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

Deb Millizer, Executive Director

Marshalltown Central Business District (MCBD)
Deb. born and raised in Mystic, Iowa, spent much of her childhood on main street (or the "slab" as they called it). In 1988, Deb relocated to the Marshalltown area and grew her family of four to 13 members in total. Deb majored in Psychology, Human Services and Organizational Leadership from Buena Vista University. Prior to accepting the role of Executive Director with MCBD, Deb was a Family Safety Risk and Permanency Supervisor serving Marshall and surrounding counties. 
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. Deb 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

Cindy Parks

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."

Travis Hornberg

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

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."

Alushia Fitzgerald

Events Promotions 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."

Brittany Tow

Retail Promotions 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.”

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."

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."

Jim Johnson

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.”

Aaron Buzbee

Board Member  |   Zeno's |  Wayward Social
Aaron is speechless when it comes to the downtown and therefore cannot provide a quote.

Ex-Officio Members

Joel Greer

 Partner Bradshaw Law Firm | Mayor
"​Since we moved here in 1986 and started working in historic downtown, MCBD has done the most to promote and improve shopping and professional service offices in Marshalltown."
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