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Main Street Manning Mission Statement
The 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.
MAIN STREET MANNING | 307 Main Street, Manning, IA 51455 | 712-655-6246 (MAIN) | Jean Voege, Executive Director | mainstmanning@gmail.com
The Main Street Manning office is "officially" open every Wednesday from 9-Noon and 1-4
The Main Street Manning office is "officially" open every Wednesday from 9-Noon and 1-4
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. 
About Us
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. |
2020 MSM Board of Directors & StaffLinda Muhlbauer | President
Jeff Wanninger | Vice President Dawn Meyer | Secretary Andy Rohe | Treasurer Amy McLaughlin | Board Member Jaime England |Board Member Luann Langel | Board Member Anna Irlbeck | Board Member Luke Podey | Board Member Jean Voege | Organization Committee Chair Jaime England| Promotion Committee Chair Marsha Clausen | Design Committee Chair Ron Reischl | Business Improvement Committee Chair Main Street Executive Director- Jean Voege Office Phone No. 712-655-MAIN (6246) Mailing Address: PO Box 261, Manning, IA 51455 email: mainstmanning@gmail.com 
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! |
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.
