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Four Mini-Bell Towers on the Square

You’ve seen or heard of painted cows, ice cream cones, Cy’s in other communities.  Mini-bell towers are popping up in downtown Jefferson.  The Tower View Team is the public art arm of Jefferson Matters: Main Street.  Marc McGinn constructed four mini-bell towers with businesses purchasing them within the first 24 hours they were available.  Roger […]

Family Feud survey questions for 2020 event

Name a place for a family vacation in Iowa.  “And the survey says” is how Family Feud works!  The annual fundraiser for Jefferson Matters: Main Street is changing their event up for 2020 with questions about Iowa instead of just Jefferson.  One hundred surveys are needed to be completed before next spring.  Attendees of the […]

Reunion Rendezvous #itsabigDeal on June 8

A new event at the Bell Tower Festival is called Reunion Rendezvous #itsabigDeal.  Amy Milligan and her committee have planned this event following the Bell Tower Festival parade.  Beginning at 12:30 on the north side of the courthouse, the committee will have tables and chairs available along with some live music.  They encourage people to […]

Design Mini-grants available

The Design Team offers two mini-grants for buildings in Jefferson. The Building Facade Mini-grant application is for paint, tuck-pointing, replacement of windows & doors and removal of non-conforming elements of a building.  The maximum request is for $500 per building.  A simple application is needed prior to the project to be approved by the Design […]