- +2021 (2)
- +2020 (98)
- +December(1)
- +November(5)
- +October(2)
- +September(3)
- +August(4)
- +July(8)
- The HartBeat of Main Street Grant Program Helping small businesses respond and adapt to COVID-19
- How to stay responsive with fundraising as a nonprofit in a changing environment
- Jefferson Matters Main Street Receives 2020 National Main Street Accreditation
- Existing Business Growth Mini-Grant Application Matching up to $500
- Greene County Historical Museum, recently re-opened on Saturdays, is now closing again until further notice
- Information about ShopIowa.com and Travel Iowa Gift Card Program
- Follow up to the "Claim Your Business for Free on Google" Webinar
- New Executive Director is hired by Jefferson Matters Main Street and Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce
- +June(11)
- Chad Butterfield Named Greene County Medical Center Chief Financial Officer
- Fourth of July Live Tower Tunes Concert
- Jefferson - Technology Community of the Year
- Greene County Historical Museum to re-open, on Saturdays in July
- BOOST Auction Items Available for Viewing
- SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
- The Forge honored as one of 14 Iowa historic preservation projects
- The Stitch is purchased by Tracy Bosshart
- Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower to Reopen Soon
- Mini-bell towers are downtown!
- Tracy Warner Named Greene County Medical Center CEO
- +May(9)
- Greene Co. Elementary School is planning a "Teacher Tour" Friday, May 29.
- BOOST Planning a Unique 3rd Event for Saturday, June 27, 2020
- Greene County Historical Museum remains closed through June
- Chews Jefferson
- 2020 Prometheus Awards to go virtual
- Business Guidance for Opening Up in Greene County
- Creative Retail Ideas for Reopening
- Flowers for downtown planted by volunteers
- Ring Out for Art sculptures have arrived
- +April(20)
- Parking Lot Plantings
- Sally's Alley spring 2020
- Thanks to Lynda
- Main Street & Chamber merger
- Flower Power Plan
- Mini-grant to Art on the Fly
- Victor Hugo Lovejoy plaque in downtown
- Greene County Retail Stimulus
- Progress still continues in Jtown!
- Facebook Testimonials
- Family Feud t-shirts available
- T-shirts support businesses
- May brings new art to downtown
- Main Street Iowa Awards certificates
- Greene County Retail Stimulus
- Iowa Public Radio interview
- #JtownCares #JtownSpirit #JtownSupport
- Caught Shopping Local LIVE
- Three Main Street Iowa Awards to Jefferson
- Show your support with hearts!
- +March(10)
- Resources available to small businesses
- UNI Center of Business Growth and Innovation provides resources
- Business status during COVID - 19
- Small Business application required info here
- Small Businesses can apply for SBA Disaster Loan
- Jefferson named Prometheus Award finalist!
- Links for Small Business Assistance
- Survey from Iowa Economic Authority needed by Monday
- Family Feud is postponed
- Java & Juice suspended at this time
- +February(15)
- Event for Class Reunions at Bell Tower Festival
- Flower Power volunteers invited!
- Historical Building Plaques grant submitted
- Jefferson, IA app updates
- Thanks to Angie Reese-Hueser!
- Greene Leadership participants from JM:MS
- Investment Drive update
- Jefferson nominates 13 categories for Main Street Iowa Awards!
- Jefferson to apply for Iowa Great Place
- Family Feud~Iowa Edition
- Crowd learns about Advanced Facebook Tips
- Volunteers honored & 2019 Leadership Award announced
- Caught Shopping Local
- Open4Business Competition 2020 now open
- Jefferson selected as Great American Main Street Award semi-finalist
- +January(10)
- Mini-Bell Towers 2020
- Main Street Iowa Spring Workshop March 10-11
- Technology Community of the year nomination
- Jeff from Jefferson says, "Shop Local!"
- Investment Drive update - Jan. 31
- Trash cans & art deco
- Investment Drive winners!
- Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party
- National Conference Scholarships
- 2019 Review of Jefferson Matters: Main Street
- +2019 (135)
- +December(7)
- +November(18)
- Arch Alley work every Monday
- Design for N Chestnut Bldgs
- Tower View Team looks to 2020
- Business incentives for new downtown businesses
- Business workshops for 2020
- Main Street Iowa Award nominations due Feb. 21
- Family Feud Teams sought
- Volunteer Party on 2/20/20
- Setting Our Sights on 2020 Investment Drive
- Letters to Santa
- Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 5
- Christmas decorations in downtown
- Mini-Bell Towers for 2020
- Winter Greens for Downtown Planters
- Storefront Signage Grant for Junkyard Cafe
- Setting Our Sights on 2020 Investment Drive
- The Public House receives Challenge Grant
- Main Street America CEO visits Jefferson
- +October(17)
- Art on the Square - so cool!
- Family Feud date set
- Inviting new volunteers
- Scarecrow Invasion thanks & winner
- Trick or Treat Around the Square
- Community Tree Lighting on Thursday, Dec. 5
- Shop Small this holiday season
- New Co-chairs for Economic Vitality
- 2019 Challenge Grant update
- National Accreditation statistics shared
- New Christmas decorations this year!
- Flower Power volunteers
- Storefront Signage mini-grant for Junkyard Cafe
- Main Street Investment Drive
- Visit from Main Street America
- Main Street Workshop a big success!
- Scarecrow Invasion ~Time Warp Edition
- +September(6)
- +August(2)
- +July(8)
- Great American Main Street application (GAMSA)
- Challenge Grant 2019 application submitted
- Partnership Visit report from Story City
- Thanks for "Chews"ing Jefferson
- Iowa State Fair booth
- Main Street Iowa/IEDA visit to Jefferson
- Prairie Lakes AEA and GCHS Construction class apartment
- Quickbooks class offered in Jefferson
- +June(12)
- Art on the Square event
- Jefferson Forge Grand Opening plans
- Main Street Iowa Fall Workshop in Jefferson
- Iowa Great Place designation update
- Main Street Is ...
- Reunion Rendezvous #ItsabigDeal is a big success
- Main Street Design Consultant in Jefferson on June 18
- Gravitate Coworking discussion for Jefferson location
- Main Street Iowa offers free Marketing 3-4-5 workshop in Jefferson
- Rep. Ro Khanna & Tim Ritchie support Jefferson, IA's efforts
- Corteva - Accenture Announce Rural Iowa Scholarship Program
- Bell Tower Festival schedule
- +May(20)
- Art Stroll May 30 & beyond!
- RAM PRIDE Piano
- Chews Jefferson
- Iowa Great Place site visit on June 3
- Gravitate Coworking Considering Jefferson Expansion, Info Session on June 25
- Story City Exchange Visit
- Arch Alley is making great progress!
- Ring Out for Art 2019
- Four Mini-Bell Towers on the Square
- Family Feud survey questions for 2020 event
- Reunion Rendezvous #itsabigDeal on June 8
- Design Mini-grants available
- FREE Design Assistance
- Available Buildings Tour recap
- Graduation Cards from Main Street
- Arch Alley foundry lesson
- Pillar Planters & Cluster Planters
- Mini-Bell Towers appearing around the Square
- Ring Out for Art sculptures arrive in downtown
- Jefferson Matters: Main Street achieves National Accreditation for 2019
- +April(15)
- Graduation cards invite students back home
- Iowa Great Place application submitted
- Story City, here we come!
- Thanks to available building greeters!
- Mini-grant approved for facade
- Everything is Ducky in Downtown
- Pillar Building progress
- Family Feud entertains all
- Attractive window displays
- Available Building Tours successful
- Spring downtown planters spring forward!
- Art Stroll on May 30
- Arch Alley artist works with students
- Family Feud~Jefferson Edition
- Available Buildings Tour -drone video
- +March(13)
- Our Iowa magazine features Jefferson
- Contributions to Arch Alley
- City View on State has new windows
- Class memorabilia from festival reunions
- Ring Out for Art sculptures chosen
- Reunion Rendezvous #ItsabigDeal at Bell Tower Festival
- Jefferson's Forge Open House planned for Sept. 7
- Jeff from Jefferson visits local merchants
- Open4Business entry from Jefferson
- Window Displays by volunteers
- Guide Training workshop available through ISU Extension
- City View on State update
- Main Street Iowa honors achievements
- +February(13)
- Main Street Exchange with Story City
- Everything Is Ducky in Downtown
- Main Street Iowa Awards on March 8
- Iowa Great Place designation
- Jeff from Jefferson videos continue in March
- Available Buildings Tour - Dreams start HERE! in April
- Planter proposal for downtown
- New Christmas decorations for downtown
- Historic old buildings do not scare Nick Sorensen
- Main Street honors its volunteers
- National Main Street publication highlights Jefferson
- Dinner with the Tuckers
- Jeff from Jefferson - "Love In" with Downtown Businesses
- +January(4)
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- +2016 (39)
- +2015 (18)
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Main Street Friends
- Amazing Race for Charity - Greene County
- City of Jefferson
- Greene County Community Schools
- Greene County Farmer's Market
- Greene County Historical Society
- Greene County Medical Center
- Iowa State Extension & Outreach - Greene County
- Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower
- Main Street Iowa
- Raccoon River Valley Bike Trail
- RVP~1875 and History Boy Theater
- Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County