Corning and Guthrie Center Receive Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants

Washington receives $100,000 grant to rehabilitate fire-damaged historic downtown building

Ten Iowa communities will receive Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants totaling $950,000 to rehabilitate underutilized downtown buildings. The Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded the grants Nov. 6, in an effort to stimulate economic growth and further investment in Iowa’s historic main streets.Washington will use its $100,000 award to restore the fire-damaged historic building at 115-117 N Iowa Ave. The first phase will establish an archite…

State grant could breathe new life into downtown living - Enterprise Media

Four downtown Spencer businesses are planning a revival of eight historic second-floor apartments, with help from a new Iowa Economic Development Authority grant. The City Council was briefed on the plan on Nov. 3 during an information-only or Committee of the Whole meeting. The program was developed in response to the 2024 flood through IEDA’s partnership with Main Street Iowa, […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access thi…

Corning and Guthrie Center Receive Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants

(Des Moines) Corning and Guthrie Center were two of ten communities across the state awarded Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants. The grants help rehabilitate underutilized downtown buildings to stimulate economic growth and further investment in Iowa’s historic main streets. Corning – $100,000 Grant (Total Project Cost $537,520).This project will rehabilitate a historic building to house a health-focused grocery store, addressing local demand for…