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Board approves county use and control of downtown premises for 2026 events, including RAGBRAI plans
Summary
The Board approved an event proposal allowing use and control of Marshall County-owned downtown premises for a series of 2026 community events, including plans to use the courthouse grounds during RAGBRAI on July 22; some events will serve alcohol and liquor-license applications are being prepared.
On April 8 the Marshall County Board approved an Event Proposal permitting use and control of county-owned premises in downtown Marshalltown for a series of community events in 2026. John Hall, co-chair of the Marshalltown RAGBRAI group, and Danielle Lekin, executive director of the Marshalltown Central Business District, discussed preliminary plans to use the courthouse lawn, horseshoe parking lot and the adjacent parking lot for RAGBRAI activities, with a formal request to follow as plans are finalized.
Danielle Lekin told the board she is completing applications for any liquor licenses needed; the board approved the event proposal on a motion by Christian Goodman, seconded by Carol Hibbs, with the motion carrying 3-0. County staff noted final details and permits will be submitted before event dates.
