The Iowa Economic Development Authority has named Boone and Indianola as the newest Main Street Iowa communities. They join 51 other Main Street Iowa communities across the state, according to a news release. Indianola aims to use the downtown revitalization program to position the community as a small-town alternative to Des Moines. Boone hopes to add or renovate upper-story housing to meet residential demand and create short-term rentals for tourists. Main Street Iowa accepts a limited number of new communities every two years. Applicants must demonstrate local support and investment, a downtown district with the potential for growth, and readiness to implement the Main Street approach to revitalization and economic development. For more information about Main Street Iowa and revitalization assistance, visit the IEDA website.