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 […]
Main Street Iowa design consultant Maia Jessen Fiala is available to Jefferson Main Street building owners for free. This service involves an hour of one-on-one time visiting and looking at the building. Maia wants to understand what the goals are for the building and share suggestions for improvements. A simple form is needed to complete […]
The Available Building Tour on April 25 & 27 was successful with interested people touring the 11 buildings/office spaces offered in the downtown. Three of the buildings are city-owned and are in the process of renovation. Others are owned by locals or organizations. A packet of information that included financial institutions, contractors, resources, and any […]
The Design committee picked a beautiful day to plant the 12 Pillar Planters and 8 new Cluster Planters located around the downtown square. Karen Lawton, Kathy Milligan and Bonnie Silbaugh work together to get the flowers ready and invite volunteers to help. This year this beautification effort has expanded to streets beyond the Square. These […]
