See the FIVE ways YOU can ignite Marshalltown’s sense of civic pride!

Do one on your own time, with little to no permission or get a group of friends

Tell others about your improvement ideas, more than likely, your neighbor could be thinking the same thing

Celebrate Small Wins

Add joy when we see improvements to our community by celebrating the small wins

  • Revitalized buildings

  • Updated parks

  • New local businesses

  • Art installations

  • Cleaned up property

    Any improvements can be celebrated!

Do

See something which needs improvement? Permission isn’t always needed.

Be the leader to spark change. All it takes is one idea.

  • Park and neighborhood clean up

  • Volunteer for events

  • Start a social gathering

  • Make improvements in your neighborhood

  • Share your ideas

Be Social

Bring back the norm of meeting and knowing residents in Marshalltown

  • Block parties to know your neighbors

  • Start a social hour around hobbies

  • Neighborhood park play dates

Be Vocal

Be a community cheerleader to foster a great sense of belonging

  • Write positive stories for Letter To The Editor in Times-Republican

  • Email city council with positive messages

  • Speak at city council meetings

  • Share positive stories on social media