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🌱 Patch AM: Varsity Girls Tennis - Maquoketa vs Marion and 11 more events
Spotted on the Marion calendar: Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving - Prairie vs Cedar Rapids Kennedy

Greetings Marion! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Varsity Girls Tennis - Maquoketa vs Marion at Marion Independent School District
- Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving - Prairie vs Cedar Rapids Kennedy at Marion Independent School District
- Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving - Iowa City West vs Cedar Rapids Wa at Marion Independent School District
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
📸 Around Marion
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion
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- 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 - Sophomore Volleyball - Cedar Rapids Washington vs West Delaware
Marion Independent School District Washington High School
5:00 pm - Junior Varsity Volleyball - Johnston Quad
Marion Independent School District Johnston High School
5:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball - Johnston Quad
Marion Independent School District Johnston High School
5:00 pm - JV Volleyball - Ames vs Johnston
Marion Independent School District Johnston High School
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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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
- Super friendly and sweet cat looking for a new home.
4 years old male, neutered and fully house trained. My 9 years old resident cat does not get along with him after trying for 2 months. Quick update:… (Nextdoor Oak Park Circle) - There is a black cat around my Marion home.
I have fed one meal and have left my garage door open to provide a safe space. Friendly and comfortable with people which suggest to me he is a pet… (Nextdoor Sunburst)
- Carroll Construction Supply posted a job opening for Rebar Fabricator in Marion. Apply here.
- Panchero's Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Rapids
- Market After Dark returns to downtown Cedar Rapids (homegrowniowan.com)
- Cedar Rapids construction projects stalled after contractor pulls out (kcrg.com)
- Local economics professor explains what the national debt hitting $40 trillion means (cbs2iowa.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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