Mount Pleasant is welcoming exciting growth with the construction of BARK BLVD, an 8,200-square-foot premier dog boarding and daycare facility located within the Ash Street Development commercial corridor on the north side of Mount Pleasant. Led by Jim Barton Construction (JBC) as general contractor, the project is scheduled for completion in Summer 2026.
Co-Owners Matt, Mackenzie, and Ryan Barton, all born and raised in Southeast Iowa, come from a long line of family entrepreneurs dedicated to building opportunities within the community. Their vision for BARK BLVD was inspired by both their own dog care needs and ongoing conversations with community member.
Positioned on the north side of Mount Pleasant, BARK BLVD will provide easy access for Mount Pleasant residents and the surrounding communities. The facility will feature 65+ individual, resort-style dog suites designed for comfort and privacy, along with dedicated indoor and outdoor play zones and high-ratio staff supervision focused on safety and enrichment. When fully operational, BARK BLVD is expected to create more than 20 local employment opportunities and offer accessible, high-quality dog care 365 days a year.
Matt Barton also commended the City of Mount Pleasant leaders for their continued investment in thoughtful, sustainable growth.
Mount Pleasant’s strong sense of community remains at the heart of the project. “This community has always rallied behind local business,” Barton added. “BARK BLVD is just one more way we’re giving back to the place that’s given so much to us.”
Learn more or follow project updates at BARK BLVD’s project page.
