Best Money Lessons Your Parents Taught You

Some financial advice never changes — don’t spend more than you make! — and gets passed along from parents to their children.

Man Fleeing Marion Police Dies After Crashing into House on Country Club Drive

The resident inside the house on Country Club Drive was uninjured according to police.

School Board Vote Today for Marion School Districts: Sample Ballot and Voting Instructions

Information you need to know to make your vote today.

'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Results in More than 100 Linn County Arrests

The campaign used additional funding to put more deputies into service to help catch drivers who were operating under the influence over a two week period.

What’s the Going Rate for Tree Service?

As fall approaches, tree maintenance becomes more important, and often, more costly.

Marion Independent School District Letting Out Early Again Monday and Tuesday

I know one school district that's looking forward to it getting a lot cooler.

Drug Dealing, Breaking and Entering, Serious Domestic Abuse: Marion Police Blotter

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

Episode 4: Who Does Alzheimer's Disease Affect?

Cedar Rapids Mother Asks For Community Support for AIDS Orphans

Both children and adult items are needed.

Blistering Hot Weather to Start, Rain, then Cooler: This Week in Marion Weather

Driving at Excessive Speed While Intoxicated, Providing False Information, Theft: Marion Police Blotter

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

10 Year Extension Of Local Option Sales Tax To Appear On November’s Ballot

Information from the City of Marion on the November LOST vote.

Support Linn-Mar Band Department By Buying Homecoming Shirts

The order deadline is September 16 with school deliveries on September 30th.

Harassment, Drug Possession, Violate No-Contact Order: Marion Police Blotter

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

TI's Turkey Delight Fall Classic (Basketball tourney)

Week Two Football: Marion Squads Had Tough Sledding

A rundown of scores from Iowa Patch towns.

Marion Home of the Week: Secluded Acreage with Woodworking Shop

This week's featured home: 325 Third Avenue, Marion.

YMCA, Car Truck, and Motorcycle Show this Sunday

Got a cool vehicle? Entry is only $10 which includes trophies and prizes for the winners.

Assault on a Peace Officer, OWI, Eluding: Marion Police Blotter

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

Kaplan University Cruising for Careers Job Fair

There’s A New Patch in Town: Swallow Falls from Sony Picture Animation’s 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2' (Sponsored)

Excited for the new movie "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the island where the sequel takes place: Swallow Falls. Pack a fork. Sponsored by Sony Pictures.

Thefts, Public Intox, Harassment: Marion Police Blotter

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

Episode 3: Why Toxins Build Up in the Brain and Can We Prevent It?

Movie Reviews: Riddick, The Getaway, The World's End

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.

Cedar Rapids Man Hurt in Motorcycle Accident

The man, who was not wearing a helmet at the time, was injured after sliding off the road and into a nearby ditch.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Repeat OWI Offender, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Use Seat Belt: Marion Police Blotter

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

Who's Hiring in the Cedar Rapids and Marion Area for the Week of Sept. 2: Sales, Nurses, Managers, Tire Mechanic

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

How I Paid Off My Mortgage In 4 Years

Ingrid Schwarz devised a strategy to pay off her mortgage faster than its term. Could you do the same?

Swamp Fox 2013 Festival Details and Schedule

The festivities get underway this Friday, Sept. 6 and run through Saturday, Sept. 7.

Cedar Rapids Development Group Gives First Look at $165 Million Cedar Crossing Casino

The group behind the Linn County casino project has released the details of their proposal to the media. Read the whole PDF with details of the proposal within.

Episode 2: Dementia and the Toxins that Destroy Memory and Learning

Campbell Steel Gallery Fall Schedule Released

Tickets are available at the gallery box office during regular business hours.

What’s the Going Rate for a Child’s Haircut?

Haircuts are a rite of passage for many kids, but just how much will that trip to the salon or barber cost you?

Local CFO Named Grand Marshall of Swamp Fox Festival

The 24th annual celebration of Marion’s heritage will take place Sept. 6-7, 2013.

Linn County Man on Bike Hit by Car After Allegedly Failing to Stop at Stop Sign

The man was transported to the hospital with what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.

This Week in Marion Weather: A Bit Cooler Than Last Week, But Just as Dry

The weather will be a bit cooler this week, at least.

Linn County Mayors Bicycle Ride Has Record Setting Day

This year’s total of registered riders was the largest recorded since Linn County Trails Association sponsorship of the event.

Kickstarter project about presidential libraries

VIDEO: Profile of Uncle Stan's Military Surplus

Check out a video on this unique business.