Jefferson, IA (February 2020) – Jefferson is one of eight communities selected as a semifinalist for the Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA). Given out by the National Main Street Center, the award recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. “The Great American Main Street Award is a top honor within […]
The Jefferson Matters: Main Street Board and City of Jefferson are anxiously awaiting word if Jefferson is selected as a semi-finalist for the prestigious Great American Main Street Award. Main Street Iowa staff encouraged Jefferson to apply in early July. President Jamie Daubendiek and Director Peg Raney were interviewed by the selection committee in August. […]
Patrice Frey, CEO of Main Street America spent the morning of Nov. 5 touring downtown Jefferson. Michael Wagler, Main Street Iowa Coordinator accompanied Patrice as she spent two days in five Main Street communities. Patrice expressed interest in how we foster entrepreneurship so the tour sites reflected that. Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s executive director Peg […]
A visit from Main Street America’s CEO Patrice Frey has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the morning. Main Street Iowa Coordinator Michael Wagler will accompany Patrice to visit six Main Street communities in Iowa over a 2 day period. Jefferson Matters: Main Street also submitted an application for the Great American Main Street […]