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In today's newsletter:
- How to get your flood-damaged items hauled away for free
Also on today's calendar: Adult Story Hour with Storyteller Adam Booth and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Turning cloudy and cool, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 66, low: 54.
- Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• KXEL Morning News for Tue. Sep. 22, 2026 (kxel.com) — Marion residents dealing with recent flooding can schedule free bulk pickup for damaged items through the city's Public Works Department, now through October 2. You can request collection online or by calling during weekday office hours, with most non-hazardous household flood debris accepted. This is a key chance to clear out water-damaged belongings at no cost.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion
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Thursday September 24 - Adult Story Hour with Storyteller Adam Booth →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
9:45 am - Adult Story Hour with Storyteller Kim Weitkamp →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
3:00 pm - Tween & Teen Game Days: American History Trivia →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
3:00 pm - Page Turners Book Club →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
4:00 pm - Junior Varsity Volleyball - Marion vs Benton
Benton Community High School
5:00 pm - Sophomore Volleyball - Marion vs Benton
Benton Community High School
6:00 pm - Master Gardener Library Talk: Fall Vegetable Gardening →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
6:30 pm - Varsity Volleyball - Marion vs Benton
Benton Community High School
7:30 pm Friday September 25 - Varsity Football - Marion vs Pella
Pella High School
7:00 pm Saturday September 26 - Marching Band Band - Marion Marching Band Invitational
Marion High School > Marion Stadium
5:00 pm Monday September 28 - Freshman Volleyball - Marion vs Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Jefferson High School
4:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🥾 Registration ends TODAY for Take a Hike!
Spend Saturday, October 3, exploring Maquoketa Caves State Park with Next Chapter. Enjoy scenic trails and unique cave formations at your own pace or… (Nextdoor ) - I lost my list of lawn care people/companies that people recommend.
I just got out of the hospital and our yard really needs mowed and trimmed. I don't want to put it all of the wife. Thank you, (Nextdoor 29th Ave)
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Marion. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Pizza Maker (01740) - 2931 7th Ave #100 in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Rapids
- Cedar Rapids mom to meet Grassley about Zuckerberg subpoena after daughter's 2023 suicide (cbs2iowa.com)
- Marshall County veterans participate in Eastern Iowa Honor Flight (timesrepublican.com)
- Feed Iowa First raises over $26,000 at Global Graze fundraiser (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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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