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A few facts about Marshalltown

  • About 28,000 people live in Marshalltown.
  • It lies in Iowa.
  • It's about 982 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Des Moines is about 48 miles away.
  • Close by: Grinnell (23 miles), Newton (25 miles) and Ames (37 miles).

Where to meet in Marshalltown

In a town like Marshalltown, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Marshalltown

How far around Marshalltown can I search?

More than 58,000 people live within 30 miles of Marshalltown, in 4 towns and cities including Newton, Grinnell and Nevada. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Marshalltown free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Marshalltown or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Marshalltown real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Marshalltown?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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