The City of Jefferson learned Nov. 9 it has received a $100,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the building at 100 N. Wilson Ave. The project is comprised of facade preservation and renovations to the two upper-story apartments.
The building is owned by Nikki and Rudy Uebel doing business as Corner View Properties. The building is leased by Uebel Real Estate Services LLC and Midwest Behavioral Health. Corner View Properties has also received a 10-year, $150,000 forgivable loan from the city for the project. Total cost of the project is $216,478.
The Challenge grants are intended to help redevelop or rehabilitate underused buildings as a way to stimulate economic growth and further investment in Iowa’s historic main streets. Total cost of the 10 funded projects is more than $3.5 million.
“Each of these projects represents growing momentum for downtown and community revitalization,” said Michael Wagler, state coordinator for the Main Street Iowa program. “This investment in catalytic projects across Iowa will have a significant economic impact and help strengthen local creative placemaking efforts.”
