{"id":102667,"date":"2026-10-02T13:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T17:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=102667"},"modified":"2026-10-02T13:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T17:10:15","slug":"northern-miami-preservation-society-collecting-history-and-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=102667","title":{"rendered":"Northern Miami Preservation Society collecting history and support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DENVER, IN- This from www.giant.fm: A nonprofit has started in Denver, Indiana, creating an old building that was abandoned for years into a historic piece for the community. The idea was launched by Jennifer Koon this summer and quickly turned dreams into reality when it became a nonprofit organization as the&nbsp;Northern Miami Preservation Society.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formerly an old grocery store, hardware store, newspaper office and\u00a0Knights of the Maccabees building, Koon has plans of turning the building into a place for history, community, art, music, event hall and a partial museum to preserve vital stories from the community from generations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In November, Koon also plans on traveling to Miami, Florida to feature the restoration on an\u00a0episode on Momprenuers on Inside Success TV. As she begins with this building, the goal is to help the town and the surrounding communities that make up northern Miami County and the area.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Northern Miami Preservation Society&#8217;s first official board meeting was Friday Sept 4th with Jennifer Koon, Lynette Smith &amp; Megan Gipson and officially filed with the Secretary of State as a NonProfit and received their certificate. Their goal is to preserve and restore the old Knights &amp; Ladies of the Maccabees Hall, now used at their facilities upstairs, as a partial museum and event space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With grants, donations and fundraisers raised through the coming years, the history of Denver and rural Miami County has hopes of bringing it into the community by remember what was there so many years ago. Koon said, so far, all of the surrounding communities have shown an immense support for the project, which has been inspiring. A big start, considering the idea for the project was just launched over the summer of 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis started so fast and I&#8217;m thankful to how fast others have latched on and helped me grow this project,&#8221; Koon said.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koon gave a special thanks to the current owner of the building, Michelle Meyers, who saw their dream and made it come true with their vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI&#8217;m beyond excited to learn more and take in as much history as I can get! We&#8217;ve connected with the Peru Museum, submitted the building to the national Historic Registry &amp; other organizations are on the list. If anyone has tips, stories, comments, question, please feel free to reach out to us,&#8221; Koon said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDenver Days is a big part of this towns culture and this year I hosted my first bicycle fundraiser for Veteran &amp; American Mental Health Awareness. Split proceeds to the DAV Kokomo &amp; Nickel Plate Trail, which runs through both Fulton and Miami counties,&#8221; Koon said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first official fundraising event for the Northern Miami Preservation Society will be held at 70 N Payton St in Denver from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on October 17. Food trucks will be on site, along with live music by Patrick Werner, Jay Pritchard, Dakota Parker, Yard Sale and a 50\/50 raffle. In case of rain they will also have a big giant tent on reserve to cover. Cash donations are a $5 minimum cash donation for entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those interested in helping with funding or volunteer work, the link to their fundraiser is provided at \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/giveahand.com\/fundraiser\/downtown-denver-kotm-building?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgVicmlkETFTWWtIb3llWGRCQ3JSQ211c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrtSyWEan8cxkIMb0RbJqU2ANRRmZczfZS0WLKeqDhertaFuN4Ogpattjydk_aem_4o6Uk1TDq3KU-kWvg8_ooA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/giveahand.com\/fundr&#8230;\/downtown-denver-kotm-building<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3.png 744w, https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-223x300.png 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DENVER, IN- This from www.giant.fm: A nonprofit has started in Denver, Indiana, creating an old building that was abandoned for years into a historic piece for the community. 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