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🌱 Patch AM: How Marion flood victims can get free bulk pickup through Oct. 2
Also check out Do Portugal Circus - Lindale Mall on the Marion Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Marion flood victims can get free bulk pickup through Oct. 2
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
- Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• KXEL Morning News for Tue. Sep. 22, 2026 (kxel.com) — Marion residents dealing with recent flooding can schedule free curbside pickup of damaged bulk items through the city's Public Works Department now through October 2. You can request collection online or by calling during weekday business hours, with only hazardous and specialty materials excluded. The same regional roundup also notes flooding issues in Cedar Rapids and temporary office changes in Waterloo. 
📸 Around Marion
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion
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★ Featured events ★
- Do Portugal Circus - Lindale Mall →
Lindale Mall, 4444 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
7:30 pm
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Varsity Volleyball - Marion vs Benton
Benton Community High School
7:30 pm - Varsity Football - Marion vs Pella
Pella High School
7:00 pm - Marching Band Band - Marion Marching Band Invitational
Marion High School > Marion Stadium
5:00 pm - Freshman Volleyball - Marion vs Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Jefferson High School
4:30 pm - Junior Varsity Volleyball - Marion, CCA, Kennedy, Western Dubuqu
Marion High School > Red Gym
5:00 pm - Middle School Girls Cross Country - Washington Cross Country Invita
Washington Golf & Country Club
4:30 pm - Middle School Boys Cross Country - Washington Cross Country Invitat
Washington Golf & Country Club
4:30 pm - Varsity Boys Cross Country - Washington Cross Country Invitational
Washington Golf & Country Club
4:30 pm - Varsity Girls Cross Country - Washington Cross Country Invitational
Washington Golf & Country Club
4:30 pm - Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving - Cedar Rapids Jefferson vs Cedar R
Kennedy High School
6:00 pm - Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving - Linn-Mar vs Cedar Rapids Washingt
Washington High School
6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🍂 A hayrack ride through the valley sounds like a pretty good Friday night.
Harvest Hayrack Nights return to Ushers Ferry on Friday, October 2. Ride through the valley, roast marshmallows, make a simple craft, then head to… (Nextdoor ) - 🏊 Time is running out to register for the next session of Bender swim lessons!
Whether your swimmer is getting comfortable in the water or ready to build stronger skills, lessons give kids a chance to learn with instruction… (Nextdoor )
- LINN-MAR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS posted a job opening for Benefits/Payroll Technician in Marion. Apply here.
- Hy-Vee posted a job opening for Customer Service in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Rapids
- Cedar Rapids advances $123M Eighth Avenue bridge replacement (cbs2iowa.com)
- What the New Busse Branch Offers Cedar Rapids Families (khak.com)
- A Popular Cedar Rapids Vendor Market is Coming Up This Weekend (khak.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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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