Main Street Fort Dodge

The MSA visit included a tour of the downtown district. Main Street Fort Dodge welcomed Marcela Uribe of Main Street America on August 20. As part of her visit she spent time in the community learning about ongoing downtown revitalization efforts and provide guidance on future development strategies. The visit reflects Fort Dodge’s continued progress in strengthening its historic downtown district through business support, building rehabilitation, and community engagement initiatives. During...

Building renovations in Oklahoma made possible with state and federal historic tax credits Communities across the country are rediscovering the transformative power of historic tax credits, and two standout examples from the Main Street America NOW Conference in April 2026 came from Okmulgee and Sapulpa. Their stories offer a powerful reminder that these financial tools don’t just revive old buildings—they strengthen entire downtown districts. During the conference session “Historic...

Volunteers from CJ Bio America assisted with the spring cleanup event. The second Downtown Cleanup event of the year is coming up! From sweeping sidewalks to pulling weeds, picking up litter, and refreshing public spaces, Main Street Fort Dodge cleanup events bring people together with one common goal: making downtown look welcoming, clean, and ready to enjoy. Preparing for Big Events These volunteer efforts are especially important as downtown gears up for major events. In May, the events...