Discover McGregor-Marquette, Iowa

10/18/2026

🪦 A Mausoleum of Mystery 🪦

A woman named Marla Nieman and her dog Sam are buried in a mausoleum in McGregor's Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

"So what?" you might think. "Hundreds of people are buried in the cemetery."

The catch: Nieman was from St. Petersburg, Florida, and she'd never been to McGregor until her burial in 2010.

The new event Secret McGregor will share more about this mysterious cemetery occupant, who had a wish to be buried near famed sand artist Andrew Clemens.

📅 Two Dates Available 📅
Saturday, Oct. 24, 5-6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30, 6-7:30 p.m.

📍 McGregor Community Center (former Methodist Church), 330 Ann St.

🎟 Purchase tickets in advance for $10 on the Ports of Discovery website under chamber events or at the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce Office. They will also be available at the door for $15.

10/18/2026

We love to see this partnership!

AME Awards Grant to Mar-Mac Human Powered Trails

On Friday, October 16, the Alexander McGregor Endowment presented Mar-Mac Human Powered Trails with a grant totaling more than $11,000!
Nichole Lustre accepted the check on behalf of the Trail Team at the Trailhead kiosk off Eagle Drive in McGregor. Members of the AME advisory board, LeAnn Watson, Duane Boelman, Ed James, and Eric Deppe, were on hand to make the presentation.
AME is excited to support this project, which not only connects McGregor and Marquette, but also brings visitors to our beautiful area for hiking and mountain biking while taking in some breathtaking scenery.
Thank you to everyone at Mar-Mac Human Powered Trails for your vision and hard work. We're thrilled to see the trails take shape!

10/16/2026

Paper Moon and Pocket City Pub for the win! Don’t miss this !

10/16/2026

Tonight’s the night! Bally’s Marquette

Bally's Marquette is excited to announce that Ann Christoffer will be playing in our 1994 Sports Bar area(2nd floor of the casino) on Friday, October 16 from 7PM - 10PM for you listening enjoyment watch for more announcements coming soon!

10/16/2026

Still time to get in on this !

Sign up for the Halloween/Fall Decorating Contest sponsored by the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce! 🎃

The contest is open to any home or business in Marquette and McGregor, and there is no cost to participate. Decorate in the "Haunted Halloween" or "Pumpkin Patch" theme.

📆Decoration deadline: Sunday, Oct. 18
🏆Winners in each category will be announced at the McGregor Halloween Parade and Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24. Winning entries will also be recognized on the "Discover McGregor-Marquette, Iowa" social media.
💵Prizes (gift certificates or chamber dollars) will be awarded to the top home and business in each category.

To sign up:
📲Fill out the form at this link: https://forms.gle/aZShrXJCq2nLkcVP6
📨 Email [email protected]
📞Call the chamber office at 563-873-2186
📍Stop at the chamber office at 146 Main St., McGregor

10/16/2026

See you at Backwoods Bar and Grill

10/16/2026

Mississippi Mood is ready for Halloween are you?

10/16/2026

Open tomorrow ! You should see all the costumes avaialbe !

🎃 Halloween fun doesn't have to come with a price tag!

Stop by the FREE Halloween Costume Exchange in McGregor every Saturday in October to find the perfect costume for your little ghosts and goblins! 👻

Have costumes collecting dust? Give them a second life by donating! All ages and sizes are welcome! 🧡