Marshalltown made us. Now it's our turn.

From the 1970s through the early 2000s, Marshalltown built a generation of leaders through community, athletics, and mentorship. Coaches, parents, and volunteers invested in us before we even knew it. The fields on South 12th Street weren't just where we played baseball — they were where we learned to compete, to show up, and to be part of something bigger than ourselves.

Today, those same facilities haven't seen significant reinvestment in decades. Aging infrastructure, safety concerns, and limited lighting have held the program back — while families in other communities enjoy modern, safe facilities that attract players and keep kids engaged.

Friends of Marshalltown are stepping up to change that.

Since Summer 2025, our all-volunteer board has already completed Phase 1 of a multi-phase renovation of the South 12th Street complex — funded entirely through community donations, local business generosity, and hundreds of hours of volunteer labor:

✓ New batting cage constructed

✓ New foul poles installed

✓ Backstop repairs completed

✓ Dugout roofs torn off and completely rebuilt by volunteers

✓ New bleachers and dugout benches installed

✓ Field grading and drainage improvements

✓ Restroom improvements completed

✓ Site cleanup and concrete work

But we're just getting started.

Only 1 of our 6 fields currently has lights — and that system dates back to the 1970s. Our goal is to have 4 fully renovated fields ready for the 2026 season, with lighting, concession improvements, and expanded programming to follow.

We believe better facilities will do more than improve baseball. They'll increase youth participation, create safer experiences for players and families, expand local recreational and travel baseball opportunities — and keep more of Marshalltown's youth baseball activity right here at home, where it belongs.

3X player registration growth since campaign launch. The momentum is real. The community has shown up. Now we're asking Friends of Marshalltown — alumni, former residents, local businesses, and anyone who loves this town — to invest forward.

Every dollar goes directly to the mission. Marshalltown Little League is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN 23-7068753. $0 in officer compensation. Fully volunteer-led.

Marshalltown made us. Now it's our turn to pay it forward.

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Marshalltown made us. Now it's our turn.

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