T-R PHOTOS BY MIKE DONAHEY — Naomi Indarti of Marshalltown — owner-operator of Euphoria Events poses at her table filled with treats on West Main Street during Thursday night’s “Haunt the Block” event sponsored by Marshalltown Central Business District - A Main Street Community. “The event was an unforgettable experience filled with excitement, creativity and community spirit,” she said. “The streets came alive with spooky decorations, music and laughter.”

Marshall County Emergency Management staff give treats and coloring books to costumed children and adults during Thursday night’s Haunt the Block. Emergency Management staff were stationed on the south side of the Marshall County Courthouse, and were joined by members of the Marshalltown Fire Department, Marshalltown Police Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa Department of Corrections.

Staff from Smokin’ G’s BBQ hand out treats to several children during Haunt the Block. Alushia Fitzgerald - a Marshalltown Central Business District volunteer correctly predicted downtown would be “engulfed” with children. Fitzgerald and fellow CBD volunteers Diane and Don Henry, along with volunteer Rhetta Schmitt were stationed in front of the Tremont Grille. 

Feynam Lin, dressed as a scarecrow, passes the Chef King restaurant on Main Street during “Haunt the Block” after grabbing a treat. Lin, a fifth grade student at Lenihan Intermediate Elementary, wore a similar costume last year — the Grim Reaper.

A Sub City of Marshalltown employee hands out a treat to a youth costumed as Spiderman Thursday evening during the annual Haunt the Block. Hundreds of youth dressed in costumes ranging from ninjas to princesses to pirates to football players filled downtown.

Tori MIller, manager of Brown’s Shoe Fit in Marshalltown, participates in Haunt the Block with her dog Wally and cat Judson. Miller was preparing to work at her store on East Main Street with colleagues.

Alex Ferneau of Marshalltown talks with staff of Select Physical Therapy of Marshalltown while her children, Carter, Cooper and Raegan eye popcorn during Haunt the Block. Ferneau - a Chamber of Commerce employee - participated in the event for the first time.