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Spotted on the Marion calendar: Varsity Girls Tennis - Marion vs Waverly-Shell Rock
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 much could ignoring a Marion school bus really cost you?
- Marion native Shanice Cheatham's path from local student to college trainer
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Marion officer shares safety reminders as kids head back to school (kcrg.com) — As Marion students head back to school, local police are urging drivers to slow down, obey crossing guards, and watch for buses or risk fines up to $330. Officer Tom Daubs also reminds families that Marion limits e-bike and e-scooter speeds and motor sizes on sidewalks and trails, stressing helmets and yielding to pedestrians for everyone's safety. 
• Shanice Cheatham, MS, LAT, ATC (gophersports.com) — A fellow Marion native, athletic trainer Shanice Cheatham has built a career supporting college athletes after starting out here and earning her athletic training degree at Iowa State. Now based in Minnesota, she specializes in manual therapy, biomechanical taping, and mental health, offering a hometown example of how local students can grow into health-focused sports careers.
📸 Around Marion
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion
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- Varsity Girls Tennis - Marion vs Waverly-Shell Rock
Marion Independent School District Waverly-Shell Rock
4:00 pm - Junior Varsity Volleyball - Dallas Center-Grimes vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Johnston High School
5:00 pm - Sophomore Volleyball - Iowa City High vs Muscatine
Marion Independent School District Washington High School
5:00 pm - Sophomore Volleyball - Pleasant Valley vs Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Marion Independent School District Washington High School
5:00 pm - JV Volleyball - Ames vs Johnston
Marion Independent School District Johnston High School
5:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball - Ames vs Johnston
Marion Independent School District Johnston High School
5:00 pm - Sophomore Volleyball - Cedar Rapids Washington vs West Delaware
Marion Independent School District Washington High School
5:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball - Johnston Quad
Marion Independent School District Johnston High School
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
📣 Marion Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🎨🏃🏓 What will you try next?
A new season is a great excuse to find a new activity. Get moving, make something, learn a skill or discover an interest you didn't know you had. … (Nextdoor ) - 🩰🎶 Tiny dancers.
Big moves. Lots of fun! Tippi Toes gives young dancers a welcoming place to move, learn and express themselves. Options include Toddler & Me, Baby… (Nextdoor )
- Bickford of Suffolk posted a job opening for Cook in Marion. Apply here.
- Carroll Construction Supply posted a job opening for Rebar Fabricator in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Rapids
- We the People: Cedar Rapids veteran launches nonprofit to help fellow veterans (ktiv.com)
- Linn County Supervisor Sami Scheetz holds town hall in Cedar Rapids (cbs2iowa.com)
- Cedar Rapids Police arrest 4 people after chase Sunday evening (kcrg.com)
Mount Vernon
- Iowa attorney general candidates disagree on state role in wage theft probes (radioiowa.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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