Health and Fitness : CENTER POINT REGIONAL AMBULANCE BREAKS GROUND ON NEW FACILITY

Community-backed project expands emergency response capabilities for growing region.

 Center Point Regional Ambulance, a volunteer-driven nonprofit emergency medical service, will soon break ground on a new facility designed to expand its capacity to deliver life-saving care across northern Linn County and the surrounding area.

The groundbreaking ceremony will be held Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the new site at 521 Franklin Street in Center Point. The public is invited to attend and celebrate this milestone for the community.

“Center Point Regional Ambulance has served this community for decades with incredible dedication,” said Don Donley, President of Center Point Regional Ambulance. “This project ensures we can continue to provide high-quality emergency services for years to come. We’re grateful to our volunteers, donors, and construction partners for making this vision possible.”

The project is being managed by Allan Development Company of Cedar Rapids, with Andrew Brundell serving as project manager. The new facility will feature improved ambulance bays, training and meeting space, and upgraded infrastructure to support modern emergency response needs.

“Allan Development is proud to partner with Center Point Regional Ambulance on this important community project,” said Brundell. “This isn’t just a building—it’s an investment in public safety and local collaboration.”

Community Partnership 

The project was made possible through the support of local contractors and partners, whose contributions and expertise are recognized on-site with a new 4x8 sign. Key contributors include:

• FBI Buildings – Materials and Building Construction

• Hall & Hall Engineers, Inc. – Civil Engineering

• Keystone Savings Bank - Financing

• Rabe Hardware – Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC

• Wax Excavating – Site Preparation

• Allan Development Company – General Contractor

Additional project supporters and trades are recognized on the site signage, now installed at the construction site.

Event Details 

Groundbreaking Ceremony:

Thursday, November 6, 2025

10:00 a.m.

521 Franklin Street, Center Point, IA 52213

The event will include remarks from community leaders, partner acknowledgments, and a ceremonial shovel-turning photo opportunity. Media are encouraged to attend.

About Center Point Regional Ambulance 

Center Point Regional Ambulance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer organization providing emergency medical services to Center Point and surrounding communities. Staffed by certified EMTs and supported entirely by community donations and volunteers, CPA is dedicated to saving lives through rapid response, skilled care, and community training.