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.

Public Intoxication and Drunk Driving: Marion Police Blotter

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

Marion Home of the Week: Two Fireplaces and a Theater Room for $474,950

This week's featured home: 3260 Newcastle Road in Marion.

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.

6 Reasons to Post an Announcement on Marion Patch

Use our free Announcements Board to share about nuptials, anniversaries, births, fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, and lost and found notices.

Community Update

Pie, Pets and Kirkwood Community College: Iowa Jobs in Marion and Cedar Rapids

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

Marion Operation Quickfind: Dustin Kenneth Farnstrom

Marion Police are looking for 14-year-old Dustin Farnstrom.

Sheriff's: Car Strikes Bike in No Passing Zone Seriously Injuring Rider

Cyclist Megan Poulette, 33, was flown to the hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Driver Michelle Hess, 26, of Mount Vernon, was cited for passing in a no passing zone.

This Week in Marion Weather: Muggy and Rainy Start Before Settling Down

Humidity, heat, and thunderstorms could all greet you as you start your week.

What's the Best Way to Cool Down in Marion?

Motorcycle Driver Sent To Hospital After Collision With Deer

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.

Human Skull Found Near River, Five-Alarm Brewery, Help Shawn Johnson, Police Locked and Loaded with AR-15s: Top 9

Top stories from around Iowa Patches. Also, Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area posted a jump in a new economic strength analysis released by POLICOM.

Prostitution and Drug Charges: Marion Police Blotter

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

Big Brawl in Northwest Cedar Rapids Leads to 13 Arrests

Groundbreaking Set for Klopfenstein Amphitheater for the Performing Arts

The amphitheater will be situated north of Lowe Park’s Arts and Environment Center.

Iowa Patch Poll: Did Public Have Right to Read Sebring's Sexually Explicit E-mails?

Should Nancy Sebring's e-mails have been made public? The former superintendent is suing her former district for doing just that.

Linn County Issues 96 Gun Permits in June

Linn County gun permits issued in the month of June are listed below.

Drug Distribution Near Schools or Parks: Marion Police Blotter

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

Report: Man Flips Finger at America, Pulls Knife During Star Spangled Banner

Aaron Secor, 28, allegedly "swore at America" during the National Anthem and pulled a knife when asked to be quiet, during a Fourth of July fireworks display in Cedar Rapids.

Marion Fire Dept. Does it All (Even Crawls on Kindergarten Classroom Floors) to Teach Safety

Marion Fire Department, the 2012 Life Safety Achievement Award, is the subject of a promotional piece from Grinnell Mutual.

Sheriff's: Go Kart Crash On Fourth Of July Sends Cedar Rapids Man To Hospital

Theft and Drunk Driving: Marion Police Blotter

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

Movie Reviews: 'The Lone Ranger', 'Monsters University', 'Despicable Me 2', 'The Heat' and More

Movie reviews and movie times for theaters in and around Marion, including "White House Down" and "World War Z". Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend.

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Theft and Forgery: Marion Police Blotter

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

Why You Should Leave Fido Home for Fireworks: Fourth of July 2013

Pets and fireworks don't mix. Here's some public safety tips.

Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival - Fourth of July Schedule of Events and Fireworks

Details, schedule and other information for Freedom Fest and Fourth of July events in Cedar Rapids.

First West Nile Virus Case Reported in Linn County

The Linn County man is the first in the state to contract West Nile virus this year.

What Was Your Worst Summer Job? (Sponsored)

Awful bosses, bad pay and horrifying uniforms are just a few things that can make a summer job really terrible. Sponsored by "Grown Ups 2."

Linn-Mar Students Win Special Olympics Gold

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.

Linn County Woman Gets 'Fresh Start' With $30K Lottery Prize

Ashley Elmore, a registered nurse from Center Point, won a $30,000 top prize playing the ‘Crossword’ scratch game.

Driving Without a License and Public Intoxication: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion police. It does not represent a conviction.

Marion Home of the Week: Golfer's Paradise for $479,900

This week's featured home: 5315 Sterling Heights Drive in Marion.

Smurfs Help Us Make America Bluetiful (Sponsored)

Make America bluetiful by performing good green deeds in your town and supporting the Smurfs message of living in harmony with the environment. Sponsored by Smurfs 2.

Police Seek Person Who Stole Billfold and Used Credit Cards

Cedar Rapids police are seeking a woman they believe stole a billfold and used the credit cards. The theft occurred at a store in northeast Cedar Rapids.

Vicious, Dangerous or Bothersome Animal: Marion Police Blotter

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

The Loss of Key Talent - - You!

his week we will discuss the company’s loss of you as key talent, and the cascading affect on employees and customers. "It's a bit like a professional sports team -- if we lost our key player how would the team continue to win? It's a matter of ide