t-r photos by Thomas Nelson The hustle and bustle of downtown Main Street has come almost to halt with most stores and business closed to help combat the COVID-19 virus.

Lonely tables sit at the Tremont Grille.

Elmer Garcia takes break to text while wearing a protective mask during the COVID-19 pandemic

Activity in Marshalltown continues down an alleyway behind city hall during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two women walk toward the Orpheum, which continues to be closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A make shift sign tells customers that West End Perk is closed, as are several other near businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Center Street Baptist Church’s sign informs the public its closed through March 31.