Marion's Weekend Weather

Expects highs in the upper 30s and mid 40s, forecasters say.

2012-2013 NCAA College Bowl Game Schedule: Who's Playing and When

Alabama vs. Notre Dame for the BCS Title, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl, Johnny Football and the Aggies, and more games in December and January. There's a handful of connections from around Iowa, including a Linn-Mar grad in the Rose Bowl.

One of 'Shipping 20' Powerball Winners from Quaker Oats Donates $75K to United Way

Kelly Mulford, of Marion, won a share of a $241 million jackpot and is actually doing what many say they would if they won the lottery. Helping others.

Iowa Nice: State Among Top in Nation for Volunteerism

Iowans have increased the number of hours they give to others. Where to volunteer in Marion.

CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Marion

Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

The Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower 2012 Peak: Weather Forecast is Looking Up

The most reliable meteor shower of the year, the Geminids, is on its way. Skies over Marion are looking clear.

Iowa GOP Candidate Quits Senate Race to Become Senator of Alternative Government: Best of 2012

Randi Shannon, who was the official Republican candidate on the ballot for Iowa Senate District 34, thanked her fellow Ron Paul supporters in announcing she's left the race to become a senator with the "original government."

Editor's Pick: Bullied Gay Marion Teen Uses Secret Identity to Fight Back: Best of 2012

Marion resident and Linn-Mar High School student Matt Shankles made tremendous efforts to address bullying in his school, after being a victim of bullying.

Editor's Picks: Marion Teen Youngest of 5,556 Delegates at Democratic National Convention: Best of 2012

Patch caught up with 17-year-old Sam Gray at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.

Does Your Dog Like To Read? Non-Profit Seeks Pooches in Marion, Cedar Rapids

Members of Corridor Therapy Dogs offer reading assistance to children at the Marion Library and at other locations. They also visit hospitals and other facilities, such as The Abbe Center.

The Who and Springsteen Live! 12-12-12 Concert to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims

Some of the biggest names in music will play at a benefit concert on Wednesday. All proceeds will go to Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation. Marion Patch wants to help Patch communities on the East Coast rebuild, you can help, too.

Marion Seeks Funds for Lowe Park Amphitheater

The city will ask for a grant from Vision Iowa to help fund the $1.7 million project.

Police Release Criminal Complaint Against Man Accused of Using Crowbar to Kill His Mother

Edward Cusic, 44, is accused of killing his mother Anita Lobken, 68, on Friday night. They shared a residence in northeast Cedar Rapids, just down the road from Marion.

Tips for Photographing the Geminid Meteor Shower

The Geminids are set to peek on Dec. 13 or Dec. 14.

Best of Marion Craigslist, Dec. 11 Edition: Press Redial for Romance

The King of Pop is stiff and uninterested, a nonreward is sort of explained, and the search for a mother's rings.

Report: Cedar Rapids Man Says He Killed His Mother With Crowbar (Homicide Update)

A Cedar Rapids man is in custody on a $1 million bond after police say he killed his mother at a residence a few minutes from Marion. Police say he told dispatchers that he used a crowbar after she pulled a gun.

The Cheapest House in Marion Costs How Much

The cheapest house is Marion costs less than the average college education.

Weird News Rewind: Surly Santa, Missing Tanner, 'Entire' Library Stolen, Freeway Fight and Whoa, Baby!

If you missed it, here's some weird news from the weekend.

Officials Recover Marion's Little Free Library in Trailer Court

The Free Little Library is Marion went missing from Thomas Park sometime between late November to early December. Authorities and library officials found it over the weekend.

Marion Police Blotter: 24 Arrests, Burglary, Forgery and Drunken Driving

Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Fatal Car Accident Update: Charges Possible as Police Turn Case Over to Linn County Attorney

Police say Chase Goers was traveling the wrong way on Interstate 380 and collided with another car. Kelley McLaren died in the accident.

Marion's Central Corridor First Phase - Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Updates include a multi-use path, infrastructure updates, streetscaping and reconstruction of Sixth Avenue between Eighth Street to 13th Street.

Update: Authorities Identify Body Found Under Squaw Creek Bridge in Rural Linn County

Authorities consider the death of a man found under a bridge just south of Marion to be suspicious. The man has been identified as James Willard Ralls.

The Geminid Meteor Shower 2012 Peak: When and Where to Watch

The most reliable meteor shower of the year, the Geminids, is on its way – with no moon to obscure the show over Marion.

The Geminid Meteor Shower 2012 Peak: When and Where to Watch

The most reliable meteor shower of the year, the Geminids, is on its way–with no moon to obscure the show in Marion.

Dates of Hanukkah 2012: Begins Today

Hanukkah, often known as the Jewish Festival of the Lights, lasts for eight days and will begin at sundown.

Update: Cedar Rapids Man Faces First-Degree Murder Charge in Death of 68-Year-Old Woman Near Marion

Cedar Rapids Police report the discovery of a dead female late Friday. Edward Cusic has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Anita Jean Labkon, 68.

Lights and Peppermint Fill Marion Square and 7th Avenue

Local businesses kept their shops open and Santa stopped by for Marion's Christmas in the Park and Peppermint Walk events on Friday evening.

Marion Week in Review: No Parking, Car Giveaway, Free Little Library Missing

Also, pictures of Marion's Christmas in the Park and Peppermint Walk and a grim break in case of missing Evansdale girls.

Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber, Jimmy Fallon Turn Up the Christmas Spirit: What's Your Favorite Song for the Holidays?

We've put together a list of our top 10, now we want to know what puts you in the spirit.

Marion Police Blotter: 48 Arrests, Assault, Harassment, Theft, Drugs

Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Where's Santa Claus? Follow Him On Santa Tracker

Count down the seconds to Santa's arrival in Marion.

'Men in Black' is Back on Top and Other New Releases on Redbox

Check out the Top 5 movie rentals at Marion Redbox kiosks this week, along with new releases available.

Push for No Parking Zone Frustrates Some Marion Residents

Marion City Council met on Thursday and discussed a no parking zone on 29th Street.

Surprise! Cedar Rapids Family Wins Free Car Just in Time for Christmas

Businesses and charities in Marion, Cedar Rapids and throughout Linn County united to surprise a lucky family with a car through a new Miles for Smiles program.

Names Released of Officers Involved in Shooting That Left Cedar Rapids Woman Dead

Cedar Rapids officers Mitchell Magill and Adrienne Phelps were involved in a shooting that fatally wounded Desirae Daniel, 27, a Cedar Rapids woman with Marion ties.

Marion City Council Tonight: How Do You Feel About 25 MPH Speed Limit on 6th Avenue?

Marion City Council is meeting tonight for its regular meeting. It is at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Geminid Meteor Shower 2012: When and Where to Watch

The most reliable meteor shower of the year, the Geminids, is on its way. Here are some tips for viewing the celestial show.

Who Took Marion's Little Free Library?

Marion's "Little Free Library" is missing. Little Libraries are like mailboxes for people to take or leave a book. It is part of a literacy project intended to promote reading.

St. Nicholas' Feast Day is Dec. 6: How Do You Celebrate?

Many in Marion will put out their shoes or stockings Dec. 5 in hopes that St. Nicholas will leave them a little something for his Dec. 6 feast day. Read about the tradition.