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Mini-bell towers are downtown!

The four mini-bell towers for 2020 have been installed at the middle of each block of the Square.  Each is unique to the sponsoring business/organization and the artist they commissioned to create them.  The four mini-bell towers were built by volunteer Marc McGinn for the second year.  Fudge’s Flowers, Greater Life Chiropractic, Edward Jones – […]

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Main Street Iowa/IEDA visit to Jefferson

Jefferson Matters: Main Street hosted officials from the State of Iowa on Wednesday, July 24 in downtown Jefferson.  This visit was part of the application for a Great American Main Street community but National Main Street CEO Patrice Frey was not able to be involved at the last minute.  Main Street Iowa coordinator Michael Wagler, […]

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Art Stroll May 30 & beyond!

The Tower View Team held an event on Thursday, May 30 to celebrate all of the new art in the downtown.  The Art Stroll was held from 5 – 7 p.m. with a list of the artwork listed on a brochure available at the Mahanay Bell Tower.  Artists were invited to stand by their work […]

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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 […]