Marv James Marketplace

Welcome to Marv James Marketplace—a Council Bluffs, Iowa-based creative studio and storefront dedicated to community pride, regional history, and quality custom craft. Founded by Marine Corps veteran and lifelong entrepreneur Marvin D. James, Marv James Marketplace was built on a simple promise: bridging the gap between professional design and local impact. Under our dedicated division, Marv's Custom Designs, we create high-quality apparel, headwear, garden flags, and custom gear that celebrate the stories, landmarks, and people of Southwest Iowa.