October 2015 Volume 33 Issue 5 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Pages 6 & 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Pages 12 - 14 Pages 15 & 16 CURRENT RESIDENT OR Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1000 Marshalltown, IA 50158 Iowa Valley Leadership Class Business After Hours at Great Western Bank (Southridge location); 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. A.M. Exchange at R.S. Stover; 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. City Council Candidate Forum at Fisher Community Center; 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Election Day Business-to-Business Showcase Promote your business. Participate in an event that draws a huge crowd of Chamber members. Make new contacts. If these sound like good things for your busi- ness to do, be sure to sign up to participate in the Chamber’s 2015 Business-to-Business Show- case, presented by Hy-Vee. This annual event combines the best of two events: Business After Hours and a Business Expo. “Each year, the Business to Business event draws a large crowd of business representatives,” said Chamber Board Chair Dennis Drager. “It’s a great way to meet new people, learn more about other businesses, and enjoy good food and drink.” In addition to Hy-Vee, participating business- es include: For just $75, a business can showcase its products and services during the entire event. Each participant receives a banquet-size display table to use in promoting their business. Spaces are still available. Contact Barb Johnson at the “We look forward to this fun and worth- while event,” Chamber Executive Director Lynn Olberding said. “Be sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, November 5 and join us at the Best Western Regency Inn from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m!” This event is open to employees of Chamber member businesses only. In preparation for the November 3 general election, the Chamber will host a City Council Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 21, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Fisher Community Center auditorium. The forum will feature the six candidates running for City Council: Incumbents Joel Greer (Ward 2), Al Hoop (Wade 4) and Leon Lamer (At-Large) and Challengers Darin Adams (At- Large), D.L. Dean (Ward 4) and Jack Stansberry (Ward 4). Questions for the candidates can be submitted to Lynn Olberding (lolberding@marshalltown. org) until October 16. Questions can also be sub- mitted in writing the evening of the forum until 6:00 p.m. The six candidates’ names will appear on the ballot for voters on November 3. In addition to the city elections, Marshalltown voters will cast their ballot on a public measure regarding the proposed library levy. The proposal would allow the City of Marshalltown to levy a property tax of 27 cents per $1000 assessed value to support additional library programming and services. The Friends of the Marshalltown Public Library have several public meetings planned to learn more about the proposed levy. Meetings are scheduled for October 6 (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) and October 29 (5:30 - 7:00 p.m.) at the public library. More information can also be found at www.visitmarshalltownlibrary.org/friends. To locate your designated polling place, con- (641) 754-6323 or visit www.co.marshall.ia.us/departments/auditor. Pre Sort Standard U.S. POSTAGE PAID MARSHALLTOWN, IA PERMIT NO. 42 CURRENT RESIDENT OR Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1000 Marshalltown, IA 50158 Copyright 2015
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In preparation for the November 3 general election, the Chamber will host a City Council Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 21, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Fisher Community Center auditorium. The forum will feature the six candidates running for City Council: Incumbents Joel Greer (Ward 2), Al Hoop (Wade 4) and Leon Lamer (At-Large) and Challengers Darin Adams (At-Large), D.L. Dean (Ward 4) and Jack Stansberry (Ward 4). Questions for the candidates can be submitted to Lynn Olberding ([email protected]) until October 16. Questions can also be sub-mitted in writing the evening of the forum until 6:00 p.m. The six candidates’ names will appear on the ballot for voters on November 3. In addition to the city elections, Marshalltown voters will cast their ballot on a public measure regarding the proposed library levy. The proposal would allow the City of Marshalltown to levy a property tax of 27 cents per $1000 assessed value to support additional library programming and services. The Friends of the Marshalltown Public Library have several public meetings planned to learn more about the proposed levy. Meetings are scheduled for October 6 (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) and October 29 (5:30 - 7:00 p.m.) at the public library. More information can also be found at www.visitmarshalltownlibrary.org/friends. To locate your designated polling place, con-!�#!�!%����<%��������!��K��"!��X<�*+/#��!�(641) 754-6323 or visit www.co.marshall.ia.us/departments/auditor.
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!��������������������7����� Marshalltown Aviation Inc., is a subsidiary branch of Midland Aircraft Y��<�����Y�Z"#���#���%�#��=����+��#!"��<��<���+����<�Z"#�/[��'�<��=��!���=��Z"�"����"�#��+!�<��<\�#%��!��]"�%!�<�Z"#<\�]"�%!�"�<!��#!"��\�FAA approved maintenance, aircraft management, fuel sales and local concierge services. The company started out in 1949 as Johnson Aviation in Newton, Iowa with Earl Johnson being the owner. When Bill Smothers joined Earl in 1973, Marshalltown Aviation was born under the parent company: Midland Aircraft Sales and Service. That company was owned by Earl and Bill until Earl retired in the 1990’s. In 2009, Ethan Nasalroad and Steve Valbarcht purchased the company from Bill. The two developed it into the current '�<"�<<��%"#%�!�� �!%���"�"����#%��!������]"�%!�"�<!��#!"���<�Z"#<�����added to it a maintenance, sales and aircraft management business with /+!���=���<��� One of the most useful aspects of their business that many people don’t know about is that according to owner Steve Valbarcht, “Marshall-town Aviation provides services to many local companies to destinations all over the United States.” He continues, “In fact, many of the airplanes you see arriving in Mar-shalltown have been across the country contributing greatly to the growth of local businesses.” Marshalltown Aviation’s services can, therefore, be used for both personal and business purposes to take people to a destination of choice or to receive business partners from anywhere in the U.S. Being involved in the community also plays a crucial part for the company. According to Valbarcht, “Community involvement is the best part of being in Marshalltown.” He added, “The town has many very dedicated community organizations that are working hard to support local '�<"�<<<�^��%��<��!��+�!%"<�#���'�<��"��"�#��<��!��+/#��!�!%��"�=��!�as well as an increase in local organizations using airport services to expand. This community involvement is the part that Valbracht enjoys the most. “I am able to help other businesses and families grow and succeed. Whether it be a a local business investing in growth or a family taking much needed time away, we have the ability to contribute.” Since this contribution is so palpable in this industry, they truly know whether they have supported the local economy which Valbracht says is the most rewarding factor for the company and its owners.
Valbracht also credits the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce as a vast contributor to Marshalltown Aviation’s success. “The goals of the Chamber directly impact the success of our business,” he says, “as well as the potential opportunities for our business in the future.” As a result, Valbracht says, “Marshalltown Aviation operates in a city that I am proud to call my home.”
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FACES & PLACES &����'�(�����is a monthly feature in the Chamber Digest. Each month this column will feature information about Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce members and volunteers. &����'�(���� is a great way to utilize your Chamber membership. Submissions may include grand openings, management changes, em-ployee promotions, moves, expansions, major developments and award recognition. Submissions may include a photograph, if provided in a JPEG format. Due to space limitations, each item for &����'�(���� should be no more than six sentences in length. The editor reserves the right to deter-mine what is newsworthy and included in the column. Items that will not be accepted include: email changes, seminars or special event promotions that would be better addressed through advertising venues. To submit your news, email [email protected] and put Faces & Places in the subject line, or mail information to &����'�(����, P.O. Box 1000, Marshalltown, IA 50158. Submissions must be received by the 10th of the month for inclusion in the following month’s Chamber Digest. Information printed in the Faces & Places section is supplied by Cham-ber member businesses and organizations and is not an edorsement by the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Central Iowa Art Association’s (CIAA) will unveil to the public for !%�/�<!�!"�����*#!�'��|��!��}���=�������"���!%���KK�{�# "�X�+���!%�Arts fundraiser, 76 new pieces added to the Ceramic’s Study Collection. This event will be held in the Fisher Community Center. The pieces have been bequeathed to the CIAA by the former Director of the CIAA, and the collection originator, Gary Eason Eige. The Ceramics Collection was formed in 1970, focusing primarily on utilitarian, vases, boxes, plates, and cups. It was extended to include a diversity of contemporary and historical work from a broad variety of geographical sources including Canada, England, Japan, Korean, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Guinea, Rhodesian, Scotland, Spain and the United States. After the CIAA collected privately for several years, a museum pur-chase grant was awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts. This ��<�!%�/�<!�!"��������!�%���'���������<=#"/#���������!�!�����+���the purchase of major art works by living American artists in the medium of clay. Additional community grants were received from the Iowa Arts Council, the City of Marshalltown and Marshall County.
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Throughout the process of building the collection, the CIAA maintained a selection committee to carefully review and select pieces aligned with the collection’s intent – education. Eason Eige’s gift of 20 more ceramic pieces will continue !��+��/���!%"<�=��=�<}�/��"���"����=<�in the collection either in style, ge-ography or technique. When a piece helps an individual to understand a new concept, learn about a new glaze or technique or become aware of the art of other cultures, the col-lection has succeeded. The Central Iowa Art Associ-ation (CIAA), founded in 1946, serves as stewards of the Ceram-"#<�����#!"�������"<�������=��/!�agency dedicated to promoting visual arts through quality instruc-tion, exhibitions and community outreach. All proceeds from the October 2 fundraiser will go to the Central Iowa Art Association. Tick-ets are available at Coldwell Banker Premier Real Estate and The Perfect Setting. $25 in advance; $30 at the door.
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The Marshalltown Community Theatre will present Leading Ladies on October 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and on October 18 at 2:00 p.m. �"# !<�+���!%�<%���#���'�=��#%�<���!�!%�����'�[��+/#�!%�� �prior to the show from 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. or one hour before each perfor-mance. Kraig Lageschulte and Andrew Hughes star in this hilarious comedy �'��!�!�������"<%�Y%� <=������#!��<\�_�# �������\��%��/���!%�-selves so down on their luck that they are performing “Scenes from Shake-speare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass them-selves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. The trouble is, when !%���!�!����� \�!%��/�����!�!%�!�!%����!"Z<����X!��=%�<\�'�!��"#<��Romantic entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head-over-pet-ticoat in love with the old lady’s vivacious niece, Meg, who’s engaged to the local minister. Meg knows that there’s a wide world out there, but it’s ��!���!"��<%��!<����["������Y!=%��"^�!%�!�<%�/�������!<���!�<!��+�it. It’s “Some Like It Hot” meets “Tootsie”!
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A new feature on traveliowa.com focuses on ways to experience fall color across the state. The page includes information on farm events, pick-your-own apple orchards and pumpkin patches, scenic byways and the best fall hiking locations. Weekly fall color updates, provided by the Depart-ment of Natural Resources, will begin soon. The reports will be updated on the traveliowa.com website weekly. As you are traveling this fall please tag your Twitter and Instagram photos with #FallInIowa to be included in their special photo gallery at traveliowa.com.
�������6������<����"����� The Taste of Home Cooking School is returning to Marshalltown on Wednesday, October 7 at the MHS Community Auditorium. Back by popular demand this year is culinary specialist Karen Davis. Karen will be cooking up ten delicious recipes live on stage as well as giving her home cooking tips and tricks. Each paid ticket holder in attendance will receive a gift bag with both local and national coupons and free registrations for Taste of Home mag-azines, as well as being eligible to win hundreds of dollars worth of door prizes to be handed out that evening. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. for attendees to view exhibit booths from local businesses. The cooking show will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the Taste of Home Cooking School are available at the Marshalltown Hy-Vee, Iowa Valley Continuing Education, Stepping Stones and online at KDAO.com.
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Marshalltown and its surrounding communities. The calendar is self-posting, which means that you can add your event to the calendar at any time. Simply log onto our website at www.visitmarshalltown.com, click on the yellow calendar tab, click “add New Entry” at the bottom of the web page and follow the instructions for posting an event. The MCVB calendar is a great way to promote your upcoming event or to see what fun events and programs are happening in our community.
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On September 8, Chamber Ambassadors paid a courtesy call to Independent Insurance Services (11 E. Church St.) Paul Beals, President/
Producer, shared about the various products and services they offer.
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The Iowa Valley Leadership class of 2015 - 2016 kicked off on Sep-tember 10 with a two-day retreat at Iowa Valley Continuing Education. The retreat included team building exercises on the Iowa Valley Challenge Course. Class members also heard from a panel of community leaders about needs in Marshalltown and worked towards selecting a class project. The class includes 27 diverse community members from a variety of businesses and organizations, including four high school juniors. The mission of Iowa Valley leadership is to empower individuals to become �#!"Z�#�����"!������<�����"�]��#�=�<"!"Z�#%������%�=����������<�September 2015 - May 2016 and is co-sponsored by the Chamber and Iowa Valley Continuing Education. For more information, visit www.marshalltown.org/ivl.
By Tom Deimerly, MEDIC Executive Director ��������������� ������������� ��� ������� ��� �����������������������outcomes of the housing study. It’s been one year and a lot has happened related to the outcome of the hous-"���<!���������\��������"!%���#���'�<"�<<\�"���<!�������/���#"���"�<!"!�!"��<�helped spearhead in 2014. It’s often said that economic development is a mara-thon, not a sprint. Based on the last years’ experience, residential development is not any different. Another comment I commonly hear is that these studies and plans just get done and sit on a shelf collecting dust. In this case, the study is �/�"!�����!�#���#!"�����<!� I have heard questions since we began looking at housing wondering why MEDIC has actively engaged in residential development and deviating from the original front of industrial and commercial development. We can and have worked hard to grow Marshall County since our inception and if the employees work and drive from greater than 50 miles outside Marshalltown, we don’t see the economic gains of that job created or retained. If that payroll does not stay local, then as a community and economic development organization, we have worked %����!��!%�'�/!��+����!%��#�����"!����%�����!"/���<��!<��+�!%�%��<"���study indicating 22% of local workforce is commuting greater than 50 miles one-way, reiterated the comments we have continuingly heard during local business retention and expansion visits with business leadership and human resource man-���<}�������!��"���!���#��"!������!�"��!%"<�"��"Z"���������!%��#��X!�/������-where to live locally.” This has drains on the community and the business’ ability !��'�=��/!�'����%�'�/!<��+���� "���!���!�"����#���=����������+�����#%"���and include population and income growth, new commercial and retail opportuni-ties, education, property value increases, and local option sales tax increases, all the way to and including church attendance and participation in local youth sports programs. When a person starts looking at the issue in that light, it hits home how residential development truly impacts the greater community. >������>�*��G Following the completion of the housing study, MEDIC endeavored to create a working group of stakeholders related to residential development. Those individ-uals represented government agencies, non-governmental agencies (NGO’s), real <!�!�/��<\�/���#"�������"�<����#�"�<!"!�!"��<������!%�<���%�%��<"���<!����indicated we had incredible opportunity and issues in every income class for available lease/rental properties, as well as affordable purchase properties. What became obvious when this group was together discussing the study was that our ��#���"<<�<������!������<"�����Z�/!<�����<���!"�������������"�%'��<^�"���!%��Iowa communities were experiencing the same thing. We weren’t isolated in our housing issues. ������%�!�����=��"<#�<<������"��!"/��"<<�<���%�Z�#��=�"��"�!��!%�+�����-ing categories: 1) Why do so many choose to commute? What has limited new “executive & professional” level multifamily market rate rentals and single-family building development? Ask a potential resident considering a job in town what is was like trying to /���������"!����� !���!���!����%��%�<%�/�<!�!�� �!%���'����������"����" ���%���"!���<��[!�!��"�=�<<"'��!��/�������!����"!%��!�=�+#!�!"�"����!%�!\�����knowing somebody. That led to asking what factors play into the decision matrix +���'�"���<�!��'�"���!%"<�!�=��+�%��<"���<!�# ����%��%�Z�X!�!%��/����!%"<����and does the community even have a base of local builders interested in this mar-
ket segment who can bring on the volume necessary for systemic change in our local residential market? Will capturing a small percentage of these commuters through quality market-rate rentals drive a middle-income single-family building market? Are there incentives that need to be in place to entice developers to enter the market? What are our competitor communities doing to entice developers and are we competitive in that environment? What are the local constraints to devel-opment? What do other communities do? Who are the players on this issue? 2) Community Blight and Neighborhood Revitalization How do we address blighted properties to negate the impacts they have on the surrounding neighborhoods and tax base? We know there are programs to assist developers looking to rehabilitate and build new developments for low-income in-dividuals. What about those neighborhoods that, due to income restrictions, do not qualify for the low-income programs but are on the cusp of deterioration? Again, what have our neighbors in other towns done for neighborhood revitalization best practices? Read next month’s digest article as we will drill into these issues and questions as well as outline a number of programs related to marketing, revitalization, part-nerships, incentives, neighborhood revitalization and other initiatives that have been undertaken over the course of the last year.
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!���������� ��,������"������ Marshall County res-idents now have a new tool to keep their commu-nities safe and help law enforcement solve crimes. On September 1, Marshall County Crime Stoppers Board launched its phone line and online service to solicit anonymous tips.Crime Stoppers is a nation-al organization that offers
cash rewards for information that helps lead to an arrest and conviction in a case. Until now, such a program did not exist in Marshall County. A volun-teer board of community members spent the past seven months working to make it a reality. “The emergence of this program in our area provides a clear pathway between those of us investigating crime and the individuals who have in-formation on criminal activity. It also allows citizens the means of working more directly with public safety as partner, when called upon. The Crime Stoppers program has proven its value all over the United States, and I’m #��/��!�"!��"�����!"��!����� �����!%�#�����"!"<�"�����<%��������!��safer places to live,” said Ted Kamatchus, Marshall County Sheriff.The board is operating the Crime Stoppers program with the full support of all law enforcement agencies in Marshall County. “We are fortunate to live in a community where there are so many peo-ple who care about public safety and want to help make our community a great place to live and work. The Crime Stoppers program is a great oppor-tunity to bring law enforcement and the community together for a common cause of reducing crime and arresting criminal offenders. This communi-ty-driven program will positively impact all of Marshall County now and moving forward into the future. Crime Stoppers will allow our community to proactively address criminal events and emphasize the importance of community partnerships to prevent crime. Through these partnerships we will realize a safer and stronger community,” said Michael Tupper, Mar-shalltown Police Chief. Now that the program is up and running, the board is working to secure funding to maintain its operation and to offer as cash rewards. Donations can be made to the following address: Marshall County Crime Stoppers, 112 W Church St., Marshalltown, IA 50158. The Crime Stoppers phone line will be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 641-753-1234. Tips can also be sent online: www.marshallcountycs.com, or by text: 274637 (CRIMES) Please put ����<%���^�/�<!�+�������'��![!��<<���
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Cyber Seniors is an on-campus Ser-vice-Learning project presented by Marie Sheneman’s Sociolo-gy and Savitha Pin-nepalli’s Computer Science students. This project will provide 1:1 computer skills training to mature adult participants, the “Cyber Seniors,” by partnering them with a college student mentor. The sociology students from Marie Sheneman’s course will conduct the assessment to identify the current skills of each participant and Savitha Pinnepalli’s computer science students will provide customized computer skills training for each partic-ipant based on their needs. This is a free opportunity for those who need assistance learning computer skills so sign-up today if you are interested. The workshop will be held on Monday, November 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Marshalltown Community College in Computer Lab 213.��������!"#"=��!<��"����#"Z���#�!"/#�!��+�#��=�!"����������"!%�����!��storage device and other materials. Boxed lunch will be served. If you have any questions or would like to register, please contact: AmeriCorps VISTA Chelsea White at 641-844-5725 or [email protected].
James R. Moore Larry E. McKibben James L. Goodman William J. Lorenz Douglas W. Beals Michael R. Horn Norma J. Meade Sean K. Heitmann
Brandon W. Ruopp 26 S. 1st Avenue 26 S. 1st Avenue
Suite 302 Suite 302
Marshalltown Marshalltown
641-752-4271 641-752-4271 www.marshalltownlaw.com
SERVICEMASTER Carpets • Upholstery
Duct Work Commerical
Janitorial Services
752-3956
CARPET CLEANING
ATTORNEY S AT LAW
CONTRACTORS
LANDON- LANDON &
ASSOC. 709 W. Madison St. Marshalltown, IA 50158
www.landon-landon.com
ARNOLD
MOTOR SUPPLY
116 E. Anson St. Marshalltown 753-5533
CENTRAL IOWA
ART ASSOCIATION
Est. 1946 • Art Instruction for All Ages • Art Supply Store • Monthly Art Exhibits In Fisher Auditorium 709 S. Center St., Marshalltown
753-9013 www.theartcentermarshalltown.org
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
INSURANCE
B & G HVAC
1208 E. Main Street
Marshalltown
641-752-3429
INDEPENDENT
INSURANCE
SERVICES 11 E. Church Street
Marshalltown 752-4618
MANUFACTURER
RYERSON TULL
COIL PROCESSING
1107 E. Main St. Marshalltown 753-3511
HEATING & COOLING
CHASE
INSURANCE
SERVICES 105 A. Westwood Dr.
Marshalltown 752-5733
HEATING & COOLING
Concept by
IOWA Hearing
AID Centers Marshall Town Center 2500 S. Center Street
Marshalltown, Iowa 641-753-1426
HEARING AIDS
KAPAUN &
BROWN
1002 W. LINCOLNWAY
MARSHALLTOWN
641-753-3563
GRANDVIEW
HEIGHTS
910 E. Olive St. Marshalltown 752-4581
MISCELLANEOUS
AUGUSTINE
COMPANY
1210 Industrial Blvd. Marshalltown 753-3875
SALVATION ARMY 107 W. State St.
Marshalltown 753-5236
SOUTHRIDGE NURSING
& REHAB CENTER
309 W. Merle Hibbs Blvd. Marshalltown 752-4553
NURSING HOMES
ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING
CLAPSADDLE- GARBER
ASSOCIATES, INC. 16 E. Main St. Marshalltown 752-6701
HAWKEYE CARE
CENTERS OF IOWA
2401 S. 2nd Street Marshalltown 752-1553
SHOMO-MADSEN INSURANCE
22 E Main St. Marshalltown
753-6691
MUSIC Instruction & Sales
www.randallsguitarschoolandmusicshop.com
Lessons On Guitar • Bass & Piano Guitars • Amps & Accessories
Repairs • School Band Supplies 1008 Summit Street
Marshalltown • 752-8876
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Chamber Business listed?
Contact your Times-Republican Sales
Representative to have your Chamber Business
Listed on this Chamber Directory.
RADIO
KFJB-KXIA 123 W. Main St.
Marshalltown 753-3361
PLUMBING & ELECTRIC
HARTWIG PLUMBING
& HEATING INC.
405 S. 2nd Ave Marshalltown 752-5707
H&R BLOCK Tax & Business Services
204 E. Linn, Suite C Marshalltown 752-4418
ACCU-TAX 1302 W. Main St.
Marshalltown 752-6033
TAX SPECIALISTS
ELECTRIC SUPPLY OF
MARSHALLTOWN 1008 S. 12th Ave.
Marshalltown 752-4672
PAINTING
PRO FINISH
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
PAINTING 641-752-7896
www.profinishiowa.com
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BUSINESS NEWS
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7:00 - 8:30 a.m.R.S. Stover
(3809 South Center Street - Marshalltown)
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at R.S. Stover. Meet someone new or reconnect with a business
contact.
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Recently, the Chamber and Marshalltown Central Business District teamed up with Iowa State University for the Iowa State Retail Studio Project. The purpose of the project was twofold: to provide an opportu-nity for Iowa State students to apply their learning in a real-world setting through analyzing a store’s retail space and offer recommendations to en-hance it; and to assist local store owners to develop a vision for their store. Two groups of Iowa State students visited with Marshalltown retailers on Wedneday, August 26 to review the current status of the retail locations. The students then prepared recommendations for each retailer as to ways the store owner could improve the appearance of the store, make the store more welcoming, and also provided suggestions on product placement and displays. The students returned to Marshalltown on September 23 to present their recommendations. Participating retailers from Main Street and Marshalltown Mall includ-ed: 3rd Generation Upholstery, 7 Rayos Liquor Store, Black Tire Bike Company, Charmed by Kim, Denny’s Hometown Appliance, Golden Land Grocery, In Stitches, Liberty Gifts, Sports Page, Storia Bella, The Optical Center, Those Ink Guys, and Zamora’s Grocery. The project was made possible by a grant from the Marshalltown Development Foundation.
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On Friday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m., the Central Iowa Art Associa-tion (CIAA) will host its primary fundraiser Rockin’ for the Arts at the Fisher Community Center. The CIAA, founded in 1946 by "����"<%�\�"<�������=��/!����#��dedicated to promoting visual arts through quality instruction, exhibi-tions and community outreach. A live and silent auction will be held during the event with items generously donated by the com-munity. These include tremendous pieces of art, three nights in a Lon-don apartment, original pieces of jewelry, antiques and more. Refresh-ments, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. All proceeds will support the CIAA youth art programs and preservation of the Ceramics Study Collection. Tickets are available at Coldwell Banker-Premier Real Es-tate and The Perfect Setting. Tick-ets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The event is proudly spon-sored by The Fauna Nord Team.
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"� ��, Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Chamburrrrr Scurry 5K Run/Walk, slated for Satur-day, January 23, 2016, presented by Central Iowa Healthcare. Again this year, the event will feature a Kids Fun Run and Well-ness Fair at Iowa Valley Continu-ing Education. Registration is now available at www.marshalltown.org/5k. This is a great family-friendly Z�!�����!��"/#�����!�� "# ��++�the new year! Register today!
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More than one hundred Chamber, Rotary and Farm Bureau members gath-ered for the annual Rural-Urban dinner on September 9.
(Left): A crowd of more than 150 people gathered at the Fisher Community Center
on September 1 for a School Board Candi-date Forum, hosted by the Chamber, TR and
