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LET'S LEARN ABOUT MAIN STREET ELKADER...
The Four Points of a Main Street Community:
Utilizing the Main Street Approach, Elkader capitalizes on the unique identity, assets and character of our historic commercial districts. The Main Street Approach consists of tightly integrated components making up a common-sense, strategy-driven framework that guides community-based downtown revitalization efforts. Locally developed strategies are implemented through comprehensive work in four broad areas, known as the Four Points: Economic Vitality, Organization, Promotion and Design.
SERVICES WE OFFER:
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
- Main Street Iowa's Open 4 Business Grant
- Main Street Iowa's Challenge Grant
- Additional grant opportunities
- Low-interest Revolving Loan Fund
COMPLEMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES
- One-on-one business support and coaching with a Main Street Iowa Business Specialist
- Business start-up and expansion coaching with a Main Street Iowa Business Specialist
- Confidential third-party succession panning resources
- Design renderings (interior & exterior)
- Historic preservation education and efforts
- Downtown beautification projects
- Promotional events, activities and initiatives aimed at bringing tourism, visitors, and foot traffic to the district.
- Information on available properties for-sale or rent in our downtown, Main Street District
- Additional trainings by request
- Market analysis data
And so much more!
OUR COMMITTEES
Main Street Elkader would not be complete without the various volunteer committees that lead efforts for our organization. From events to city projects to aesthetic design of Main Street, the committees get the job done.
PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
Each year, Main Street Elkader has various projects and initiatives that they either launch or support.
GET INVOLVED!
Each year, Main Street Elkader has various projects and initiatives that they either launch or support.
KEY MEMBERS OF OUR ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Caty Phillips
President
Board member since 2025
Organization Committee Member
Vice President, FreedomBank
Bob Hauber
Treasurer
Board member since 2017
Past President, Central State Bank
Amy Holst
Secretary
Board member since 2025
Keystone Area Education Agency
Jamie Reimer
Board Member
Board Member since 2025
Owner, Pedretti's Bakery
Owner, Hands on As We Grow
Candace Fette
Board Member
Board member since 2024
USDA / Clayton County Farm Service Agency
Ray Delacruz
Board Member
Board member since 2026
Wilke's Marketplace
Dana Crane
Board Member
Board member since in 2026
Browns Sales & Leasing
Tony Hauber
City Council Liaison
Board member (non-voting) since 2021
Organization Committee Member, Volunteer Task Force
Maggie Sommers
Executive Director of Main Street Elkader and Economic Development Director for the City of Elkader
Main Street Iowa
Elkader is one of 50 communities within the state of Iowa to receive the Main Street Iowa accreditation.
Main Street America
Our northeast Iowa town is one of 2,000 chosen across the United States as a Main Street America community.
Committee Volunteers
Economic Vitality Committee
Darla Kelchen
Jennifer Cowsert
Bruce Landis
Jared Funk
Mark Reinig
Vinny Schmelzer
Mary Kuehl
Jill Dillon
Tony Hauber
Promotions Committee
Ashley Augustyn
Carly Hoeger
Paige Stramer
Carlyn Lechtenberg
Candi Roberts
Lorna Power
Rachel Bottelman
Michelle Gifford
Design Committee
Becci Rentschler
Ketaki Poyekar
Jay Moser
Debbie Stender
Janis Lerch
Tom Chandler
Robert Hankey
Rachel Bottleman
Art in the Park Committee
Turkey River Trot Committee
Ashley Althoff
Jillian Webb Hermann
Sally Stendel
Teri Ann Marting
Ara Kuennen
Ketaki Poyekar
Lucy Sharp
Jill Dillon
Gabriella Holub
Chris Huisman
Holiday Light Show Committee
Holiday Light Show Committee
Holiday Light Show Committee
Amy Holst
Candace Fette
Ashley Augustyn
Maggie Sommers
Trevor Landon
Amanda Schneider
Roger Thomas