Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Marion Woman Avoids Charge for Gun in Airport, Linn County Deputies Receive More than $200,000 in Back Pay

A couple of interesting items of note from county law enforcement.

Free Worksite Wellness Assessments Provided for the Corridor Worksite Wellness Awards

Nominations are being accepted now through November 15, 2013.

PatchCooks: Readers Share Go-To Weekend Breakfast Recipes

If cooking is your jam (and your peanut butter and your perfectly cooked steak dinner)...let us know!

5 Smart Spending Items For Your Family’s Fall Wardrobe

Quality usually comes with a hefty price tag when it comes to clothing, but resale and vintage shops can save your family big bucks on name-brand and one-of-a-kind items.

Update: Construction Will Close Traffic on Winslow Road Starting Next Week or Later

The closure, when it finally happens, is estimated to last 60 days.

Uptown Marion Merchants Highlighted in Annual Harvest Moon Chocolate Walk

Over 30 participating merchants will be featured at the Annual Harvest Moon Chocolate Walk on Friday, October 4 from 8:00 – 10:30 p.m. in Uptown Marion.

Marion Fire Department Receives 2012 Life Safety Achievement Award

The Marion Fire Department has earned a 2012 Life Safety Achievement Award given by the National Association of State Fire Marshals Fire Research and Education Foundation and Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company.

What is clean? Keeping it Real (Estate) with Deanna

Which Home Items Are Worth the Splurge?

More of us are choosing between big-ticket home items, proving a little luxury goes a long way when your interior needs a facelift.

Alzheimer's & Other types of Dementia: FREE Training for the family caregiver

Linn-Mar Reminds Parents About Tdap Vaccination Requirement

Indulge in a Guiltless Weekend for Your Own Good

Moms can benefit from making "me time" a priority.

Who's Hiring this Week in Cedar Rapids and Marion: Farm Help, Sales, Trucking and More

Job hunting in Marion and the Cedar Rapids metro or simply curious about who's hiring? Check out a few job openings here.

What’s the Going Rate for a Tutor?

Extra help with school work comes at a cost, but how much should you spend for a good tutor?

Speak up Guest - Ron And Sherry Palmer " Not In The Childs Best Interest"

If you could change one thing about divorce child custody battles what would it be? Mine is I would require the courts & attorneys to inform parents that they have constitutionally protected fundamental rights. Kevin Avard with Speak Up is bringing

Plenty of Reckless Driving, Some of it While Intoxicated: Marion Police Blotter, Sept. 6 through Sept. 12

This information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Marion Independent School District Foundation Benefits from Casual Dress Fundraisser

This time it paid to dress casual.

Newport International Group: eBay App Wants to Give Users the Finger

Weather Pulls a 180 Toward Fall: Rain and Cooler this Week in Marion Weather

I have one word for this week's weather: Hoorah!

Something to Watch Out for Marion Ladies

Women's Night is Coming Up in the Marion Uptown District (MUD) in October.

PR Guy Can Help With Publicity

Linn-Mar Wins First of the Year, Marion Cruises to a Win in this Week of Football Scores

That's more like it!

Linn-Mar City Council Achieves Lighted Signage Goal

Six years of planning and saving led to the purchase and installation of the digital marquee.

Five Linn-Mar Students Semifinalists Named in the 2014 National Merit® Scholarship Program

Congratulations semifinalists!

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Linn County Auditor Listening Post Coming to Mr. Beans in Marion

The listening post on September 20 will be focused on what issues the public may have with the auditor.

Movie Reviews: The Family, Insidious Chapter 2, Riddick

Movie reviews and movie times for theaters in the Cedar Rapids and Marion area, including, "Kick-Ass 2," "Elysium," and "Mortal Instruments: City of Bone." Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend.

Iowa City Food Waste Reduction Workshop

Intoxicated While Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Meet Me at the Market: Intro to Cedar Rapids Bike Lanes bike ride

Meet Me at the Market: Mayor's Walk

Summer's Ending: Which Farmers Markets Are Still Open?

By clicking on the check marks on the right, you can see which greenmarkets are open on which days of the week.

Windshield Requirements, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs, Theft: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Who's Hiring in Cedar Rapids and Marion This Week? Internet Sales, Journeyman Carpenter, Architectural Draftsman

Job hunting in Marion and the Cedar Rapids metro or simply curious about who's hiring? Check out a few job openings here.

Extreme Savers: From Owing $25K to Being Debt-Free in 2 Years

Paying off debt became a way of life for Randy Buckman, who learned the hard way that having it all doesn’t necessarily mean your finances are in good shape.

If you want to get sick and ripped off!!!

Gov. Branstad Orders Flags at Half-Staff for 9/11

Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff.

Marion Splash Pad Closing Next Monday

Get your splash pad time in!

Kirkwood Funding Levy Approved Again: Linn County School Board Results

Also: The unopposed candidates for Linn-Mar and Marion Independent's open seats predictably coasted to victory.