Morning Marion! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Marion fare in this week's high school football action?
Also on today's calendar: Beginner Embroidery Class and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 41 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• EIOT: CCA cruises by Marion, 43-7 (cbs2iowa.com) — Marion football fans can check in on Week 6 action, where Clear Creek Amana rolled past Marion 43–7 in a key high school matchup. The roundup also points you to Eastern Iowa OT for more highlights from around the region's Friday night games.
📸 Around Marion
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Other local events
Monday October 5 - Freshman Volleyball - Marion vs Xavier
Xavier High School
5:00 pm - Beginner Embroidery Class →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
5:30 pm Tuesday October 6 - Art Contest: What America Means to Me →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion - Middle School Boys Cross Country - West Delaware Boys CC Invite
Delaware County Fair
4:00 pm - Middle School Girls Cross Country - West Delaware Girls CC Invite
Delaware County Fair
4:00 pm - Varsity Girls Cross Country - West Delaware XC Invitational
Hart Ridge Golf Course
4:15 pm - Varsity Boys Cross Country - West Delaware XC Invitational
Hart Ridge Golf Course
4:45 pm - Freshman Volleyball - Marion vs Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
5:00 pm - Sophomore Volleyball - Marion vs Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
5:00 pm - Junior Varsity Girls Cross Country - JV Girls
Hart Ridge Golf Course
5:10 pm - Junior Varsity Boys Cross Country - JV Boys
Hart Ridge Golf Course
5:40 pm
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi y'all
I am a ridgeback mix with Chihuahua. I am full grown. 4 years old. Born in March 2021. I am spayed. I do need my nails done and I do give a fuss. I… (Nextdoor Prairie Hill Dr) - A friend is looking to adopt a beagle .
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- Bosselman Administrative Services, Inc posted a job opening for Sales Associate/Customer Service - Pump & Pantry in Marion. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Retail - Part Time Seasonal Team Member in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Rapids
- Cedar Rapids City Manager announces Fire Chief selection (kcrg.com)
- Flooded basement leaves 6 Cedar Rapids kids sharing 2 bedrooms, parents facing repair costs (kcrg.com)
- Decorah runs its way past Cedar Rapids Washington (thegazette.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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