Marshalltown’s best local businesses

The 20 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 27

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20 businesses across 1 category — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants14 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Aug 27

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• Earl May Garden Center

  Home & Garden

  Longtime spot for lawn & garden supplies, plus houseplants, seasonal decor, patio furniture & more.

  3001 S Center St · earlmay.com ↗

• Slumberland Furniture

  Home & Garden

  Chain showcasing a variety of furniture, mattresses & home accent pieces, such as mirrors & benches.

  27 W Berle Rd · stores.slumberland.com ↗

• Gladbrook Theater

  Entertainment

  Old-fashioned movie theater offering concessions & newly released films in simple surroundings.

  319 2nd St (Gladbrook) · gladbrooktheater.com ↗

• Great Clips

  Beauty

  Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

  50 La Frentz Ln Ste G · salons.greatclips.com ↗

• Maurices

  Shopping

  Women's clothing chain for current fashions in a range of sizes, plus footwear & accessories.

  50 La Frentz Ln Space 501 · locations.maurices.com ↗

• Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel

  Nightlife

  Casual casino hotel offering 4 restaurants, a bar & an outdoor arena, plus mobility scooters.

  1504 305th St (Tama) · meskwaki.com ↗

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