each and every Veteran is properly honored.
- [RANDOLPH WAYNE MCHONE](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/randolph-wayne-mchone/): Randolph W. McHone was an IMA (Individual Mobilization Augmentee) who joined the United States Air Force Reserves in December of 1983. Randy’s third great-grandfather, Millington McHone fought alongside his son, Asa, with the Iowa 28th Infantry in the Civil War. His Father, Wayne, served in WWII with the Big Red One infantry.
With such strong military ties engrained in his family, it was no surprise when Randy decided to serve, choosing the role of chaplain. After graduating from Augustana College in 1970 and Concordia Theological Seminary in 1974, McHone served as pastor of a few churches prior to joining the military and continued serving congregations throughout his military career. As an IMA, he wasn’t locked into the training every weekend and two weeks every summer that most reservists follow. Because he was a parish pastor, his scheduling was up to him, except for when he was assigned to USAF Academy.
Randy’s first ‘tour’ was chaplain school at Maxwell AFB in Alabama. He spent four weeks there learning military protocol, chaplain procedures and survival skills before receiving his first assignment at Whiteman AFB in Knob Noster, Missouri. Whiteman AFB is well known for being the only operational base for the B-2 bomber. For Randy, it was the place he served as the chief chaplain’s assistant, helping provide support to ensure that everyone is physically, emotionally and spiritually fit for duty.
His second assignment was to the United States Air Force Academy in the foothills of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains where he devoted himself to teaching cadets the air force core values: Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence in All We Do. Teaching is what Randy enjoyed best and where he felt most called to serve. He always looked forward to the arrival of the doolies (freshman) every July and the five week basic training all the incoming cadets would participate in, not because it was fun to observe but because he got to participate in it! As the cadets prepared for BEAST week (Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training), the chaplains would bivouac alongside them, receiving their own training while offering support to the cadets. It was a tough five weeks, but Randy truly loved it and thoroughly enjoyed his two tours at the Academy. Alternating his tours at the Academy, he served as chief chaplain at Scott AFB and worked to provide faith opportunities, confidentiality and personal guidance to Airmen and their families.
After 26 ½ years in the United States Air Force, Randy proudly retired as a full Colonel from Scott AFB in Illinois. In special recognition of distinguished and faithful service, he was awarded the Martin of Tours Medal from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod for 20 years of service as a military chaplain.
- [ROBERT PATTERSON FUQUA](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/robert-patterson-fuqua/): Robert was in the Army Air Corps in World War II and later joined the Air Force in 1947. During his 30+ years of service, Robert served at Norton Air Force Base in California, Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio and Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. In 1977, he retired as a full Colonel from Andrews AFB in the United States Air Force.
- [RONALD SCHULTZ](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/ronald-schultz/): Army Sergeant E5 Ronald D. Schultz stands near his engraved name on one of the several monuments at this Veterans Memorial Park in Merrill, IA. Schultz is the father of Tami Mullenix, an Architect in SGA’s Sioux City office.
- [RUSSELL OETKEN](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/russell-oetken/): Airman Russell S. Oetken served in the United States Air Force as a Munitions Systems Specialist from 1989-1993. Drawn into the military by a family tradition of service and the desire to explore the world, Oetken got his wish and was stationed at RAF Alconbury in the United Kingdom and Nellis AFB in Nevada prior to serving in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. His dedication to service runs deep, with his father, Wayne Jr. Oetken, having served as an Army Vietnam Veteran, and his grandfather, Wayne Oetken, as an Army WWII Veteran.
Going into Desert Shield and Desert Storm he remembers they were given a pretty false sense of security and that it was implied they would be going into a safe place, a long way from any of the actual action. Instead, they became a primary target of scud missiles because their base was a forward operating base for many different types of aircraft and home base for the 101st Airborne Division.
Two memories stand out to him as he recounts his time serving. At the beginning of the air campaign for Desert Storm, he and his comrades watched as the planes flew over them just after midnight before heading into Iraq. The most significant obstacle they faced was a chemical attack at their base out in the desert. When asked what he misses from his military years, without a second thought he mentions his buddies. Anyone who has served understand there is a special bond that forms among your unit and Oetken is proud to say he still keeps in touch with them thirty years later. Russell is grateful for his time in the military, which provided him the opportunity to travel and ultimately led him back home to South Dakota, where he met the love of his life. They built a home, family and career in Brookings, SD where they cherish their time with their three children and two grandchildren. For nearly 20 years, Russ has built a successful career at a company in Brookings. The lasting lesson he learned in the Air Force was to be productive every day and he strives to faithfully live out that lesson every day.
- [SIDNEY STRAND](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/sidney-strand/): Sid served in Korea for two years before being discharged in 1956.
- [TODD STONE](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/todd-stone/): Todd Stone’s military career started in 1990 with basic training and advanced individual training. From 1991-1992 he served as a combat engineer in Korea with the 2nd Infantry Division and 2nd Engineer Battalion (Mechanized Engineer), Charlie Company. From 1992-1993, he was at Fort Campbell, Kentucky with the 101st Airborne Division and 326th Engineer Battalion, Alpha Company. (Light Engineer)
- [WAYNE FLOYD MCHONE](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/veteran/wayne-floyd-mchone/): The average age of a new US military recruit nowadays is around 21 years old, and over half of Active Duty enlisted personnel are 25 years or younger. The maximum age a person can enlist in the Army today is 35 years old. In World War II, however, the US depended on conscription to have enough soldiers to go into battle, and the national draft included able-bodied men from ages 18 to 45 years. The average age of a WWII soldier was 26 years old.

## Memorials
- [ALCESTER HERB ANDERSON MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/alcester-herb-anderson-memorial-park/): With a population under 1,000, Alcester is a prime example of small-town pride and patriotism. Ten flags surround this memorial with a granite monument placed in the center, in memory of all who served in the armed forces from the Alcester area. On the back side of the monument is an engraved image of six marines raising the American Flag at Iwo Jima, Japan, in 1945. Sitting on perfectly aligned pavers here is a small statue of a soldier kneeling down over a cross. On site is a bench where visitors can sit and pay their respects.
- [ALEXANDRIA VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/alexandria-veterans-memorial-park/): Just past the towering nine flags at the main entrance, visitors can see the nine-foot, 29,000-pound granite statue of the Liberty Bell, a replica of the original bell in Philadelphia. Alongside the bell are six, red granite benches engraved with military seals and Veterans’ names. This memorial honors Veterans, living or dead, starting with the 19th century. Just beyond the bell is a Civil War Veteran Statue dedicated in 1916 that honors Veterans of that era.
- [ALVORD VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/alvord-veterans-memorial-park/): We have found Veterans Memorials in cities small, large and every size in between. The residents of this tiny Iowa town built a small but meaningful tribute to Veterans. Alvord, IA, has a population of just over 200 people and honors their area Veterans who served in WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War and Persian Gulf War.
- [AMERICAN LEGION POST #62 VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/american-legion-post-62-veterans-memorial/): The American Legion Post #62 was named after William H. Crippen of Humboldt. Crippen was the first soldier from this town who died in battle during WWI, also known as the Great War.
- [AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/american-merchant-marine-veterans-memorial/): Located along the Los Angeles Waterfront, this was the first national memorial to honor Merchant Marines. This memorial was the vision of the American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial Committee in 1976. The City of San Pedro donated the land, and the committee saw the project through the design, construction and fundraising. The majority of the funding for the memorial came from private donors. It was dedicated in 1989, and to this day the committee continues to maintain the memorial.
- [Arlington Veterans Memorial](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/arlington-veterans-memorial/): The Arlington Veterans Memorial was dedicated on May 27th, 2013, by the American Legion Post 42. The memorial is dedicated to local veterans and is a testament to the community spirit of Arlington. The park boasts eight life-size statues, twelve granite benches, nine flagpoles and four black granite tablets listing over one thousand veterans with connections to the small city of less than 1,000 residents. Through the community's financial and popular support, the American Legion project was able to come to life.
- [BLACK HILLS NATIONAL CEMETERY & VFW MEMORIAL CHAPEL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/black-hills-national-cemetery-vfw-memorial-chapel/): 21,000 Veterans and their family members lie in their final resting place at the Black Hills National Cemetery. Rows of white headstones cover the fields of this 105-acre cemetery, located three miles southeast of Sturgis, SD, on the edge of the Black Hills. Granite pedestals honor Vietnam Veterans. Monuments are engraved with “The Bivouac of the Dead” poem, and President Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address.”
- [BLACK HILLS VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/black-hills-veterans-memorial/): For years, a granite pentagon has been the focal point for visitors of this memorial. The pentagon rests on top a large stone donated by Ruth Ziolkowski, a co-founder of Crazy Horse Memorial. A bronze statue of an eagle with wings outstretched graces the uppermost part of the monument. The bronze plaques alongside the monument lists conflicts the US has been involved in, including the wars of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm War/1st War in Iraq. Just inside the park entrance is a bronze statue of two women and a child.
- [Blyton Veterans Memorial Park](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/blyton-veterans-memorial-park/): This small park displays many unique monuments to honor our Veterans.  Standing strong is a rare cannon taken from the Confederates during the Civil War by Mr. W. H. Farnham in 1867. A statue stands tall on a pedestal in memory of Donald Paul Radde, WWII soldier. Bricks engraved with Veterans’ names, branch of service and timeframe served were placed at the base of the pedestal.
- [Boyden Area Veterans Memorial](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/boyden-area-veterans-memorial/): Located in Boyden’s Centennial Park, there are three granite monuments with the names of area Veterans who served in wars from the Civil War to the War in Afghanistan and Iraq. One pillar lists the names of 11 area Veterans that were killed in action.
- [BRANDON VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/brandon-veterans-memorial/): Front and center of this memorial is a unique engraving of fighter planes flying above South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore National Park. This stone is etched with military emblems of all branches of service. An etched bench sits close to the monuments for visitors to take in a quiet moment. An ivory statue of a weeping angle sits beside the pillars with Veterans names engraved in them. Above are seven American flags with a POW/MIA flag. The memorial stands of the south side of Brandon, a community just a few miles east of Sioux Falls.
- [BROOKINGS COURTHOUSE MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/brookings-courthouse-memorial/): On the grounds of the Brookings County Courthouse is a grey and white pedestal dedicated in 1922 to honor the unknown dead. Eight monuments engraved in beautiful pink and grey granite honor Veterans from all wars dating back to the Revolutionary War.
- [BROOKINGS VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/brookings-veterans-memorial-park/): Two, white, towering arches are visible long before you reach the entrance of this two-acre park on the west side of Brookings. The arches meet at the top and are symbols of the Veterans who defended our country.
- [BROWN COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/brown-county-veterans-memorial/): This memorial honors Veterans from WWI, WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War. This memorial is for Veterans who gave their lives, those still missing, those disabled and those who served and returned.
- [CARROLL VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/carroll-veterans-memorial-park/): When visitors arrive at this memorial, they can view the park’s foliage through a cut out display of the American flag. Six granite pillars with the branches of the military stand tall in front with the American flag flying overhead. This family friendly park offers a playground, restrooms, walking spaces and open picnic shelter with tables.
- [CEDAR FALLS VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/cedar-falls-veterans-memorial-park/): Cedar Falls, located in Black Hawk County, hosts one of 99 “Freedom Rocks” in Iowa. Inspired by the movie Saving Private Ryan, Artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II wanted a way to give Veterans a form of recognition. He started the original Freedom Rock on a 60+ ton boulder in a rural part of Iowa. The artist continued his quest until each county had one.
- [Central Nebraska Veterans Memorial](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/central-nebraska-veterans-memorial/): Curved into a semi-circle are multiple flags and eight 16-foot-tall stone monuments displaying the seals of each service branch. The memorial honors all men and women who served, fought and died for our country.
- [CODINGTON COUNTY VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/codington-county-vietnam-veterans-memorial/): A long-standing, grey pedestal still stands on the grounds of the county courthouse, displaying a metal plate that honors beloved former Watertown Sheriff Freeman Thayer. Born in 1844, Thayer joined the military at age 17 and served twice during the Civil War. During the second term, which lasted twelve months, Thayer’s regiment was under constant gunfire for six months. He came close to being injured or killed several times. Once, a bullet passed between his torso and arm, piercing his blanket just behind him.
- [Colorado Springs Veterans Memorial](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/colorado-springs-veterans-memorial/): In the tallest section of this park is a spire made up of five pillars representing five branches on the military, created by Architect Gordon Sweet.
- [COLUMBIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/columbia-county-courthouse-veterans-memorial/): Next to the county courthouse of Columbia, MO, is a memorial that honors all who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Tall, white pillars align one side of the courtyard as protective barriers to the memorial. An Honor Roll with names of Boone County Veterans who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice are listed on one monument. A statue of a of soldier stands on top of the pillar of the names of those in the county who lost their lives in WWI. Other monuments honor those who died in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, Southwest Asian War and the Global War on Terrorism.
- [CROOK COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/crook-county-war-memorial/): Nestled south of the Bear Lodge Mountains and west of the Black Hills National Forest is Sundance, Wyoming. Named for the sun dance ceremony performed by many Native American tribes and made famous by Harry Longabaugh when he adopted the moniker ‘Sundance Kid’ after his arrest there, Sundance is the county seat of Crook County and also home to the Crook County War Memorial.
- [Custer Veterans Memorial Park](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/custer-veterans-memorial-park/): The Custer Veterans Memorial Park, located in Way Park along Mount Rushmore Road in Custer, South Dakota, serves as a meaningful tribute to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Established through the efforts of local organizations such as American Legion Post 46, the memorial reflects the community’s deep respect for its veterans and their sacrifices.
- [DELL RAPIDS VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/dell-rapids-veterans-memorial-park/): Just past the arch entrance of this memorial are five quartz rocks holding large, brass, service seals. This memorial honors Veterans and their families of all wars. What makes this memorial unique is the pink-like quartz used as monuments throughout the park. Quartz slabs stand strong holding bronze statues of a soldier during the Revolutionary War, a Soldier holding the flag during the Civil War, a WWI Veteran in combat with his gun and grenade in hand, a statue of a Vietnam soldier with one leg partially amputated being supported by a solo crutch and a bald eagle perched on a globe of the earth to honor Veterans that were in the Gulf War. The most recent sculpture, added in 2017, depicts a Korean War soldier with his gun standing guard during warfare. Sponsored by the American Legion Post #65, supporters are currently working on getting a statue to represent the Veterans of WWII. Trees and landscaping surround the park, and engraved bricks make up the memorial’s base with three flags flying high above the center. Also placed on blocks of quartz are several bronze monuments; an iconic statue of the boots, bayonette, helmet and dogtags, Soldier’s Monument, Fallen Soldier monument and Blue Star Memorial. A brick and quartz pillar hold photos of Iwo Jima, Pearl Harbor, D-Day in Normandy, Native American Code Talkers, the Atomic Bomb and combat action in air, on land and at sea.
- [DICKINSON COUNTY FREEDOM ROCK AND LAKE PARK VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/dickinson-county-freedom-rock-andlake-park-veterans-memorial/): This memorial at Lake Park is home to one of 99 hand-painted “Freedom Rocks” in Iowa. Nationally known for painting patriotic murals, the artist, Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II had an idea to paint a Veteran dedication rock in all of Iowa’s counties. Each rock has its own design, unique from all the other Freedom Rocks.
- [EGAN VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/egan-veterans-memorial-park/): For a small town that lost its school and post office, the supporters of Veterans found it important build and maintain this Veterans Memorial. Dedicated in 2005, this Memorial honors all past, present and future Veterans.
- [ENGLEWOOD VETERANS MEMORIAL AND FREEDOM PAVILION](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/englewood-veterans-memorial-and-freedom-pavilion/): Built in 2014, this memorial is wide and open beside Lemon Bay. Individual bronze military seals are spaced across a sloped, bricked area with the corresponding distinctive flag flying overhead. Benches are nearby each seal so visitors can rest and pay their respects to our military personnel. A blue star memorial pays tribute to all who have defended the United States of America.
- [Everly Freedom Rock and Memorial](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/everly-freedom-rock-and-memorial/): This memorial honors Veterans of all wars. In the center a white pillar in honor of eight area WWII Veterans killed in action. In 2003, a 105 4” Howitzer was dedicated to all who have served in war and in peace. A Blue Star memorial metal sign honors the Armed Forces that have defended our country.
- [FARMINGTON AREA VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/farmington-area-veterans-memorial/): The striking focal point of this memorial is a bronze statue of a soldier saluting fallen Veterans. A granite display stands before the statue that lists 16 Farmington area Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in WWI, WWII, Vietnam and Afghanistan. At the top of this monument is a 10-foot-wide by 5-foot-high folded flag replica created out of granite.
- [FERGUS FALLS VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/fergus-falls-veterans-memorial-park/): Six polished granite monuments stand at this memorial with the name of Veterans from Fergus Falls as a tribute to these soldiers. Large gold seals of the branches of service seals are displayed on the granite pillars. There is also an etching of a soldier saluting an army tank and helicopter. The Pledge of Allegiance oath is inscribed in one of these monuments.
- [FERGUS FALLS WALK OF HONOR](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/fergus-falls-walk-of-honor/): ***SGA employees photographed this Memorial, but in our research we have been unable to find much information about its history and the Veterans it honors. If you know this Memorial’s story, or you know someone who does, please contact us (605-271-1144 or kimb@stonegrouparchitects.com). We would love to learn more about this memorial so we can share its history and highlight its veterans.
- [FLOYD COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/floyd-county-veterans-memorial/): Located in Dickinson County just 15 minutes northwest of Lake Okoboji, this memorial park honors all past, current and future Veterans. The memorial display spheres symbolize the unity among the branches of service and Veterans. Individual large, field stones at each branch represent the strength and determination of the military men and women. The top circle honors Veterans’ families along with engraved pavers.
- [FORT ROSECRANS NATIONAL CEMETERY](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/fort-rosecrans-national-cemetery/): Palm trees sway above the hilly terrain of this federal military cemetery located on a former Army coastal artillery station. Rows of precisely spaced white, marble headstones mark the graves of Veterans and their family members. A columbarium wall more than a half mile long is the final resting place for soldiers and their families’ urns and remains. This 77-acre cemetery lawn is meticulously manicured and includes more than 500 mature eucalyptus, elm, pine and juniper trees.
- [FREEDOM SHORE PARK & VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/freedom-shore-park-veterans-memorial/): Located beside Okabena Lake, this memorial park was formerly an apple orchard in the 1940s. The park was reconfigured and renamed in 1976 in honor of the United States Bicentennial. Once the Veterans memorials were built to honor all past and present Nobles County Veterans.
- [Fruita Western Slope Vietnam Memorial Park](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/fruita-western-slope-vietnam-memorial-park/): Dedicated in 1996, this multi-war memorial is located in Fruita’s Western Slope Vietnam Memorial Park in Colorado. It includes a 1942 WWII Howitzer, a curved bench dedicated to the Marine Corps 1965-1970 Black Jack’s Boys and large displays of the Colorado flag and Vietnam Service Ribbon.
- [GEORGE MEMORIAL CEMETERY AND FREEDOM ROCK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/george-memorial-cemetery-and-freedom-rock/): A “Freedom Rock” was placed in this town’s memorial and is part one of 99 painted military rocks displayed in counties across Iowa. Illustrated on the rock are images of an eagle, American Flag and men representing five branches of the military. The artist painted a lone soldier standing outside the train depot on his way to war. This soldier represents Jack Sauter, of George, IA, who was killed in WWI. The Freedom Rock is located beside the town’s railroad depot on the north edge of town.
- [GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/gettysburg-national-military-park/): This vast memorial park covers 24 square miles and is arced around the City of Gettysburg. This was the Civil War’s bloodiest battle; 7,058 people died, 33,264 were wounded and more than 10,000 were missing. 5,000 horses and mules died during the battle, as well.
Completed in 1914, this national park hosts 1,328 monuments and points of interest including: •	The National Cemetery is the final resting place of soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg. Unnamed markers are in the ground that represented the fallen and several cannons are on the field.
•	The white Pennsylvania State Memorial Monument - the largest on the Gettysburg Battlefield towering at 110 feet tall. Columns, towers, arches topped by a granite dome and a spiral staircase that leads visitors to an observation deck. •	A granite pedestal, 100-feet long on each side, holds bronze tablets that list the 34,530 soldier’s names that fought in the battle. •	A bronze statue of “Nike – the Goddess of Victory and Peace” that towers 21-feet high and weighs 7,500 pounds. •	A bronze statue of President Lincoln and seven other bronze statues honoring soldiers who were killed or mortally wounded. This is where the president made his famous Gettysburg address
•	More than 20 bas-relief panels of military scenes during the war. •	75 bronze plaques memorializing Pennsylvania units.
- [GROTON AMERICAN LEGION POST #39](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/groton-american-legion-post-39/): ***SGA employees photographed this Memorial, but in our research we have been unable to find much information about its history and the Veterans it honors. If you know this Memorial’s story, or you know someone who does, please contact us (605-271-1144 or kimb@stonegrouparchitects.com). We would love to learn more about this memorial so we can share its history and highlight its veterans.
- [Gunnison County Veterans Memorial](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/gunnison-county-veterans-memorial/): The American Flag stands tall in the center of this memorial located in American Legion Memorial Park. At the base are two United States Marine Corps howitzers used during wartime. A granite marker was placed in the ground to honor Gunnison County POW/MIAs.
- [HALL COUNTY VETERANS PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/hall-county-veterans-park/): Amiel Weeks Whipple was a military officer and topographical engineer in the early 1800s. Whipple was instrumental in the survey of the boundary between the United States and Mexico. He led an expedition with 70 men in selecting the best route to build the transcontinental railroad. After the Civil War broke out, Whipple served as Commander for the Nascent Balloon Reconnaissance Unit, making a balloon ascent over the Confederate area. His topographical expertise assisted many soldiers who used his maps during this battle. In 1863, he was an Army Brigadier General, fighting in the Battle of Fredericksburg, VA, and was severely wounded. President Lincoln promoted him to Major General just before Whipple died from his injuries and was buried in New Hampshire.
- [Hall County Veterans Park](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/hall-county-veterans-park-2/): Amiel Weeks Whipple was a military officer and topographical engineer in the early 1800s. Whipple was instrumental in the survey of the boundary between the United States and Mexico. He led an expedition with 70 men in selecting the best route to build the transcontinental railroad. After the Civil War broke out, Whipple served as Commander for the Nascent Balloon Reconnaissance Unit, making a balloon ascent over the Confederate area. His topographical expertise assisted many soldiers who used his maps during this battle. In 1863, he was an Army Brigadier General, fighting in the Battle of Fredericksburg, VA, and was severely wounded. President Lincoln promoted him to Major General just before Whipple died from his injuries and was buried in New Hampshire.
- [HARTFORD AREA VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/hartford-area-veterans-memorial/): As it declares, the Hartford Area Veterans Memorial in Century Square Park is dedicated to the men and women of the community who came from every walk of life to serve our country in all wars so that we can enjoy the freedoms of democracy.
- [Hartley Iowa Veterans Memorial](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/hartley-iowa-veterans-memorial/): Three granite monuments stand in the middle of this memorial. One with the Inscription:
- [HAWAII COUNTY VIETNAM MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/hawaii-county-vietnam-memorial/): Located on the shore of Hilo Bay, Veterans Memorial Park on the Island of Hawai’i, honors Veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The focal point of this memorial is a large white plinth supporting black marble panels engraved with the names of Hawai’i County Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Atop the structure is an eternal flame, symbolizing our gratitude and acknowledging that although they are gone, they will never be forgotten. Nearby, smaller in stature yet equally revered, stands an obelisk honoring those who were lost in Korea.
- [HAWARDEN VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/hawarden-veterans-memorial/): Installed in 2003, this Memorial hosts five granite monuments. The center pillar includes the phrase “Because of them we are here.” More than 1,000 names of the local Veterans are engraved on four other pillars, including those killed in action. These are Veterans from The Civil War, Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, and wars of Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon and the Persian Gulf, plus those who served during peaceful times.
- [HAWLEY VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/hawley-veterans-memorial/): ***SGA employees photographed this Memorial, but in our research we have been unable to find much information about its history and the Veterans it honors. If you know this Memorial’s story, or you know someone who does, please contact us (605-271-1144 or kimb@stonegrouparchitects.com). We would love to learn more about this memorial so we can share its history and highlight its veterans.
- [HINTON AREA VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/hinton-area-veterans-memorial/): In the valley beside the Floyd River lies the little town of Hinton, IA. Five men of this small town had a dream to build a Veterans Memorial to honor all area men and women who have served the Nation.
- [Hospers Veterans Memorial Park](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/hospers-veterans-memorial-park/): Three black granite tablets are arranged in a semicircle, each engraved with the names of veterans from the Hospers area. An asterisk marks those who lost their lives in service. The center tablet, slightly taller than the others, bears the name of the memorial at the top along with the seals of the military branches and the dedication: “Dedicated to all veterans who through service and sacrifice have helped preserve our freedom.”
- [HOWARD VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/howard-veterans-memorial/): This memorial was created after a local elderly couple donated a quarter acre of land to create it. The couple also set up a trust of $32,000 each year for the local American Legion Post to fund the maintenance and further development of the memorial and help with any needs the community may have. The American Legion Post 145 raised funds for the memorial that was dedicated in 2009 and features two bronze eagles and four bronze statues of men and women in uniform. Six seals of service branches are displayed on a pillar of granite along with a beautiful image of a bald eagle flying past the American flag. Marlin Callies was a Lance Corporal in the Marines, specializing as a Rifleman in the Vietnam War. At age 20, he was the first Veteran from Howard to make the ultimate sacrifice. He was one of 192 South Dakotan’s who died during this war. Among many medals earned during his service, he was awarded the purple heart. Howard resident Tommy Callies (relation unknown) graduated from the Air Force Academy and became a Captain and pilot of a fighter/bomber jet during the Vietnam War. The Phantom plane he flew was extremely fast and could reach a Mach 2 (1,500 + mph). The plane was the state-of-the-art at that time and equipped with electronics and radar. During a mission in 1969, his aircraft was shot down in South Vietnam. Witnesses of the crash stated no human remains were found on the site. He and his co-pilot were unaccounted for were initially listed as a POW/MIA. His body was never found, and he is listed among 2,400 MIA at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
- [HUDSON VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/hudson-veterans-memorial/): This memorial was dedicated to two local Hudson, SD boys, Harry Bergstrom and Olaf Bodeen, who were killed in action in WWI. This memorial became a concept in 2003, and it was dedicated to the boys in 2007. The memorial honors all Veterans from the Hudson area and displays more than 400 names. The granite memorials have military seals, the Veteran’s Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance engraved in the monuments. The American Flag, South Dakota Flag and the POW/MIA Flag fly over the monuments.
- [Hull Memorial Park](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/hull-memorial-park/): Down on Main Street of this quaint town are marble stones engraved with names of Veterans from the Hull, IA, area who served in wars from the Civil War to the Persian Gulf War. Installed in May 2001, this circular memorial displays a Gold Star Monument with names of Veterans who died in service. The memorial also includes flags of the five branches of service, the American Flag and sitting benches for people to view the memorial while taking in its serenity. Not far from this memorial is the Hope Cemetery, with a memorial pillar of names honoring the 27 area men who fought and died in the Civil War from 1861-1865.
- [HULL VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/hull-veterans-memorial/): Down on Main Street of this quaint town are marble stones engraved with names of Veterans from the Hull, IA, area who served in wars from the Civil War to the Persian Gulf War. Installed in May 2001, this circular memorial displays a Gold Star Monument with names of Veterans who died in service. The memorial also includes flags of the five branches of service, the American Flag and sitting benches for people to view the memorial while taking in its serenity. Not far from this memorial is the Hope Cemetery, with a memorial pillar of names honoring the 27 area men who fought and died in the Civil War from 1861-1865.
- [Jackson County Veterans Memorial](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/jackson-county-veterans-memorial/): An eagle is perched with wings outstretched on top of the beautiful slab of pink, coral and gray colors. This is dedicated to all Jackson County Veterans who served during the Vietnam War. It also honors Vietnam Veterans of former Washabaugh County, which was an unorganized county from 1883 until it merged with Jackson County in 1983.
- [JOHNSON COUNTY ARMORY & VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/johnson-county-armory-veterans-memorial/): Dedicated on Veterans Day 2013, the community has continued to add additional features throughout the years. In 2014, an interactive kiosk was created which visitors can bring up biographies on all the Veterans honored there. The community won two awards in excellence and achievement from the kiosk. The historical information and Veterans’ biographies are also listed on the Johnson County website. Visitors can also find historical stories and photos inside the Armory.
- [JOHNSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/johnson-county-courthouse/): This courthouse and its grounds host monuments created from stones and concrete. Embedded are copper engraved plates, turned aqua in color from the elements of nature. On the plates are President Abraham Lincoln’s complete Gettysburg Address and General John Logan’s Memorial Day Order of 1868, both in memory of Samuel Kirkwood. Kirkwood was the Governor of Iowa during most of the Civil War from 1860-1864. During the war, he managed the state during wartime and recruited troops, including African-American soldiers. He also suppressed much of the unrest from the pro-confederates coming into the area.
- [JOHNSON COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/johnson-county-veterans-memorial/): ***SGA employees photographed this Memorial, but in our research we have been unable to find much information about its history and the Veterans it honors. If you know this Memorial’s story, or you know someone who does, please contact us (605-271-1144 or kimb@stonegrouparchitects.com). We would love to learn more about this memorial so we can share its history and highlight its veterans.
- [Kadoka Veterans Memorial](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/kadoka-veterans-memorial/): An eagle is perched with wings outstretched on top of the beautiful slab of pink, coral and gray colors. This is dedicated to all Jackson County Veterans who served during the Vietnam War. It also honors Vietnam Veterans of former Washabaugh County, which was an unorganized county from 1883 until it merged with Jackson County in 1983.
- [Kingsbury County Memorial](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/kingsbury-county-memorial/): The Kingsbury County Veterans Memorial, located on the grounds of the Kingsbury County Courthouse in DeSmet, South Dakota, stands as a tribute to the men and women of the county who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Set in front of the historic courthouse—built in 1898 and long considered a centerpiece of the community—the memorial honors veterans of all wars and eras, recognizing their sacrifice, service, and dedication to protecting the nation’s freedoms.
- [LAKE COUNTY MEMORIAL FOREST](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/lake-county-memorial-forest/): This unique memorial is located in a heavily wooded forest. Located near Twin Harbors, the Lake County Memorial Forest was dedicated in 1932. It honors the memory of Lake County Veterans of WWI, Spanish American War, Indian Wars and the Civil War. This dedication year was chosen to memorialize George Washington, born 200 years ago, by planting an American Elm tree to honor him.
- [LAKELAND VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/lakeland-veterans-memorial-park/): Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park lies beside beautiful Lake Beulah in Lakeland, Florida. The park features several monuments memorializing important events in history and others honoring the dedicated individuals who serve their country in all capacities. The .3 acre site offers a serene place for visitors requiring a place for reflection or wishing to pay tribute to fallen heroes. Purple heart recipients, prisoners of war, women and African Americans who served in WWII and all Veterans of every war and conflict are honored in Lakeland.
- [LARCHWOOD VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/larchwood-veterans-memorial/): This Larchwood, Iowa monument honors Veterans who have served and who continue to serve in the US Military. The town is located just a half hour southeast of Sioux Falls. Peaceful and pretty, it’s worth a stop as you travel along Highway 9.
- [LESTER MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/lester-memorial-park/): The Lester, IA, Veterans Memorial honors deceased and living Veterans from the small town and the surrounding area. The memorial hosts a bronze statue, pedestal and gold star.
- [MACON COUNTY COURTHOUSE VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/macon-county-courthouse-veterans-memorial/): This city’s county courthouse is one of very few buildings that was built in 1865 during the Civil War. It has been beautifully preserved and still stands strong today. Near the courthouse stand several memorials honoring all Veterans from Macon County who perished in the various wars and conflicts.
- [MEMORIAL UNION TOWER](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/memorial-union-tower/): The Memorial Union Tower, designed in 1922 and built in 1926, resembles a majestic castle. 117 men from the Missouri University (MU) died in WWI. Their names were inscribed inside the walls of the archway as a reminder for future students and visitors to honor them. The “Tipping of the Hats” has long been tradition at the tower. When men or women approach the archway, they tip their hats a gesture to pay their respects to the fallen MU brothers. Students are also to keep conversation to a whisper under the archway.
- [MERRILL VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/merrill-veterans-memorial/): Sergeant E5 Ronald D. Schultz stands near his engraved name on one of the several monuments at this Veterans Memorial Park in Merrill, IA. Schultz, one of many Veterans honored at this memorial, was enlisted in the Army and stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado from 1964 to 1966. He is the father of Tami Mullenix, an Architect in SGA’s Sioux City office.
- [MISSOURI VALLEY VETERANS MEMORIAL // HARRISON CO. HISTORICAL VILLAGE & WELCOME CENTER](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/missouri-valley-veterans-memorial-harrison-co-historical-village-welcome-center/): In 2005, a Veterans memorial was built in Missouri Valley that featured three granite pillars that stand at the heart of the memorial. The middle pillar has the American flag and POW/MIA symbol engraved with the phrase “In honor of all those who served this great nation in war and peace time.” The right and left pillars display the Armed Forces’ seals. Engraved bricks surround the pillars and several flags fly high to honor all branches of the military and the POW/MIA Veterans.
- [MONONA COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM & FREEDOM ROCK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/monona-county-veterans-memorial-museum-freedom-rock/): This memorial has the distinction of “being the only Veterans Memorial Museum of its’ kind in the State of Iowa and surrounding states,” and rightly so. Curator/Executive Director William Wonder said, “I came up with the idea to create a memorial in 1997 and it needed to be done to honor our Veterans.” Wonder, a non-Veteran, who owns the local newspaper “The Democrat” advertised in the paper for assistance and support. Just three years later, the memorial was dedicated on Memorial Day.
- [MOODY COUNTY COURTHOUSE & VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/moody-county-courthouse-veterans-memorial/): Built in 1915, the Moody County Courthouse hosts the Veterans Memorial on its grounds. This was dedicated to the Veterans of this county who served to keep our country free. Seals of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines are engraved into the large granite monument. Granite benches engraved with the Prisoners of War and the Missing in Action symbols honor those men and women. At this memorial is a time capsule that was buried in 1989 and will be opened in 2024.
- [Murdo Veterans Memorial](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/murdo-veterans-memorial/): Dedicated in 1946, this memorial is a Gold Star Honor Roll tribute to four Veterans from Jones County who died in WWI and 12 in WWII. The memorial is topped with a silver bell and located on the Jones County Court Hause lawn.
- [NATIONAL MEMORIAL CEMETERY OF THE PACIFIC](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/national-memorial-cemetery-of-the-pacific/): This 112-acre national cemetery is located at Honolulu, on the island of Oahu. The locale “Puowaina” is Hawaiian for “Hill of Sacrifice.” The cemetery honors all Veteran men and women, and it especially pays tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
- [Nekoosa Riverside Park Memorial](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/nekoosa-riverside-park-memorial/): Located along the scenic banks of the Wisconsin River, Riverside Park is a central gathering place in Nekoosa, Wisconsin. It is well known not only for its natural beauty and recreational amenities but also for its memorial features that honor the community and its veterans.
- [NEMAHA COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/nemaha-county-veterans-memorial/): Dedicated in 1989, this memorial was built to honor and preserve the memories of all Veterans. Just inside the entrance is an eagle sitting on a pillar of granite. The pillar is engraved with military seals and the words freedom, courage, honor, duty and service. Another granite pillar honors the area Veterans Killed in Action in various wars.
- [NEVADA STATE VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/nevada-state-veterans-memorial/): Walking toward this Veteran’s Memorial, visitors can pass through openings between granite-walls comprised of 4,000 square feet of rock. The black, granite walls feature engraved quotes about America’s wars.
- [NEW EFFINGTON VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/new-effington-veterans-memorial/): Located in the northeast corner of South Dakota, just south of the North Dakota border, is the small town of Effington. Even with a small population of 246, the community felt it was important to honor American Veterans, and they installed a granite memorial just outside the American Legion, etched with the Branch Seals, American Flag and POW/MIA Flag.
- [NORTH SIOUX CITY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/north-sioux-city-veterans-memorial-park/): This 1999 memorial displays a half circle, granite wall and two pedestals engraved with Sioux City area Veterans names with room to add future Veterans’ names. Etched in the central granite pedestal is the phrase “All Gave Some, Some Gave All” with an eagle and branches of the military.
- [OAKLAND CEMETERY](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/oakland-cemetery/): Moberly, Missouri’s Oakland Cemetery features monuments of the Civil War. This war that lasted from 1861-1865, was between the Union (the northern United States) and the Confederates (the southern United States). This was the deadliest of all American wars, with about 620,000 people killed. Many people were unaccounted for, and it has been argued that casualty number could be almost 200,000 higher.
- [OMAHA MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/omaha-memorial-park/): Omaha’s Memorial Park was originally inspired and originally built by community leaders in the 1940’s. In 1948 it was dedicated by Harry Truman, the United States’ 33rd President. This memorial honors all men and women of Douglas County in the armed forces who have served in WWII, Korean and Vietnam wars. Along the white curved wall are names on several honorary bronze plates.
- [ORANGE CITY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/orange-city-veterans-memorial-park/): The Veterans Memorial Park in Orange City, Iowa, stands out from many memorials as it lists wars and conflicts people have forgotten about or heard about. Names of the Veterans from the Orange City Area who have died or served are listed in six marble pillars according to the wars or conflicts they were in and the branch of service in which they served.
- [OSCEOLA COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/osceola-county-veterans-memorial/): ***SGA employees photographed this Memorial, but in our research we have been unable to find much information about its history and the Veterans it honors. If you know this Memorial’s story, or you know someone who does, please contact us (605-271-1144 or kimb@stonegrouparchitects.com). We would love to learn more about this memorial so we can share its history and highlight its veterans.
- [OTOE COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/otoe-county-war-memorial/): Nebraska City has a downtown courtyard with beautifully painted murals. These large murals, created by artist Kent Schwartz, depict men and women in the military, including Rosie the Riveter, Native Americans, a nurse, soldiers, planes, past historical scenes, the American Flag and a boy tending the farm while his father was gone at war. These murals were painted in honor of the men and women and the sacrifices made during war times and peace times.
- [PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/palm-springs-air-museum/): This Palm Springs Air Museum, dedicated in 1996, educates the public on how these aircraft were used in past wars. The public is educated through stories of wall exhibits, artwork, library, canteen and theater. This 85,000 square foot museum displays and preserves many original planes, and it is one of the largest collections of flyable aircraft from three past wars. Pilots continue to fly these aircraft from WWII, Korea and Vietnam.
- [PAWNEE COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/pawnee-county-veterans-memorial/): This birdseye view shows a beautifully landscaped memorial just in front of the Pawnee County Courthouse. A flagstone walkway curves toward sitting benches and four granite walls engraved with names of the local Veterans. The design of the walls was created to replicate a flying flag. Names are engraved into a fifth wall for those killed in action (KIA) along with etched images. Seals of the five branches of service are displayed along a sitting wall. A sixth pedestal displays the etched artwork of an eagle carrying the American Flag.
- [PEARL HARBOR NATIONAL MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/pearl-harbor-national-memorial/): The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center includes exhibit galleries, a theater, bookstore and wayside exhibits. Millions of people visit the memorial every year. The actual visitor center building, the white rectangular building shown in one of the photos, was built above the sunken USS Arizona. In another photo you will see black wooden circles which are the actual gun turrets above the surface of that sunken ship.
- [PIERRE VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/pierre-veterans-memorial/): The memorials in Pierre, South Dakota’s Capitol, cover a wide spectrum of monuments for Veterans and those who serve the public. Next to the Capitol Lake are six, life-size, bronze statues of men and women Veterans from all branches of service during WWII. The soldiers are depicted as they would be walking right off the battlefield, with some being war-torn and tattered. The statues are positioned in front of the lake and are saluting toward those names of the fallen Korean and Vietnam Veterans.
- [PLYMOUTH COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/plymouth-county-veterans-memorial/): This memorial park is filled with many beautiful monuments and tributes to Veterans. The park’s theme is built around a profound poem written by local Veteran Jim Rolfes called “Come Visit My Grave.”
- [RANDOLPH COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/randolph-county-veterans-memorial/): Tucked within Rothwell Park’s 465 acres of pristine natural recreation areas in Moberly, Missouri are various war memorials commemorating all of Randolf County’s Veterans. The site is genuinely dedicated to honoring all who have served; alongside monuments dedicated to the Veterans of several wars are others honoring the military police and war dogs along with their handlers.
- [REDONDO BEACH VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/redondo-beach-veterans-memorial/): In the center of this six-acre memorial park is a platform of honor, with a pentagon to display the emblems of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. At the base of the centerpiece are bricks painted into an American Flag star. Palm trees sway over the multiple flags in the park.
- [ROCK COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/rock-county-veterans-memorial/): Two, century-old buildings are cornerstones for this special memorial to honor the local Veterans. The first is the historic 1888 Courthouse, built out of quartz rock mined from the nearby Blue Mound State Park quarry. The courthouse was renovated in 1988 yet its Romanesque design was preserved. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
- [ROCK RAPIDS VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/rock-rapids-veterans-memorial/): “I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.” This verse is engraved on one of the several pillars at the Veterans Memorial in Rock Rapids. This memorial honors all branches of service dedicated to the men and women who served in the military.
- [SABETHA VETERANS WAR MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/sabetha-veterans-war-memorial/): Constructed in 1921, Sabetha Memorial Hall was built in memory of those who served in the Civil, Spanish-American and First World Wars. In addition to housing the city offices, the memorial hall contained three plaques listing the names of the local Veterans who served in those wars. When a tornado ripped through the town in 1998, the building was determined to be a total loss but, luckily, the three plaques were able to be salvaged.
- [Saint Petri Cemetery Veterans Memorial Statues](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/saint-petri-cemetery-veterans-memorial-statues/): It’s not an easy task to coordinate the purchase and placement of Veteran statues when you live in a small town. Yet the 210 residents of Bruce, SD, knew of the importance of recognizing our military soldiers and coordinated the purchase and placement of five, life-size, bronze statues. Located in Saint Petri Cemetery, these life-like statues are replicas of Veterans, that represent the different branches of military service.
- [SERGEANT BLUFF VETERANS MEMORIAL // SGT. FLOYD MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/sergeant-bluff-veterans-memorial-sgt-floyd-memorial/): In a town that was named after U.S. Army Sergeant Charles Floyd, it’s only fitting to have a Veterans Memorial in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. This town, part of the Sioux City metro area, is located just off I-29 and is close to the Missouri River. The memorial, dedicated to all Veterans, displays a beautifully engraved eagle and the six seals of the military branches.
- [SIOUX CENTER AREA VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/sioux-center-area-veterans-memorial/): Located next to the public library in Sioux Center, Iowa, this 27-foot pillar depicting an eternal flame is sure to command the attention of all who visit the park. The phrase, “Lest We Forget,” is etched near the base of the stainless steel flames and supported by five granite pillars containing the emblems of the five branches of military service. The entire structure is surrounded by a hexagon of granite benches, the backs of which contain a timeline of events assembled by a local high school history class.
- [SIOUX FALLS MEMORIAL PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/sioux-falls-memorial-park/): WWII Veteran Lester C. Bly stands in front of his engraved brick at the Veteran’s Memorial Park. Enlisted from 1944-1946, he was a Navy Surveyor for the 103rd SeaBees stationed at Guam and Pearl Harbor. Bly’s four brothers were also enlisted in the Marines, Air Force and Army.
- [SIOUXLAND FREEDOM PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/siouxland-freedom-park/): Siouxland Freedom Park hosts the only half-scale replica wall of the original Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. The original is made of two adjoining walls, each just over 246 feet long. This replica in South Sioux City, Nebraska is a single wall and was created from the same granite as the original, quarried in India, and is 250 feet long. The breathtaking wall is a place to heal, reflect and honor those lost in the war.
- [SOUTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/south-dakota-national-guard-fallen-heroes-memorial/): Camp Rapid, located in western South Dakota just outside the Black Hills National Forest, has a memorial that specifically honors the fallen South Dakota National Guard Soldiers. 117 South Dakota Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in various wars or conflicts such as the Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operating Enduring Freedom are honored here. Their names are etched on the memorial walls beside a beautiful reflective metal globe of the world.
- [SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY ARMORY](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/south-dakota-state-university-armory/): Among a couple of monuments honoring Veterans is large granite pillar dedicated in 2000 to honor Army 1st Lieutenant Willibald “Bill” C. Bianchi. A native of New Ulm, MN, Bianchi graduated from SDSU majoring in animal science. He was an ROTC cadet and was commissioned into the Army as a second lieutenant in 1940.
- [SOUTH DAKOTA VETERANS CEMETERY](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/south-dakota-veterans-cemetery/): This new memorial and cemetery located on the northeast side of Sioux Falls is a patriotic gem. Officially opened on May 31, 2021, the SD Veterans Cemetery is the first Veterans’ cemetery in the state that was federally funded while being owned and operated by the State of South Dakota.
- [SOUTH DAKOTA VETERANS PARK](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/south-dakota-veterans-park/): This memorial is alongside the Missouri River on the SD Hall of Fame campus, easily seen east of Interstate 90. The memorial honors all active, retired or past Veterans who served during wartime and peaceful times. On site is an actual U.S. Air Force plane, a WWII Pullman tank gun, Marine Corps jeep, Army and Marine trucks.
- [Southeast Asia Memorial](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/southeast-asia-memorial/): It was the vision of the Air Force Academy (AFA) Class of 1970 to create this impressive memorial. This memorial, dedicated in 1980, is a tribute to the graduates of the AFA who fought in the first major conflict in Southeast Asia.  Built on the edge of Heritage Trail on a hill, visitors can see through many glass walls overlooking the Academy Eisenhower Golf Course and Cadet area. This graduating AFA class designed and funded the memorial to honor the 150 graduates who died in the Vietnam War and for all those who served. Nine of those graduates who died were from their graduating class. A long black granite wall displays 14 bronze plaques with the names of each graduate who died in the war. It also displays plaques describing war operations, aircraft and equipment used and the importance of soldier’s rescue roles.
- [SPRINGFIELD VETERANS MEMORIAL](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/memorial/springfield-veterans-memorial/): Sitting high on the banks of the Missouri River, the Springfield Veterans Memorial at Terrace Park honors local Veterans with their names engraved on granite walls below a towering pillar displaying the seals of the military branches. The Springfield Veterans embody the adage ‘All gave some; some gave all’ and work to ensure every Veteran receives the respect and reverence they are due, no matter what their service looked like. Community members are currently working to gather stories and share them on their website, SpringfieldVeterans.com, in order to identify, respect and honor all Veterans in Springfield.

## Team Members
- [Todd Stone](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/todd-stone/): Todd is the Principal Architect at Stone Group. While growing up in Sioux Falls and Brandon, Todd spent his summers in Northern Minnesota with his Dad, often with a hammer in his hand. His grandfather, father and uncles were all contractors who persuaded Todd to pursue a career in engineering. But it was his grandfather, Warren, who originally put the architect bug in his ear as an 8th grader after meeting with an architect on a job site. “My father and grandfather were a huge influence on me and I looked up to them in many ways.” Todd says. “I owe all of my success to my family. They have always been my biggest supporters.”
When not creating amazing spaces, Todd likes to spend his time outdoors with his family. Fishing, hunting, camping and watching the Minnesota Vikings are just a few of his hobbies. Todd retired from the Army Reserves with over 23 years as a Combat Engineer, Construction Supervisor and Military Instructor.
“Architecture is not just about putting up or remodeling buildings; it’s about the process, the spaces and the goals of the people who occupy those buildings. I have a passion for helping people and I want them to be passionate about the process as well.”
- [Jordan Metzger](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/jordan-metzger/): Jordan is Principal Architect and Operations Director though, despite his copious talents and responsibilities at SGA, his favorite thing remains drawing with crayons. He received his bachelor's degree from Iowa State in 2005 and keeps the production team in Sioux Falls running like a well-oiled machine.
Jordan grew up on a farm outside Lester, Iowa and after spending time in Minnesota and South Dakota, has returned to his home state with his wife and six children (no, that is not a typo). He loves to work with his hands and spends his free time working outside, doing leatherwork and making journals. Jordan is also an avid volunteer with his church, the local 4-H and the Lyon County Historical Society and dreams of having enough money that he could devote his time to building simple homes to give to those in need.
- [Lawrence J “Skip” Avery](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/lawrence-j-skip-avery/): Skip Avery is our Director of Club Development and comes to Stone Group Architects with more than 35 years of club management experience. Just before joining SGA, he spent 10 years as an Executive Vice President with the nation’s largest firm specializing in private clubs, where he facilitated strategic and facilities planning programs. He is continuing with that expertise at Stone Group, working with clubs across the nation to improve their day-to-day operations and provide insight for future prosperity in an ever-changing environment. Skip was raised in Upstate New York and has lived in Madison, WI, since the mid 90s. He has always been incredibly devoted to his work in the club industry and has served in various roles, including President for the Club Management Association of America (CMAA). In addition to upland hunting, he loves to golf, but most of all, Skip enjoys spending time with his family, especially his two grown sons.
Relationships are of the utmost importance to Skip. He lives his life by the adage that people will forget what you say and they will forget what you did; but people will never forget how you made them feel.
- [Christine Salem](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/christine-salem/): Christine is an integral member of our team, serving as our Business Development Director. She spearheads the growth initiatives for Stone Group Architects, crafting strategic plans to continually enhance our firm's operations. With a degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska and a rich background in business development, Christine brings a wealth of expertise to her role.
- [Shiloe Tramp](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/shiloe-tramp/): Shiloe joined Stone Group Architects as the Marketing Director in our Sioux City, IA location in early 2025. Originally from Houston, TX, she grew up in Menno, SD and later moved to Sioux City, IA where she earned her Associate of Arts degree in Graphic Design from Western Iowa Tech. She then transferred to Briar Cliff University, earning her Bachelor’s degree as a double major in Digital Communications and Marketing.
- [Brenda Desmet](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/brenda-desmet/): Brenda joined Stone Group Architects in the summer of 2024 as our Business Manager, bringing with her a unique blend of precision, organization, and creativity. Originally from Pipestone, MN, she holds degrees in both Accounting and Fashion Merchandising—a combination that reflects her well-rounded approach to both business and life.
- [Emma Pogue](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/emma-pogue/): Emma joined Stone Group Architects in the spring of 2025 as a Proposal Writer, bringing a thoughtful approach and a love for storytelling to the team. Originally from Vermillion, SD, she attended University of South Dakota before making her home in Sioux Falls, where she lives with her husband, Roger, and their son Keaton.
- [Autumn Schlomer](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/autumn-schlomer/): Autumn is an Project Coordinator based in the Sioux Falls, SD office. She graduated recently from South Dakota State University with multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Architecture.
Driven by her fascination with the interplay between people and architecture, Autumn focused her thesis research on the convergence of architecture and neuroscience. She believes that if environments can influence our minds and behaviors, it is crucial to explore this intersection in architectural practice, given that “an architect just so happens to be an environmental artist.”
Originally from Mobridge, SD, Autumn nurtured a passion for diverse artistic expressions, including drawing, painting, and photography, throughout her upbringing. In her leisure time, she reads and immerses herself in the exploration of new cultures. Lately, Autumn has undertaken a new hobby of gardening, which she is delighted to learn more about.
- [Beau Fey](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/beau-fey/): Beau has over 16 years of experience as an architect, working on all phases project delivery from pre-design to construction. His portfolio includes hospital/clinic design, K-12 and higher education, commercial, retrofit, and interior design. Having degrees in both interior design and architecture, Beau enjoys the full spectrum of design from space programming to reviewing shop drawings. Before college Beau served as a Navy Corpsman EMT at Naval Hospital Newport, RI and as an infantry Corpsman with 6th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, NC.
- [Ben Davis](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/ben-davis/): Ben Davis is an Architect and Project Manager at SGA. His 11 years of experience includes design for church, university, car dealership and hotel projects. Regarding architecture, Ben stated, “For me there’s nothing more rewarding in architecture than seeing a project come to fruition as it was envisioned and exceeding a client’s expectations.” Born and raised in Dickinson, ND, Ben graduated from NDSU with a Master of Architecture. ”Outside of architecture, I enjoy time spent with family and friends, mountain biking, hunting, cooking and traveling. I cherish every opportunity I get to spend in the North Dakota Badlands,” Ben added.
- [Brakken Bierl](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/brakken-bierl/): Brakken Bierl is an Project Coordinator in our Sioux Falls office. Brakken has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Architecture from South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.
A native of Sanborn, MN, he grew up in a construction family with his parents and five other siblings. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing and woodworking. Brakken also likes watching sports, especially the Denver Broncos. “I’m very excited to be a part of the team at SGA as I start my professional career in architecture.”
- [Brandon Jensen](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/brandon-jensen/): Brandon Jensen is an Project Coordinator in our Sioux City office. A native of Atkinson, NE, Brandon graduated with a Master of Architecture from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has 3.5 years of architectural design experience, including a large self-storage restaurant conversion, metal building remodel and country club addition in Lincoln.
In his spare time, he likes drag racing, spending time in the outdoors, hunting, fishing, snowboarding and spending time with friends and loved ones.
- [Brian Heidbrink](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/brian-heidbrink/): Ever since Brian was a little boy, he has enjoyed building and fixing things with his hands. His passion for architecture began in an 8th grade shop class doing hand drafting. It was during that drafting course he observed that ideas on paper could be built, which sparked his desire to be an architect. Brian is inspired to come to work every day knowing that he is helping clients solve their problems and making their goals and dreams become a reality. Brian comes to SGA with 34-years of architectural experience after obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Iowa State in 1987.
Brian was born in Sioux Falls but moved to Brandon at the age of 12 where he has lived ever since. He and his wife Laura have three sons. While they were growing up, Brian wanted to be involved in their activities and not just as a spectator. He spent five years coaching youth softball/baseball, six years as president of the youth wrestling club, and six years on the high school booster club including three years as president.
The boys followed their dad’s architectural footsteps; one is at SDSMT for civil/structural engineering, another will be graduating in the architecture program in December from Montana State University and the third working as a structural engineer intern in Mountain Iron, MN.
Now that their boys are gone from home, he spends his time fishing and hunting. His biggest passion is backpack hunting in the mountains for elk and mule deer. “There is nothing more exhilarating than spending time in God’s country above treeline,” he said.
- [Darrin Tougas](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/darrin-tougas/): Darrin graduated in 1998 from Northland Community & Technical College in Thief River Falls, MN with an AAS in Architectural Drafting & Design. Over his 22-year career, his architectural experience includes residential, retail, commercial, worship, industrial and hospitality projects.
The world of building has been in his blood most of his life, working in carpentry and construction jobs in the summers of his high school and college years. Darrin came to the realization that he wanted to be involved in the creative and design side of the building process. "Seeing what I put on paper and progressing to the end result is very rewarding. It gives me a sense of pride when I see a building I was involved in and I can say I was a part of that," he said.
In his time outside of work, you'll find Darrin watching nearly any sport, playing golf, pool or poker, putting puzzles together and spending time with his dogs. Darrin is a diehard Minnesota fan, (pro & college) as much as it pains him.
- [Garry Black](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/garry-black/): Garry Black comes to SGA with more than twenty years of experience. He is SGA’s new Project Manager in our Rapid City office. Garry spent the past 11 years working as a Vice President for an A/E firm and focusing on Federal government projects. He previously worked for the SD Army National Guard as a project manager and energy manager for seven years. Garry has managed projects ranging from small renovations to overseeing design processes for multi-million new construction projects. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from SD School of Mines & Technology. In his spare time Garry enjoys fly fishing, photography, woodworking, motorcycle riding, building stuff from rusty steel and traveling in his van “Ed” (named after Edward Abbey).
- [Haley Kaspari](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/haley-kaspari/): Haley Kaspari joined the Stone Group Architects team in October of 2024 as our Interior Design Director. Haley is a North Dakota State University graduate with over 10 years of Interior Design experience in the Fargo, North Dakota area. She has always seen interior design as a powerful way to influence how people experience and interact with the built environment. While she enjoys the creative and fun aspects of design, Haley is truly motivated by the satisfaction of creating inclusive, functional, and enjoyable spaces that people can engage with and feel connected to.
- [Iman Ebadi](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/iman-ebadi/): Iman is an architect in our St. Paul office who works primarily on our healthcare projects and enjoys venturing into other sectors when he can. He received undergraduate degrees in Rasht and Tehran before earning his masters at South Dakota State University. Not only is Iman responsible for the duties required of an architect, but he also is one of our BIM specialists and provides IT support.
Having grown up in Iran (Lahijan, Rasht, Tehran and Mashhad) and living for a time in Brookings, SD he is now a Minnesotan and is excited to be building his life in the Twin Cities with his beloved wife, Zahra. In his free time he enjoys watching movies, cycling and swimming. He also enjoys beating people in chess and ping-pong and is currently looking for a challenge if you’re up for it.
- [Isabella Nyseth](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/isabella-nyseth/): Based in our Fargo office, Isabella Nyseth joined Stone Group Architects full-time in the summer of 2024 after completing her Master of Architecture from North Dakota State University. She originally came on board as an intern in 2023 and quickly became a valued member of the team through her curiosity, creativity, and strong work ethic.
- [Jess Jacobson](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/jess-jacobson/): Jess worked as a Structural Drafter/Designer for three years and as a Steel Detailer before the pandemic. In the past, she missed being able to be creative and assist with design process, something SGA now allows her to do. With her team here, she feels challenged and continues to learn new things, all of which help her become a better BIM Technician. Jess was a 2016 graduate of MN State Community & Technical College with an AAS in Architectural Drafting & Design. Jess and her partner Carter are currently looking for their first home together, preferably a hobby farm to give them more room for their expanding blended family. They find happiness in their kids and two-year-old grandchild, who is well loved by many aunties, uncles, and grandparents.
Jess likes being outdoors, gardening, exploring the woods, cooking for her favorite people (tacos are life!), spending time at the lake, taking random road trips with Carter and sitting on the patio with coffee or wine and a good book.
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- [Jesse Klankowski](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/jesse-klankowski/): Jesse is a Project Manager and Designer with Stone Group Architects. With a background in construction and a Masters Degree in Architecture from the University of Minnesota, he works to ensure that the clients’ vision for the space is carried through the design and construction of the project, through consistent communication and coordination with all stakeholders. With 10+ years of architectural work, Jesse has developed a wide variety of experience in higher education, governmental and multi-family projects as well as the occasional residential remodel.
Away from the office, Jesse enjoys spending time with friends and family, whether in the woods and waters of Minnesota or the cities and vistas of many travel adventures.
- [Kyle Kueper](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/kyle-kueper/): Kyle grew up in Spirit Lake, IA. Living near Lake Okoboji, he was given many opportunities to watch residential projects develop along the lakeshore which sparked his curiosity in construction and design.
- [Michael Albert](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/michael-albert/): Michael grew up on his family farm outside of Le Mars, Iowa. His interest in architecture began in high school where he framed houses for a residential construction company and took his first Building Information Modeling courses. He attended South Dakota State University, and in 2019 he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a minor in Construction Management. In 2021 he graduated with a Master’s Degree in Architecture. His interest in architecture lies on the technical side, as he enjoys understanding how construction projects and details are assembled. He also enjoys using up and coming technology to improve project delivery efficiency and project performance. In his free time, he enjoys staying active in body and mind by going for a run or working outside, watching documentaries, or listening to records. He enjoys working with his hands by doing anything from refurbishing furniture to building dining room tables.
- [Tami Mullenix](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/tami-mullenix/): Tami comes to our Sioux City office with six years of experience. She attended Iowa State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in 2002. Tami grew up outside LeMars, Iowa and at a young age she had the opportunity to observe the construction process firsthand when her parents built a new home. “Watching it come together really sparked my interest in knowing how things go together” Tami recalls. Now residing in rural Sergeant Bluff, IA, she and her husband have three ‘growing-like-weeds’ children that keep them hopping. Outside of the office she enjoys traveling of any kind, tending to her flower beds, playing volleyball and family gatherings. Tami volunteers at her church and participates alongside her children with the local 4-H programs.
- [Tanner Larson](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/tanner-larson/): Tanner Larson is a BIM Technician in our Fargo, ND, office. He graduated in May of 2022 at Minnesota State Community & Technical College, Detroit Lakes, MN, with a degree in Architectural Drafting & Design. He graduated in 2018 from Minnesota State Community & Technical College, Moorhead, MN, majoring in Engineering.
His favorite quote is: “You can use an eraser on the drafting table or a sledgehammer on the construction site.” -Frank Lloyd Wright
Tanner is a native of Moorhead, MN. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, woodworking and spending time with family.
- [Wayne Yeager](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/wayne-yeager/): Wayne is an Architect & Project Manager in St. Paul, Minnesota. Wayne brings decades of architectural experience to our St. Paul office, having begun his career in May 1990. A North Dakota State University graduate with a B.Arch and a BS in Environmental Design, Wayne has built a distinguished career managing complex projects while delivering thoughtful design solutions. He is an active member of AIA San Diego, AIA California, AIA, and AIA North Dakota.
- [Koda](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/koda/): Koda was born in North Platte, NE. His mom and dad are both grand champion hunting/sporting dogs. From a young age Koda was pretty laid back (for a lab puppy) and a quick learner. Upon finding out Koda and Brandon (Koda’s owner and architectural associate with SGA) had the same birthday (which was several weeks after he came to his furever home), it was obvious it was a match meant to be and they began training with hopes of Koda becoming a service dog someday. In February of 2022 Brandon and Koda joined the Train a Dog Save a Warrior (TADSAW) program and that summer, Koda passed the Public Access Temperament Test (PATT) and the TADSAW program to become a certified service dog and Battle Buddy (BB).
In the office, Koda can be found making his rounds and keeping tabs on everyone or finding a cool spot to lay and take a nice nap. Koda loves going for walks and getting as many sniffs as possible; Brandon jokes Koda would have made a great Detection Dog also! Koda likes to watch the rabbits and squirrels around the office and he really wants to chase them but he knows he isn’t supposed to, that’s probably the hardest part of his day; but don’t let him fool you, he will try to tell you how rough he has it. Koda also really enjoys scratches, and belly rubs. He likes to play in any water he can find, even his own water bowl at times. Koda seems to always be able to make people smile and brighten their days. He also enjoys meeting new people, but especially meeting any new animal that might become a playmate. You have to watch out for his tail, when it gets to wagging, it can be a weapon!
- [Tyson Vogt](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/tyson-vogt/): Based in our Sioux Falls office, Tyson Vogt brings experience across a variety of project types, including multifamily housing, worship facilities, and renovation and addition projects. His diverse background has helped him develop a thoughtful approach to design and a strong understanding of how architecture can positively impact the people and communities it serves. With a collaborative mindset and a passion for serving others, Tyson is committed to creating meaningful spaces that make a lasting impact.
- [Kelly Wilkens](https://stonegrouparchitects.com/team-member/kelly-wilkens/): Kelly Wilkens joined the Stone Group team in 2026 as our dedicated Proposal Writer, where she helps communicate the experience, capabilities, and value that Stone Group Architects brings to every project. With a background in graphic design and a degree from South Dakota State University, Kelly combines creativity, organization, and attention to detail to develop compelling proposals for future work. Her foundation in visual communication allows her to approach storytelling strategically, helping position our team for success while showcasing the impact of our work.