Linn-Mar is one of the favorites in the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines.
I'm not sure if all of the teachers had the dance entirely down, but I give them credit for their thoroughness in introducing everyone.
A bad week for buses. A good week for sleeping in.
Deer-antler spray has come under scrutiny leading up to 2013 Super Bowl because it contains the hormone IGF-1, which is banned in many professional and college sports. A recent article suggests athletes have been using it.
The lucky streak continues for students.
Linn-Mar Superintendent Katie Mulholland vows "notification with varying levels of information released depending on the threat."
Marion Police boosted its presence on Linn-Mar campus on Tuesday after an unspecified "threat" the day before. That threat is gone and police presence has returned to normal, officials say.
Congrats Linn-Mar and Marion Independent students, you get the day off. More cancellation updates will be added during the day.
Not much is known yet beyond the announcement from the Linn-Mar school district, except that the incident appears to be dealt with.
Marion received a Main Street Iowa designation this week, after two years of work. The Future Business Leaders of America from Linn-Mar helped make the case.
The state department of public health is requiring a pertussis (whooping cough) enrollment for school entry to stop the spread of the disease.
Marion wrestling, basketball, bowling, no school and more.
Dates and times for Linn-Mar wrestling, basketball, orchestra, bowling, PTO schedules and more.
The wrath of the first big winter storm of 2012, Draco, continues today with strong winds and negative-degree windchill.
School leaders reached a decision on Wednesday night to cancel school on Thursday.
Here's how to find out what's open and what's closed by the storm expected to hit Marion on Wednesday and Thursday.
Linn-Mar and Marion Independent have plans in place if a crisis strikes a school in Marion.
Marion resident and Linn-Mar High School student Matt Shankles made tremendous efforts to address bullying in his school, after being a victim of bullying.
Patch caught up with 17-year-old Sam Gray at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
Three Linn-Mar wrestlers are ranked No. 1 in the state at their weight class - Matt Wempen at 113, Alijah Jeffery at 120 and Ross Lembeck at 152
Mary Griswold passed away peacefully while on leave for health reasons, according to the school.
Linn-Mar administration discuss anti-bullying procedures.
Kathryn Woerner received the award for her "innovative curriculum and creative lesson plans."
Kirkwood and other Iowa community colleges have seen an average of 5 percent fewer students.
Marion is set to take on DeWitt Central next week in the second round of the class 3A Iowa high school football playoffs.
New law aimed at reducing the number of vehicles passing stopped buses.
October is anti-bullying month; Linn-Mar student and anti-bullying advocate Matt Shankles told Marion Patch how students can avoid getting bullied and the powerful effect of a recent viral video.
Linn-Mar High School and Marion High School will hold their respective homecoming parades on Thursday.
The Linn-Mar Lions beat Dubuque Wahlert 49-6 on Friday.
A Linn-Mar official said the district is still seeing plenty new students, but not the huge growth they've seen in the past.
The Marion Independent School District had a special education deficit of $359,124 last year.
Cedar Falls beat the Lions Friday 27-10, making Linn-Mar's record 4-1.
Linn-Mar has only three returning players this year. Players and coach Bob Forsyth spoke to Marion Patch about the brand new team and their challenges in their 1-3 season.
Linn-Mar junior Austin Wolter scored the winning field goal in an overtime match with Washington High School.
The Linn-Mar School District has put new rules on the books specifically outlining what kinds of dancing isn't allowed, but does it go to far?
The Linn-Mar School District has updated the high school's handbook on dancing. It outlines very specifically, and in some cases graphically, what is not allowed.
Waterloo West scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, beating the Lions 27-14.