The Downtown Wapakoneta Partnership received their first matching grant that will be used to improve the buildings. The Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation matched a total of $10,000 that the Partnership raised for their Façade Improvement Funds.
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As a part of their Façade Improvement Program fundraiser, which helps local businesses improve their storefronts, the Downtown Wapakoneta Partnership reached out to local art teacher Betsy Selover to create and sell unique artwork. She crafted the First on the Moon ceramic plaque, featuring real buckeyes. Sales started a week ago and the original 25 plaques have nearly sold out, however a second edition is underway.