New Salon Gearing Up for 2013 Prom Season: Marion Business Spotlight

SoTrue Salon & Spa opened in December. Read on to get your business featured on Patch.

Top 101 Most Popular Baby Boy and Girl Names Released

The U.S. Social Security Administration has released the most popular parents select for their bouncing baby boy or girl.

Facility Plan Open Houses, Lion Athletic's Supporter Honored, Excelsior Students Remember Holocaust Victims: Linn-Mar News and Notes

A rundown of recent news snipped from the Linn-Mar Community School District.

Marion Home of the Week: What You Get for $1.1 Million

This week's featured home: 18 Squaw Ridge Road.

Watch This: Linn-Mar 'Iron Lions' Robotics Team Triumphs at Minnesota Regional Competition

Watch as the Linn-Mar robotics team competes at the North Star Regional robotics competition in Minneapolis. The win vaults them into the world championships in St. Louis in April.

Rancid Dead Fish a Natural Feature of the Cedar River.: Cedar Rapids and Marion Headlines, April 9

ALSO: Marshalltown man attacks a truck with a samurai sword, lifetime gambling bans should soon be able to be lifted, the Westdale Mall revamp project continues.

FBI Investigates as 'Sophisticated Hackers' Illegally Access 125,000 Personal Records of Kirkwood Applicants

Kirkwood Community College has released information about a data breach from an international IP address. The breach occurred on March 13.

Marion Business Spotlight: Scones Don't Play 2nd Fiddle to Coffee at Wit's End Coffeehouse

Wit's End has made a few changes, but a few things that aren't changing are the delicious coffee and scones.

2013 NCAA Championship Game: Final Results

Louisville vies for the NCAA championship tonight without Kevin Ware, who's out after a gruesome injury. Rick Pitino and the Cardinals face Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and the Michigan Wolverines. You can catch the action right here in Marion.

Manufacture of Marijuana Charges: Marion Police Blotter

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

Trespassing, Public Intoxication and Theft Charges: Marion Police Blotter

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

Disorderly House, Public Intoxication and Harassment Charges: Marion Police Blotter

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

Assault, Drunk Driving and Drug Charges: Marion Police Blotter

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

Dollheads and Creepy Teddy Bear Chair: Best of Cedar Rapids and Marion Craigslist, April 8

ALSO: Good advice, for free; Linn County commercials casting call; a Marion boutique for sale; and why retro is a danger word on Craigslist.

Liz Mathis Not Running for Braley's House Seat in 2014

With several high profile positions open, Mathis says she is content to stay where she is for now.

Assault, Theft and Disorderly House Charges: Marion Police Blotter

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

2013 NCAA Championship Game: Final Results

Louisville vies for the NCAA championship tonight without Kevin Ware, who's out after a gruesome injury. Rick Pitino and the Cardinals face Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and the Michigan Wolverines. You can catch the action right here in Marion.

Randy Orton, Sheamus, Big Show and More WWE Superstars Bring Body Slams and Headlocks to Cedar Rapids

Tickets for WWE wrestling in Cedar Rapids go on sale on Saturday for June event.

Driving on the Wrong Side of the Highway and Assault on a Peace Officer Charges: Marion Police Blotter

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

Web Designer, Engineering Consultant, Janitor and More: Marion and Cedar Rapids Jobs Listings, April 8

Several jobs listed inside: including receptionist, dental assistant, stylist, truck driver, night auditor and survey taker.

This Week in Marion Weather: Rain, Thunderstorms, Even Wintry Mix Possible

There is a good chance for rain and thunderstorms in the Marion area almost every day this week. Even a few flakes of snow could drop in town as temperatures drop as the week goes on.

Marion Named Tree City USA Award Recipient

The City of Marion has received the 2012 Tree City USA Growth Award. Marion was one of 24 Iowa communities to qualify for Tree City USA Growth status.

Marion Native Appointee Snubbed?, Marion Rotarian Honored by White House, Swing Dancing in Memory of Crash Victim: Marion News Week in Review

ALSO: Linn County officials are seeking a suspect, Marion Mayor appoints members to SILO committee, a serious accident near Culver's, and a map of when golf courses in the area will open.

NCAA Final Four: TV Schedule, Game Time, Betting Lines and Predictions

Louisville Cardinals face Wichita State without Kevin Ware, who's out after a gruesome injury. Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and the Michigan Wolverines face Syracuse Orange. You can catch the action right here in Marion. Find out where.

Theft and Assault Charges: Marion Police Blotter

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

Just in Time for the Weekend: Thomas Park, Lindale and Boyson Trails Reopen After Flooding

The trails were closed on March 11 due to flooding along Indian Creek.

Drug, Drunk Driving and Public Intoxication Charges: Marion Police Blotter

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

Zero Dark Thirty, Argo, Lincoln, Killing Them Softly: Top Movie Rentals in Marion

Brad Pitt, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jessica Chastain are among the stars in top movies out for rent this week. Check out this week's Top 5 Redbox rentals and make your viewing list.

Criminal Mischief, Drug and Public Intoxication Charges: Marion Police Blotter

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

Harassment of a Public Official and Drug Charges: Marion Police Blotter

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

Hey Linn County: Help Identify This Suspect and Be Eligible for a Reward

The Cedar Rapids police are seeking the public's help identifying a man suspected of two thefts from a local store.

Report: Democrats Could Snub Branstad Nominee for Iowa Utility Board - Wagner of Marion

Senate Democrats may reject Nick Wagner, a former Republican representative from Marion.

Movie Reviews: 'Jurassic Park 3D', 'Evil Dead', 'The Host' and More

Movie reviews and movie times for theaters across Marion and Cedar Rapids. Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend. Movies to choose from include "GI Joe: Retaliation", "The Croods" and "Olympus

Tell Us About Your Garage Sale

Tell us about your garage sale and we will include your information in a free Marion area garage sale directory for the bargain hunters among us. It's free to add your garage sale.

'Old Capitol Open' Ultimate Frisbee at Tuma Sports Complex

The Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department and the Iowa Hawkeye Ultimate Club have partnered to organize a new athletic tournament that is bringing college athletes from across the Midwest to Marion.

Linn-Mar School District to Examine Security Concerns: Marion and Cedar Rapids Headlines, April 3

ALSO: A Dubuque museum's tortoise was stolen (for some reason), a temporary new location for a fire damaged Marion furniture store, and Linn-Mar hires a volleyball coach who has experience at a higher level.

Marion Mayor Appoints Members to Local Option Sales Tax Oversight Committee

Mayor Bouska is appointing seven people to the LOST Oversight Committee.

When Do Marion and Cedar Rapids Golf Courses Open? (MAP)

Golf courses including Gardner, Indian Creek, Hunters Ridge, Jones are opening for the season.

Pot-Growing Rodeo Clown, Comet Pan-STARRS and Winter Storm Saturn: Patch's Most Read in March

Kelly Mulford, of the 'Shipping 20' Powerball Winners, is featured on Dateline NBC.

Linn-Mar Film Directors to Receive Festival Recognition: Cedar Rapids and Marion Headlines, April 2

Congrats also to Linn-Mar girls track and robotics, more on the chase in Cedar Rapids this past weekend, and why you should avoid feeding geese in Cedar Rapids from now on.