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Main Street Manning Mission StatementThe mission of Main Street Manning (MSM) is to preserve and revitalize our historic downtown and to stimulate business, residential and recreational growth through the coordinated efforts of volunteers, private business, and local government for the benefit of present and future generations.
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MAIN STREET MANNING | 307 Main Street, Manning, IA 51455 | 712-655-6246 (MAIN) | Sarah McPherson, Executive Director | mainstmanning@mmctsu.com
The Main Street Manning office is "officially" open every Wednesday from 9-Noon and 1-4,
but Sarah is in the office frequently throughout the week. Just give her a call.
The Main Street Manning office is "officially" open every Wednesday from 9-Noon and 1-4,
but Sarah is in the office frequently throughout the week. Just give her a call.
Since 2009, Manning has been one of Iowa's 52 active Main Street nationally-certified communities in Iowa. This program is under the state guidance of the Downtown Resource Center / Iowa Department of Economic Development (IEDA) and under the national guidance of Main Street America and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The four main components of the Main Street philosophy are:
State, regional and national training is offered for committee volunteers, board members and program staff. |
Encourage Involvement
The Main Street program is volunteer driven, and Manning is no exception...we owe our success to the Manning area residents who spent countless hours and dollars for the betterment of their hometown. No matter what your passion, Main Street Manning has ways you can volunteer to give back to your community. Whether you can commit 10 hours a month or 2 hours a year, a volunteer opportunity awaits you. For more information on exciting, worthwhile Main Street volunteer opportunities, contact Executive Director Sarah McPherson.
Manning is your heritage and community also. Feel free to offer suggestions for improvement and to assist us in any manner! Experience Manning - It's Refreshing! |
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Main Street Manning Vision Statement
Manning’s vibrant Main Street with its clean and attractive storefronts will be a gathering place, inviting the community to shop, work and play. The welcoming downtown will be a mainstay for the city with convenient and easy access to a good variety of retail businesses, services, health care, and industry affording a comfortable way of life. A collaborative cooperative support system between businesses, the school, the city and all economic development partners will promote Manning’s quality of life and attract new businesses and people - bringing jobs, increased business profitability and more opportunity for youth to stay. 
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2018 MSM Board of Directors & StaffJeff Blum | President
Luke Podey | Vice President Anna Irlbeck | Secretary Andy Rohe | Treasurer Amber Croghan | Board Member Amy McLaughlin | Board Member Jaime England |Board Member Luanne Langel | Board Member Linda Muhlbauer | Board Member Jeff Wanninger | Board Member Jean Voege | Organization Committee Chair Megan Reis| Promotion Committee Co-Chair Jill Arp | Promotion Committee Co-Chair Marsha Clausen | Design Committee Chair Ron Reischl | Business Improvement Committee Chair Main Street Executive Director- Sarah McPherson Office Phone No. 712-655-MAIN (6246) Mailing Address: PO Box 261, Manning, IA 51455 email: mainstmanning@mmctsu.com |
Main Street Manning (MSM) continues it's role as the leader in all things "downtown". One of select group of only 54 designated Main Street Iowa communities, Manning continues to benefit from that affiliation - taking advantage of a wide range of services provided by Main Street Iowa staff.
Main Street Manning 2017 Action Plans
Our largest barrier to improved economic development in Manning in the coming year is our availability of adequate housing and recruiting a work force to live in our community.
A housing committee is actively working on options to overcome our shortage of housing for young families looking to call Manning home.
Our largest barrier to improved economic development in Manning in the coming year is our availability of adequate housing and recruiting a work force to live in our community.
A housing committee is actively working on options to overcome our shortage of housing for young families looking to call Manning home.
- The community has been polled to gauge our need for more adequate housing.
- A meeting has been held with local contractors to gauge the interest in building “spec” homes that would be affordable with the young family in mind.
- Talks have been initiated with local land owners about the acquisition of property that the city could assist new home builders in attaining.
- MSM is actively assisting district building owners that have interest in converting upper story living.
- Perform a market analysis to identify possible niche markets or opportunities of business expansion.
- MSM will continue to promote our community as a “refreshing” place to live.
- Host a number of events throughout the year that are fun for the community and bring people in to our main street district.
- May Day on Main Street
- Sunday Funday water fights
- Homecoming dance
- Re-design our annual game show styled fund raising event.
- Parklets have been discussed by the committee and also at a city level.
- Proposed to be placed in the middle of each block in our main street district to provide people a place to safely cross that street.
- Further discussion with district business owners needs to take place to decede what is appropriate to be placed in the parklets
- Funding for the project still needs to be secured
- Continue to place/plant seasonal decorations/plants in downtown planters.
- Create and maintain and accurate inventory of vacant district building space with information for potential occupants
- Perform market analysis for potential business expansion and to help recruit new business
2017 Year End Reflections
Another year has come and gone and Main Street Manning continues to impress. We kicked off the year granting three organizations a total of $1,600 through the Refresh Manning Trust Fund. The funds were divvied up between the IKM-Manning School District ($750), the Manning Historic Preservation Commission ($750), and the Manning Wolves youth wrestling team ($100). Although the funds didn’t directly relate to Main Street Manning, we still take pride in celebrating and supporting all Manning organizations.
In April, Manning took home not only one, but three awards at the Main Street Iowa Awards Celebration. Jean Voege was awarded the “Leadership Award” for her “dedication to Main Street Revitalization by enhancing economic development in Manning and the State of Iowa”. The Market Place was awarded the “Best Interior Rehabilitation” award. Lastly, a “Superior Marketing Efforts” award was received for the city’s “It’s Refreshing” brand campaign, which was jointly awarded to the City of Manning, the Manning Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Manning. Congrats to everyone for their determination and success!
In July, we hosted entrepreneurs and businesspeople from throughout Africa. Their day in Manning included visits to the Manning Hausbarn-Heritage Park, a tour of the German Hausbarn, lunch at Cliff’s Place, happy hour at Brick Haus Brews, a tour of the Muhlbauer Feedlot, a stop at The Market Place for coffee and shopping, and a bathroom break-turned workout at the Rec Center.
To cap off the year, “Imagine My Manning,” a visioning meeting to discuss what project or organization could benefit from a donation of $500, $5,000, $50,000 or $500,000, was held in November. What began as a simple discussion turned into an announcement of various donations to Manning projects totaling approximately $640,000! That just goes to show how dedicated the residents of Manning are to our community.
As a new resident of Manning and executive director for Main Street Manning, it has been my pleasure to get involved in the community and hear all of the wonderful compliments other Main Street communities and Main Street Iowa have to say about our community.
As we reflect on 2017, we continue to be grateful for you, Manning’s faithful residents, business owners and community leaders. Your continued dedication to revitalize our community and reverse the declining trends of rural Iowa are impressive.
As we look to 2018, we anticipate our long-standing events such as Kinderfest, Oktoberfest, Weihnachtsfest and more. We look forward to welcoming new faces, new businesses, and new amenities added to our community such as the Trestle Park, Trestle Park Trail, and the proposed Splash Pad at the Rec Center. Your support, leadership and involvement in the community is what makes our community thrive. Thank you for your continued support of Manning. Here’s to 2018!
Another year has come and gone and Main Street Manning continues to impress. We kicked off the year granting three organizations a total of $1,600 through the Refresh Manning Trust Fund. The funds were divvied up between the IKM-Manning School District ($750), the Manning Historic Preservation Commission ($750), and the Manning Wolves youth wrestling team ($100). Although the funds didn’t directly relate to Main Street Manning, we still take pride in celebrating and supporting all Manning organizations.
In April, Manning took home not only one, but three awards at the Main Street Iowa Awards Celebration. Jean Voege was awarded the “Leadership Award” for her “dedication to Main Street Revitalization by enhancing economic development in Manning and the State of Iowa”. The Market Place was awarded the “Best Interior Rehabilitation” award. Lastly, a “Superior Marketing Efforts” award was received for the city’s “It’s Refreshing” brand campaign, which was jointly awarded to the City of Manning, the Manning Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Manning. Congrats to everyone for their determination and success!
In July, we hosted entrepreneurs and businesspeople from throughout Africa. Their day in Manning included visits to the Manning Hausbarn-Heritage Park, a tour of the German Hausbarn, lunch at Cliff’s Place, happy hour at Brick Haus Brews, a tour of the Muhlbauer Feedlot, a stop at The Market Place for coffee and shopping, and a bathroom break-turned workout at the Rec Center.
To cap off the year, “Imagine My Manning,” a visioning meeting to discuss what project or organization could benefit from a donation of $500, $5,000, $50,000 or $500,000, was held in November. What began as a simple discussion turned into an announcement of various donations to Manning projects totaling approximately $640,000! That just goes to show how dedicated the residents of Manning are to our community.
As a new resident of Manning and executive director for Main Street Manning, it has been my pleasure to get involved in the community and hear all of the wonderful compliments other Main Street communities and Main Street Iowa have to say about our community.
As we reflect on 2017, we continue to be grateful for you, Manning’s faithful residents, business owners and community leaders. Your continued dedication to revitalize our community and reverse the declining trends of rural Iowa are impressive.
As we look to 2018, we anticipate our long-standing events such as Kinderfest, Oktoberfest, Weihnachtsfest and more. We look forward to welcoming new faces, new businesses, and new amenities added to our community such as the Trestle Park, Trestle Park Trail, and the proposed Splash Pad at the Rec Center. Your support, leadership and involvement in the community is what makes our community thrive. Thank you for your continued support of Manning. Here’s to 2018!
2014 Market Analysis:
Main Street Manning partnered with Main Street Iowa to perform surveys and an analysis of the Manning community members and businesses to conduct a Market Study. The four page summary can be found here. The thirty four page full report can be obtained by contacting the MSM office.
Main Street Manning partnered with Main Street Iowa to perform surveys and an analysis of the Manning community members and businesses to conduct a Market Study. The four page summary can be found here. The thirty four page full report can be obtained by contacting the MSM office.
