Marion Police Assist When Truck Strikes 63-Year-Old Pedestrian

The accident occurred on Wednesday morning on Center Point Road just north of Blairs Ferry Road. Charles Slaughter, 63, of Hiawatha suffered serious injuries.

Meteor Shower, 'Survivor: Philippines' Winner, Draco, Hanukkah Dates: Marion Patch Top 10 Most Read Stories of December

Entertainment, storms, meteors and tragedy were the most read stories on Marion Patch. Take a look.

Real Estate: Marion Wow House: What Goes for $275,000?

See inside this home at Realestate.AOL.com.

Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2013 Begins: Weather Forecast

For the new year, the first meteor shower of 2013 in the skies of Marion.

How to Keep Your New Year's Resolution and Get Marion in Shape

Five tips to help you keep your resolution. Be strong, Marion!

Get the Patch App for Your New Mobile Device

Taking your new iPhone or Android device for a spin? Don't forget to download the Patch app to take Marion Patch on the go and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2013 Peak: The Show Begins Tonight

For the new year, the first meteor shower of 2013 in the skies of Marion.

Marion Family Loses Christmas Presents, Apartment, to Waste Water

"The worst part is my kids, because I used all my money for Christmas and now they have no toys to show for it," mother says.

Best of Weird Iowa 2012: Naked Mallers, Bar-Hopping Baby, Zombies Attack, Strippers Galore, Bridezilla Barks and Bonkers at Walmart

The year that was? It was Iowa weird. And we can prove it.

What is Kwanzaa? And How to Celebrate in Marion

Kwanzaa is celebrated in the United States from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.

What Would You Improve in Marion in 2013?

If you could make a New Year's resolution for Marion, what would it be?

Who's Marion's Person of the Year?

TIME magazine named President Obama their person of the year for the second time. Tell us who you think should win from our town!

The Newtown Shootings: Patch, State of Iowa, to Take Part in Moment of Silence

Our Patches across the country will take part in a Web Moment of Silence on Friday, and Gov. Terry Branstad has requested that state residents pause to remember those lost last week.

Upload Your Snow Pictures to Marion Patch

Winter is here. Rejoice, send the kids out, drink some eggnog and share your pictures on Patch.

TV Anchor from Marion Responds to Letter Saying She is Not 'Suitable Example' Because of Weight: Best of 2012

Jennifer Livingston challenged the letter and made a powerful point about where children learn to bully others.

Wife Looks to Gift a Stripper for Hubby's Birthday on Marion Craigslist: Best of 2012

A wife asks advice to acquire a stripper for her husband's 40th birthday, an adorable cat is found and free pine cones are offered from a Marion residence.

Blizzard Warning: 'Dangerous' Winter Snow Storm Draco on the Way

The forecast for Marion is for heavy snow and winds.

Marion Weather Alert: 'Major Winter Storm' With Up to a Foot of Snow and Near Blizzard Conditions

A winter storm watch has been upgraded to a warning for Linn County for later Wednesday and Thursday.

Marion WOW House For Sale: Space, Gardens, Ponds and Water Fountain

See inside this home at RealEstate.AOL.Com.

Rejoice Snow Fans and Groan Travelers: Heavy Winter Storm Coming Wednesday and Thursday

Some light snow could come as soon as tonight.

Check Out and Vote on the Best 'Decked' House in Patchland

Voting for the national Deck the House contest winner gets underway on Dec. 18 and continues through Dec. 27.

When’s the Last Day to Ship Packages for Delivery Before Christmas?

To make sure it gets there on time, follow these tips for hassle-free shipping.

What’s the Chance of a White Christmas 2012 in Marion?

Maybe, maybe not, but the chances look good.

Weird News Rewind: Wedding Crasher, A Stolen Library and Gangnam Style

In case you missed it: All the weirdness Iowa experienced in the past week.

Marion Week in Review: Drugs for Candy, Shipping 20, Marion to Rose Bowl, Flu Shots

Also, Patch stopped in to check out a program where youngsters read with always-patient pups at the library.

Editor's Pick: With People Flocking Away from Church, Marion Pastor Blogs For Change: Best of 2012

Kevin Jones, the Marion pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, spoke about his effort to approach the old ideas of church in a new way.

Marion's Weekend Weather

Expects highs in the upper 30s and mid 40s, forecasters say.

One of 'Shipping 20' Powerball Winners from Quaker Oats Donates $75K to United Way

Kelly Mulford, of Marion, won a share of a $241 million jackpot and is actually doing what many say they would if they won the lottery. Helping others.

Iowa Nice: State Among Top in Nation for Volunteerism

Iowans have increased the number of hours they give to others. Where to volunteer in Marion.

CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Marion

Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

The Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower 2012 Peak: Weather Forecast is Looking Up

The most reliable meteor shower of the year, the Geminids, is on its way. Skies over Marion are looking clear.

Does Your Dog Like To Read? Non-Profit Seeks Pooches in Marion, Cedar Rapids

Members of Corridor Therapy Dogs offer reading assistance to children at the Marion Library and at other locations. They also visit hospitals and other facilities, such as The Abbe Center.

Tips for Photographing the Geminid Meteor Shower

The Geminids are set to peek on Dec. 13 or Dec. 14.

Best of Marion Craigslist, Dec. 11 Edition: Press Redial for Romance

The King of Pop is stiff and uninterested, a nonreward is sort of explained, and the search for a mother's rings.

The Cheapest House in Marion Costs How Much

The cheapest house is Marion costs less than the average college education.

Weird News Rewind: Surly Santa, Missing Tanner, 'Entire' Library Stolen, Freeway Fight and Whoa, Baby!

If you missed it, here's some weird news from the weekend.

Increase Fruit and Vegetable Production with Inexpensive Simple Passive-Solar Greenhouses

Linn County Master Gardeners present: House Plants Workshop

Iowa State Insect Zoo & Cedar Valley Humane Society Coming to Culver’s Garden Center

"Damsels and Monsters" art exhibit