Small Business Spotlights


  • Small Business Spotlight - Appliance Doctor

    posted on Thursday, May 14, 2026

    Appliance Doctor has been a trusted name in Marshalltown for more than four decades. Originally founded in the 1980s by Lon Malone, the business built its reputation on reliable service and a strong commitment to the community, something that continues to define it today. As current owner Laura Rasmussen puts it, “Appliance Doctor has been a community staple for over forty years providing service and appliance sales to Marshalltown and the surrounding area.”

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  • Small Business Spotlight - OPA Grill

    posted on Monday, May 4, 2026

    Since opening in March 2019, Opa Grill has become a local favorite in Marshalltown, offering American classics and Mediterranean cuisine. Owned by Yanni Coutsougeras, the family-run restaurant is built on more than 45 years of culinary experience passed down through generations.

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  • Small Business Spotlight: Commitment and Casual Dining

    posted on Thursday, May 8, 2025

    Since opening its doors in August 2009, Legends American Grill has become a staple of the Marshalltown dining scene—a place where aged hand-cut steaks meet the excitement of a 55-TV sports bar, and where a business meeting or an anniversary celebration can blend seamlessly with wings, cold beers, and the roar of a big game.

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  • Small Business Spotlight: School for our Littlest Learners

    posted on Thursday, May 8, 2025

    Recognizing an unmet community need for childcare, Bobcat Academy opened its doors in August of 2016. Since then, the business has provided childcare and developmental programs to hundreds of children in Marshalltown and surrounding communities.

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  • Small Business Spotlight: Brewing Success in Marshalltown

    posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2025

    What began as a retirement dream has blossomed into a community favorite. Scooter's Coffee in Marshalltown opened on December 31, 2021, just two months after construction began. Serving espresso, coffee, specialty drinks, along with smoothies, pastries, and breakfast options, the location has quickly become a go-to spot for morning pick-me-ups and afternoon boosts.

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