Marshalltown IA Community Profile

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We are a Community Mental Health Center providing Marshall, Tama and Hardin and surrounding counties with outpatient treatment, medication management, consultation, evaluation, Jail Diversion and Integrated Health Services.

Our clinical, medical and support staff will guide you through the process of getting services at Center Associates.

We appreciate your continued patronage and support of our services.

Daytime Phone Number: (641) 752-1585 After Hours Emergency Number: (641) 752-8467

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Your homebuying goals deserve my attention As a home mortgage consultant with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, one of the nation’s leading retail mortgage lenders, I can provide home financing options to meet a variety of homebuyer needs.

Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, a second home, or an investment property, I’m ready to give you the service and attention you deserve to help you realize your homeownership goals.

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Andrea Lynn Jordan Home Mortgage Consultant Office: 641-753-2284, Cell: 641-485-0535 2703 S. Center St., Marshalltown, IA 50158 andrea.l.jordan@wellsfargo.com www.wfhm.com/andrea-jordan NMLSR ID 400140

Information is accurate as of date of printing and is subject to change without notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 The Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes You! 8 Marshalltown Life 9 Conveniently Connected 10 Distinctly Different 10 Home of “Collabo-Munity” 11 One-of-a-Kind Tastings & Taps 12 Great Spaces … New Places 14 A City with A Rich Past And Glowing Future 16 In The Middle of it All 18 Recreation 20 Events 21 Arts & Culture 22 Shopping 23 Dining 23 Lodging 24 Worship 25 Family 26 Health Care 29 Education 33 Housing and Real Estate 36 Statistics 37 Chamber Business Showcase Listing 38 Advertiser Index

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This is a Town Square Publication created and produced for the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce 709 S. Center St. Marshalltown, IA 50158 Phone: (641) 753-6645 www.marshalltown.org Copyright© 2018 Town Square Publications 155 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 www.townsquarepublications.com Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. The Chamber and Town Square assume no responsibility for misinformation. Please contact the Chamber with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the Chamber and Town Square is prohibited.

Chairman, CEO and Publisher | Douglas K. Ray President and Chief Operating Officer | Scott Stone Vice President / Director | Scott Ray Production Manager | Joseph Nugara Editor | Gail Gaboda Client Liaison / Content Coordinator | Stefanie Nugara Graphic Designers | Carrie Dockendorff and Darren Hinerman Ad Production Coordinators | Tiffany Hogan and Neila Frontier Directory Coordinator | Michael Sumrak Acquisition Manager | Al Zahringer Advertising Sales | Hank Pitschmann

R.S. STOVER

M. GERVICH & SONS

R.S. STOVER CO.

P.O. Box 398 • 3809 S. Center St. • Marshalltown, IA 50158

641-753-5557 Fax: 641-752-1650

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Serving Central Iowa Since 1904

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Telephone 641-752-2041 25 S Center St | Marshalltown, IA 50158 Securities, Insurance, and Advisory Services offered through SagePoint Financial, INC. Member FINRA/SIPC http://www.finra.org, http://www.sipc.org

NEW STEEL & ALUMINUM Providing new steel, stainless and aluminum to industry.

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WELCOME

THE MARSHALLTOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES YOU!

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e are glad you are considering Marshalltown, Iowa! The Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce is here to help. As the “go-to” place for information about Marshalltown and its surrounding area, we are glad to supply the details you need to make an informed choice. There’s a wealth of information available with just a tap or click on our website, marshalltown.org.

The Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce is a 4-star accredited chamber of commerce as awarded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce*.

Our association of businesses, organizations, and individuals has a 120-year history of working to improve the quality of life and promote the economic well-being of our community through leadership, vision, advocacy, engagement and committed participation. The Chamber’s mission, “to be a leader for business and partner for quality-of-life initiatives in the Marshalltown area,” shows our dedication to

both our members and our community alike.

Simply stated, the Chamber actively seeks to lead the way in making the Marshalltown area a better place for everyone to live, work, learn and play. We’re excited to invite you to discover all Marshalltown has to offer!

Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce 709 S. Center St. • P.O. Box 1000 Marshalltown, IA 50158 (641) 753-6645 info@marshalltown.org marshalltown.org facebook.com/mtownchamber/ @mtownchamber *Of the approximately 7,000 chambers in the United States, only 203 currently carry this distinction. This places the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce in the top three percent of all chambers in the country.

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MARSHALLTOWN LIFE

MARSHALLTOWN LIFE What is the best thing about living in Marshalltown?

Marshalltown has “…a small-town feel — small enough to build meaningful relationships, but large enough to offer opportunities for entertainment and involvement.”

within their industry

Award-Winning Marshalltown 2015 Not In Our Town Gold Star City designation 2014 Iowa Great Places designation

sector make up our

2013 National Medal for Museum & Library Service winner

economy. Blended

2012 All-America City award

into the economic mix are a committed medical community, a strong education system and the well-established and respected Iowa

A 20-something recent college graduate

Veterans Home.

About the Iowa Great Places designation “Marshalltown has a small-town feel, yet offers large-city conveniences. The people are very welcoming, and I love that we can make an impact by simply getting involved. Short commutes and lunch at home with my kids are nice, too.”

A recently-transplanted professional If those assessments resonate with you, we invite you to explore our community further.

Marshalltown is a city of 27,328 residents (2017 estimate) who come from all walks of life and diverse ethnic backgrounds. We are fortunate to have a likewise diverse and sturdy economic foundation.

Companies with a strong international presence and leading-edge technology state-of-the-art agricultural enterprises, and businesses with strong market share

“The Iowa Great Places program seeks to recognize communities that take action to enhance their local places while staying true to the qualities that makes them unique.”

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs website

How it matters Funding from both an Iowa Great places grant and private sources allowed placement of unique and dynamic public art at the following: • The renovated Marshalltown High School Roundhouse (Drills) • The revitalized historic 13th Street District (Echo)

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All natural USDA Choice beef All natural pork & poultry Farm fresh produce Everyday low prices

Grocery Phone: 641-752-5181 • Meat Phone: 641-752-0430 102 West Anson Street • Marshalltown, IA 50158

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New Patients Welcome

CONVENIENTLY CONNECTED

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Great Western Bank has the convenience of a bigger bank, but handles your business like a smaller one. We focus on the little stuff, like staying flexible to put your situation first. We’re local with hometown bankers, empowered to make fast decisions.

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DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT

DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT

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hat makes Marshalltown the special place it is are the very things that make us different from other communities. Our differences make us stand out among the crowd. So what is it that makes Marshalltown “distinctly different”? Here is a listing of just some of those qualities: • A collaborative nature • A diverse population • Appreciating and celebrating the arts • A love of recreation trails • A culture of innovation • A commitment to STEM programming and education • A community that believes in and supports our schools Our community’s diversity is a big plus in attracting people to and retaining people in our area, including young professionals. Young professionals looking for communities that mirror the world and provide diverse

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arshalltown is wellknown for

its excellent spirit of volunteerism. An example supporting

Much like ethnic diversity makes for a strong America, our ethnic diversity makes for a strong Marshalltown.

offerings in restaurants and food markets should look no further than Marshalltown!

There’s no community that comes together quite like Marshalltown to get things done for the betterment of all.

these accolades comes from the Marshalltown YMCAYWCA. On a Tuesday, the Y received a “canyou-help-us-out-of-a-pinch call” from the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union who, due to a mechanical issue, needed a new venue for that Saturday’s regional swim meet.

An incredible task to pull off in just four days, the Y’s CEO proudly reported that all the critical positions needed to make the event happen were filled within 48 hours.

“That’s how Marshalltown responds,” she said.

“We have tremendous volunteers here, and that was a big selling point [to the athletic union] along with our facility.”

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ONE-OF-A-KIND TASTINGS & TAPS

ONE-OF-A-KIND TASTINGS & TAPS also offers weekly trivia competitions plus year-round live music and comedic performances.

ROUND-THE-WORLD CUISINE Whether you’re tempted to try Thai, want to venture into Vietnamese fare, are seeking out Asian cuisine, crave more Hispanic flavors or have a yearning for Italian, it’s all here in Marshalltown.

Multiple generations of immigrants from around the world have settled

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oodies and beverage gurus alike will revel in the rich mix of offerings available in Marshalltown.

MEAD (HONEY-WINE) Buzzed Bee Meadery, located in Marshall County just minutes from Marshalltown, is Iowa’s first Meadery.

Tour their grounds, then visit their tasting room to sip and sample.

CRAFT BEERS Iowa River Brewing Company has several handcrafted beers on tap, some of which are also available bottled.

The brews are made on site from quality ingredients including hops from their local hop farm. The venue

in Marshalltown, bringing with them a desire to pursue the American dream as they build a new life and open new businesses.

Craving a taste of Asia? Jack’s Pho’ House features classic recipes from Laos, Vietnam and Thailand. In fact, they were named one of the Top 10 best Pho Restaurants in Iowa by bestthingsia.com.

TIRE AND AUTO SERVICE The Low

est Prices in Town

MOBILE DINING OPTIONS aka food trucks!

Trendy and accessible, the mobile food vendor craze that’s taken the nation by storm has also hit the Marshalltown scene with a variety of cuisine.

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TRUCK • FARM • CAR TIRE SALES & REPAIRS ON-SITE SERVICE •

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GREAT SPACES…NEW PLACES

GREAT SPACES…NEW PLACES

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hat’s new in Marshalltown? A lot! A number of exciting projects have either recently been completed or are on track to do so. Many are brand-new; others are nothing short of remarkable make-overs. We invite you to explore the fresh places and spaces in our burgeoning community.

• City of Marshalltown new Police & Fire Headquarters: December 2018.

• Marshalltown Public Library: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified to the Gold level, this was the first LEED-certified library in Iowa.

offers three levels of quarried limestone seating surrounding a raised stage with cedar pergola, fire pit, lighting and public address system.

• Gallery Garden: The only project of its kind in Iowa, this privately owned, urban-style green space is open to the public and features paintings, sculpture, thousands of plants, the soothing sound of a fountain and cutting-edge rain harvesting technologies. (Also see page 9.)

• MEGA-10 Park: Popular with even the older kids (aka adults!) this park boasts a gravity rail zipline (go ahead and try it!) and colorful Children’s

• Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum: An historic, multiuse building, dedicated to honor all Veterans, and currently the center of attention for renovation efforts.

• UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Medical Park: Opened in 2015, this state-of-the-art facility conveniently offers outpatient care plus preventive and rehabilitation services all in one location.

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GREAT SPACES…NEW PLACES

Discovery Garden supported by the Iowa Valley Leadership Class of 2017.

• Iowa River Trail: Currently under development, this 34-mile trail is set in the beautiful countryside of the Iowa River. Perfect for runners, hikers and bikers, the trail is also open to snowmobilers.

• Marshalltown Generating Station: In 2017, Alliant Energy completed construction of this state-ofthe-art, award-winning facility that supplies clean energy to Marshalltown and Central Iowa.

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The addition of the Iowa River Trail “will place Marshalltown on the American Discovery Trail, a linear trail reaching across the United States.” Also, it “will facilitate a healthy lifestyle” and “help attract new residents and businesses to our community.”

– Terry Briggs, president of TRAILS, Inc., and Charlie Smith, board member of TRAILS, Inc. and the Iowa Bicycle Coalition

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RICH PAST AND GLOWING FUTURE

A CITY WITH A RICH PAST AND GLOWING FUTURE

what is now Main Street, paving the way for settlement in the new town.

Anson and his fellow settlers became friendly with a local Native American chief named Johnny Green (Che Muese) who provided much-needed guidance to the men.

By 1853, the town site was platted, taking on the name Marshall, which was soon changed to Marshalltown in 1862.

The settlement began to develop in the years estled within the heart of Iowa, prior to the Civil War, and by the mid-1850s, Anson Marshalltown embraces its dynamic made a land contribution for the building hometown lifestyle, which is of a county courthouse. After struggles characterized by an ideal blend of over the location of the county seat, History shows that rural and urban living. The enviable Marshalltown was finally given the Marshalltown boasts quality of life discovered in the city proud designation in 1863. innovation in its DNA: of today is owed in large part to the After Johnny Green’s death in 1868, Emerson Fisher, Lennox, Mechdyne, Marshalltown forward-thinking nature of early he was buried on a bluff overlooking Company (formerly settlers and businessmen. the Des Moines River. A tribute to the Trowel) and RACOM, Nearly a decade after the Sac Native American leader can be seen in and the list goes on. and Fox Indians signed a treaty with the form of a significant monument the U.S. government to open up the that stands on the grounds of the Iowa land for settlement (1842), current-day Veterans Home.

Marshalltown welcomed its first settler. Henry Marshalltown experienced much development Anson, a now famous Iowa pioneer, chose the divide in the ensuing years. Due to the advent of the between Linn Creek and the Iowa River as the optimal railroad in town, Marshalltown was now well site for a new town. Anson constructed his cabin on connected and became an attractive community for many light industries. By the onset of the 20th century, Marshalltown emerged as an established city of more than 10,000 residents and quite a few industries that would ultimately evolve into major national and international corporations.

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HISTORY OF INNOVATION & QUALITY

INDUSTRY LEADING EXPERTISE

COMMUNITY PRIDE AND SERVICE

Lennox’ long heritage of innovation was founded more than a century ago in Marshalltown, Iowa, by Dave Lennox.

It started with that first riveted-steel furnace in 1895, and the legacy continues with exclusive technologies that deliver the ultimate in quiet, comfort, clean air and consistent heating and cooling. We continue to build our reputation everyday with our commitment to the core principles of trust, innovation and quality.

It is this commitment that has enabled us to continually produce industry-leading HVAC products and to be the first HVAC manufacturer in the nation to become ISO certified.

Today, the Lennox Marshalltown factory is a thriving one-million square-foot facility that employs nearly 900 people from an 80 mile radius. The Marshalltown factory makes a variety of Lennox products including the Dave Lennox Signature® Collection and Elite® Series furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps. We stay on the cutting edge of innovation with in-house teams of patentwinning engineers supported by a full suite of high tech equipment typically reserved for automotive and aerospace manufacturing. Our skilled teams of engineers, machinists, and tradesmen apply 100% of themselves to the design and manufacture of Lennox heating and cooling products. Through a precise process, they make sure every unit that goes off the line and out the door meets our intense quality standards.

From our very foundation, giving back to the community has been important to Lennox. The factory employees take part in many Marshalltown charitable events, including the Lennox/Quakerdale Annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament, which has been taking place for over 30 years. During that time, the event has contributed over $1.85 million to Quakerdale and the children they serve. The Marshalltown factory also has a Charitable Giving Committee that reviews local requests from schools, community events, fundraisers, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Crime Stoppers, and more. These are just some of the ways that the Marshalltown employees support the town they have been proud to call home for over 120 years.

WE ARE DEDICATED Lennox has set the standard and we continue to push the standard forward.

From those humble beginnings, more than a century ago, Lennox has grown into an international company touching much of the world with heating, air conditioning and refrigeration products.

At Lennox, we have been – and always will be – dedicated to supporting our employees and community, as well as serving our partners and customers with best-in-class products and support.

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• Commercial air service is available just an hour away at either the Des Moines International Airport or Cedar Rapids’ Eastern Iowa airport.

Electricity In 2017, Alliant Energy finished construction of the new Marshalltown Generating Station, a highly efficient, state-of-the art, cost-competitive natural gas facility. This $645 million award-winning project brings an abundant power supply to Marshalltown and the Central Iowa area, providing clean energy for 500,000 homes and businesses.

Communication • In the middle of a major fiber optics loop.

• Connected with Iowa • Communications Network.

SONET ring redundancy.

A Part of Marshalltown’s Past and Future JBS® Pork is a leader in premium pork products designed to provide customers with a superior eating experience each and every time. Our wide selection of brands including Swift® and Swift Premium®, are well-recognized for their value, freshness and consistency. From our premium fresh natural products to our innovative dry rubbed, ready-to-cook products, JBS Pork offers the solution for your quality pork needs.

JBS has grown to become one of the largest employer in Marshall County with a team of approximately 2,300 team members. We are thankful for our employees, friends, families, and producers in the Marshalltown Community for all the continuous support and dedication. We are here for more than just jobs, donations, and projects- we care about our community. We are proud that you are all a vital part of our business and success!

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RECREATION

RECREATION The Marshalltown area contains: • Almost 40 parks, playgrounds and recreational areas including the following spaces and activities: - Pickleball courts.

- Lighted outdoor futsal complex (first-of-itskind in Iowa!).

- Children’s Discovery Garden with gravity rail zip-line!

- Skate park with pump track and graffiti wall.

- Disc golf.

- Basketball courts.

- Dog park.

- Nature playscape.

- Thirty-foot observation tower.

- Fishing.

- Camping.

- Kayaking and canoeing.

• The Gallery Garden, first-of-its-kind-in-Iowa urbanstyle green space.

• The top-notch Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA offering: - Competitive pool (host to state swim competitions).

- Basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts.

- Indoor track.

“We are very proud of our trail system! With the development of the Iowa River Trail, Marshalltown will have the most significant recreational trails in the Midwest running through the heart of our community.”

- The latest strength training and cardio equipment.

- Programming – Lynn Olberding, for spirit, mind Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce and body.

- Efforts to bring families closer together.

- Help for youth to achieve their potential.

- Support for people of all ages to lead healthier lives.

- Solutions for today’s on-the-go lifestyles.

- Fitness on demand classes. (A group exercise program, delivered digitally, giving Y members access to a wide variety of exercise videos such as kickboxing, Latin dance and cycling at a time that fits personal schedules.)

• Miles of recreational opportunity for runners, walkers, skaters, skiers, hikers and bikers via the Linn Creek Greenbelt Parkway and the Iowa River Trail.

• GrimesFarm & Conservation Center, a nature and recreational center offering:

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Linn Creek Trail The Linn Creek trail runs from Riverview Park to GrimesFarm with several loops in between. It connects to the following trails: American Discovery Trail, Heart of Iowa Nature Trail and Highway 330 Trail.

- Educational environmental displays designed to show how a functioning agricultural operation can work in unison with the variety of ecosystems that comprise the Marshalltown landscape.

- Hiking trails winding around 160 acres of woodlands, prairie grasses, wetlands, hills, agricultural areas and Linn Creek.

- Conservation center.

- Nature playscape.

- Thirty-foot observation tower.

- Leonard Grimes Memorial Amphitheater (outdoors).

RECREATION

About Gallery Garden This privately owned, yet open to the public garden features paintings, sculpture and seating amidst the soothing sound of a running fountain and thousands of plants in both planters and rain gardens.

Additionally, an outdoor living green wall (vertical garden), the only project of its type in the state, has live plants arranged in inspired design, all of which are sustained by eco-friendly, cutting-edge rain harvesting technology made possible by a stateof-the-art storm water management

Iowa River Trail The Iowa River Trail, currently under development, runs 34 miles from the heart of Marshalltown to Steamboat Rock, crossing the Iowa River and passing through the undisturbed beauty of grasslands, wetlands, lowland forests and a river bottom. Besides being used for biking, hiking, skating and skiing, it will also be open for snowmobiling.

• Six challenging golf courses in and surrounding Marshalltown, including: - American Legion #46 Golf Course (18-hole public).

- Wandering Creek Golf Course (9-hole public).

- Elmwood Country Club (18-hole private), an area favorite and home to state high school golf meets, as well as Pro-Am golf tournaments.

• Sand Lake. Situated at city’s edge, the 95-acre body of water is a favorite for both fishing and spotting wildlife.

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EVENTS

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arshalltown offers many fun and family friendly events drawing in residents and visitors from all over the area.

• Independence Day, a local fireworks festival.

• Central Iowa Fair.

• Marshalltown Art Festival, an annual event featuring incredible, top-notch artwork from talented artists across the U.S.

If you like music, you’ll love LOSM! In more the past For than7875years yearsLive LiveOn OnStage StageMarshalltown Marshalltownhas has played host to an atonishing array of performers and musicians.

The goal of LOSM is to bring world class live entertainment to the entire community at affordable prices.

Concerts held at: Marshalltown High School/Community Auditorium (641) 328-9445 Live On Stage Marshalltown PO Box 323 l Marshalltown, IA 50158 gmcca@heartofiowa.net join@losmarshalltown.org

Visit our website@losmarshalltown.org Like us on Facebook

• Oktemberfest “Iowa’s BEST Family Fall Festival” (end of September) featuring: - A classic car show.

- Color run.

- Grand parade.

- Great bands, crafters and merchants.

- A four-day carnival.

• Holiday Stroll, downtown’s annual welcome to the holidays, comes alive with: - Festive music.

- Live entertainment.

- Holiday displays.

- Food vendors.

- Tree festival.

- Lighted parade.

- Horse-drawn carriage rides.

- Santa’s Workshop with visits from Mrs. Claus and Santa himself.

For more information on these and many other activities, visit the Marshalltown Community Calendar at marshalltown.org/events.

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ARTS & CULTURE

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he Marshalltown area is rich in both art and cultural treasures and

opportunities such as: Postwar impressionist art collection at Fisher Community Center.

The arts are a big deal here in Marshalltown. We are blessed to have many organizations that help lead and celebrate our art interests such as: • Marshall County Arts and Culture Alliance • Central Iowa Art Association • Marshalltown Public Art Committee

All-Iowan Actors exhibit at

Just look around… art is everywhere!

IVCCD’s Orpheum Theater Center.

Mowry Irvine Mansion, home to the Historical Society of Marshall County.

One-room schoolhouse and working blacksmith shop.

Martha-Ellen Tye Playhouse, home to Marshalltown Community Theatre.

Marshalltown High School/Community Auditorium, home to Live On Stage – Marshalltown.

Echo, outdoor public art in the revitalized historic 13th Street District.

Downtown’s artsy pedestrian walkway.

Numerous sculpture collections including Christian Petersen’s final piece, “Dedication to the Future.”

Drills, outdoor public art at the renovated Marshalltown High School Roundhouse.

Iowa Funeral Home Museum and Education Center, the first Iowa facility of its kind and one of three in the nation.

A multitude of unique art centers, galleries, museums, preserved local historical sites and pottery/sculpture collections.

Live music year-round.

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SHOPPING

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atisfy the desire for unique and creative gift shopping right here in Marshalltown, offering:

• A Main Street community with an historic downtown Central Business District.

• A renovated historic 13th Street District.

• Numerous neighborhood shopping complexes and malls.

• Unique, locally owned shops.

• Well-stocked national brand stores.

Find everything from apparel, jewelry and home décor to collectibles, gift items and specialty artwork. Established reputations with personal attention are just two of the benefits local shopping offers.

Art by Artists with Iowa roots

Custom Framing for home and office

Original Gifts for all occasions

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DINING AND LODGING

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t might be hard to choose where to eat simply because the Marshalltown area has almost 70 dining options! Whether the craving is for fine dining, casual options, ethnic cuisine, pizza, quick eats, a java fix or sweet treats, Marshalltown serves up global flavors accented with Midwestern flair.

All these options reflect the diverse and culturally rich social fabric of the city itself. For details on all the restaurant choices, refer to the Marshalltown Convention & Visitors Bureau’s handy publication, “MARSHALLTOWN: A Guide to Local Eateries.” A digital copy is available at marshalltown.org/visit.

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hether in Marshalltown on pleasure or business, visitors will revel in the variety of inviting options for comfortable lodging within the community. More than 550 guest rooms are available, ranging from luxurious spaces in historic downtown Marshalltown to modern surroundings of contemporary hotels (including recent construction) and the homey accommodations of a bed-and-breakfast establishment.

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WORSHIP

WORSHIP

Fostering community through spiritual connections

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arshalltown prides itself on having a progressive and diversified community – a quality easily visible through the medley of faith communities established here. Nearly 40 houses of worship call Marshalltown home, representing a wide variety of belief systems.

Both traditional and contemporary worship services held throughout the week are complemented by a wide assortment of spiritual services and programs for all ages.

Youth groups, faith-based education, support fellowships, community-wide events and the like fortify the offerings of each distinct place of worship. A great majority of the area’s fellowships are highly active in the general community as well, working together for the betterment of the community as a whole.

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FAMILY

Population (2017 estimate)....................27,328

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welcoming community offering a quality life with small-town values at a relaxed pace, Marshalltown is an ideal place to raise a family.

The friendly neighborhoods with tree-lined streets have a natural charm that welcomes families of all sizes and stages.

Family-friendly recreation opportunities and events abound, including: • The MEGA-10 Park, which offers: - The Children’s Discovery Garden.

- An irresistible playground complete with gravity rail zip-line.

• Nature playscape at GrimesFarm Conservation Center, touting the latest in back-to-nature interactive play opportunities.

• Family Aquatic Center.

• Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA, a state-ofthe-art facility.

• Oktemberfest, dubbed “Iowa’s BEST Family Fall Festival.”

• Holiday Stroll.

• Marshalltown High School and Marshalltown Community College sporting events.

For more “something for everyone” opportunities, visit www.marshalltown.org/events.

Median Age (2010)..................................40.5 years Households Total number of households (2015)................. 10,029 Average household size (2015).....................................2.5 Median household income (2015.................. $45,696

Housing: Owner-occupied housing units (2010).............7,183 Renter-occupied housing units (2010)............2,676 Vacant units (2010)............................................................. 967 Total housing units (2010)...................................... 10,827

Median housing value (2010)....$68,852 Educational attainment Age 25+ (2010) Associate degree............................................................... 9.9% Bachelor’s degree........................................................... 12.8% Graduate or professional degree...........................7.2% Sources: Quick Facts about Marshalltown in the “Welcome to Marshalltown. Welcome Home” publication, Marshall Economic Development web page https://www.marshalltown.org/build/ economic-data/

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HEALTH CARE

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he accessibility of high-quality and affordable health care is very important to the citizens of Marshalltown and the Central Iowa area.

Anchored by committed medical providers, the local health care community is continually pushing

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forward to utilize the latest technologies and techniques in order to offer residents the care they need right at conveniently located local facilities.

UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown • Forty-nine-bed, acute care hospital.

• Four primary care medical clinics.

• State-of-the-art medical park, offering: - Award-winning Wound Healing Center with advanced treatment options, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers for hardto-heal wounds. The wound healing center has received the Center of Distinction Award for two consecutive years in recognition of achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction and wound healing rates.

- Four surgical suites.

- Imaging lab.

- Urgent care.

- Therapy services.

• State-of-the-art Cardiovascular Cath Lab comprising the most advanced practices and technology in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, as well as peripheral vascular disease.

McFarland Clinic PC • One of Iowa’s first clinics of its kind.

• Largest physician-owned, multi-specialty group practice in Iowa.

• Four clinics in three locations offering 29 specialties.

• Main Street office is home to their Marshalltown Eye Center.

• McFarland Express Care is housed inside the Hy-

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HEALTH CARE

Vee Food Store and offers same-day and next-day appointments for common illnesses, brief sports/ work physicals and limited immunizations.

Primary Health Care PHC is a nonprofit community health center dedicated to serving those who experience barriers to receiving care. It includes Marshalltown Medical Clinic and Marshalltown Dental Clinic.

Private Practice A number of private practice practitioners provide various services to the Marshalltown community including:

• Chiropractors.

• Eyecare professionals.

• Mental health specialists.

• Sports medicine experts.

• Physical therapists.

• OB/GYN specialists.

• Dentists.

Directory under the category Health Care, Dental Care, Vision Care and Medical Equipment.

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EDUCATION

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xcellent opportunities for educational attainment are widely available to all Marshalltown area students. No matter the age, level, preference or goal, when it comes to learning, there are educational institutions available to support all students in their chosen endeavors.

STEM Education Marshalltown is proud to have had a hand in initiating an inaugural STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education program in Iowa. In 2015, the Marshalltown education and business communities came together to help establish the pilot program for student summer STEM camp. The program has taken off and is going strong.

• Spatial Temporal Math (ST-Math): In 2017, thanks to a generous grant from the Governor’s STEM Council and the partnership of the local business community, the Marshalltown Community School District enhanced its curriculum by adding Spatial Temporal Math (ST-Math). This game-based instructional program, integrated in the pre-K to 6th grade curriculums, is designed to boost math comprehension and proficiency through visual learning.

• Project Lead the Way: As a state leader in Project Lead the Way, the school district offers the inspiring program both in their elementary

schools and to Marshalltown High School students via such classes as engineering and biomedical science. These curriculum offerings at all grade levels promise to help advance math and science interest and enthusiasm for every student.

Public Schools

Marshalltown Community School District The Marshalltown Community School District is committed Marshalltown is to preparing the STEM Capital of all learners, the World! STEM has through an taken Iowa by storm, unparalleled and Marshalltown has culture of proudly led the way excellence, to in programming and be productive opportunities. and engaged citizens in a diverse world.

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EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT QUICK FACTS • More than 5,000 students preschool through high school.

• Six elementary schools (pre-K-4).

• One intermediate school (5-6).

• One middle school (7-8).

• One traditional high school (9-12).

• Marshalltown Learning Academy, serving non-traditional, at-risk, secondary students who need a flexible schedule in an alternative learning environment.

• Dual language enrichment program, giving students the opportunity to learn Spanish and English, while still receiving the same quality education as other students across the district.

• Career exploration.

• Extracurricular programs in music, fine arts, athletics and more.

• Silver cord serving learning program supporting the Marshalltown spirit of volunteerism.

Private Schools The following private schools offer options that are added bonuses to the excellent academic choices in town: St. Francis Catholic School • Pre-K-6 Catholic school • Serves families of all religious backgrounds.

• Fully state accredited.

• Providing quality education for more

than 135 years.

• High academic standards.

• Christ-centered environment.

• Focuses on academic excellence, development of faith/character and fiscal responsibility.

• Student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1.

• 1:1 technology to student ratio.

• More than 40 percent of faculty has graduate degrees.

• Teachers have an average of 15 years’ experience.

Marshalltown Christian School The purpose of Marshalltown Christian School is to glorify God through biblical, Christ-centered education, provide academic excellence and prepare students for service and leadership.

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-denominational Christian school.

• Serving the Marshalltown community since 2006.

• Newly constructed facility (2016).

• Enrolls students in grades K-8.

• Eight individuals serve as faculty and staff.

Post-secondary options

Iowa Valley Community College District operates: • Marshalltown Community College.

• Iowa Valley Continuing Education.

• Orpheum Theater Center in Marshalltown.

With more than 30 • Ellsworth different languages being spoken by students in our Community public schools, our kids College in Iowa have the opportunity to Falls. grow up in a microcosm of • MCC satellite the real world right here in campus in Marshalltown!

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EDUCATION

Marshalltown Community College • Provides career-technical degree programs and the first two years of transferable college credit toward a bachelor’s or graduate degree.

CAREER EXPLORATION The school district is committed to exposing students to various career pathways and building future local workforce by letting students experience different occupations through visits to local businesses, organizations and government agencies.

• One initiative is led by a local committee of the Marshalltown Business Education Alliance and is known as the Student Partnership Program.

• Another career pathways partnership is being developed between the school district, Marshalltown Community College and the business community which will additionally allow students to connect with and explore various job opportunities.

Iowa Valley Continuing Education • Interested in short-term career training?

• Ready to earn that high school diploma?

• Want to take some classes for fun?

Explore our website or give us a call.

We offer something for everyone.

IOWA VALLEY continuing education

3702 S. Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158 641-752-4645 • 1-800-284-4823 www.IowaValley.com

• 55 academic programs with nearly 80 degree/ diploma options.

• Offers an economical path to higher wage technical and middle-skill jobs.

• Average enrollment of 2,020 students.

• 13:1 student to faculty ratio.

• Average class size of 17.

• Traditional on-campus classes and online courses available.

• An Associate of Arts degree is available completely online.

Iowa Valley Continuing Education Offers hundreds of courses and programs each year in support of life-long learning plans, including: • Short-term career training.

• Upgrade of professional skills.

• Profession certification options.

• High school diploma completion.

• Classes for fun.

Buena Vista University An undergraduate institution based in Storm Lake, Iowa, the university provides convenient access to higher learning opportunities through a satellite center on the Marshalltown Community College campus.

This partnership recently celebrated its 35th anniversary.

Iowa Valley’s Education • Caters to the needs & Training Center provides of nontraditional English as a Second students Language and citizenship • Offers almost 50 classes as well as other training options. academic programs.

• Convenient, affordable courses available in online, faceto-face and blended learning formats.

• Classes start every eight weeks.

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HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE

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oung professionals, families and retirees alike have all found good reasons to call Marshalltown home. An impressive array of housing styles, price ranges and neighborhoods means that no matter what stage in life you are, you can find the home that best suits your lifestyle.

Classic neighborhoods • Early days: In the early days of Marshalltown’s development, residential housing tended to cluster in the northwestern portion of the town, conveniently located near the scenic Iowa River.

• Today: Historic residences, in the Tudor, Victorian and traditional styles, stand as a tribute to Marshalltown’s past.

• Examples: The stately Willard Mansion and exquisite Binford House are both on the National Register of Historic Places. For those interested in living in the classic styles of days gone by, housing opportunities – both renovated and awaiting restoration – abound.

New construction • The study: The results of the 2014 housing study commissioned by Marshall Economic Development served as a springboard for housing development. The study revealed housing needs and opportunities that were communicated to developers.

• The response: Since that time, single-family homes, workforce housing town homes, senior assisted living facilities (both new and expansions) and a new housing development have sprung up around the community. Some are completed; others are underway. But, all of them benefit the quality of life in the area and open up significant new housing choices for those in or relocating to the area.

Downtown loft living • On the upswing: One of the residential housing options that has increased in availability recently is downtown loft living.

• Example: The Kibbey Building, built in 1895 by Dr. Kibbey to house his medical practice, suffered smoke and water damage in 2012 during a fire in the building next door. The owners of the Kibbey Building have since renovated the second level creating four beautiful loft-style apartments and are working on the main level as a potential business space.

• Unique urban garden: As a further benefit, this and other downtown loft-style living opportunities are in the vicinity of the impressive Gallery Garden. A privately owned, urban-style green space that is open to the public, the Gallery Garden is the only project of its kind in Iowa. Its inspired designs feature paintings, sculpture, thousands of plants, the soothing sound www.marshalltown.org | 33

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HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE of a fountain and cutting-edge rain harvesting technologies allowing downtown dwellers and other visitors to enjoy a peaceful, reflective experience.

Senior Living The growing senior population of Marshalltown has equally growing housing options. Here are a few examples: • Marshalltown Senior Residences located in the beautifully renovated 1894-vintage Letts-Fletcher Building downtown.

• The Willows of Marshalltown, which offers assisted living and memory care in a newly constructed westside facility.

• The Embers, independent living for active seniors.

• Bickford of Marshalltown, personalized assisted living services.

• Glenwood Place Retirement Community, independent and assisted living in town home and apartment settings) • Accura Healthcare of Marshalltown, intensive medical and rehabilitative services for short and long-term care needs.

• Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare, offering therapy services, holistic health care, hospice and respite care plus a memory wing.

• Southridge Specialty Care, with rehabilitation services as well as skilled nursing, long-term and hospice care.

• Iowa Veteran’s Home. Nestled in the beauty of nearly 150 acres, the veterans home provides a continuum of care to Iowa’s veterans and their spouses in an environment focusing on individualized services to enhance their quality of life.

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STATISTICS…

STATISTICS… Because sometimes you just want to know!

Population

Marshalltown.....................................27,552

Source: Census 2010 Demographic Profile, marshalltown.org

Marshall County (2016) ..............40,312 Source: JobsEQ, www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq

Top 10 Employers

(Private) with employee counts (Date) 1. JBS Swift ...............................................2,300 2. Emerson Process Management Fisher Division ..................................1,200 3. Marshalltown Community School District ........... 1,002

Real Estate and Housing

4. Iowa Veterans Home .............................................................1,000

Source: Mid-Iowa Regional Board of Realtors

6. Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center ...................715

Median single-family home price...... $108,500

Labor Force

Marshalltown...................................................... 12,000 Unemployment rate ...........................................3.1% Marshall County ...............................................18,600 Unemployment rate ..........................................2.9% Source: Iowa Workforce Development, www.iowaworkforce.org

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5. Lennox Manufacturing, Inc. ................................................800 7. Hy-Vee ..................................................................................................340 8. Wal-Mart .............................................................................................325 9. Marshalltown Community College ................................245 10. McFarland Clinic, P.C. ................................................................223 Source: Marshall Economic Development, www.marshalltown.org

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MPD Police Officers (Excluding admin staff, per MPD Admin DATE) Not sure where to find this?

MFD firefighters commissioned personnel and one civilian administrative assistant Source: City of Marshalltown, https://marshalltown-ia.gov

County Patrol Officers (excluding admin and jail staff) Source: Marshall County, www.co.marshall.ia.us

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AGRICULTURE, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT Crop Production Services Doug Lutes PO Box 725 Conrad, IA 50621-0725............................(641) 366-2720

HEALTH CARE, DENTAL CARE, VISION CARE & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

PET CARE

Theisen’s Home-Farm-Auto Rod Lorenzen 602 Iowa Avenue West Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 844-0129 http://theisens.com

AUTO SALES, SERVICE, PARTS & TIRES Big 8 Tyre Center Don Hans & Jerry Engle 102 East State Street Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 752-2941 www.big8tyrecenter.com

CHURCHES Elim Lutheran Church/Elim Children’s Center 302 West Church Street Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 752-4213 www.elimlutheranmarshalltown.org

CONCRETE, SAND, GRAVEL & CRUSHED STONE Midland Concrete Products Richard Sankot 604 1/2 South 3rd Avenue PO Box 542 Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 752-1597

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION American Legion #46 Golf Course & Lounge Randy Kessler 1301 South 6th Street Marshalltown, IA 50158-0157...................(641) 752-3612 http://americanlegionmemorialgolf.com

Financial/Nonprofit

Ingold Group, INC. The Iowa Chapter of the Society For Financial Awareness Teresa Ingold (641) 691-3787 (888) 222-2638 http://ingoldgroup.com Our team of Independent Financial Advisors provide free education that satisfies ERISA 404 (c) requirements. As the Iowa Chapter of SOFA, we are a 401(c) 3 non-profit, and have earned our reputation as the leader in financial education.

C Eye Care Cynthia Ragland, O.D. 236 North 13th Street Marshalltown, IA 50158 reception@ceye.care http://ceye.care Neighborhood Eye Care Where YOU Matter Most! Stop in or call (641) 352-3544 to schedule an eye exam.

Healing Hands Chiropractic Jennifer Rayburn 207 East Church St Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 328-1957 Primary Health Care, Inc. Susan Vititoe 412 East Church Street Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 753-4021 http://phciowa.org Primary Health Care Dental Clinic 112 East Linn Street Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 844-6230 SportsPlus Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Scott Carnahan 32 East Main Street Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 753-6636 http://sportsplustherapy.com

Animal Medical Clinic, P.C. Sarah Summers 2412 Parker Avenue Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 753-8532 animalmedicalclinic@mediacombb.net http://marshalltownanimalmedicalclinic.com Where furry friends are family.

RESTAURANTS, BARS, TAVERNS & CATERERS American Legion #46 Golf Course & Lounge Randy Kessler 1301 South 6th Street Marshalltown, IA 50158-0157...................(641) 752-3612 http://americanlegionmemorialgolf.com

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES & NURSING HOMES Glenwood Place Retirement Community Pam Wells 2907 South 6th Street Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 752-8410 www.glenwoodplaceal.net

MEDIA & ADVERTISING

Grandview Heights Daniel Larmore 910 East Olive Street Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 752-4581 www.grandviewheightsmarshalltown.com

Nagle Signs, Inc. Kent Reed 605 Iowa Avenue West Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 752-6608

The Willows of Marshalltown 2315 Campbell Drive Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 758-3123 http://willowslife.com

ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

UTILITIES

Animal Rescue League Shelly Deal 1921 Taylor Avenue Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 753-9046 frontdesk@arlmarshalltown.com http://arlmarshalltown.com

PACKAGING UPS Store, The 125 West Merle Hibbs Boulevard Marshalltown, IA 50158-4795...................(641) 754-0088 http://theupsstorelocal.com/5089

CHAMBER BUSINESS SHOWCASE LISTINGS

CHAMBER BUSINESS SHOWCASE LISTINGS

Consumers Energy Jim Kidd 2074 242nd Street Marshalltown, IA 50158-9137...................(641) 752-1593 http://consumersenergy.coop A local, member-owned electric cooperative, serving over 5,000 members throughout five counties in Central Iowa: Marshall, Story, Polk, Jasper, and Tama. The co-op is located near Marshalltown, Iowa, with an outpost located in Nevada, Iowa.

WAREHOUSING & TRUCKING SNT Trucking & Warehouse Ed & Jeff Hughes 720 South 12th Avenue Marshalltown, IA 50158............................(641) 753-2145 http://sntwarehousing.com

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Selling a Home Every 1.1 Days!

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641-751-5240

www.jamiebland.com

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1610 S Center Street Marshalltown, IA 50158 641-753-3080

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