Why do we say “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”?? The many reasons include past and current generations who invested in Manning’s future. Their investments of time and money helped make Manning the vibrant community it is today.
Last week, I was blessed with the presence of my 16 month old granddaughter. In retrospect, it truly was refreshing…. Manning, as a small community, is also refreshing. It is not perfect……..it is refreshing. The pace of life, lack of traffic and caring neighbors are truly a difference maker. Caring neighbors include our local Rotary club. Saturday evening they raised scholarship monies for high school students. Dancing With the Stars (DWTS) was a sellout and huge success. Kudos to the Manning Rotary! The volunteers and the 275 people who attended are an example of Manning’s community spirit! Manning’s Fire Department was recognized at DWTS Saturday night. They are an exceptional group of volunteers and their dedication to their duties is amazing. They serve as our guardians around the clock. THANKS to y’all!!
Main Street Manning is seeking to replicate the success of DWTS. We will sponsor the “Main Event” this fall on November 16th. The Main Event will feature local teams (business, family, friends) pitted against each other in a Family Feud format. Imagine the hospital administration against the PCE engineers or a high school team against the city staff. The event is designed to be fun and entertaining!
Have you seen the new banners on Main Street? WOW! As part of our Manning It’s Refreshing campaign, they add color and an exciting new look to our downtown district. Fifteen additional banners are available for purchase. Downtown revitalization has gone into full gear. The architect met with building owners last week. It will be interesting for all of us to follow the changes to the downtown historic buildings this summer!
Help us advertise Manning by putting a Manning It’s Refreshing cling/sticker on your vehicle! They, along with Manning It’s Refreshing coozies, are all available free in the MSM office.Why do we say “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”?? It is due to our businesses, our volunteers and residents of the surrounding area. The sense of community goes beyond the city limits and includes our local farmers and all those who live in our rural areas. For further information on any of the above, contact Colleen at the Main Street Manning office at (712) 655-6246 or mainstmanning@mmctsu.com.
Main Street Minute Ron Reischl
Main Street Minute Ron Reischl
Why do we say “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”?? The many reasons include past and current generations who invested in Manning’s future. Their investments of money and time helped make Manning the vibrant community it is today. Why do we say “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”?? It is due to our businesses, our volunteers and our entire surrounding area. The sense of community goes beyond the city limits. It includes our local farmers and all those who live in our rural areas. For further information on any of the above information, contact the Main Street Manning office at (712) 655-6246, mainstmanning@mmctsu.com or Ron Reischl at (712) 782-4951 or cabinron@hotmail.com. Man Street Minute Ron Reischl
Why do we say “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”?? The many reasons include past and current generations who invested in Manning’s future. Their investments of money and time helped make Manning the vibrant community it is today. Manning is a community that gets things done. The first C3 event, a new Habitat for Humanity home, 202 housing construction, hospital construction, Stop Hunger Now event, a new Manning website, It’s Refreshing brand launch and $500,000 award for downtown revitalization were a few of the 2012 accomplishments. 2013 will bring new opportunities and challenges. For the Main Street Manning (MSM) organization, it includes the start and completion of the downtown revitalization - 1/2 million dollars worth! This summer will bring many changes to our downtown district. Twenty-two branding banners will be installed the first week of February. It is our goal for fifteen more to be installed by June 1st. Want to be part of the downtown excitement?? Adopt/sponsor one of the remaining 15 banners!!!! MSM will continue to pursue a forgivable loan for multifamily housing. We have other ideas that are being developed. MSM is only one of the numerous community/religious organizations working towards the betterment of our hometown. I have great respect for all the volunteers – at the top of the list are all members of our volunteer fire department. Take time to thank any of the community volunteers. If you aren’t a volunteer, consider becoming one. The Manning website (www.ManningIa.com) has received many accolades. We have numerous ideas for improvement in 2012. If you are interested, please contact the MSM office. Help us advertise Manning by putting a Manning It’s Refreshing cling/sticker on your vehicle! They, along with Manning It’s Refreshing coozies, are all available free in the MSM office. Why do we say “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”?? It is due to our businesses, our volunteers and our entire surrounding area. The sense of community goes beyond the city limits. It includes our local farmers and all those who live in our rural areas. Are you interested in being an MSM volunteer? If so, please contact Colleen Nelson or myself. I am certain we have a role that fits you!!!!! Main Street Minute Ron Reischl
Why do we say “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”?? The many reasons include past and current generations who invested in Manning’s future. Their investments of money and time helped make Manning the vibrant community it is today. In 2012, you heard and read about the $500,000 grant to revitalize downtown Manning. In 2013, you will see the physical changes. The architectural firm has started its work. Construction will start in spring. Watch for progress! Also watch for the new branding banners that will be installed on Main Street in February. I hope you love them as much as I do. It will be exciting to see them!!!! Banners are still waiting to be sponsored. You can find additional details in the MSM newsletter or call Colleen at the MSM office. Please visit the www.ManningIa.com website – it is excellent. Please advertise Manning by putting a Manning It’s Refreshing cling/sticker on your vehicle! They, along with Manning It’s Refreshing coozies, are all available free in the MSM office. Why do we say “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”?? It is due to our businesses, our volunteers and our entire surrounding area. The sense of community goes beyond the city limits. It includes our local farmers and all those who live in our rural areas. Are you interested in being an MSM volunteer? If so, please contact Colleen Nelson or myself. I am certain we have a role that fits you!!!!! Main Street Minute Ron Reischl
Why do others say “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”?? Mallory Rahe, MS, PHD from the University of Illinois visited Manning last summer for a research paper on volunteerism in small communities. She wrote the following “outsider’s reflection on Manning”. Community development is hard. There are so many things outside of your control and communities have to balance reacting to the environment around them and maintaining and improving what they already have. Things are complicated because development is voluntary. A business owner can decide to do things the right way or the cheapest way. A resident can choose to spend their free time watching TV or participating. Elected officials can do the bare minimum or be creative and innovative in their jobs. People have different opinions and different ideas about how to do them. Above all, development is difficult because it is all about personal priorities, personalities, and choices. Main Street Minute Ron Reischl
Why do we say “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”?? The many reasons include past and current generations who invested in Manning’s future. Their investments of money and time helped make Manning the vibrant community it is today. Please visit the www.ManningIa.com website – it is excellent. Please advertise Manning by putting a Manning It’s Refreshing cling/sticker on your vehicle! They, along with Manning It’s Refreshing coozies, are all available free in the MSM office. Why do we say “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”?? It is due to our businesses, our volunteers and our entire surrounding area. The sense of community goes beyond the city limits. It includes our local farmers and all those who live in our rural areas. I wish a Merry Christmas to all! Please be safe in all your travels. Main Street Minute Ron Reischl
Why do we say “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”?? The many reasons include past generations who invested in Manning’s future. Their investments of money and time helped make Manning a vibrant community. The Main Street Manning (MSM) Board met for the last time in 2012. We reviewed some of the 2012 accomplishments. Very successful retail events were held including the Spring Open House and Holiday Open House. Other sponsored events included Kinderfest, Trick-and-Treating on Main Street and Weihnachtsfest. A record breaking Chamber/MSM Golf Tournament was held in June. New Christmas decorations were installed on Main Street. Decorations include ten lit snowflakes, twenty snowflake banners and thirty-seven lit garlands. $12,000 was awarded to MSM from the Timmerman Trust Fund for these holiday lights/decorations and branding banners. The Manning Chamber contributed $2500. The City of Manning and Manning Electrical Utility installed the decorations. Work included installation of outlets on each light pole. Planters on Main Street were decorated throughout the year with seasonally appropriate décor. We participated in a Krell Energy pilot funded by the USDA Rural Development Small Business Innovation Research grant. This pilot is designed to determine and evaluate behavioral impacts on energy usage and no-cost and low-cost methods to save energy dollars. $500,000 for Downtown Revitalization was awarded to Manning. Building selections and initial estimates have been completed. An architect has been hired and has begun work. With Main Street Iowa and industry consultants, we developed and launched the new Manning It’s Refreshing brand and the new www.ManningIa.com website. Launch attendees included the community, local civic and business leaders, Main Street Iowa, Visioning consultants, county supervisors and representatives from three newspapers. Please visit the website – it is excellent. Please advertise Manning by putting a Manning It’s Refreshing cling/sticker on your vehicle! They, along with Manning It’s Refreshing coozies, are all available free in the MSM office. Why do we say “Manning, Iowa…It’s Refreshing.”?? It is due to our businesses, our volunteers and our entire surrounding area. The sense of community goes beyond the city limits. It includes our local farmers and all those who live in our rural areas. |
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