Points of Pride

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Points of Pride Celebrating what makes Marshalltown and Marshall County so unique

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Points of Pride index Marshalltown Youth Foundation Mega-10 STEM F-4 Phantom Jet The Gallery Garden Oktemberfest Linn Creek Arts Festival Wildlife areas Marshall County Crime Stoppers Jean Seberg Festival MHS/Community Auditorium Haverhill Days Iowa Great Places winner Vision Marshalltown EMBARC U.S. Post Office Marshalltown Community College Bach in a Day Not In Our Town STEP Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation All American City Holiday Stroll Senior Citizens Center Marshalltown Rotary Club State Center Rose Festival Marshalltown Regional Partnership Marshalltown Lions Mid-Iowa Antique Power Show 100 Women Who Care Marshalltown Kiwanis Clubs Marshalltown Family Aquatic Center Marshalltown Area United Way Spread the Words - Read by 3rd Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA Marshall County Community Foundtion Marshalltown Optimist Clubs Riverside Cemetery Woodbury dual-language program ‘Drills’ sculpture Pine Lake State Park County parks American Legion Golf Course Iowa Veterans Home MHS Roundhouse Elmwood Country Club Glick-Sower House Central location Live on Stage Marshalltown MCC Foundation Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop Iowa River Freedom Rock Willard Mansion Marshalltown Public Library Grimes Farm New public safety facility Marshalltown Speedway Union Grove State Park Fisher Impressionist Art Gallery Marshalltown Municipal Airport New housing 2 - Points of Pride 2018

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Marshalltown Historic Downtown District Marshall Economic Development Heart of Iowa Trail Darwin Judge Park UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Marshalltown Area Soccer Club Appleberry Farms Marshalltown Generating Station Marshalltown Farmer’s Markets Watson’s Grocery Store Museum Riverview Park Marshalltown Business-Education Alliance Marshalltown Skate Park Henry Anson Iowa River Trail Historic Lodg Cabin on Mormon Ridge Marshall County churches Assistance League of Marshalltown Central Iowa Fairgrounds Linn Creek Recreational Trail Highways 30 and 14 Marshall County Courthouse Emergency Food Box Franklin Ticket Booths Martha-Ellen Tye Playhouse Central Iowa Art Association House of Compassion Taylor #4 Country School Ray Frederick Gallery 6th Street Softball Complex Ponds along Merle Hibbs Boulevard Futsal courts Tallcorn Towers Volunteer spirit Marietta Sand Preserve Gutekunst Public Library Immigrant Allies IVCCD Orpheum Theater Center Binford House 13th Street District Revitalization Historical Society of Marshall County Salvation Army

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Marshalltown Youth Foundation The Marshalltown Youth Foundation (MYF) seeks to remove barriers preventing Marshalltown youth from participating in activities. Based on research showing participation in activities and the relationships that result are two top factors in success after high school, MYF supports low-income families in getting kids involved. One very successful program is the Musical Instrument Lending Library. MYF collects instruments that are no longer being used, has them refurbished and loans them to kids who would not otherwise have the chance to participate in Marshalltown’s award-winning band program. Research shows the positive affect of music on learning math and reading. MYF also recognizes the benefits of students being associated with other goal-oriented peers, of learning the value of practice, and having another caring, responsible adult in the life of the student.

Mega-10 The Mega-10 committee (Marshalltown Economic Growth Association) is a 501c3 and was started in 1989. The “10” stands for the organization’s aim of making Marshalltown a “Perfect 10.” Mega-10 has been responsible for over $1.5 million in projects that have made a positive impact in the city, including new bike trails and softball diamonds, to the most recent project — renovating Mega-10 Park. Revamping Mega-10 Park, which is located adjacent to the aquatic center, was a communitywide initiative. With the assistance of over 100 donors, plus the fundraising, marketing and handson efforts of the Iowa Valley Leadership (IVL) class of 2017, the newly updated park was formally dedicated on June 29, 2017. It is now home to a sports gravity rail, a zipline, new playground equipment, a children’s fitness area, and a 50x75 foot children’s discovery garden, complete with flowers and tomato, pepper, bean and corn plants. Youngsters from Woodbury Elementary School painted the fence’s pickets during art classes, while volunteers and members of the IVL class put the pickets together. 4 - Points of Pride 2018

STEM The areas of science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, have been an area of great focus for the Marshalltown Community School District in recent years. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) at Marshalltown High School is part of a nationwide effort to get kids interested in STEM fields. The high school has PLTW-certified biomedical science and engineering programs, and events like Summer STEM Camp keep area kids engaged even when school is out.

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It’s been approximately 24 years since the F-4 Phantom jet arrived in Marshalltown on its mission to honor veterans and inspire young people. Veteran Jeff Heiden, who was responsible with getting the Air Force plane to town along with his brother Chris Heiden, said it has been a success. “It honors all of our veterans in the area and inspires young people for military service,� Jeff Heiden said. Local attorney Joe Latham flew the jet on combat missions during the Vietnam War. Thousands of people see the jet each day as they drive past the American Legion Golf Course on Sixth Street. Many bus tour groups stop by annually and get an up-close look.

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The Gallery Garden The Gallery Garden — Marshalltown’s newest attraction — received a grand welcome recently from Marshalltown officials and residents. Under a bright and warm Indian Summer sun, visitors packed the area adjoining the historic Kibbey Building in the 100 block of East Main Street. A seven-foot tall, fourfoot wide steel butterfly which sits high on the east Kibbey Building wall overlooks the Gallery Garden, “symbolizes the metamorphosis of the Kibbey Building and Gallery Garden,� according to a site promotional piece.

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Oktemberfest It’s Marshalltown’s autumn calling card: Oktemberfest brings four days of festivities on the third weekend of September every year. With events like the Oktemberfest Grand Parade, a carnival, live music, great food and more, people of all ages enjoy the fall celebration.

Wildlife areas Linn Creek Arts Festival The Linn Creek Arts Festival, held one Saturday each July, combines art, music, food and children’s activities. Sponsored by the Marshall County Arts and Culture Alliance, the event draws dozens of artisans from all over the region, who sell their wares, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber, leather, metal, wood, mixed media, photography, paint, ink and more. Kids’ activities — which are all free of charge — include favorites such as painting a donated car, a balloon artist and face painting. Live entertainment, food vendors, raffles and more round out this popular, one-day event. 6 - Points of Pride 2018

For those who can’t ignore the call of the outdoors, there are several wildlife viewing areas off the beaten path in Marshall County. They offer opportunities to fish, hunt, hike or just enjoy nature. Some examples of places to go include the Marshall County Forest Reserve, Green Century Farm, French Grove Wildlife Area, Bear Grove Forest Area, Rhodes Timber Wildlife Area, Wehrman Prairie, Wickersham Forest Areas, Iowa River Wildlife Management Area and Hollingsworth Timber. The Iowa River can be reached via the Mag Holland and Furrow access areas.

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Marshall County Crime Stoppers From its inauguration Sept. 1, 2015, to the first tip logged two days later, to the first arrest, the Marshall County Crime Stoppers program is a proven crime-fighter. The results, according to law enforcement officials, are measured in the number of tips made and later, arrests and convictions. “Crime Stoppers has exceeded my expectations, said Marshalltown Police Chief Mike Tupper. “It has been a successful, it has been helpful, and has made our community safer.” Crime Stoppers is a national organization offering cash rewards for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Locally, funds for cash rewards and other expenses has been donated by a cross-section of Marshalltown area residents. The crime fighting initiative creates a cash incentive for tipsters to report information – and they can do it anonymously via an online form, text message or telephone call.

Jean Seberg Festival The annual Jean Seberg Festival of the Arts, held each fall at the Orpheum Theater, celebrates hometown darling of French New Wave cinema, actress Jean Seberg (1938-1979), through a combination of film screenings, guest presenters, awarding one graduating high school senior with the Jean Seberg Drama Award, and more. The programing changes each year, to keep the celebration fresh and exciting for future generations to come.

Marshalltown High School/ Community Auditorium With a capacity approaching 1,300, the Marshalltown High School/Community Auditorium has been a center of arts and culture in Marshalltown since it opened in October of 1985. Not only does the auditorium house school plays and musicals, it also hosts community events like Live on Stage Marshalltown, dance recitals and other cultural activities.

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Iowa Great Places winner In 2014, Marshalltown was awarded an Iowa Great Places grant from the state’s Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. It included $250,000 designated for completion of a public art project which led to placement of the “Echo� sculpture in West End Park. Additionally, it funded exterior enhancements at the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse. Both projects were facilitated by the Marshall County Arts and Culture Alliance in partnership with others.

Haverhill Days The small community of Haverhill sits less than 10 miles south of Marshalltown, and every year town pride is celebrated at Haverhill Days. The town’s history is commemorated while residents work to build a bright future.

Vision Marshalltown Town pride, education and housing: those are the three driving forces behind Vision Marshalltown. The organization combines the efforts of community members to improve and maintain those three areas within Marshalltown.

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EMBARC The Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy Resource Center (EMBARC) was founded in 2011 by and for people from Burma who have come to the United States as refugees. The Marshalltown branch, which is run by Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA), seeks to serve the over 1,000 refugees from Burma now living in Marshalltown — who come in search of employment, shelter and refuge. It offers mentoring, educational and financial aid services at its office located at 6 S. 2nd St., inside MICA’s Family Development Center.

U.S. Post Office In 2007, the Marshalltown Post Office was named in honor of the late Maj. Scott Nisely. He was a letter carrier in civilian life, but died in September of 2006 while serving with the Iowa National Guard in Iraq. Nisely was killed in action. He was a Sergeant when KIA, and was posthumously promoted to Major. A plaque was permanently mounted in his honor in the post office lobby along with a monument stone located outside. Nisely is buried in his home state of Nebraska.

Marshalltown Community College Located just south of U.S. Highway 30 on South Center Street, Marshalltown Community College (MCC) offers over 50 degree opportunities in areas like business, skilled trades, health occupations, mathematics and sciences, social studies, humanities and more. The college also offers many dual credit opportunities to surrounding public school district students before they graduate high school. Mason City-based Buena Vista University also has a location on the MCC campus, and the two institutions have a decades-long relationship. 10 - Points of Pride 2018

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Bach in a Day Call it a classical music jam session. The annual Bach in a Day cantata workshop and concert is held each spring at an area church. The event draws musicians and singers from all over the state, who, in the course of just a day’s workshop, come together that same evening to perform a Bach cantata, free and open to the public. It is co-sponsored by the Marshall County Arts and Culture Alliance, Ann C. Keyser Charitable Trust, and the Bach Society of Minnesota.

Not In Our Town In 2015, Marshalltown won the Not In Our Town Gold Star Community award. The process began several years ago when city leaders took a proactive stance against bullying. Consequently, a local NIOT campaign was organized by an anti-bullying committee comprised of civic, education and law enforcement leaders. Additionally, high school football captains took a NIOT pledge to stand up to bullying, and sponsored a NIOT “Orange Out” at a football game melded with a Community Day as part of a city-wide effort. 12 - Points of Pride 2018

STEP Young philanthropists at Marshalltown High School have formed a diverse committee called Students Teaching and Empowering Philanthropy (S.T.E.P.). The group, with the help of a qualified adviser, are able to act as philanthropists in the community, allocating money to entities in Marshall County to benefit area youth.

All American City Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation The mission of the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation is to perpetuate the generosity and giving philosophy of Marshalltown’s long-time patron of the arts, Martha-Ellen Fisher Tye (1909-98), by providing financial support to programs, projects, and organizations that are striving to make Marshalltown a better place to live, through the funding of educational, artistic, cultural, youth and human service endeavors.

With their first application declined, Marshalltown community leaders went back to the drawing board and tried again. They were successful. In 2012, Marshalltown was named an All American City winner. Since 1949, the National Civic League has recognized and celebrated the best in American civic innovation with the prestigious honor. The Award, bestowed yearly on 10 communities (more than 500 in all), shines a spotlight on trail-blazing efforts to bring all aspects of the community together to tackle the most pressing local issues.youth and human service endeavors.

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Senior Citizens Center Holiday Stroll Every winter, Central Iowans can enjoy a peaceful, Christmas light-filled stroll through downtown Marshalltown to celebrate the Holiday Season. Live music, Santa’s workshop, a live nativity, carriage rides and the Tiny Tim Tree Festival are some events strollers can participate in.

Marshalltown Rotary Club From combatting polio in Asia to providing clean water for villagers in South Sudan to enhancing Marshalltown-area recreational trails, the Marshalltown Rotary Club takes on many challenges. Rotary is a consortium of neighbors, community and business leaders uniting for the common good. Marshalltown’s Rotary is proud to be a member of International Rotary. Organized in July of 1915, with more than 150 members strong, it meets every Tuesday at Elmwood Country Club. 14 - Points of Pride 2018

The Senior Citizens Center has been located at 20 East State Street in Marshalltown since 1972. It provides indoor recreational, social and leisure activities and volunteer opportunities for older people. It offers the longest continuously running Bingo game in Marshalltown, and has the only permanent indoor shuffleboard court in central Iowa. Pool tables, computers, television and a variety of card games are offered. It is open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

State Center Rose Festival Located about 15 miles west of Marshalltown on U.S. Highway 30, State Center is known as “Iowa’s Rose Capital” for its beautiful rose garden along the old Lincoln Highway. The town holds its aptly-named Rose Festival every June, and it features a grand parade, carnival rides, a petting zoo, music, a chili cookoff and much more.

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The Marshalltown Regional Partnership (MRP) came into being on Jan. 2, 2014, after a group of business leaders brainstormed ways of developing an umbrella organization to help make three of the city’s business-oriented non-profit organizations become more efficient: the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce, Marshall County Economic Development and the Marshalltown Convention & Visitors Bureau. The agency’s mission statement is “to provide strategic leadership and facilitate collaboration.”

For decades, Marshalltown Lions and Lionesses have distinguished themselves by providing eyeglasses and hearing aids to those in need, as well as contributing generously to many civic endeavors. The Noon Lions meet the first three Mondays each month at the American Legion Golf Course Club House. The Lioness meets monthly at 6 p.m. on the second Monday at the First United Church of Christ, and the Marshalltown Evening Lions meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army.

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Mid-Iowa Antique Power Show Another family-friendly summer event in Central Iowa is the Mid-Iowa Antique Power Show, which runs the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of August. Tractors, threshers and other equipment used on early-1900s farms are put on display, and kids activities abound. 16 - Points of Pride 2018

100 Women Who Care is a philanthropic and networking group for all women in the Marshalltown area. The group meets for just one hour three times each year. Meetings commence with the group gathering at 5:30 on a Thursday evening over a beverage. Three charities are chosen at random from submissions of group members. Members speak briefly on each of the three charities, a vote is taken and each member writes a $100 check to the chosen charity. Since inception, the 100 Women Who Care group has donated more than $257,700 to worthy Marshall County projects — all without any committee work, fundraising gimmicks, baking or telephoning!

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Marshalltown Family Aquatic Ctr. Marshalltown Kiwanis Clubs The Kiwanis testament is: “Joining the conversation for kids and community.� The three Marshalltown Kiwanis Clubs has various activities year ‘round to raise money for projects benefiting Marshalltown and its children. Most recently, the Matins, Noon and PM Clubs invested significantly in the Children’s Discovery Garden at MEGA-10 Park. This Parks and Recreation initiative has made the park extremely popular. We encourage residents to help us by supporting our renown Pancake Day and Peanut Day, as well as the Stop Hunger Red Barrel Campaign.

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The Marshalltown Area United Way supports several care agencies and initiatives in the community, including Youth and Shelter Services of Marshall County, House of Compassion, Big Brothers Big Sisters and over 20 others. United Way also holds an annual fundraising event for those organizations and their efforts.

Spread the Words - Read by 3rd!, or RB3 for short, is a joint early reading initiative cosponsored by Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA) and the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation. The program aims to get 90 percent of Marshalltown children reading at grade level by third grade.

Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA The YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) in Marshalltown has been a hub for community wellness, recreation and a forum for developing leadership skills in youth for over 140 years. In 1926-7, a fundraising campaign was conducted to remodel the upper floors of the YMCA for use by the YWCA. A sum of $70,000 was raised, and efforts to place both agencies under one roof were successful. The agencies became the first, and longest running, joint YMCA-YWCA in the nation’s history. In early 2000, a three-phase plan was introduced to tackle the following: open a new wellness/fitness center to be called the Horne-Henry Center, renovate the Old Y (Cultural Center) which houses groups and agencies affiliated with the Y’s mission, and expand the Horne-Henry Center. Today, the joint facility is home to a competition lap pool, recreation pool, two full court gyms, a racquetball facility, aerobics studios, a spinning room, a track, weight rooms, day care, a party room and more, housed in a 120,000 square foot facility. Swimming programs for all ages, massage therapy, LIVESTRONG programing, diabetes prevention, fitness classes, dance, martial arts, baseball, basketball, soccer, football and volleyball are just some of the programs offered. 20 - Points of Pride 2018

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Marshalltown Optimist Clubs Marshall Co. Community Foundation The Marshall County Community Foundation works to provide grants to nonprofit organizations, and also provides scholarship opportunities to area students. The organization’s goal is to use grants and endowments to improve quality of life in Marshall County, and offers many ways for those interested to give to funds and endowments.

Marshalltown’s Morning and Noon Optimist Clubs have worked diligently for years to be recognized as a premier volunteer organization valuing all children while helping them develop their full potential. Additionally, the two clubs are known for dynami civic activities ranging from “Shave to Save” (fighting childhood cancer) to the locally renown American flag placement to the Central Iowa Special Olympics.

Riverside Cemetery Riverside Cemetery, opened in 1863, is the final resting place of 23,000 diverse souls: war heroes (Nelson Ames, for example), inventors, gangsters, murder and accident victims, former slaves (Thomas Cottomas and Josiah French), a world-renowned magician (T. Nelson Downs), the city’s founder (Henry Anson), typhoid fever and influenza epidemic victims, unwanted babies, paupers, prominent citizens, and the bodies of eight unknown individuals, just to name a few. With 95 acres of maintained land, seven miles of roadway, ideal for walking and biking, and the beauty of Lake Woodmere, the cemetery’s park-like atmosphere also makes it a great place for family outings. 22 - Points of Pride 2018

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Woodbury Elementary School dual-language program One of the Marshalltown Community School District buildings, Woodbury Elementary School, offers area families a unique opportunity: to send their children to one of Iowa’s two public schools with a full K-4 dual-language program. The curriculum is taught in English and Spanish, and began in 2002 with a $5 million federal grant. Children are taught math, reading and science in Spanish, while literacy and social studies are taught in English. The program is meant to serve the district’s English language learning (ELL) students and help them acquire a higher level of English understanding.

‘Drills’ sculpture A towering, crimson art piece greets visitors to the iconic Marshalltown High School Roundhouse, and it depicts three basketball players in action. The piece, called “Drills,� was erected in March of 2017 and was designed by Colorado-based artist Gail Folwell.

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Located near Eldora about 40 miles north of Marshalltown, Pine Lake State Park offers fishing, boating, hiking and several other activities. The park includes a separate north and south lakes and is among Iowa’s oldest state parks.

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American Legion Golf Course County parks In the countryside surrounding Marshalltown are several areas perfect for experiencing nature, including Green Castle Recreation Area, Sand Lake Recreation Area, Three Bridges County Park, Stewart Bird Sanctuary, Coppock Park, Dillon Park, Van Cleve Park and Bangor Square Park. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the natural, rural setting around Marshalltown; there is no shortage of public spaces in the area for those who love the outdoors.

In 1957, the original 9-hole American Legion Golf Course opened to the public. Now 18-holes, the full-service, public course is overseen by the Golf Committee of Post 46, which reports to the Post Executive Board. Management strives to maintain admissions and fees at a reasonable level. Thousands upon thousands of rounds have been played over the years, with the actual number of hours of recreation provided to Central Iowans incalculable. In 2017, it celebrated its 60th anniversary with a special events and a tournament.

Iowa Veterans Home Originally named the Iowa Soldiers Home, the facility welcomed its first resident, Amos Fox, in 1887, as living space for displaced veterans of the Civil War. Covering 150-acres, IVH offers nursing and residential level care to veterans and their spouses. Over 500 people call the facility home, with a staff numbered at 870, with over 800 yearly volunteers registered. Commemorative celebrations, guest speakers and seasonal activities are offered, with many open to the public. Tours are available. 26 - Points of Pride 2018

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MHS Roundhouse One of Marshalltown’s iconic buildings, the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse opened its doors in 1965 and continues to be a center for student athletics and events. The towering, scarlet red “Drills” sculpture added outside the Roundhouse depicts three basketball players in action.

Elmwood Country Club Opened in 1921, the 18-hole course at Elmwood Country Club features 5,758 yards from the longest tees for a par 70. The course rating is 68.2, with a slope rating of 119 on Rye grass. A well-staffed Pro Shop offers prompt, professional, and courteous service. Elmwood is a private golf course and does not offer public tee times.

Glick-Sower House The Glick-Sower House, a Gothic/Revival Italianate brick house located at 201 E. State St., operates as a museum, and is maintained by the Susie Sower Trust, and by the Historical Society of Marshall County. It was built in 1859 by Dr. George Glick, a prominent Marshalltown businessman and one of the city’s first postmasters. In 1870, Mr. Glick sold the home to George Sower, a man of German origin. Between 1870 and 1900, Sower and his wife Susanna built on to their home. Perhaps the best known Sower offspring is fifth child, Susie. She resided in the Glick-Sower home until her death on March 19, 1952. Besides the addition of electricity and running water, Susie lived in the home very much like out of the turn of the 20th century, as if by her own choosing, she decided to reside in a self-made time capsule. She was the last surviving member of the family, outliving her five siblings, none of whom had any children. In her will, she left all the family’s silverware (leaving none for use in the museum) and money to family friend Estelle Hess, and bequeathed the home and its contents to a trust for use by the Historical Society of Marshall County, where Susie served as a secretary and longtime supporter. The residence is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 28 - Points of Pride 2018

Central location Be it air, auto, rail, or truck, Marshalltown’s central location makes traveling or shipping goods fast and economical. Not far from the state’s geographic center, Marshalltown is conveniently located to Ames, Cedar Rapids, the Des Moines metro and Waterloo. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids are Iowa’s two largest cities.

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MCC Foundation Live on Stage Marshalltown Formerly known as Marshalltown Community Concerts, Live on Stage Marshalltown endeavors to bring the best in national and international entertainment, all at affordable prices. All performances are in the state-of-the-art Marshalltown Community/Marshalltown High School Auditorium.

The Marshalltown Community College Foundation encourages all prospective and current students to fill out a general scholarship application, which will then make them eligible for consideration of Foundation scholarships totaling $340,000.

Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop The Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop, located at 214 1st Street in Haverhill, is a step back in time to the turn of the 20th century, largely preserved the way the blacksmith left the shop after his death in 1940. Edel started the shop in 1883 after coming to Iowa from Stuttgart, Germany. It remains a rare sight to see because of how complete and well-preserved the shop and its contents are. The Edel family donated the shop to the State Historical Society of Iowa in 1986, and the Historical Society of Marshall County manages it. Since that time, efforts have been made to document the shop’s 4,486 artifacts. The blacksmith shop is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, noon to 4 p.m, with free admission. Group tours are welcome by contacting the Historical Society of Marshall County. 30 - Points of Pride 2018

Iowa River One of the state’s largest and longest interior rivers, the Iowa River winds from northwest to southeast, with a section just north of Marshalltown as it makes its journey to meet the Mississippi River. Boating, fishing, hiking and other activities are available in and around the river. In and near Marshalltown, the river can be accessed at areas like Riverview Park, Three Bridges County Park, Timmons Grove County Park, Grammar Grove County Wildlife Area and Arney Bend Wildlife Management Area.

Marshalltown Regional Partnership (MRP) serves as a catalyst for collaboration and coordination of community and economic development efforts that enrich and grow the Marshalltown area. MRP serves as the umbrella organization for the following three entities:

Lynn Olberding, Executive Director

Tom Deimerly, Executive Director

Val Ruff, Executive Director

Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce

Marshall Economic Development

Marshalltown Convention & Visitors Bureau

Mission: To be a leader and partner for business and quality-of-life initiatives in the Marshalltown area.

Mission: To provide a unified voice in promoting the retention and expansion of existing businesses, along with the attraction of new employers to create both new jobs and a diversified economic base in Marshall County.

Mission: Dedicated to promoting the Marshalltown area as a destination for meetings, conventions, group tours, and recreational activities with an emphasis on overnight business.

distinctly different. “Marshalltown is the originator of collabo-munity - a place where people work together for the common good of the community. We are bold, crisp, different, artistic, and forward thinking. When there is a need, our community comes together in that old collaborative/community fashion that is clearly Marshalltown.” David Barajas, Jr., CEO Marshalltown Regional Partnership

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The Marshalltown Regional Partnership office is located inside the Fisher Community Center at 709 South Center Street.

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Freedom Rock The culmination of two years or planning, coordination and fundraising bore fruit on July 4, 2016, when the Marshall County Freedom Rock was dedicated on the grounds of the Frank Lewis Glick American Legion Post 46, 1301 S. 6th St. “Freedom is Never Free� is the rock’s theme. Portraits of Glick, the first Marshall County casualty in World War I; the late Adm. Jack Fletcher, a Marshalltown native famed for his World War II heroics at the Battle of Midway; Harry C. “Sonny� Phipps, the first Marshall County casualty from the Korean War; the late Darwin Judge, a Vietnam War casualty; and the late Scott Nisely, killed during the War on Terror are all depicted. Artist Ray “Bubba� Sorensen II of Greenfield completed the Marshall County version of his famed “Freedom Rock.�

Willard Mansion The Leroy Randall Willard Mansion, located at 609 W. Main Street, was constructed in 1910, and completed in 1911, at a cost of $75,000. Leroy was the youngest son of Hiram and Matilda, founders of Willard’s Fur & Fashions, a business which has been located in downtown Marshalltown since 1864. Leroy was also the owner of the Marshall Oil Company. The three-level residence contains nearly 9,000 square feet of space, filled with imported marble, rich woodwork and European style baths. It was designed by Charles Eckman using Edwardian Georgian architectural styles. The home was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

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Marshalltown Public Library A center for learning, research and reading, the Marshalltown Public Library offers thousands of books, computer access, genealogy resources, youth-focused activities, meeting rooms, homework help and much more. The library was established in 1898 and has served the community ever since. A contribution of $30,000 by Andrew Carnegie saw a library building established on North Center Street in 1902. The library’s current building was completed in 2008 and is at 105 W. Boone St, and in 2013 it won the National Medal for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Grimes Farm The Grimes Farm and Conservation Center, located at 2349 233rd St., is a treasure trove of resources for the outdoorsman or woman. The center was built on land donated by Leonard and Mildred Grimes, beginning in 1991, and is overseen by the Marshall County Conservation Board. Year-round free programing, kids’ activities and tours are offered, including Nature Story Hour, Brown Bag Bunch, kids’ summer camp, annual photo contest, arts and craft workshops, fishing lure making, and more. The center’s outdoor playscape is home to musical instruments, a butterfly garden, spider web and swing, archaeological dig, and more.

New public safety facility Voters overwhelmingly approved a $17.5 million joint Marshalltown Police/Marshalltown Fire project in August, 2016 after earlier rejecting a police-only facility on 6th Street — at a site known as the Old Crosby Swimming Pool near the entrance to the American Legion Golf Course. A local citizen’s advisory committee chaired by Attorney Paul Peglow, recommended the city build a new joint facility. The police building at 22 N. Center St. and the fire house at 107 S. First Ave. — have serious building or size deficiencies — and remodeling options for both were ruled out by all as being cost prohibitive. Also involved were Prochaska & Associates of Omaha, Neb. The firm was hired by the city in the fall of 2015 after a competitive process. Occupancy is scheduled for December of 2018.

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Marshalltown Speedway The sound of revving engines echoes from the Marshall County Fairgrounds on Friday nights from April to September as races take place at the Marshalltown Speedway. Races on the quarter-mile clay oval track draw spectators from around Central Iowa.

Union Grove State Park Union Grove State Park offers hiking, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities just 16 miles northeast of Marshalltown, near the small community of Gladbrook. It is the closest of Iowa’s state parks to Marshalltown.

Fisher Impressionist Art Gallery Fisher Impressionist Art Gallery, located inside the Fisher Community Center, is an art asset to the community. Paintings by art greats Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Mary Cassatt and Camille Pissarro are featured. A total of 18 paintings, grace the walls, consisting of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Realism works. The Fisher Foundation owns the Impressionist Gallery, as Marshalltown patron Bill Fisher and his Fisher Governors Foundation gifted the community with the Fisher Community Center, which has come to house a working studio, the CIAA, and some of his fine paintings and sculptures. Docent tours are available by appointment. 36 - Points of Pride 2018

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New housing Marshalltown Municipal Airport Located just north of Marshalltown, the Marshalltown Municipal Airport offers flight instruction, charter flights, maintenance services and more. It was established in 1974 by Bill Smothers. Some services offered include refueling, de-icing, a ground power unit, a conference room and more. The airport is also a full-service fixed-base operator.

Creating more housing opportunities for all income levels, especially those in the $200,000 market, is a Marshall Economic Development priority. Fittingly, the organization has backed their interest by investing time, resources, or have given public support for recent initiatives ranging from the Tallcorn Towers to the Cohen-Esrey project (in the former Iowa Wholesale Building) to The Willows, to Eagle View. The Marshalltown City Council, Marshall County Board of Supervisors and a host of community groups have worked with MED to advance housing initiatives.

Marshalltown Historic Downtown District Marshalltown’s historic downtown district is home to a mix of long-established businesses and new arrivals. The area’s oldest business, Willard’s Furs & Fashions, located at 36 W. Main Street, has been owned and operated by the same family since 1864. Change came to the downtown in 2002, when Marshalltown became a Main Street community. The Marshalltown Central Business District (MCBD) is operated by a volunteer board of business owners, community members, and business professionals. Volunteers have put in over 55,000 hours to improve the community environment while preserving the past. MCBD has facilitated over $29,000 in downtown building renovations and $17,000 in property sales. 38 - Points of Pride 2018

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Marshall Economic Development From funding Main Street businesses to industrial recruitment/retention to housing to education, Marshall Economic Development has touched the lives of every county resident since forming in 1992. MED President Tom Deimerly said the organization prides itself in providing business retention, energy efficiency opportunities, financial packaging assistance, site location/selection assistance and permit assistance among others. Historically, MED played a major role in making Highway 330/65 four-lane as well as U.S. 30. MED was instrumental in Alliant Energy’s selection of Marshalltown as site for the new, $650 million Marshalltown Generating Station, which required more than two years to construct and went online April 1, 2017.

Heart of Iowa Trail Running 33 miles, the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail is a joint effort of Marshall and Story counties, and is part of the coast-to-coast American Discovery Trail network. A trail head can be found in Melbourne, and the route runs northeast to southwest through the county, with a large segment mirroring U.S. Highway 330. The trail makes a pass by Rhodes before entering Story County. Activities include bicycling, running, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife watching, cross country skiing, picnicking and more.

Darwin Judge Park A number of years ago Marshalltown dedicated a local park to a native son and fallen hero. Darwin L. Judge Park can be accessed from the 1200 block of South 12th Street. On April 29, 1975, L/Cpl. Judge, 19, accompanied by fellow Marine Security Guard Cpl. Charles McMahon, 21, of Woburn, Mass., were on guard duty at Post 2, Tan Son Nhut airport when a North Vietnamese rocket struck their position, killing them. They died just hours before the beginning of the evacuation of Saigon, Operation Frequent Wind, which ended April 30. Many Central Iowa sons and daughters heeded the call to duty during the conflict, and 31, including Judge, paid the ultimate price. The Vietnam War Memorial at Marshalltown’s Iowa Veterans Home lists 30 casualties and one Missing in Action, although that MIA was later declared Killed in Action. 40 - Points of Pride 2018

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UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown In August of 2015, a $35-million Medical Park opened near the intersection of Highway 14 and 30, across from Marshalltown Community College. Managed by UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown it offers an award-winning Wound Clinic, Urgent Care and more. Winners never tire of challenging themselves to attain distinction and excellence. That clearly applies to the Wound Healing Center team. For the second consecutive year they were presented a Center of Distinction award by Healogics, a Jacksonville, Fla. based company. Healogics supplied UPH-M two hyperbaric oxygen chambers for use in wound care. Hyberbaric oxygen therapy helps the body’s oxygen-dependent, wound-healing mechanisms function more efficiently. Healogics also presented the team the esteemed Center of Excellence award. Meanwhile, the Cardiovascular Cath Lab at UPH-M comprises the most advanced practices and technology in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, as well as peripheral vascular disease. With premiere cardiologists from the Iowa Heart Center, the Cath Lab provides patients with quality care close to home. And then for minor illnesses or injuries, Urgent Care can provide treatment for nonemergency situations including burns, colds, cuts, allergies, flu, fractures, infections, sprains and more.

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Appleberry Farms Marshalltown Area Soccer Club The “Beautiful Game� has a home in Marshalltown, and children in several age groups are invited to play soccer. The Marshalltown Area Soccer Club complex is located at 18th Avenue and Olive Street, and currently has 13 soccer pitches of various size in use.

Appleberry Farms, located at 2402 W. Main St., has been a Marshalltown staple for decades. It offers apples, garlic, tomatoes, pumpkins, squash and zucchini on the 20 acres of land, plus seasonal decor in its gift shop. Caramel apples, and canned preserves are also popular treats. Now owned by Dave and Kelly Mason, it was owned by Bob and Donna Atha for 34 years. The apple season generally runs from mid-August to late October or early November, depending on weather.

Marshalltown Generating Station A local project which broke ground July 15, 2014, cost nearly $650 million and ranks as the largest economic development initiative in Marshalltown began generating electricity April 1, 2017. Officially, it is known as the Marshalltown Generating Station, named by owner Alliant Energy. Aptly named, it started generating power April 1, 2017 for not only Marshalltown customers, but for other Alliant customers statewide. But behind MGS is several acres of cable, concrete, piping, steel and thousands of gallons of water. Its mission: Supply reliable, secure and safe energy to 500,000 customers and more for the next 30-40 years. 44 - Points of Pride 2018

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Marshalltown Farmer’s Markets Nestled in a rich agricultural area, Marshalltown residents and visitors can enjoy two separate farmers markets. Local vendors bring their bounty to the city between May and October outside the Marshalltown Mall. The Cartwright Pavilion farmers market is also available twice a week seasonally. The two markets offer customers a wide range of vendors and products, many of which are produced by Marshall County and Central Iowa residents.

Watson’s Grocery Store Museum Walking into Watson’s Grocery Store Museum on Main Street in State Center is like stepping back in time. The store was built in 1895, and many original of the building remain. Period food items and dry goods can also be seen.

Riverview Park With offerings like camping, a basketball court, picnicking, playgrounds rental shelters, a disc golf course, recreational path and more, Riverview Park on the north side of Marshalltown is a center for outdoor fun. The Iowa River runs just to the north, and a lagoon often hosts families of geese and other bird species. 46 - Points of Pride 2018

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Marshalltown Business-Education Alliance The mission of the Marshalltown Business-Education Alliance is all in the name: the local business community, the Iowa Valley Community College District and the Marshalltown Community School District have partnered to strengthen the relationship between education and business. The group’s goals include removing barriers and expanding education, ensuring parents recognize the value of education, guiding and defining success, and improving perceptions of the Marshalltown educational system, among others.

Marshalltown Skate Park Scooters, skateboards, bikes and more are welcome at Marshalltown Skate Park, which offers a half pipe, quarter pipe and grind rails. The annual Skatepark Fest is held in June and offers competition and live music.

Henry Anson Henry Anson (1826-1905) founded the city of Marshalltown. He was a well-respected industrialist, businessman and general promoter of the city. Anson had even lobbied to get Marshalltown named the capital of Iowa, and successfully got the county seat moved from Marietta to Marshalltown in 1859. Wanting to develop the young city of Marshalltown’s industry, Anson established the first sawmill, located on Linn Creek. He founded the Anson Brick and Tile Company, and later, the Anson Coal Company. He was elected justice of the peace in 1852, serving for eight years. In 1891, he was elected as mayor of Marshalltown. He was popularly termed “Hank, the Red-headed Yankee.” He died from pneumonia on Nov. 30, 1905, at his home, located at 802 S. 3rd Ave, at the age of 79. His body lay in state in the courthouse rotunda, and Mayor O. L. Ingledue ordered all businesses to suspend operations during his funeral service. Anson was buried on the high point of Founders’ Hill in Riverside Cemetery. In 2004, a statue in Anson’s honor was placed at the entrance of the Marshall County Courthouse, to commemorate Marshalltown’s sesquicentennial in 2003. The statue was sculpted by Chris Bennett of Keosauqua. 48 - Points of Pride 2018

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Historic Log Cabin on Mormon Ridge Iowa River Trail Once complete, a 34-mile multipurpose recreational trail will connect seven communities in Marshall and Hardin counties, linking Marshalltown, Albion, Liscomb, Union, Gifford, Eldora and Steamboat Rock. The Iowa River Trail will offer Marshalltonians safe access to the Linn Creek Recreational Trail, the Marshalltown YMCAYWCA and adjoining aquatic center, Grimes Farm, and more. It will offer users opportunities ranging from camping to hiking to snowmobiling. TRAILS, Inc. a not for profit organization, spearheading fundraising for the Marshall County portion, endeavors to have the trail too the Marshall-Hardin county line by 2020.

The Historic Log Cabin, located at 1482 Mormon Ridge Rd. in Albion, was originally owned by William C. Ruddick and family. Ruddick and his wife Absillet hailed from Indiana, and arrived in Marshall County in 1856. After his death in 1871, the land was left to his minor sons, Isaac and Jesse, and sold several times. Albert and Wilma Farland bought the land and cabin in 1949, residing there until 1895. The cabin sat vacant until restoration efforts began in the summer of 1989. The 16’x20’ cabin was donated to the Marshall County Conservation Board (MCCB) by Marvin and Joann Thomas. In November of 1989, the MCCB and the Historical Society of Marshal County began to renovate and preserve the cabin. A new limestone foundation was built, repairs were made to the structure, and new doors, windows, shutters, roof and a porch were added.

Marshall County churches Marshall County has a rich history of offering its residents a variety of houses of worship. St. John Evangelical Church, located at 1956 Durham Ave in State Center, was founded on April 17, 1865 with nine charter members. On Jan. 1, 1945, the church was destroyed in a fire and rebuilt in 1948 with a dedication ceremony held April 16, 1950. A North German Baroque pipe organ in the choir loft commands attention as well as the striking stained glass windows encasing the structure, depicting scenes from Jesus’ life according to the Gospel of John. One of Marshalltown’s oldest places of worship — First Presbyterian Church — is located at 101 S. Center St. The church was first established on March 15, 1858, with the building constructed in 1864. Wanting to meet the needs of a burgeoning congregation — totaling nearly 300 members — the elders and trustees discussed the prospect of building a new church, erecting the structure at its current location of 101 S. Center St. On March 24, 1907 the project was sanctioned, and by the autumn, the cornerstone was laid. The church was dedicated on Sept. 13, 1908. Today, the church draws roughly 200 worshipers on Sundays. It is known for its active bell choir. St. Mary Catholic Church, located at 9 W. Linn Street, offers a variety of community outreach programs. The church took root in March 1869. The first house of worship was a mere 40x80 feet, and was located at the southwest corner of S. 4th and W. Church St. This met the needs of its parish until 1889. In April 1888, Father Mathias C. Lenihan, the sixth priest to serve the parish, decided a new church, to be called St. Mary, would be erected at the corner of S. First St. and W. Linn St, its present-day location. The church was completed on Oct. 4, 1890. Today, the church is noted for its Mass services offered in both English and Spanish, and its growing Hispanic Ministry led by Sister Christine Feagan, OP. 50 - Points of Pride 2018

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The Assistance League of Marshalltown first formed in November of 1938, at the home of Mary Norris. Its goal, in the words of its 15 charter members, is: “To foster interest among League members in the welfare of the community and to make efficient their volunteer service.” Promoting community pride and raising money for area organizations and causes, are its two main objectives. Its most current initiate “My Marshalltown” has the aim of placing painted concrete “M” statues all over the city, with funds going to charitible causes. The organization also cares for the Assistance League Park, located at 1008 E. High St.

For many years, the Central Iowa Fair was held each September on grounds located on East Main Street. In the early 1960s, a drive was under way to move the fair to a new spot. In agreement with the Fair Board, Marshalltown Chamber of Commerce, banks, a Marshalltown industiral group and others, land was purchased from the Knutson family at the corner of South 12th Avenue and Olive Street At this location, buildings, stables and other fair provisions were built. The first Central Iowa Fair was held there in 1964, and the first stock car races were held there in 1965. The Central Iowa Fair is now held every July. Throughout the year, the CIF sponsors swap meets, craft shows and rodeos.

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The Linn Creek Recreational Trail is an eightmile segment of a 17-mile hard-surfaced linear trail extending from Riverview Park to Melbourne. The trail and several short loops link areas provide a variety of outdoor diversions: camping at Riverview Park, the Nicholson-Ford Wetlands and OHV Park, the Marshalltown Family Aquatic Center, adult softball and Little League diamonds, playgrounds and picnic areas. Trail users can observe views of river bottom timberland and marshes, as well as prairie grasses and wildflowers. The LCRT is a collaborative project of the City of Marshalltown, Marshall County Conservation, and Region Six Planning Commission.

Can one imagine how different Marshalltown would be without Iowa Highways 30 and 14? Answer: Dramatically. Because both roadways are critical to Marshalltown commerce. Historically, the two are used extensively by Marshalltown businesses to ship and receive goods. Additionally, the highways are used by Central Iowans in neighboring communities who work at local factories. businesses and organizations. More than 20 years ago, Marshall Economic Development officials worked extensively to convince the Iowa Department of Transportation to widen from two lane to four lane major portions of Highway 30 and also 330.

Marshall County Courthouse The Marshall County Courthouse turned 130 years old in 2016. Construction began in 1884, and the building was designed by architect John C. Cochrane of Chicago, whose firm had designed the State Capitol building in Des Moines. The courthouse was dedicated on Nov. 19, 1886. The dimensions were 80 feet by 130 feet and 175 feet tall. It was built of Marshall County limestone from the Le Grand Quarries. The cost of the building was $145,000, and the cost of the ground was $100,000. In 1900, the tower clock was installed. In 1974, 70.8 percent of voters approved a $3.2 million bond issue for renovation. In 1978, there was a rededication ceremony of the courthouse. 52 - Points of Pride 2018

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Emergency Food Box The Emergency Food Box is located in a house at 109 S. 3rd St. It formed in 1982 after a task force from Churches United in Compassion and Concern (CUCC) decided there was a need to start a “food box” in Marshall County. It offers its clients access to free meat, bread, pasta, fruit, vegetables, cereal and more, with the edibles sourced locally and from the Food Bank of Iowa. With no paid staff, the Emergency Food Box is dependent upon the generosity of its roughly 100 volunteers. It also offers folks vouchers to purchase milk, eggs and bananas from other entities. People may go there for provisions on a monthly basis, with the amount of supplies given out based on household size. Clients must meet income requirements and get referred from local social welfare agencies. They also must be residents of Marshall County. The facility is open Monday-Friday from 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Martha-Ellen Tye Playhouse The 455-seat Martha-Ellen Tye Playhouse had its opening night on May 9, 1969. It is located at 709 S. Center St. The playhouse came about when, in 1967, Marshalltonians were tasked with deciding whether or not to pass a bond issue granting the building of an auditorium to be attached to Marshalltown High School. Tye, who supported the initiative, promised to match funds if the measure passed. The bond failed, but Tye was undeterred. She decided to build her own theatre on the grounds of the Fisher Community Center, a facility commissioned by her brother Bill Fisher. The playhouse serves as headquarters for the Marshalltown Community Theatre and its various plays, performances and children’s programs. 54 - Points of Pride 2018

Franklin Ticket Booths Local orthodontist John Hermanson continued to believe in a project to renovate the historic tickert booths at Franklin Field, even when estimated cost increased. That belief, along with the effort of volunteers and donors, led to a celebration in 2011 when it was announced $144,000 was raised to renovate the booths where so much local history was made. The funds surpassed the original goal of $130,000. Hermanson learned the booths were due to be demolished by the school district due to their deteriorating condition, which led him to partner with others to raise funds to renovate. Additional funding was received from the local Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation and from Emerson Project Management Fisher Controls.

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Central Iowa Art Association The Central Iowa Art Association (CIAA) — The Art Center, housed inside the Fisher Community Center, at 709 S. Center St. in Marshalltown, serves as a one-stop-shop for all things related to creativity and the arts. The association — which is classified as a museum — harbors a ceramics study collection that is regarded as its crowning jewel. The organization made history when it was awarded a grant through the National Endowment for the Arts — the first one ever given strictly for the acquisition of ceramic works. Works range in age from 1,500 years old to the Funk Art Movement of the 1960s and ’70s. The Egyptian “Answer” statue dates to 500600 B.C.E. complete with hieroglyphs. The CIAA has also become an outlet for youngsters interested in learning more about art forms through day camps and parties.

House of Compassion The House of Compassion has operated at 211 W. Church St. in Marshalltown since 1995. The HoC offers several programs, including the Supply Closet, available for low-income families to obtain basic toiletries, cleaning supplies and over the counter medications. Hours are MondayThursday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4:15 p.m. A short-term Medical Assistance program provides help in filling prescriptions and other health related expenses for families who have no resources to do so. The Soup Kitchen serves a hot meal Sunday through Friday from 5-6:15 p.m. In 2015 alone, the HoC served an average of 53 people each evening for a total of 16,500 meals.

Ray Frederick Gallery Taylor #4 Country School Taylor # 4 Country School is a standing representation of the past. The building was meticulously restored to its original 1913 appearance. It reflects a period when Iowa was known as the “country school of the U.S.A..” It was relocated to 60 N. 2nd Ave in Marshalltown, for use by the Historical Society of Marshall County. Free, full-day country school reenactments for all Marshall County fourth graders, is a service provided. Tours are available by appointment. 56 - Points of Pride 2018

The Ray Frederick Art Gallery is located in room 306 of Marshalltown Community College. It was dedicated in 1987 as a gallery for fine art to serve the educational needs of students, employees, and the community as a whole. In conjunction with its educational purpose, the gallery’s goal is to also enhance the overall artistic environment of central Iowa. It was named in honor of Professor Ray Frederick, who was the art professor at MCC for 32 years. The walls have a grey fabric covering which accentuates the hung artworks. Pedestals are also used when displaying 3-dimensional art. The gallery features local and regional artwork, in exhibits that typically last for one month. The gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

6th Street Softball Complex Avid, or casual softball players know where to play in Marshalltown, and that is the 6th Street Softball Complex. Managed by the city’s Parks and Recreation department, the complex provides softball leagues of all kinds for men and women. Adjoining the complex to the west are Marshalltown Football League fields. To the east is the Marshalltown Skateboard Park, one of the most popular parks in Marshalltown, said Matt Gerstandt, owner of Black Tire Bicycle Co. and park sponsor. The Linn Creek Recreational Trail adds to the flavor of the area, as it runs adjacent to the Skateboard Park, Softball Complex, and MFL fields.

Ponds along Merle Hibbs Boulevard The retention pond in the 300 block of West Merle Hibbs Boulevard does more than collect water while serving as a fish and wildlife habitat, it also is the centerpiece for Goldfinch Park. Among its 13.64 acres is a popular trail for bicycling, jogging, or walking.

Futsal courts Marshalltownians, be prepared to learn about futsal — five-a side-soccer. The futsal courts in West End Park will be the first of its kind lighted outdoor complex in Iowa and would engage the local diverse population while serving Marshalltown’s growing need for soccer. Once the project becomes reality, it will further compliment the multimillion dollar City of Marshalltown street and sewer initiatives put in place several years ago.

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Volunteer spirit Tallcorn Towers Central to addressing Marshalltown’s low and moderate income housing needs has been major rehabilitation of the Tallcorn Towers (in the former Tallcorn Apartments) to the Marshalltown Senior Residences project (in the former Iowa Wholesale Building). The $11 million Tallcorn investment was coordinated by developer CommonBond of St. Paul, Minn. It currently offers 42-one bedroom, and 7 two-bedroom apartments primarily available for low-income occupants. MSR, developed by the Cohen-Esrey Co., is a decorated, 28-unit affordable housing development, with one and two bedroom apartments available. The Tallcorn and MSR have sustained full, or near-full occupancy since opening.

Members of the UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Auxiliary are one of the many local organizations who exemplify Marshalltown’s volunteer spirit. For example, for many years volunteers have made 5,000 chicken pot pies and then sold to benefit patients. All Auxiliary revenue from several sources goes directly to patient care — from pillows for mastectomy patients, to a $10,000 donation to the Cardiac Cath Lab, to family room furniture. Annually, the Auxiliary sponsors several nursing scholarships, manages an employee recognition event and a volunteer recognition lunch among others. The Auxiliary’s history harkens back to 1952, when Marshalltown had two hospitals each with its own Auxiliary. They later consolidated.

Marietta Sand Preserve The original 17-acre Marietta Sand Prairie site was purchased in June 1983 and dedicated as a State Preserve September 6, 1984. Funds for this purchase were made available through a donation from Janet Paterson. An addition in 2006 of 212acres to Marietta Sand Prairie was made possible by partnering with Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation, Pheasants Forever, REAP, Iowa Prairie Network, and donations from many others. The unique property contains almost 56 acres of sand prairie remnant. Sand prairie is among the rarest of prairie types and comprises only a few hundred acres of Iowa’s 35 million acres. In addition, it contains small fens, which are a rare, spring-fed type of wetland with saturated soil. Of the more than 200 plant species found in fens, about 5 percent are listed as threatened or endangered. It is located five miles northwest of Albion. 58 - Points of Pride 2018

Gutekunst Public Library Beginning in 1972, the Gutekunst Public Library has served the people of State Center and surrounding communities since the city was bequeathed the home, grounds and several farms by J.G. Gutekunst and his wife, Angie. All these years later, the library continues to proudly serve the western Marshall County area, carrying out its mission as “The heart of the community, satisfying life-long curiosity.� The library offers an extensive physical and digital collection, online local newspaper and community history archives, and free 24/7 wi-fi. In addition, it is the gathering place for the community, offering programming for all ages. Whether your interest is pre-school story time, yoga, cooking, book discussion, knitting, or help with homework or resume writing, the librarians are eager to help. The Gutekunst Public Library is currently undergoing an expansion to nearly double its size and become ADA compliant.

Immigrant Allies Immigrant Allies of Marshalltown was founded in 2010 by a diverse group of community members, as an all-volunteer education and advocacy organization. Acknowledging the immigrant roots we all share, the group recognizes the potential in each one of us — whether new immigrant or longtime resident — to be allies for one another in the community we all share. From organizing events like the CommUnity Potluck and panel discussions, to being a leader on projects like the new local site for the Justice for Our Neighbors non-profit immigration legal clinic, Immigrant Allies is committed to the vision that Marshalltown is stronger when we focus on what we have in common with our neighbors. To learn more, visit immigrantallies.net and follow the group on Facebook.

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IVCCD Orpheum Theater Center Through the decades, the complex, located at 220 East Main Street, has played host to movie premieres attended by Hollywood stars, but has also screened movies for everyday filmgoers. Today, the Orpheum continues the rich tradition of being Marshalltown’s sole downtown movie theater. The theater had its grand opening on June 22, 1949. In the 1980s, the Orpheum was divided into two small theaters, then ultimately closed down in 2001. In 2005, the Orpheum Centre, Inc. joined forces with the Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD) to repurpose the theater. With $3.4 million poured into the historic building, the project was finished in July 2010, launching the IVCCD Orpheum Theater Center. It is home to an auditorium for screening films, the Black Box room, which can be rented for events, a fully-functioning scene shop in the back of the building, classroom space, and a permanent display called “Iowa Stars of Stage and Screen. In the summer months it hosts free music nights called “Live After Five.”

Binford House The stately 1874 home, located at 110 N. 2nd Ave in Marshalltown, was once the residence of Thaddeus Binford and his family. The wealthy Quaker lawyer hailed from Ohio, and for decades, he and his wife Angelica were known for their interest in civic affairs, and their home today is used as a meeting place for clubs, parties and other social occasions. On March 6, 1930, a letter was read to the Federation from Jessie Binford, offering her family home to the organization. The house was to be given to the Federation with the stipulation that it would never be mortgaged or sold, being used for the purpose of a meeting place for these organizations; if conditions were not met, the house was to be turned over to Binford heirs. While the Federation used the residence throughout the ensuing decades, the deed was not turned over to the organization until 1965. Today, the federation still holds meetings at the residence. It is also available for private parties.

13th Street District Revitalization Recognizing the area as the gateway to the Iowa Veterans Home served as the impetus to transform the vision for the district into reality. The 13th Street District Committee of volunteers worked countless hours, while public, private foundations, personal contributions and private business owners invested over $5 million into the area. The district is home to the Marshalltown Public Art Committee’s (M-PAC) first major public art installation, Echo. The sculpture, by artist Bruce White, has become an iconic image for the district. An Eagle Scout project by Beau Ragland was implemented in 2015 to showcase the dedication to our veterans which commissioned local artist Kamar Essex to paint a mural on a north facing building just south of the Iowa Veterans Home entrance. The revitalization also includes the renovation of two-second story apartments, as well as enhanced recreational opportunities such as the development of the only lighted outdoor futsal court in the State of Iowa. 60 - Points of Pride 2018

Historical Society of Marshall Co. The Historical Society of Marshall County has been in operation since 1908, to preserve the county’s rich and diverse history. The HSMC operates a museum, located at 202 E. Church St. in Marshalltown, in a building built in 1870 for Dr. George Glick and family. The museum is home to the Frances Rhoades Williams Library, military history, medical/dental history, a women’s history room, General Store, industrial room, Beane Crinoid fossil section, and more. It is also the headquarters for the Central Iowa Genealogical Society (CIGS). The HSMC moderates the Glick-Sower House and Taylor #4 Country School. It holds monthly History on Third Thursday presentations. HSMC is governed by a Board of Directors, which meets the third Tuesday of each month. Funding is exclusively through memberships, private donations, and grants.

Salvation Army The Salvation Army Corps, located at 107 W. State St., has been serving Marshall County since a branch was established here in 1885. People best associate the ringing of bells during the Christmas season with this organization, but the Salvation Army has many other missions as well. Volunteers distribute food boxes to hungry residents each Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 1 p.m. It offers payee services, rent and utility assistance and social programs, including Pathways of Hope, which helps parents and children end the cycle of poverty. It operates a Thift Store at 232 N. 13th St., providing vouchers for people to purchase furnture and clothes. It’s gym provides meeting space for various civic groups, clubs and organizations, often free of charge. A Monday night youth group for kids ages 6-12 provides a free meal and fellowship time. Its corps officers/pastors are Majors Beth and Ben Stillwell.

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Marshalltown Rotary Club Proudly serving for 102 years as one of Marshalltown’s Points of Pride People of Action

Polio Plus - $650 million, vaccinated over 7 billion people, saves over 500,000 per year from polio Hunger - Over 5 million people have received life-sustaining food due to Rotary Water - Clean water supplies have been set up for over one million people because of Rotary Literacy - Because of Rotary, over 11 million children are able to read

Rotary Motto: Service Above Self

Community Leaders working together to make the world and Central Iowa a better place in which to live... AND HAVING FUN DOING IT!

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