Press releases and coverage
Media coverage has played a key role in the growth of our events. As part of our comprehensive marketing strategy, we actively engage with local and regional media to generate buzz and drive attendance. Over the past two years, our Made in Iowa Markets have received consistent press coverage and attention, helping build credibility and excitement with each event. Below, you’ll find a collection of our past press releases and media features
Select Press Releases
December 9, 2025 – 9 Out of 10 Santa’s Agree: Merry Market Is the Place To Be
November 18, 2025 – Eastern Iowa’s Largest Holiday Market Takes Place Thanksgiving Weekend
October 1, 2025 – Interview Opportunity: Iowa Scarecrow Festival, Food Drive and Fall Market
September 3, 2025 – Scarecrows Against Hunger to Stomp Out Food Insecurity
July 17, 2025 – Iowa Scarecrow Festival Debuts Oct. 18 – Call for Entries Now Open
April 29, 2025 – Shop Handmade and Celebrate Mom this Saturday at the Made in Iowa Mother’s Day Market
April 14, 2025 – Made in Iowa Co-Founders Present $2,000 Donation to Marion American Legion
March 11, 2025 – Shop Local, Support Vets: Made in Iowa Spring Market Powers Marion American Legion
March 4, 2025 – Youth Makers Market Debuts at Made In Iowa Spring Market on March 15
January 28, 2025 – Delightful Valentine’s Day Shopping this Saturday: Made in Iowa Winter Market Brings Over 140 Vendors to Cedar Rapids
January 22, 2025 – Creators from 70 Iowa Towns Converge in Cedar Rapids for Made in Iowa Winter Market
January 13, 2025 – Get ready for Made in Iowa, the Winter “Farmers” Market
June 6, 2024 – Hills Bank Empowers Iowa Artisans with a Donation to Made in Iowa Scholarship Fund
May 29, 2024 – Made In Iowa Expo Announced: Hugely Successful Marion Winter Market Expands With A New Name and Location in 2025
April 22, 2024 – Marion Sun Mother’s Day Market: A Springtime Artisan Shopping Experience for the Whole Family
March 11, 2024 – Marion Sun Easter Market: An Artisan Shopping Experience for the Entire Family
March 6, 2024 – Marion Sun Realigns from Publishing to Thriving Community Events
February 6, 2024 – First Marion Winter Market Is This Saturday, Feb 10, 2024. A Beacon of Warmth and Community Spirit in the Cold Months
January 11, 2024 – Marion Winter Market: A New Family-Friendly Artisan Shopping Experience Launches
Selected Press Coverage
Doug Wagner interviews Cynthia Freese about Made In Iowa Holiday Market – Newsradio 600 WMT and News/Talk 1420
Made in Iowa Market meets Scarecrow Festival at Hawkeye Downs – Iowa’s News Now
First Ever Iowa Scarecrow Festival – khak
Family-friendly Iowa Scarecrow Festival debuts alongside Made in Iowa Fall Market – thegazette.com
Doug Wagner on the Voice Of Iowa Morning Show
Cedar Rapids to host Scarecrow Festival to fight hunger – radioiowa
Discover one-of-a-kind gifts at Iowa’s largest Mother’s Day artisan market – Iowa’s News Now
Radio Interview: Cynthia Freese talks about the Made In Iowa Mother’s Day Market with Doug Wagner at 600WMT – AM 600 Radio
Made in Iowa donates $2,000 to Marion American Legion Post – cbs2iowa
Eastern Iowa’s youth sell creations at Made in Iowa Market – KCRG TV 9 ABC
Made in Iowa Winter Market showcases local artisans at Hawkeye Downs – Iowa’s News Now
Cynthia Freese on Made In Iowa Winter Market – News/Talk 1540 KXEL
‘Made in Iowa’ market will be Feb. 1 at Hawkeye Downs – The Gazette
Marion Sun Mother’s Day Market to be held Saturday – Iowa’s News Now
Cynthia Freese, Marion Sun’s Director of Community on the Mother’s Day Market – The Doug Wagner Show on AM 600 WMT
Marion Sun winter market gives artists chance to sell outside of warm season – KCRG
First Marion Sun Winter Markets draws large crowds – KCRG
Marion Winter Market celebrates specialty foods and artisan crafts – CBS 2 Iowa
Marion Winter Market draws huge crowds on Saturday – CBS 2 Iowa