Distinctly Different
Why Marshalltown is back for 2026!
Why Marshalltown is a summer workforce program led by the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce, designed to connect interns and any newcomers with everything our community has to offer beyond the workplace. While employers provide valuable on-the-job experience from 9 to 5, we focus on the 5 to 9—showcasing local events, hotspots, culture, and connections that make Marshalltown a great place to live. Whether you’re here for the summer or settling in for the long term, our goal is to help you feel at home—and excited to stay.
Please select below in the registration which events you plan to attend. We encourage you to attend all!
Thursday, May 28th
Lunch & Learn
B.A. Niblock – MCSD Orpheum Welcome Center (220 E. Main Street)
Black Box Theater, 11:30 – 1:00pm
Tuesday, June 16th
Scavenger Hunt
Marshalltown High School (1602 S 2nd Ave.)
Meet at the Drills Sculpture outside the MHS Roundhouse, 1:00 – 4:00pm
Thursday, July 9th
Cocktails, Mocktails, & Networking
Wayward Social (1101 S 6th Street), 4:00 – 6:00pm
Questions? Reach out to Workforce Development Director, Kate Bowermaster (kbowermaster@marshalltown.org)
Why Marshalltown Event Series is sponsored by: Emerson and MARSHALLTOWN Company
Attendance is free and open to the public.
These events are sponsored by: Emerson and MARSHALLTOWN Company