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Coming up on the calendar:
- Preschool Storytime at Marion Public Library
- Chair Yoga with Tammy at Marion Public Library
- Then & Now: Herbal Remedies at Marion Public Library
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 73, low: 52.
- Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
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Monday September 28 - Chair Yoga with Tammy →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
1:00 pm - Then & Now: Herbal Remedies →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
6:00 pm - Knit Wits →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
6:00 pm Tuesday September 29 - Longarm Quilting Project Time →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
9:00 am - Tai Chi - Advanced Class →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
9:00 am - Tai Chi for Beginners →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
10:00 am - Doodlebugs Art Program →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
10:30 am - MakerSpace Open Hours →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
2:00 pm - Longarm Quilting Training Course →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
4:00 pm Wednesday September 30 - 1776: The Musical Movie Screening →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
11:00 am - MakerSpace Open Hours →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
12:00 pm
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- We are offering free pickup of large household items damaged by storm water.
Our Solid Waste and Recycling team and our Forestry team are working together to help with cleanup. This temporary service ends October 5 and is only… (Nextdoor ) - 🍂 Last call for a fall night at Ushers Ferry!
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- Michels Corporation posted a job opening for Associate Construction Project Manager - Substations - Michels Power, Inc. in Marion. Apply here.
- Presbyterian Homes & Services posted a job opening for Housekeeping Services Assistant - Full Time in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Rapids
- Waypoint opens 12 apartments to address need for affordable housing (kcrg.com)
- Cedar Rapids shares plans to collect water-damaged items from recent rains (kcrg.com)
- Cedar Rapids Library asks Iowans to "Give Like Dolly" (cbs2iowa.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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