Roundup: Bouska Wins Mayor Race. Draper, Etzel and Crawford Also Winners

Election night in Marion was much more than the Senate District 18 race.

Democrat Mathis Wins Crucial Iowa District 18 Senate Race

Former television anchor Liz Mathis defeated Cedar Rapids businesswoman Cindy Golding on Tuesday.

Voter Turnout Appears to Be Up in Iowa District 18 Race

Advertising, outside attention driving interest in District 18 race. The Linn County auditor said voters outside the district are inquiring why District 18 isn't on their ballot.

Reports: "Offensive" Gay Marriage Robo-Calls Ring Into Iowa District 18 Hours Before Polls Open

Multiple news outlets are reporting that a wave of robo-calls urging residents to contact Democrat Liz Mathis about same-sex marriage. Both campaigns are denying involvement.

Oops: Woman Votes Twice in Marion, Turns Herself in for Voter Fraud

Auditor Joe Miller reported a rare instance of voter fraud to the Linn County Sheriff.

Live Blog: November 8 Election

Stay tuned tonight for a frequent stream of updates on the results of one of the biggest elections Marion has ever seen.

National Organization for Marriage Endorses Republican in Important Iowa Senate Race

Representatives from The National Organization for Marriage, The Family Research Council, The Family Leader and Iowa Right to Life came to the Marion Walmart parking lot to endorse the District 18 candidate.

November 8 Election Voting Guide

With a heated mayoral race, a nationally watched state senate special election and three city council positions up for grabs, the Nov. 8 election should prove to be the most exciting in some time.

Marion May Become an Iowa Main Street

Marion is up for designation as a main street through the Main Street Iowa program, which can offer a whole host of benefits to reworking the Marion uptown district.

Big Hopes for a Small Election

The District 18 election has seen its fair share of outside influences and large issues, but many say the key to victory is sweating the small stuff.

Marion City Council Preview: Possible Garbage Tag Fee Hikes, Three Public Hearings

Thursday night's Marion City Council meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers on 1225 6th Avenue.

Construction on South 11th Street in Marion to End Around Thanksgiving

The construction project will update the sewer and drain system, and expand pedestrian walkways.

Romney, Cain and Gingrich are Tops Among GOP Hopefuls That Prominent Iowa Republicans May Support

Still, four out of five Iowans polled in the latest Power Outsider Poll have not endorsed a candidate.

Bachmann, at Marion Church, Dismisses Poor Poll Results

GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann stopped at Grace Baptist Church in Marion Sunday, and spoke about her faith, family history and her standing in the race.

Early District 18 Voting Favors Democrat

National marriage and union groups reaching out to support candidates.

Marion Seventh Avenue Could Get New Look

City Council is debating an ordinance to ban large, elevated signs on the retail heavy road.

Marion Residents to Decide on Water Board Membership Expansion

The increasing population in Marion is one reason some city officials want to add additional members to the Water Board of Trustees. Marion residents will vote on the issue on Nov. 8.

Marion Mayoral Candidate Q&A: Nick Glew

In an interview edited for clarity and conciseness, Marion mayoral candidate Nick Glew, Marion resident and four-year City Council member, Nick Glew, talks about his hopes for Marion and the Nov. 8 election.

Marion Mayoral Candidate Q&A: Snooks Bouska

In an interview edited for clarity and conciseness, Marion mayoral candidate Snooks Bouska, a Marion resident and uptown Dairy Queen owner, talks about his hopes for Marion and the Nov. 8 election.