UPDATE: Braley Cancels CR Event After Ethics Complaint; Lange Campaign Takes Credit

Congressman Bruce Braley has canceled a deficit reduction workshop a week after an ethics complaint alleged that the event violated rules.

Despite Dozens of Linn County Fires, Burn Ban May End

Linn County fire chiefs will be deciding whether or not to end Linn County's burn ban today.

Randi Shannon: Ron Paul 'Knows' of Alternative Government

Randi Shannon, Ron Paul supporter and former Republican candidate for the Iowa State Senate District 34, explains why she thinks Paul knows of the alternative government that she left the race for.

Linn County Issues 119 Gun Permits in July

23 Marion residents were issued gun permits by the Linn County Sheriff's Office.

How to Help Marion Become a Main Street Iowa Community

Marion narrowly lost this year's Main Street Iowa designation, but the Marion Chamber of Commerce is already hard at work to win this year.

Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency Moves to Expand Marion Landfill

The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency's board of directors have voted to expand the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency’s Site 2 landfill in Marion.

(Video) Update for Marion's Central Corridor Project

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

Ben Lange Blasts Bruce Braley at Rockwell Collins Visit

Republican candidate for Iowa's 1st congressional district, Ben Lange, visited Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids to talk about the policies that his opponent, Bruce Braley, has supported.

Mental Health Care Reform Coming to Marion

Linn County officials are in the planning stages of a multi-county mental health service.

(Update) Liz Mathis Points to Maturity, Familiarity with District, in Response to Selection of GOP's Replacement Candidate for Senate District 34

The Linn County Republicans nominated Ryan Flood as a replacement for Randi Shannon, a Republican who dropped out of the senate district 34 race to join an alternate government.

New Assistant to City Manager Among Two High Level Hires in Marion

The City of Marion has made two new hires this week. They are an assistant to the city manager and a communications representative.

National 'Kiss-In' Planned Friday to Protest Chick-Fil-A's Same-Sex Marriage Stance

Chick-fil-A, a national restaurant chain with a location in Marion, is pumping millions of dollars opposing legislation legalizing same-sex marriage.

Randi Shannon's GOP Replacement to Be Nominated Soon

The Linn County GOP will be holding a meeting to nominate a replacement in Marion's Iowa State Senate District 34.

Marion Water Department May Restrict Residential Irrigation

The Marion Water Board will meet next month to decide whether or not to restrict Marion residents from watering their lawns.

Red Iowa: GOP Influentials Doubtful Ben Lange Can Take Down Bruce Braley

They are confident, Republicans will win two of the four Iowa congressional races, including Steve King.

Lowe Park Amphitheater Construction Could Start Soon

The bidding date for the project is July 31, and construction could begin Aug. 24.

Linn County GOP May Have Candidate to Run Against Liz Mathis

Previous candidate Randi Shannon dropped out of the race to take part in an alternative government. Ryan Flood says he wants to run for Iowa Senate district 34 against Liz Mathis, a Democrat.

Lange, Braley, Spar over Gifts from Lobbyists

GOP candidate Ben Lange accuses opponent and 1st Congressional District Rep. Bruce Braley of accepted $1.4 million from lobbyists. Braley's camp responds calling it "fuzzy math."

Iowa GOP Candidate Quits Senate Race to Become Senator of Alternative Government

Randi Shannon, who was the official Republican candidate on the ballot for Iowa Senate District 34, thanked her fellow Ron Paul supporters in announcing she's left the race to become a senator with the "original government."

Randi Shannon Drops out of District 34 Iowa Senate Race

The Republican candidate for Iowa's District 34 State Senate has announced that she's dropped out of the race.

Drought 2012: Burn Ban in Effect in Linn County

The state fire marshal has issued a ban prohibiting open burns in Johnson County, upon request of local fire departments.

Getting Trash Hauled Away in Marion Could Get More Expensive

The Marion City Council will be considering whether to add an additional $1 fee to garbage collecting and adding restrictions to the discount program.

Obama's Homeboy and Marion Abe Lincoln Impersonator Talks Meeting the President, Politics

Marion Abraham Lincoln impersonator/actor Lance Mack talked to Radio Iowa about his meeting with the president, in addition to his political preferences.

Obama in Iowa Gives Shout-Out to His GOP 'Homeboy,' Abe Lincoln

Lance Mack, an Abraham Lincoln impersonator from Marion, made an appearance to Barack Obama's speech in Cedar Rapids.

(Update) Obama in Iowa: Expire Tax Cuts for 'People Like Me, for the Top 2 Percent'

President Obama spoke in Cedar Rapids about his economic plan.

Check Marion Patch for Updates on Obama's Visit to Cedar Rapids Today

We'll be at Kirkwood Community College today, where the president will be speaking at 1 p.m.

Marion Needs to Fundraise Up to $600K for New Amphitheater; City Council Votes on Tuesday

The Marion City Council will vote on plans for an outdoor amphitheater at Lowe Park. The $1.4 million project will require significant fundraising by the city.

Details Announced for Obama Stop in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday

President Barack Obama will make a campaign stop at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday.

Top 12 Public Salaries in Marion

The city of Marion has released its list of public salaries in 2011.

Obama Returning to Iowa - Again

President Barack Obama is expected to stop in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday. It would be his fourth trip to Iowa this year.

Review Finds Mistakes in Petition to Extend Local Option Sales Tax in Linn County

A review by The Gazette found more signatures that were likely invalid on the petition for the local option sales tax than officials counted.

Marion Parks Board Recommends Legion Park Land Swap

The Marion Parks and Recreation Board voted to recommend a land swap in Legion Park that will claim part of a disc golf course.

Marion Parks Board to Hold Special Meeting on Wednesday After Mistaken Vote

The Marion Parks Department Board will be holding a special meeting on Wednesday to go over the proposed land swap in Legion Park.

Santorum Endorses ‘Tireless Campaigner’ Ben Lange

Former Pennsylvania Senator and GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has endorsed Iowa’s First Congressional District Republican candidate, Ben Lange.

Marion Elections Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Marion, Linn County, Iowa and our nation.

Red Iowa Survey: Iowa’s Powerful Ron Paul Republicans Still Leery of Mitt Romney

Our inaugural Red Iowa survey of influential Republicans — an offshoot of our previous Power Outsiders project — shows some mixed results regarding Mitt Romney as we head into the 2012 general election.

Will You Be Buying Cheaper Electricity from Marion?

The City of Marion is conducting a feasibility study to see if it can create its own utility company.

Catholic Nuns To Cedar Rapids Reporters: Rep. Paul Ryan's Pants Are on Fire

Network, a group of Roman Catholic Nuns, have been touring Iowa on a bus, raising awareness of their issues with the Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan's budget plan.

Braley, Gray, Bennett, Among 78 Iowa Delegates Named for Democratic National Convention

U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley and Marion residents Samuel Gray and Elizabeth Bennett are among the Iowa delegates for the DNC in Charlotte, NC on Sept. 3-6.

Marion City Council to Decide on Storm Water Utility on Tuesday

Months after the initial proposal, the Marion City Council will be voting to either adopt or reject the proposed fee hike.