Gov. Branstad Orders Flags in Marion to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Memory of September 11 Victims

The tragedy, already 11 years old, still has left an indelible mark on the country. Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered the victims of this tragedy be remembered with flags at half-staff at public buildings all over the state.

Letter to the Editor: Mark Seidl for Iowa House District 67

A Cedar Rapids volunteer writes about her experience with Iowa House 67 Democratic challenger, Mark Seidl.

Marion Man Asks City Council to Let His Family Keep Their Ducks

Scooter Clark asked the council for an exception to Marion's zoning ordinance to allow his cute kids to keep their cute ducks.

New 3-Story Building Could Become Marion's Landmark

The owner of Phillip's Diamond Shop will be constructing an approximately $3 million building designed in the style of Marion's historic uptown, which will effectively expand the business district.

Marion Teen is 2012 Democratic National Convention’s Youngest Delegate [VIDEO]

Patch catches up with 17-year-old Sam Gray at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.

Marion GOP Candidate Once Endorsed By Democratic Opponent's Mother

Marion resident and Republican representative in the Iowa House, Nick Wagner, is running for re-election in the newly redrawn District 68, against Democrat Daniel Lundby.

Marion's Sam Gray — Youngest Delegate at 2012 Democratic National Convention

At 17, Sam Gray of Marion is the youngest delegate at the Democratic National Convention.

Update: Paul Ryan: Obama Worse Than Jimmy Carter

Officials had to turn away spectators when more people than expected showed up to hear Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.

Herman Cain to Bring 'Truth Tour' to Cedar Rapids

Herman Cain, the former pizza exec who ran as a Republican presidential candidate, will be attending a business luncheon "community leaders" breakfast at the Cedar Rapids Marriott.

Paul Ryan to Speak in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday Afternoon

Paul Ryan, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, will be speaking at Kirkwood Community College on Tuesday afternoon.

Penalties Could Be Forthcoming as Marion's Central Corridor Construction Deadline Looms

The Marion Central Corridor Project allows subcontracting construction firms 100 days to finish before penalties kick in.

Star of Viral Iowa Gay Marriage Video: Local Campaigns like Marion's 2011 Special Election Decide State of Marriage

Same-sex marriage advocate and Iowan Zach Wahls spoke to Marion Patch and locals at Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids about his story and the fate of same-sex marriage in Iowa.

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Marion City Council

Labor Day: What's Open and What's Closed in Marion

Not everything in Marion is open on Labor Day — here's what's open and what's closed.

(Video) Ron Paul Delegate from Marion Talks Re-Election, Republican National Convention and Local Races

Linn County Supervisor and Republican from Marion, Brent Oleson, is seen speaking at a Linn County GOP meeting.

Obama Campaign Sets up Shop in Marion

The president's campaign, Barack Obama for America, just opened up an office a local office on 119 Marion Blvd.

Update: City Council Approves $138,386 for Marion Organizations

The Marion City Council approved to use $138,386 from the city's hotel-motel tax fund to give to local organizations

Marion's Swamp Fox Festival is Coming; Here's How to Register for 5k and Parade

Marion's Swamp Fox Festival is only weeks away.

Marion Delegate Brent Oleson Pulling for Ron Paul at 2012 Republican National Convention

The Marion libertarian and Ron Paul supporter, is an Iowa delegate to the Republican National Convention in Tampa next week.

(Video) This Week's Update for Marion's Central Corridor Project

The City of Marion and Anderson Bogart have provided a progress update to the massive construction that's set to give Marion's downtown a huge facelift.

How Linn County's Waste Plan Man Put Your Raggedy Old Carpet in Your Brand New Car

The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid waste agency is diverting old carpets to a company in Iowa City that recycles plastic found in the tossed away materials.

Marion City Council to Vote on Giving $138,386 to Local Organizations Tonight

The Marion City Council will vote on whether to use $138,386 from the city's hotel-motel tax fund to give to local organizations

Braley Campaign Slams Lange's 'Silence' on Akin's Rape Comments

1st District Representative Bruce Braley's campaign denounced a recent comment on rape by U.S. Rep. Todd Akin and accused opponent Ben Lange of being "silent" on the issue.

What Should Marion Do with Tons of 100-Year-Old Bricks?

Brick was found beneath the asphalt in the construction area in uptown Marion, but the Marion City Council doesn't quite yet know what to do with it.

No Cases of West Nile Virus in Marion; 3 in Iowa in 2012

Despite the spike of West Nile Virus cases nationally, there are no cases in Linn County.

County Supervisors Approve $75,000 for Marion Amphitheater

The Linn County Board of Supervisors have approved $75,000 in funding out of their economic development fund for Marion's Lowe Park Amphitheater.

Landfill On Marion's Border to Generate Electricity With Methane

The Site 2 landfill, just to the north of Marion's border, may soon be providing electricity to rural residents through burning methane.

United Way Picks Up Slack from Budget Cuts; Funds 5 Marion Area Human Services Agencies

Five local human service agencies have been given $335,012 in "emergency funding" from United Way of East Central Iowa.

Liz Mathis Addresses Randi Shannon, Winning and Managing Four Jobs At Once — Part 2

Liz Mathis gives her reaction to Randi Shannon leaving the state senate race and her chances at winning in the November election

Marion's Former Mayor Pitches Lowe Park Amphitheater for County Dollars

Vic Klopfenstein, Marion's former Mayor approached Linn County Supervisors for matching funds for the Lowe Park Amphitheater.

Liz Mathis on Alzheimer's Legislation and Knocking on 4,000 Doors — Part 1

Marion's former Iowa District 18 senator and current District 34 Democratic candidate, Liz Mathis, talks about her campaign, her first legislative session and what she's learned from knocking on 4,000 doors.

Marion's Crazy Construction: This Week's Road Closings

Marion is in the middle of a huge transformation, luckily, Marion's City Engineer has provided a list of road closings.

Marion Faces Competition for Blue Zone Tag from Cedar Rapids, Iowa City

More communities, including Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, are vying for the Blue Zone Project health initiative, which Marion will apply for as well.

Mark Seidl HD67 Fundraiser and Democratic Rally

How You Can Help Marion Become a Blue Zone Community

The Marion Chamber of Commerce is trying to make Marion a Blue Zone Project community, so help them help us by following these instructions.

Brace Yourself: GOP to Pay $1 Million for Political Ads in Eastern Iowa

The National Republican Congressional Committee has paid for $1 million worth of television advertisement time in eastern Iowa alone.

Marion to Cedar Rapids Trail (Finally) Fully Funded

The CEMAR Trail, which has been on the lips of city officials for more than 10 years, now has all its financial ducks in a row.

Cedar Rapids RAGBRAI Organizers Ask City for $25,000 to Cover Shortfall

Cedar Rapids hosted 20,000 riders and guests during RAGBRAI’s 40th celebration ceremony, but they are $25,000 shy of breaking even.

(Video) This Week's Update for Marion's Central Corridor Project

The City of Marion and Anderson Bogart have provided a progress update to the massive construction that's set to give Marion's downtown a huge facelift.