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Farmers Market Opening in Coon Rapids June 10

A new 17-week open-air farmers market is popping up on Main Street in Coon Rapids. The Coon Rapids Farmers Market (CRFM) is sponsored by Main Street Coon Rapids (MSCR) and the City of Coon Rapids. Market days will be Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon from June 10 – September 30. Vendors will be located on Main Street near Fourth Avenue.

Posted: 5/23/2023

Main Street Coon Rapids, Brenda Schlatter, Holly Alex honored for outstanding achievements

Main Street Coon Rapids (MSCR) received top honors for their Downtown Dash and Dine event from Main Street Iowa (MSI) at their annual Development Awards celebration Friday, April 21. In addition, Brenda Schlatter and Holly Alex of Coon Rapids were recognized for their leadership in crafting last fall’s Downtown Harvest Party.

Posted: 4/25/2023

Lucas Obert Hired as MSCR Intern

City and MSCR hire Lucas Obert for summer internship program

Posted: 4/4/2023

Farmers Market Opening in Coon Rapids

Vendor applications now available

Posted: 3/9/2023

City and MSCR create internship program

The City of Coon Rapids and Main Street Coon Rapids (MSCR) are partnering to offer an internship opportunity this summer. This is a new position that will report to the MSCR Executive Director Katie Mason.

Posted: 2/10/2023

CCGP’s “Launch 2023” starts with local grants to help local businesses

Carroll County Growth Partnership (CCGP) is excited to announce the creation of two new grants they will offer to local businesses. Whether you own an existing business or are looking to start a business, these grants are for you.

Posted: 2/2/2023

Carissa Shoemaker joins MSCR board of directors

Main Street Coon Rapids announced the recent addition of Carissa Shoemaker to their board of directors.

Posted: 12/28/2022

Businesses connect with students in creative ways

This fall, Main Street Coon Rapids (MSCR) partnered with the Coon Rapids-Bayard School District to bring local businesses into the classrooms through a new program called Crusader Career Connection.

Posted: 11/15/2022

MSCR awarded $100,000 Challenge Grant

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded a $100,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants Main Street Coon Rapids to assist in the renovation of the Northside building.

Posted: 11/3/2022

360 Degree Mural is a Success All Around

After almost four years of planning and fundraising, Main Street Coon Rapids (MSCR) volunteers and Coon Rapids community members gathered for the dedication of the Naturally Iowa Grain Bin Gateway mural on Saturday, October 22.

Posted: 11/1/2022

Website provides renovation photos, details scope of work

A new webpage has been created detailing the scope of work for each building. Included on the webpage are renderings of the proposed changes, pre-construction photos and historic photos. Visit www.coonrapidsiowa.com/mainstreet “building renovation projects” for construction project details and photos.

Posted: 11/1/2022

Bench In Memory of Doug Carpenter Dedicated at Sculpture Park

A very supportive group of friends and family members gathered at Roadside Park last Saturday for the dedication of a whimsical park bench in memory of Doug Carpenter October 22, 2022.

Posted: 10/24/2022

Snap, post, win

Have you recently noticed “selfie spot” decals around Coon Rapids and wondered what they are? Main Street Coon Rapids has identified 19 locations around the community that make for great backgrounds in selfie photos. Each location is tagged with a decal showing visitors the best place to stand to capture a good selfie photo.

Posted: 7/28/2022

The Circus is coming to Coon Rapids

Thanks to the sponsorship of Main Street Coon Rapids, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Coon Rapids on Tuesday, August 30, to the Beck's Hybrids Town Parking Lot located on Railway St. between 5th & 6th Ave. with shows at 5:00 & 7:30 PM.

Posted: 7/28/2022

Salute to Veterans Banner Program

Honor local veterans with light pole banners

Posted: 6/27/2022

Main Street Coon Rapids Receives 2022 Main Street America Accreditation

Main Street Coon Rapids has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards.

Posted: 6/14/2022

Courtney Schroeder joins MSCR board of directors

Main Street Coon Rapids (MSCR) announced the recent addition of Courtney Schroeder to their board of directors.

Posted: 5/4/2022

Coon Rapids Awarded $200,000 Downtown Housing Grant for Northside Building

Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham capped off her speech at the Coon Rapids Hardware Hank ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday with the announcement that the City of Coon Rapids has been awarded a $200,000 Downtown Housing Grant Award for the Northside building.

Posted: 5/2/2022

Main Street Iowa Recognizes Quinn Wurzer, Geri Thompson

Posted: 4/25/2022

Market study gives insight into Coon Rapids economy

Pizzeria and women’s clothing boutique top consumer demands

Posted: 3/9/2022

Partner businesses boost MSCR budget with $10,000 donations

Coon Rapids Municipal Utilities, Iowa Savings Bank, Karl Chevrolet, New Way Ford and City of Coon Rapids support Main Street program with significant financial pledges

Posted: 3/4/2022

IEDA Awards $689,000 in CDBG-CV Funding to Coon Rapids

Last week, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) notified the City of Coon Rapids that they have been awarded a $689,081 Community Development Block Grant - COVID19 (CDBG-CV) for façade enhancements.

Posted: 1/17/2022

Cretsinger and Winnett join MSCR board of directors

Posted: 1/10/2022

IEDA Awards $100,000 in Catalyst Funding to Coon Rapids

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced that they have awarded the City of Coon Rapids a $100,000 Community Catalyst Building Remediation grant to renovate the now vacant hardware building at 517 Main Street. Ryan and Kristy Bass will soon take possession of the old hardware building owned by Duane and Robyn Esdohr and begin making significant renovations to the building in preparation for their own business endeavors.

Posted: 7/6/2021

Public Restrooms now open on Main Street

Posted: 7/6/2021

Main Street Coon Rapids Receives 2021 National Main Street Accreditation

Posted: 6/4/2021

Main Street Iowa Recognizes Jim and Cherrie Mohr

Posted: 5/15/2021

Carroll County ISU Extension and Outreach Brings a Storywalk® to Downtown Coon Rapids Businesses

Posted: 5/10/2021

Creating Great Places Supports Community Projects

Posted: 5/3/2021

MSCR congratulates CR-B graduates with banners, parade and gifts

Posted: 4/30/2021

Drive-in movies return to downtown Coon Rapids

May 8, June 12, August 14

Posted: 4/19/2021

Scoop the Loop Returns in May

Posted: 4/12/2021

Coon Rapids brings back Memorial Weekend Main Street Block Party

Posted: 4/1/2021

Middle and South Raccoon Rivers to Host River Cleanup Expedition

Overnights at Whiterock Conservency, Springbrook State Park, Lennon Mills, Hanging Rock Park, Van Meter

Posted: 4/1/2021

Main Street Coon Rapids receives $75,000 Challenge Grant for Syngenta building renovation

Main Street Coon Rapids receives $75,000 Challenge Grant for Syngenta building renovation; Coon Rapids Hardware Hank to expand into renovated building

Posted: 10/16/2020

16 Coon Rapids businesses receive Stronger Together Grants

Posted: 7/1/2020

16 life-saving devices installed around Coon Rapids

Posted: 9/9/2019

Coon Rapids is Newest Main Street Iowa Community

State officials, business and community leaders gather in the town of 1,200 to recognize the prestigious designation

Posted: 8/13/2019

May Town Hall Meeting Recap

The Downtown Coon Rapids Group hosted a Town Hall meeting to review their plans for a Main Street Iowa program in Coon Rapids on May 20.

Posted: 5/22/2019

15 volunteers form Downtown Coon Rapids Group

Downtown Group seeking pledges to demonstrate support and funding of Main Street Iowa Program

Posted: 5/3/2019

Coon Rapids awarded $100,000 Catalyst Grant

State Awards $100,000 in Catalyst Funding to Coon Rapids for QA Lab Renovations

Posted: 4/16/2019

Main Street to get bike racks and benches

Design and placement decision makers needed

Posted: 3/5/2019

Town Hall Meeting Recap

Coon Rapids Enterprise recap of February 18, 2019 Town Hall Meeting

Posted: 2/25/2019

Town Hall Meeting Video

Downtown Revitalization Town Hall Meeting at the Raccoon River Social Club Monday, February 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Hosted and presented by the Coon Rapids Development Group.

Posted: 2/21/2019