🌱 Patch AM: How Marion honored 9/11’s 25th anniversary with powerful personal stories

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In today's newsletter:

• How Marion honored 9/11's 25th anniversary with powerful personal stories
• Marion woman recalls the heartbreaking final message from a 9/11 friend

Also on today's calendar: Chair Yoga with Tammy and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
• Sunday: Cooler with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 66, low: 53.
• Monday: Breezy with a gusty t-storm, with a high of 70 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Memories remain vivid 25 years on as Marion honors 9/11 victims and heroes (cbs2iowa.com) — Marion residents gathered Friday for a 25th‑anniversary 9/11 remembrance, highlighting a Ground Zero flag carried by a Navy veteran and stories connecting Iowa families to New York, the Pentagon, and Flight 93. Speakers emphasized honoring victims, first responders, and service members while keeping the memories and lessons of that day alive for the community.
   

• 'I will see you soon' - Marion woman remembers final message from friend killed on Flight 175 on 9/11 (kcrg.com) — A Marion woman is sharing the deeply personal story of losing her friend, United Airlines flight attendant Amy Jarret, on Flight 175 during the 9/11 attacks. She recalls realizing her friend's fate while watching live coverage and now focuses on preserving Jarret's memory and urging people to keep remembering Sept. 11.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• Spark in the Park →
  Lowe Park, 4500 N Thenth St., Marion
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Chair Yoga with Tammy →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  1:00 pm
• Teen Crochet Class →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  4:00 pm
• Varsity Girls Tennis - Marion vs Maquoketa
  Maquoketa High School
  4:00 pm
• Freshman Volleyball - Iowa City West vs Marion
  Marion High School > Red Gym
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Sophomore Volleyball - Independence vs Marion
  Marion High School > Red Gym
  5:00 pm
• A Forum on Aging: Resources for Your Journey →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  5:00 pm
• Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving - Burlington vs Cedar Rapids Kenned
  Kennedy High School
  6:00 pm
• Junior Varsity Volleyball - Independence vs Marion
  Marion High School > Red Gym
  6:00 pm
• Junior Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving - Cedar Rapids Washington vs
  Jefferson High School
  6:00 pm
• Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving - Cedar Rapids Washington vs Cedar
  Jefferson High School
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Sensory Stations →
  Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi Neighbors, I am looking for someone reliable and trustworthy to help clean my moms house.
  If you're available or have a good recommendation, please message me. Thanks so much. Send me a text 515 209-2613 (Nextdoor Tower View Rd)
• Calling all Strom Lake St.
  Mary's Alumni. If you are an alum and want to join us, please IM me, and I'll send the link to the RSVP form. (Nextdoor Newcastle)

• Presbyterian Homes & Services posted a job opening for Infection Control and Prevention Specialist in Marion. Apply here.
• Mister Car Wash posted a job opening for Guest Service Specialist in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hiawatha

• Duane Arnold restart brings former operator home (cbs2iowa.com)

Cedar Rapids

• Eastern Iowa doctor recalls helping 9/11 victims 25 years later (kcrg.com)
• Bricks Bar & Grill remains a downtown Cedar Rapids staple, featured on Hometown Eats (cbs2iowa.com)
• Cedar Rapids listed in top 25 best U.S. cities for healthcare access (corridorbusiness.com)

Ok Marion! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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