 Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded Boone with $100,000 for a project that will transform an underutilized building into a new commercial and residential space. The building, owned by Tina McDonald with Eco Impact REI, says that they are going to be using these catalyst funds to utilize for future demo of the space, build out a cafe, commercial kitchen, coffee house, as well as updating the electrical and enhance the lighting. The city has already committed $30,000 in the downtown incentive fund