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🌱 Patch AM: See how Marion’s new Central Plaza is finally taking shape
Spotted on the Marion calendar: Lake County Captains at Cedar Rapids Kernels
Hello Marion! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Marion's new Central Plaza is finally taking shape
- Which Linn County roads near Marion just got new speed limits?
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: High thin cloudiness, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Marion completes Central Plaza with 530 commemorative bricks at City Square Park (cbs2iowa.com) — Central Plaza in uptown Marion is now fully open at City Square Park, capped by 530 sponsored commemorative bricks along a new walkway. The nearly $9 million project, funded by grants, donations, and city dollars, transforms the former 11th Street area into a flexible, year-round gathering space for concerts and community events, replacing the park destroyed in the 2020 derecho. 
• Linn County approves new speed limits on secondary roads (cbs2iowa.com) — Linn County has set new speed limits on several secondary roads, including stretches that begin at Marion's city limits on Alburnett, Lucore, and Winslow roads. The changes follow a state law raising default rural speeds and are based on engineering studies aimed at matching limits to real-world conditions, so drivers should watch for updated signs around Marion and beyond.
📸 Around Marion
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion
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★ Featured events ★
- Lake County Captains at Cedar Rapids Kernels →
Veterans Memorial Stadium, 950 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids
1:05 pm
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Varsity Football - West Delaware vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Marion Stadium
7:30 pm - Varsity Volleyball - West Branch Volleyball Invitational
Marion Independent School District West Branch High School
8:00 am - Freshman Volleyball - Marion vs Vinton-Shellsburg
Marion Independent School District Prairie Point Middle School
8:30 am - Freshman Volleyball - Center Point-Urbana vs Prairie
Marion Independent School District Prairie Point Middle School
8:30 am - Freshman Volleyball - 9th VB Tournament
Marion Independent School District Prairie Point Middle School
8:30 am - Freshman Volleyball - Marion vs Prairie
Marion Independent School District Prairie Point Middle School
8:30 am - Varsity Girls Cross Country - Prairie Cross Country
Marion Independent School District PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
8:40 am
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
📣 Marion Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Freshman/Sophomore Football - West Delaware vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Marion Stadium
5:00 pm - Varsity Football - West Delaware vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Marion Stadium
7:30 pm - Varsity Volleyball - West Branch Volleyball Invitational
Marion Independent School District West Branch High School
8:00 am - Freshman Volleyball - 9th VB Tournament
Marion Independent School District Prairie Point Middle School
8:30 am
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- In Cedar Rapids, cyclists and motorists share the road every day.
This can often lead to questions like: * Who has the right of way at intersections? * How do you navigate bridges or narrowing lanes? * What is… (Nextdoor ) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Boots was lost on August 24, 2026 in Marion, IA 52302 near Marion near 48th and 44th Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Pheasant Ridge)
- Hy-Vee posted a job opening for Delicatessen Clerk in Marion. Apply here.
- Barrel House posted a job opening for FOH Server in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Rapids
- Cedar Rapids firefighters say station upgrades could help reduce cancer risks (cbs2iowa.com)
- Cedar Rapids Plans Major Replacement of 8th Avenue Bridge (khak.com)
- Kaitlyn E. May, 25, Cedar Rapids (pencitycurrent.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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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