Reviving Marion's Uptown One Store at a Time

There's a growing population of Marion businesses that have started up shop not just for financial gain, but to create a more vibrant city. Marion Patch will be highlighting these businesses in the coming weeks with a series of profiles, entitled "Revivin

Marion Person of the Day: Matt Kiesling

Marion resident Matt Kiesling founded SlashDraw, a website that sells his artwork printed on t-shirts and other accessories to benefit charitable organizations.

Economy Watch: Linn County's Jobless Rate Slightly Better Than Iowa Average

Iowa's economy added 2,300 jobs in October, according to numbers from Iowa Workforce Development. This is a .2 Percent Improvement Over 2010.

Marion Toy Store Excelling in a Down Economy

Intelligent Life Toys promotes creativity.

From Apprentice to Owner, Marion Woman's Success is in the Bag(s)

Katie Ungs, a 28-year-old Marion entrepreneur, has successfully kept her local boutique, Purse~N~ality, a thriving uptown specialty store.