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Oskaloosa council approves CORE downtown improvement grant program with $50,000 cap

Oskaloosa City Council · November 6, 2025
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Summary

Council approved a CORE Downtown Improvement Grant Program offering up to $50,000 reimbursement for qualifying exterior building improvements with owner match requirements; staff and council discussed eligibility for vacant buildings and agreement terms.

The Oskaloosa City Council on Nov. 3 approved a resolution to advertise the CORE (Downtown Improvement Grant) program, which offers up to $50,000 in reimbursements for qualifying exterior improvements to existing downtown buildings.

Under the program plan presented to council, most eligible work requires a 50% owner match; architectural and engineering services would require a 20% owner match. Grant applications will be reviewed by a…

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