Upcoming Events:

Storybook Walk

​The MCBD has partnered with the Marshalltown Public Library for a Storybook Walk April 4-May 4 through the downtown to celebrate Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day) a celebration of the importance of books and reading in the lives of all children in our community. Several different book covers will be posted in downtown businesses allowing families and friends to discover new books as they walk downtown visiting the businesses while promoting literacy.

Spring Fashion Show

​Join us for an unforgettable evening of style, community, and fun at the Spring Fashion Show on Wednesday, April 9th, from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Willard’s Building in Downtown Marshalltown!
VIP tickets are now available for $40! Secure your preferred seating and receive an exclusive VIP bag filled with premium goodies from MCBD retailers—valued at $100!

Mother's Day Bouquet Stroll

​Treat Mom to a special day in downtown Marshalltown! Shop at your favorite local retailers while creating a beautiful custom bouquet just for her. Participating businesses will each have a fresh flower stem for you to collect—visit them all to build a one-of-a-kind floral arrangement. It’s the perfect way to support local shops and celebrate the moms in your life! 

Fundraising:

Military Tribute Banner Program
​​November 2024-April 2025

The Marshalltown Central Business District is pleased to be accepting
applications for the banner program that recognizes and honors those
who are serving or have served in the United States Armed Forces.
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The program is intended to recognize and show appreciation for veterans
and military personnel and their families who have ties to Marshall County.

Banners will display a photo of the service person, as well as their name,
branch and dates of military service.

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MCBD Quarterly Newsletter

Cartwright Market Food Truck Park

Events Closed for the Season
Located at 108 N 2nd Ave, Marshalltown, IA 50158

Get Involved
We're able to make a difference in our downtown through our many supporters. Whether you're able to invest, volunteer, or simply help us get the word out, every little bit helps. Get involved with MCBD today! 

Volunteer

Our organization is volunteer driven and we need people like you to help us continue to improve, grow, and promote our downtown. Sign up to join our team today.

Invest

Invest in our downtown with a tax-deductible gift. Donations go toward recruiting and retaining businesses, beautification efforts, and community events to draw visitors and businesses downtown.

The Main Street Movement

Main Street America has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for 40 years. Today it is a network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.