Marion City Council Agenda Aug. 22

Check out what's on the agenda for this Thursday's meeting.

Marion Parks and Recreation Announces New Business Hours

The hours of operation for the Marion Parks and Recreation Department are changing. This applies to both the Thomas Park and Lowe Park offices.

Report: Linn-Mar Leader Calls Department of Education Choice 'Rock Solid'

Linn-Mar Superintendent Katie Mulholland, who was the 2012 Iowa Superintendent of the Year, appears to endorse the choice of Buck, who a leader in school districts in the Des Moines area.

Election 2016 Watch: Tea Party Star and GOP Senator Cruz Set for Key Iowa Event - Ronald Reagan Dinner

Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, has been announced as a headliner for the Ronald Reagan Commemorative Dinner on Oct. 25 at the Iowa State Fairground in Des Moines.

Marion to Consider Extending Additional Sales Tax

City Manager Lon Pluckhahn reported to the City Council that they would get a proposal to consider later this month, and he said he'd start distributing information to the public in September.

Marion Native Nic Pottebaum Added to Gov. Branstad's Re-Election Team

Branstad has yet to declare he is running again. But it looks like he's getting ready to do just that.

Will Speaker Kraig Paulsen Enter into the Race for Braley's Seat?

Linn County is looking more and more like a pivotal county in next year's congressional race.

Candidate for Governor Tyler Olson Unveils New Web Ad "Believes"

Local Democrat Tyler Olson has unveiled a new campaign video as we lurch closer toward that time when political races will start heating up.

Linn County Democrat Swati Dandekar Enters into the Fray for Braley's Seat

Dandekar is a former State Senator representing the Marion district.

Forget Long Lines at the Iowa DOT – Governor Unveils Online System to Renew Driver's Licenses

Gov. Terry Branstad's office revealed the new system Monday, which will allow Iowa drivers to skip the DOT office every other renewal period.

Do You Love Ron Paul, Terry Branstad or Bruce Braley? Good for You But Keep the Signs in Your Yard

Candidates included Bruce Braley, Terry Branstad, Tyler Olson, Joni Ernst and others have declared their intentions run for office. Showing support with signs must be done in a safe way, Marion said in a statement.

Marion Man a No Show for Discussion on Petition to Study Board of Supervisors

Richard Bice, of Marion, had requested to speak with council about a petition. As of yet, city officials said they did not know the nature of the petition, and Bice hasn't returned several phone messages.

Marion City Council Member Explains Why He Is Seeking Re-Election

What's With Marion Man's Petition to Study Linn County Board of Supervisors?

Richard Bice, of Marion, plans to speak with City Council about a petition to study the Linn County Board of Supervisors, however officials are still trying to figure out what it's about.

C Avenue to Reopen as 4-Way Stop at E. Knoll Drive/Echo Hill Road

You'll notice some changes to an intersection on the northwest side of Marion.

Cedar Rapids Attorney Dave O'Brien, a Democrat, Enters First District Race

Cedar Rapids attorney Dave O’Brien, a Democrat, announced Wednesday he will campaign to represent Iowa's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

'I Need More Time to Explore': Possible Congressional Candidate Explains Resignation From Prominent Board

Swati Dandekar is leaving the Iowa Utilities Board to spend more time exploring a run for Congress.

Your Childhood Dreams Come True: Marion Auctions Off Old Police Cruisers

Marion auctioning off old police cruisers.

Moving to Congressional Run? Iowa Democrat Resigns from Iowa Utilities Board

Swati Dandekar, of Marion, is resigning from the Iowa Utilities Board.

Cedar Rapids Democrat Tyler Olson to Run for Governor

Tyler Olson, a rising star in the Iowa Democratic Party, has an uphill battle ahead as he declares his candidacy for governor.

Branstad Too Late with Referendum Call? Top Iowa Counties for Gay Marriage May Surprise You (Interactive)

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad still wants a public referendum here in Iowa - just the third state where gays could marry. The interactive maps help show the prevalence of gay marriage in Iowa.

Kickoff Announced for New Amphitheater for Performing Arts at Marion's Lowe Park

Officials are holding a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Klopfenstein Amphitheater for the Performing Arts at Lowe Park, 4500 10th St., on Wednesday, July 10 at 11:30 a.m.

Clock Ticking on Abandoned Signs Advertising Closed Businesses in Marion

Abandoned signs for the Spy Bar and Asian Massage caught the eye of Marion City Council members, who want to enact a law to more quickly get signs removed after a business has closed.

'Huge Day,' Praise for SCOTUS: Eastern Iowans Respond to DOMA Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled DOMA unconstitutional and declined to rule on Proposition 8 - both wins for the gay rights movement.

Linn County Auditor Gets Win in Feud With Other County Leaders

This Chinese Community Could Soon Be Your Sister, Marion

XYZ ... Examine Why Zippers Could Mean Dozens of Jobs for Marion

ICYMI: Marion Resident Voted Into Key Leadership Role for Iowa Education

Linn County Secures $2.5M HUD Grant to Protect Children from Lead

Robert Wood Johnson Grant to Support Leadership Training in Linn County

Marion to Receive $1 Million from State to Help Complete 7th Street and 7th Avenue Roundabout Project

Need a Back Rub? Following Prostitution Sting, All Marion Masseuses Need Massage Licenses

Is West Nile Virus Coming to Linn County?

Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.

Did Iowa's GOP Governor Outsmart Senate Democrats With This Move to Hire a Marion Man?

Nick Wagner, of Marion, was appointed to the Iowa Utilities Board on an interim basis after Iowa Senate Democrats previously resisted, which prompted Gov. Terry Branstad to withdraw his nomination.

Robert Wood Johnson Grant to Support Leadership Training in Linn County

Top 9: Big Bank Blamed in $215M Theft, Buzzers to Block School Intruders, City Bans Controversial Surveillance Tactic

Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control System Back to Normal

Cheap Fuel Experiment Could Mean Big Savings, Fresher Air in Marion

One-Time Republican Enters Congressional Race as a Democrat

Monica Vernon has been a Cedar Rapids City Council member since 2007. She changed her party affiliation from Republican to Democrat in 2009.

Linn County: Flood Waters Are Dangerous; Stay Away