Spencer, IA (northwestiowanow) — Spencer Main Street has announced its five winners of the Main Street Micros Grant Program for Fall 2026.

The event was held at the Bearded Dog Taproom in downtown Spencer.

Now in its 8th year, Spencer Main Street Distributed $20,000 to five businesses in the downtown district.

In 5th place, $3,000 was awarded to Cassie McCreary with the Daily Dip & Sip.

McCreary says she will use the funds for new outdoor signage.

Robin Edwards with DermUs Skin Care came in 4th place with $3,000 for a new skin analysis machine.

The 3rd Place spot went to Barb and Chris Knapp with Grand Consignments, earning $4,000 to reimburse costs of recent refurbishments to their building.

Adam Gress with Investment Firm Modern Woodman of America took 2nd place, earning $4,500 dollars for reconstruction work to their building.

Coming in at 1st place was Game State, which was awarded $5,500 for creative space making and reimbursement of their basement.

Owner Kevin Rohan says he grateful for the community’s support.

The Main Street Micros Grant Program is designed to support business growth and continued investment in downtown Spencer.