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News and Events

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

10th Anniversary Celebration – Come Celebrate 10 Fantastic Years in Main Street

Something for everyone!

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Sawyer House Museum Tours
10:00 a.m. - Dog Walk on the Trail - Central City School Playground Fundraiser
11:00 a.m. - Volunteer Recognition - Downtown
11:30 a.m. - Dedication of Trail - Trail by the Main Street Bridge
12:00 p.m. - Bike Rodeo - UCC Church Parking Lot
12:00 p.m. - Fun at the Splash Pad - “The Puddle”
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Trail Walk - Trail by the Main Street Bridge
10:30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Old Fashion Ice Cream “Crank Off” Contest - Waterhouse Centre
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Ice Cream Judging and Sampling - Waterhouse Centre
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Cake Decorating Contest Judging - Downtown – Previous location Déjà Vu
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Live Entertainment Jason Ray Brown - Downtown
3:30 p.m. - Announcement of Cake Decorating Contest Winners - Downtown
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Buffalo River Band – Dick Dietiker & Bob - Bubba’s Bar and Grill
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10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Carnival Games – Robert Bates Concessions – Downtown
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7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Teen Dance on the Bridge

Thursday, August 19, 2010 -- 6:00PM -- Courtyard Park

Central City Live - Cedar Island Band 

Thursday, August 26, 2010 -- 6:00PM -- Courtyard Park

Central City Live - Well-Lit 

Central City Live is Sponsored By: City State Bank  (visit them at CSB4ME.COM)

NEWS

New Business Incentives in Place

Central City Mainstreet Business Improvement Committee is happy to announce that we have been the recipient of a $99,000 USDA grant to create a revolving loan fund and a $120,000 TIF grant from the City of Central City, $50,000 of which will be added to the revolving loan program.  The remainder of the funds will be used for a Façade Grant Program and promotional and branding activities for the community.

These grants will allow Central City to offer incentives for new businesses to locate here and opportunities for existing businesses to expand.  Anyone interested in learning more about these programs can E-Mail Eric Heims at City State Bank or contact City Administrator LaNeil McFadden at 319-438-1713.   

Ruthanne Weighton is new Mainstreet Promotions Committee Chair

On September 21st, the Central City Mainstreet Board appointed Ruthanne Weighton to Chair of the Promotions committee.  Previously, Darlene Duckett and Jara Pavlis held this position.  Darlene will remain active as a member of the Farmer's Market Committee.

Ruthanne is excited to get involved with the Promotions committee and looks forward to working with volunteers and businesses to promote Central City. For more information on the Promotions Committee, please visit our Mainstreet Volunteers page.

Historic District Signage Has Arrived

The long awaited historic signage planned for Central City has arrived.  Signs noting the Historic District in Central City’s downtown have been placed at two locations on Main Street.  Signs will also be placed in two sites on Fourth Street in the near future.
 
Two large signs have been placed on Highway 13.  These signs will direct travelers to the four exits into Central City.  The signs were a cooperative effort by the City of Central City, the Business Improvement Committee, and the Design Committee of Central City Mainstreet.  The signs were purchased from Prison Industries in Anamosa.  

'Mainstreet Moolah' Gift Certificates Now Available

Before you know it, fall will be upon us, and it will be time to begin thinking about the busy Christmas season. Instead of fighting the mad rush of shoppers at the mall or discount store, why not take care of your gift giving right here in Central City!

Just stop in at the Mainstreet office and purchase your Mainstreet Moolah gift certificates!  Mainstreet Moolah can be purchased in $5 and $10 increments and spent at any Central City business. Please contact the Mainstreet office at 438-1761 if you have any questions.

Other news....

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Fall/Winter Events

Fall Shopping Extravaganza - Saturday, October 23, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Falcon Center, Central City

Direct sales vendors and quality crafters are invited to participate.  Call Joan at 438-1260 for more information.

Sponsored by the Central City Mainstreet Promotion Committee.