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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Calendar

January 2026

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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  • New Year's Eve Party
  • New Year's Day Buffett
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  • Studio Tuesday @ Elliott Art Studio
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  • Songwriting Class
  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino
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  • Cocoa and Canvas Workshop
  • Live Online Plant Sale
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  • Snow Spectacular Stem Station
  • Greene County Community Theatre Auditions
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  • Greene County Community Theatre Auditions
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  • Ink Society Writing Club
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  • Making it Ugly: Bad Art Class
  • Collaging Workshop
  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino
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  • Kenni Falls @ The Courtyard
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  • Lasagna Meal Fundraiser
  • Picker's Circle
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  • Java & Juice at Highland Medical
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  • Art in the Garden Project/Procreate
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  • Candle Making and Macrame Workshop
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  • Trivia @ Lucky's @ Wild Rose Casino
  • Mixology @ The Courtyard
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  • Art Exhibition: Tony Sims and Middle of Nowhere Studios
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  • Blackout Poetry Meets Mixed Media
  • Live Music @ The Courtyard by Josh and Lysh