Continuing the Cline Legacy

During his life, Morgan Cline invested in a number of projects in Appanoose County to preserve historic buildings, deliver needed services, and attract economic growth. The Morgan E. Cline Foundation is pleased to continue operating two social enterprises Cline started during his lifetime: The Continental Hotel and The Majestic Theater. Each provides unique social benefits to the community that would not be possible without the foundation's support. 

The Continental Hotel and Lucile's

The Continental Hotel is southern Iowa’s premier boutique hotel and traces its history to 1866. Its restaurant, Lucile's, was recognized for having one of Iowa's Top 10 burgers in 2024.

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The Majestic Theater

This historic movie theater and event venue offers steeply discounted nonprofit rates to local organizations and partners with our local community theater group to bring affordable and educational entertainment to our community.