The Gateway- St. Charles

The Gateway- St. Charles The Gateway is a beautiful, historic church converted into a venue available for rent year-round. During the summer, the doors are open to visitors.

Visit with our host who will assist you offering maps, brochures, and the St. Charles business directory. This historic landmark was built in 1861 and operated as a Presbyterian church until 1971. Now, the Gateway- Welcome Center and Event Venue is a managed by the St. Charles Gateway Tourism board. It has a two-fold purpose. The venue is available year round for all types of event and/or meeting

rentals. It also operates from May through October as a satellite welcome center for the Madison County Chamber of Commerce welcoming visitors to the area.

The Gateway Tourism Board booked some studio time with the incredibly gifted and gracious  Susan Fitzpatrick Cornelison ...
05/23/2026

The Gateway Tourism Board booked some studio time with the incredibly gifted and gracious Susan Fitzpatrick Cornelison and her trusty sidekick Laura Beeler and just look what magic happened.
Created by L to R Marcia Thompson, Lucinda Springer Jacobs, Mary Seibert, Margaret Blair,Sue Cornelison and Laura Beeler. We made this!
Drive by The Gateway- St. Charles and check it out.

"A huge thank you to the Greater Madison County Community Foundation for their generous grant! This support will help us...
05/01/2026

"A huge thank you to the Greater Madison County Community Foundation for their generous grant! This support will help us improve the Gateway Welcome Center for visitors and our residents alike. We are so grateful for your investment in our community!

L to R
Margaret Blair, Marcia Thompson, Mary Seibert, Sara Hobart (GMCCF), Lois Stanley, Tracy Bean

Luv the Locals 50240 Check your email!!Great event for businesses this Thursday evening 6pm at the Gateway.  Hors Oeuvre...
04/28/2026

Luv the Locals 50240
Check your email!!
Great event for businesses this Thursday evening 6pm at the Gateway. Hors Oeuvre's and libations start at 5:30pm.
Special guests from Hinterland and Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Special drawing for those in attendance.

04/04/2026
Great opportunity to give a little time and promote your community.
04/01/2026

Great opportunity to give a little time and promote your community.

Thanks to the St. Charles Community Foundation for the grant money received for Gateway improvements.
12/18/2025

Thanks to the
St. Charles Community Foundation for the grant money received for Gateway improvements.

12/18/2025

A big THANK YOU to the St. Charles Community Foundation for the grant money. We also want to say THANKS to those who support our community by giving, showing up, attending and caring. Be proud of where you live by living in it.

12/16/2025

Don't forget to celebrate a
St. Charles Christmas
tomorrow evening.
Businesses open, Dinner @ the Lions hall, and SANTA!

Come visit with Santa at the Gateway before the reindeer carry him off at 2:30! The trees look amazing and you can also ...
12/07/2025

Come visit with Santa at the Gateway before the reindeer carry him off at 2:30!

The trees look amazing and you can also pick up your Tour of Homes tickets! See you soon!!

Come see Santa at the Gateway before the reindeer pick him up at 2:30!  Tour of Home tickets available!
12/07/2025

Come see Santa at the Gateway before the reindeer pick him up at 2:30! Tour of Home tickets available!

Address

202 E. Main Street
Saint Charles, IA
50240

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