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Good morning to you Marion! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Marion's 10 mph sidewalk rule compares to new Iowa e-bike limits
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
- Monday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Estherville Places New Regulations on E-bikes and Scooters (kiow.com) — Marion is highlighted as one of several Iowa cities tightening rules on e-bikes and scooters, with a 10 mph speed limit on sidewalks already in place. Estherville has now adopted similar regulations, requiring safe riding, adherence to traffic laws, and allowing fines or temporary impounding for violations, signaling a broader statewide push for micro-mobility safety. 
📸 Around Marion
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion
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- Board of Education Work Session
Marion Independent School District > Board Room
4:30 pm - Junior Varsity Volleyball - CPU JV Volleyball Quad
Marion Independent School District Center Point-Urbana High School
5:00 pm - Freshman Volleyball - Marion vs Cedar Rapids Washington
Marion Independent School District Washington High School
5:00 pm - Varsity Girls Tennis - Maquoketa vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Tennis Courts
4:00 pm - Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving - Prairie vs Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Marion Independent School District Kennedy High School
6:00 pm - Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving - Iowa City West vs Cedar Rapids Wa
Marion Independent School District Washington High School
6:00 pm - Varsity Girls Tennis - Marion vs Waverly-Shell Rock
Marion Independent School District Waverly-Shell Rock
4:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball - Dallas Center-Grimes vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Johnston High School
5:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fresh Conversations →
Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W Willman St, Hiawatha
1:00 pm - Board of Education Work Session
Marion Independent School District > Board Room
4:30 pm - Freshman Volleyball - Marion vs Cedar Rapids Washington
Marion Independent School District Washington High School
5:00 pm - Junior Varsity Volleyball - CPU JV Volleyball Quad
Marion Independent School District Center Point-Urbana High School
5:00 pm
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We took him to the vet and his name is Eby!
There were two phone numbers listed, so if you receive a call from a vet in Marion we have your cat! (Nextdoor Linn Grove) - 🏹🎯 Looking for something completely different?
Discover Kyudo Renmei, the traditional Japanese longbow. This six-week class for ages 16+ introduces form, focus and technique, with equipment… (Nextdoor )
- Arby's - DRM, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Marion. Apply here.
- Carroll Distributing & Construction Supply, Inc. posted a job opening for Rebar Fabricator in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Rapids
- Banned cardboard, recyclables among trash from Cedar Rapids data center sites, Solid Waste Agency says (kcrg.com)
- Cedar Rapids construction projects stalled after contractor pulls out (kcrg.com)
- 2719 O Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (redfin.com)
Mount Vernon
- Nate Willems vows to fight wage theft, polluters at Register Soapbox (desmoinesregister.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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