Marshalltown Main Street or MCBD?

We're both! Marshalltown Central Business District (MCBD) is more than just our Main Street. We span from Grant Street to Boone Street and 3rd Street to 5th Avenue. We are the heart of Marshalltown.

Our Mission

To foster a safe, inviting and inclusive downtown, so people spend time and money downtown.

Our Vision

To provide a greater sense of community by being a destination place for retail, restaurants, and businesses. 

Our Values

PRIDE-we are proud to be the Marshalltown Downtown District, proud to be part of the Marshalltown community, and proud to help the Marshalltown community grow.

ENGAGED-we are engaged with our downtown community of building and business owners, with the businesses in our community, with our City and County government, and with the citizens of Marshalltown.

CONNECTION-we rely on our connections with the community to collaborate and build the Marshalltown community; we connect and work with downtown business and building owners to help with businesses thrive.

GROWTH-we are committed to grow the Marshalltown community, increasing the number of businesses in the downtown, and rebuild our downtown.
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HISTORICAL-we celebrate our historical district and value being a Historical Downtown.

Our Affiliations

MCBD is affiliated with Main Street America which connects us to a network of 40 programs across the country representing 1,200+ communities. We're also affiliated with Main Street Iowa which provides our businesses with access to training workshops, architectural and design guidance,  business support, and other technical assistance opportunities.

All of this is possible thanks to the continued financial investment in MCBD from individuals, businesses, organizations, and the city of Marshalltown.

Our Volunteers

4

committees

25+

volunteers

63,300+

volunteer hours

Our Leadership

Danielle Lekin, Executive Director

Marshalltown Central Business District (MCBD)
Downtown Marshalltown is not only the heart of Marshalltown but the heart of Marshall county. When the downtown thrives, the community thrives, and it ripples to surrounding communities. The MCBD is focused on helping Marshalltown's downtown district thrive and become a place where people want to dine, shop, play, and stay.

Board of Directors

Alushia Fitzgerald 

President  |  Promotions Co-Chair  |   Staging 2 Sell It
"I volunteer because I like being active in the community. I want to see our downtown grow and thrive and become the hub it used to be."

Jim Johnson

Vice President  | Design Co-Chair  |  Showroom Auto  |   JBI Properties
“I enjoy giving back and being involved. Marshalltown is my home, and it’s where my family and businesses have grown. It would be an honor to be a part of the recovery and growth of downtown Marshalltown, so more families are encouraged to call Marshalltown home.”

Andrina Helgerson

  Secretary  |  Emerson
"I grew up in a main street community and was impressed by how my hometown was transformed. I volunteer because I want to play a part in the revitalization of Marshalltown."

Amanda Bloomquist

Treasurer |  MCC
"I'm excited to join the Marshalltown Central Business District because I want to use my expertise to help our community.  As a member of the board, I will have the opportunity to make a positive impact and support local businesses."

Travis Hornberg

Design C0-Chair  |  QPS Employment 
"I volunteer to provide a positive downtown experience for visitors as well as current and future residents of Marshalltown."

Kyley Leger

Organization Chair  |   Kyley Leger Marketing
"​I volunteer with MCBD because the downtown is the heart of our community and I want our downtown to be a vibrant, thriving downtown. I believe the people in a community make it successful with their time, talent, passions, and funding."

Brittany Tow

Promotions Co-Chair  |  Brit Marie & Co
“I’m excited to be part of the board to help grow our downtown and to be a part of revitalizing the Main Street district. I feel my background and retail experience can help with promoting downtown and what shoppers are looking for when coming downtown.”

Julie Winter

Economic Vitality Chair  | Region 6 Resource Partners
"I am excited to be on the MCBD Board of Directors. I hope to help bring resources to the downtown and support building and business owners as they run businesses and keep downtown vibrant."

Phil Curtis

Board Member, Design Committee  |   In Stitches and Curtis Construction
"I joined the MCBD board to help continue the improvements that are happening where we do business."

Skyelar Pittman

Board Member, Promotions Committee  |   Lillie Mae Chocolates​

"I volunteer with the MCBD because I am passionate about Marshalltown and our local businesses. I look forward to being an optimistic and prideful influence in the revitalization of our downtown."

Ex-Officio Members

​Cindy Parks

Past President  |  Farmers Savings Bank
"I volunteer because I want future residents and visitors to have the same fond memories and positive experiences of Marshalltown that I have."

Deb Milizer

  | Housing and Community Development Director
"I am excited to remain
involved with MCBD as the city representative . This will allow me to help guide the district through the upcoming streetscape transformation and support the new director as they navigate this critical period of reconstruction. This project will reshape the look and feel of downtown while creating new opportunities for growth and community engagement."