LEAP Lewistown Economic Advancement Project

03/02/2026

There is a LEAP meeting tonight 😊
4:30 at Sycamore Acres - in the Paint studio
175 East Sycamore Drive - parking and entrance in the back 😊
*Picture is just some of the seeds someone (who is nameless as of right now) - donated for the community garden project Sandy has started 🥰

01/30/2026

Some people with exciting ideas for a community garden will be at the meeting on Monday night🥰 Join us in the Paint studio at Sycamore Acres to share thoughts and ideas about Lewistown!

12/01/2025

No L.E.A.P meeting tonight due to snow… Next meeting 1st Monday January 5th!
Stay safe and warm 😊

11/04/2025

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11/03/2025

The "1st Monday" of the month snuck up on us.......NO LEAP meeting today!

Enjoy this beautiful weather!

10/20/2025

Hope we see lots of Lewistown residents there 😊❤️

🏠 Have Your Say: Housing in Canton, Cuba & Lewistown

The Housing Stock Survey is complete, and now it’s time to talk about what comes next! Join us to review the survey results and help set housing goals for our communities at Let's Talk Housing: Community Meeting (Canton, Cuba & Lewistown)

At the meeting, you’ll:
🔎 See the current state of housing in our communities
👉 Share your ideas on what types of housing we need (affordable, senior, workforce, etc.)
🗣 Discuss strategies to improve neighborhoods and attract new residents
✍️ Help guide priorities for investment, revitalization, and future planning

Housing affects jobs, local businesses, and the overall quality of life. Your input will directly shape the next steps for our communities—don’t miss this chance to make a difference!

10/06/2025

07/31/2025

Everyone with an opinion welcome 😆 Great things are happening!

07/27/2025

I visited a car show/community gathering in Carlinville yesterday. Part of the event to include folks was a sidewalk chalk art contest (?). Spots were mapped out and numbered. Sections were divided by age groups. I assume winners chosen from each age group. Does anyone have an interest in organizing something similar for the Masters Day events being planned?????🤗

07/15/2025

Lewistown Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting today at noon at Countryside! We're talking about plans for Edgar Lee Masters celebration on Saturday, August 23rd.

We have quite a bit planned, so we need HELP with cemetery reading, art contest set up and judging, and a antique tractor and car show.

I think we're going to be talking about the best time to meet and changing up officers today, too (don't let that scare you!)

See you at noon. 😉