🌱 Patch AM: Which Marion-area roads just got new speed limits—and by how much?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Marion-area roads just got new speed limits—and by how much?
• How Marion Police say to handle that aggressive driver on your bumper

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
• Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
• Monday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Linn County approves new speed limits on secondary roads (cbs2iowa.com) — Newly approved Linn County speed limits will change how fast you can legally drive on several roads at Marion's edges, including Alburnett, Lucore, and Winslow roads. After a state law raised default county speeds, engineers reviewed conditions and set 55 mph limits on key stretches near Marion, so watch for new signs and adjust your commute accordingly.
   

• i9 Investigation: Videos show same driver in repeated alleged road rage encounters (kcrg.com) — A pattern of aggressive driving incidents across Linn County, including areas Marion residents use, has prompted police to remind drivers they can face serious charges even when incidents are only caught on video. Marion Police Officer Tom Daubs explains how officers can still ticket reckless drivers and urges anyone targeted to avoid confrontation, create distance, call police, and save any video evidence.
   

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Sunday August 30
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Monday August 31
• Freshman Volleyball - Iowa City High vs Marion
  Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Red Gym
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Tuesday September 1
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  Marion Independent School District Linn-Mar Aquatic Center
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Thursday September 3
• Sophomore Volleyball - Waterloo West vs Marion
  Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Gold Gym
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• Varsity Volleyball - Waterloo West vs Marion
  Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Red Gym
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• Sophomore Volleyball - Waterloo West vs Iowa City West
  Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Gold Gym
  6:30 pm
• Varsity Volleyball - Waterloo West vs Iowa City West
  Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Red Gym
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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29
• Varsity Volleyball - West Branch Volleyball Invitational
  Marion Independent School District West Branch High School
  8:00 am
• Freshman Volleyball - 9th VB Tournament
  Marion Independent School District Prairie Point Middle School
  8:30 am
• Freshman Volleyball - Marion vs Prairie
  Marion Independent School District Prairie Point Middle School
  8:30 am
• Freshman Volleyball - Marion vs Vinton-Shellsburg
  Marion Independent School District Prairie Point Middle School
  8:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Cedar Rapids

• Market After Dark to bring road closures to downtown Cedar Rapids Saturday (cbs2iowa.com)
• Pleasant this evening, big changes this weekend (kcrg.com)
• Cedar Rapids Plans Major Replacement of 8th Avenue Bridge (khak.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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