City Of Marion: Marion Boulevard Has Reopened Following Pedestrian Bridge Construction

The section of Marion Boulevard that was closed at 2nd Street for the installation of the new pedestrian bridge has reopened to traffic! ...

City Of Marion: Marion Compiling A List Of Light Displays For Light The Night Holiday Lights Tour

The City of Marion and Marion Parks and Recreation are encouraging residents to get into the festive spirit by decking their homes and y ...

City Of Marion: Marion Fire Department Reminds Residents To Have Chimneys Inspected

With colder weather and the holidays upon us, it is common for people to be using their furnaces and fireplaces for the first time in se ...

City Of Marion: Santa Returns To City Square Park On December 3

Santa and Mrs. Claus will return to City Square Park in Marion for Christmas in the Park and the Peppermint Walk on Friday, Dec. 3 from ...

City Of Marion: Alburnett Road To Close Just North Of Oak Ridge School Entrance

On Tuesday, Nov. 30, Pirc Tobin Construction will perform an emergency street closure on Alburnett Road just north of the Oak Ridge Scho ...

Marion Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Marion area high schools.

Marion-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In September: Feds

The Linn County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

City Of Marion: City Offices To Close In Observance Of Thanksgiving Holiday

Marion City Hall and other City offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. ...

City Of Marion: 7th Avenue/Marion Boulevard To Close For Bridge Construction; Detour In Place For Up To 3 Weeks

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, Peterson Contractors Inc. will be closing Marion Boulevard at 2nd Street to install girders fo ...

City Of Marion: Curbside Yard Waste To Be Collected Through November 27

Curbside yard waste will be collected from Marion residents until the last full week of November unless an accumulating snowfall occurs ...

City Of Marion: Marion Opens Community Impact Award Nominations

The Marion Chamber of Commerce and City of Marion are proud to partner on the Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact Award. Nominations are ...

City Of Marion: City Offices To Close In Observance Of Veterans Day

Marion City Hall and other City offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Regular business hours resume ...

City Of Marion: Construction Begins On Prairie Hill Park

Prairie Hill Park will be located at the corner of 29th Avenue and 50th Street, utilizing an existing water station on site. The plannin ...

City Of Marion: November 2021 City Election Results

Marion voters headed to the polls on Nov. 2 for the City/School Election.

Linn County Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Linn County compares to the U.S.

City Of Marion: City Of Marion Mourns The Passing Of Former Mayor Greg Hapgood

The City of Marion wishes to extend condolences to the family and friends of former mayor and community advocate, Gregory O. Hapgood Sr. ...

City Of Marion: Marion Fire Department Seeks Additional Volunteer Firefighters

Are you looking to make a positive contribution to the community? Interested in helping your neighbors while gaining new skills? If you ...

City Of Marion: Online Survey Now Available To Gather Input On Marion's Use Of American Rescue Plan Act Funds

The City of Marion is seeking input from residents on the proposed use of more than $6 million that has been allocated to Marion under t ...

City Of Marion: Ribbon Cutting Scheduled For Hanna Park Soccer Mini-Pitch

Soccer enthusiasts, Chamber ambassadors, city leaders and project partners will gather on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. to celebrate the co ...

City Of Marion: City Partners With Monarch Research Project - Planting Forward To Replant Tree Canopy

The City of Marion has partnered with Monarch Research Project (MRP) to offer City employees, board and commission members and targeted ...

City Of Marion: New Marion Fire Department Headquarters Recognized For Excellence In Design

Marion's newest fire station has received an Excellence in Design Honor Award from the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Archite ...

City Of Marion: Marion Introduces Ryan Waller As Its New City Manager

The City of Marion is pleased to introduce Ryan J. Waller as its next city manager. Waller, who has served in local government for 20 ...

City Of Marion: City Council Office Hours Continue Saturday Mornings At Marion Hy-Vee

After a successful run as part of the Marion Farmers Market, Marion City Council members are moving indoors and hosting their weekly off ...

City Of Marion: Marion To Host Halloween Fashion Show On October 29

The City of Marion will host its first-ever Halloween Fashion Show at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, in the Uptown Artway (between 10th and ...

Marion-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In August: Feds

The Linn County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

City Of Marion: City Council And School Board Candidate Forums Set For October 20

The Marion Economic Development Corporation and Marion Chamber of Commerce will jointly host candidate forums featuring individuals seek ...

City Of Marion: Oak Shade Cemetery Fall Clean-Up To Occur, Decorations Should Be Removed By Oct. 15

The Marion Parks and Recreation Department manages the historic Oak Shade Cemetery located at 789 2nd Avenue in Marion. With the help of ...

Marion Area Housing Market: Prices Continue To Rise

The Marion area has experienced explosive home price growth this past year and prices are still moving upward.

City Of Marion: Marion Traffic Patterns To Shift As Construction Projects Progress

As the 2021 construction season starts to wind down, the Marion Engineering Department is reminding residents and commuters of changes i ...

City Of Marion: Trick-Or-Treat In Marion On Halloween

Trick-or-treaters are reminded to obey porch lights and watch for traffic.

City Of Marion: Fire Prevention Week Returns In October

Check the battery. If the battery is low, replace it. Check the expiration date on the back of the alarm.

City Of Marion: Join In The Healthiest State Walk On October 6

Join friends and community members at one of Marion's Healthiest State Walks on Wednesday, Oct. 6. The theme of the 11th annual walk, pr ...

City Of Marion: Marion's Stormwater Coordinator Offers Guidance For Safely Draining Pools & Spas

With summer coming to a close, it is important to make plans to safely drain pools or spas. Marion's stormwater coordinator, Steve Coope ...

City Of Marion: 10-Year Extension Of Local Option Sales Tax To Appear On November's Ballot

On Nov. 2, 2021, Marion residents and the metro area will vote on whether or not to extend the local option sales tax (LOST) for 10 year ...

City Of Marion: Marion PD Introduces Online Reporting System For Non-Injury Or Minor Injury Motor Vehicle Accidents

Marion Police Department is introducing a new online reporting system. It allows residents and visitors to our community to report a non ...

City Of Marion: Coffeehouse Nights Return To Lowe Park

Please join us for the first Coffeehouse Night of the 2021/2022 season at Lowe Park on Friday, October 1 at 7 p.m.

City Of Marion: Coffee House Night Returns To Lowe Park

Please join us for the first Coffeehouse Night of the 2021/2022 season at Lowe Park on Friday, October 1 at 7 p.m.

Rental Arrears Up In Linn County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Linn County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

City Of Marion: Fall Into Marion This Weekend With A Variety Of Outdoor Events

Fall into Marion this weekend and enjoy a variety of free, family-friendly outdoor activities. While the Swamp Fox Festival is typically ...

City Of Marion: Public Reception And Town Hall Event Planned To Introduce Candidates For Marion City Manager

The City of Marion is pleased to introduce the four candidates who are interviewing to be Marion's next city manager. Aaron Kooiker, Mic ...