A major milestone has been reached in ConnectCR’s latest revitalization project! The new Alliant Energy LightLine® Tower is now complete, standing 164-feet tall over the Cedar River near Mount Trashmore.
About the Tower
The new tower is part of the Alliant Energy LightLine® project, a new pedestrian bridge and trail that “will connect New Bohemia and Czech Village and provide a safe, non-vehicle crossing of the Cedar River for walkers, bicyclists, families, and others.” Construction on the new project began back in April of 2025, and since then, steady progress has been made. You can see all the monthly updates on the Alliant Energy LightLine® on ConnectCR’s website HERE.
The latest update from ConnectCR came on Wednesday, October 14th, one day after the final section of the Alliant Energy LightLine® Tower was put into place. The Corten steel tower, which is located near Mount Trashmore, now stands 164-feet tall over the Cedar River. The steel has a rusted apperance, a design element that was done intentionally as a tribute to the area’s past. The press release reads:…