Main Street Iowa Award nominations

COMPETITIVE 2020 AWARDS

NOMINATION CATEGORIES:

Terrific Total Building Rehabilitation (inside and out) – The Jefferson Forge

Excellent Exterior Rehabilitation – The Jefferson Forge

Superior Interior Rehabilitation (main and/or upper floor(s)) – The Jefferson Forge

Outstanding Residential Project – Prairie Lakes AEA apartment with GCHS Construction Class

Best Beautification Project (district-wide) –  Cluster Planters

Fantastic Fundraiser (activity or campaign to raise funds for the local Main Street program) – Investment Drive 2018 with Jeff from Jefferson

Remarkable Retail Promotion – Chews Jefferson

Exceptional Special Event – Art on the Square

Outstanding Image Activity (e.g. marketing, advertising or social media for the organization) – Jeff from Jefferson 

Partner of the Year (an organization) – City of Jefferson

Business of the Year (for-profit business) – Jefferson Telecom

Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty (small project that made a big difference) – Scarecrow Invasion~Movie Edition

Game Changer (project or activity that changed the dynamic of the district in a powerful manner) – The Jefferson Forge locating to downtown Jefferson while working with ICCC & DMACC on classes for students in technology. 

2020 MSI Awards Guidelines

Overview of the 2020 MSI Awards

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March 2026

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  • Sensational Seeds: STEM Stations
  • BYOB: Build Your Own Business
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  • Studio Tuesday @ Elliott Art Studio
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  • Lucky Leprechaun's Night Out
  • Songwriting Classes
  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino
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  • Java and Juice @ The Webb House
  • Anastasia the Musical
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  • Historic Voices of Iowa: Founding Mothers
  • Bell Tower Festival: Trivia Game Night
  • Anastasia the Musical
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  • Civil War Program
  • Spring Into Action Silent Auction
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  • Toddler Story Time
  • Bingo Night
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  • Pops Concert
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  • Spring Open House
  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino
  • Middle School Play
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  • Sewcial Sundays
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  • Robo Rookies
  • Toddler Story Time
  • Storybook Cinema
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  • Food Truck: Hey Rosie Creperie
  • STEM Sparks
  • St. Patrick's Day Lunceon
  • Spring Break Cinema
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  • Art Lab
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  • Bingo @ the VFW
  • Toddler Story Time
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  • Java and Juice
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  • Easter Egg Hunt
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