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Downtown Boone Is Moving Forward
Discover local businesses, community events, volunteer opportunities, and the ongoing work to strengthen the heart of Boone.
A Main Street Community
Revitalizing the Heart of Boone
Downtown Boone, powered by Main Street Iowa, earned its designation in 2024. The program brings together local leaders, volunteers, businesses, and residents to support preservation, promotion, economic vitality, and a stronger downtown experience.
Get Involved
Help Shape Downtown Boone’s Future
Progress depends on people who are willing to contribute time, ideas, and financial support.
Volunteer
Help with events, beautification, committees, promotions, and projects that make downtown more welcoming and active.
VOLUNTEERDonate
Support Downtown Boone initiatives, including efforts to restore the historic Boone arch and continue downtown revitalization.
DONATEExplore Downtown
Discover local shops, restaurants, events, attractions, and the people creating new energy in downtown Boone.
VISIT DOWNTOWN BOONEPlanning for Progress
Downtown Boone Assessment Report
In April 2023, the Boone County Chamber of Commerce and community leaders worked with the Iowa Downtown Resource Center and the Iowa Economic Development Authority to evaluate downtown Boone.
The report outlines recommendations, strategies, and actions designed to improve downtown Boone and help the community move from planning to implementation.
VIEW THE 2023 ASSESSMENT REPORTAbout the Program
What Is Main Street Iowa?
Main Street Iowa is a statewide network of communities committed to a proven framework for downtown revitalization. Participating communities receive direct training, technical assistance, architectural and design support, business support, and access to additional revitalization resources.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MAIN STREET IOWAEconomic Vitality
Support existing businesses, attract investment, and encourage new opportunities.
Design
Preserve historic character while improving buildings and public spaces.
Promotion
Share the stories, businesses, events, and experiences that make downtown special.
Organization
Build partnerships, leadership, volunteers, and long-term community momentum.
News & Resources
Follow the Progress
Social Updates
Follow Downtown Boone on Facebook
See current projects, events, volunteer opportunities, and downtown progress.
VIEW FACEBOOK → Press ReleaseDowntown Boone Support Update
Read an update covering community support for Downtown Boone initiatives.
READ THE UPDATE → Program NewsMain Street Community Selection
Review the announcement recognizing communities selected for Main Street Iowa.
READ THE RELEASE →Stay Connected
Follow Downtown Boone
See downtown events, new businesses, volunteer opportunities, revitalization updates, and community celebrations.