Weather Alert: Freeze Warning Announced for Marion

The National Weather Service warns that Marion could see freezing temperatures overnight, which could mean the end of some of our fair city's prettier plants.

Marion Man Charged with Attempted Burglary, Public Intoxication, Outside His Home

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

What is the Presidential Debate Schedule 2012?

The first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney was held Oct. 3. Find out when the next matchups are scheduled and what the topics are.

Marion Man and Colleague Have Collected, Identified Over 1,800 Types of Moths

Jim Durbin of Marion and Frank Olsen of Cedar Rapids have been identifying approximately 100 new species of Iowa moths each year, for 15 years.

Linn County Supervisors Support Effort to Build Cedar Rapids Casino

The Linn County Supervisors have approved a memorandum with the Linn County Gaming Association and the Cedar Rapids Development Group. The two groups are trying to acquire a gaming license.

Marion Man Charged with Felony Burglary

Thomas Ray Carlson, 28, was charged with third-degree burglary and possession of burglar's tools at his residence.

What Time is Thursday's Biden v. Ryan Vice Presidential Debate?

Influential Republicans want to see if Paul Ryan can connect with swing voters.

Breast Cancer Awareness: Marion Residents Among Thousands at Especially for You Race in Cedar Rapids

The race is meant to raise awareness and money for the battle against breast cancer.

Election 2012: Lundby Walks in Volunteer, Walks Out Candidate for Marion's Iowa House District 68

Daniel Lundby, a Democrat, is vying for Marion's Iowa House District 68.

Dog and Cat Department Manager, Guidance Secretary — Iowa Jobs in Marion

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Selling to Minors, Child Endangerment — Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Election 2012: U.S. Speaker John Boehner to Attend Fundraiser for Ben Lange in Cedar Rapids

John Boehner, the U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives, will visit a Cedar Rapids fundraiser for the Republican candidate for Iowa's 1st congressional district this month.

Election 2012: Marion Man Tells Louisiana to Take Gov. Bobby Jindal Back After Stepping into Iowa Same-Sex Marriage Debate

Dave Gregory, a retired hotel clerk from Marion, wrote to a Louisiana newspaper, advising them to "take back" Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal for his efforts to unseat a David Wiggins, an Iowa Supreme Court Justice.

Springville Woman Charged with Possession At Marion Walmart

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

What is the 2012 Presidential Debate Schedule?

People across Iowa tuned in for presidential debate No. 1. Wonder when you can watch President Obama and Mitt Romney go at it again? Or how about Joe Biden and Paul Ryan in the vice presidential debate. Read on.

Marion, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines Metro Events, When and Where: Ringling Bros. Circus, Les Miserables, Norah Jones

Time, dates and ticket information for what’s going on in Marion and the metro, including Bill Maher, Celtic Thunder and others.

Linn-Mar Football Still Has Chance At Postseason

Despite losing the first three games of the season, the Linn-Mar Lions still have a shot at getting into the postseason.

Marion City Council Passes $10M Police Station

The Marion City Council has approved a $10,439,149 police station to replace the current, overcrowded police station.

Carolan Named Director of Marion Parks and Recreation Department

The City of Marion is pleased to announce that Mike Carolan has been promoted to director of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Bruce Lehrman to Keynote Annual MEDCO Luncheon

The Marion Economic Devel. Co. is announcing plans for their 28th Annual Luncheon. The luncheon will be held Wed, March 13, 11:45 – 1:15 Keynote speaker will be Bruce Lehrman, CEO of Involta.

Marion Fire Department Encourages Caregivers to Secure Their Televisions

While young children are learning to perfect their stride, the Marion Fire Department reminds parents and caretakers to take extra steps to ensure their safety.

Up Date: Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act.

Contact your representatives and let them know that we want our Military Working Dogs to be reclassified to Canine Members of the Armed Forces and we won’t accept anything less.

VIDEO: Linn-Mar Students Share What They Love

What do you love? A prompt for a new film by Linn-Mar students.

Should I Sell My Business Now? Overcoming Common Misperceptions, Part II

The decision to sell the business you created and nurtured is an intensely personal one. No one is more qualified to tell you what to do than yourself when it comes to deciding to sell your business.

K-9 Veterans Day ideas for March 13, 2013

They Served to Save They Deserve to be Remembered.

Military Working Dogs Adoptions

If you carefully follow the "The ABC's of MWD Adoption" --with a little perseverance-- you soon will be embracing your very own MWD !!!

Son of Prominent Marion Republican Explains Why He is Running For Office as Democrat

Daniel Lundby, son of the late Republican legislator, Mary Lundby, is vying for Marion's Iowa House District 68.

Marion Council to Vote on $10M Construction Contract for New Police Station

The Marion City Council will be voting today on whether to approve a $10 million construction contract for a new police station

Marion 10-Year-Old Charged with Assault

A 10-year-old Marion boy was charged by Marion Police with assault at Sept. 24.

Assistant Director, Dog Training, IT Tech — Iowa Jobs Around Marion

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No Iowa, UNI Games, Will You Watch Iowa State? ISU Versus TCU: Game Time, TV Schedule, Betting Lines, More

Oddsmakers favor TCU over Iowa State. What do you predict?

A Retro-fun Holiday Hotline from Half Price Books

Half Price Books has launched a holiday hotline to help spread holiday cheer!

The 2013 Chicago Flower and Garden Show

SnowCare for Troops Seeks Volunteers and Military Families

Exclusive Book Signing at New Bo Books

Local Author Holds Exclusive Signing at New Bo Books

Mothers with Infants Invited to Participate in Two Autism Studies

Join The National Effort to Make March 13th of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

Things certainly changed by the time Vietnam, came to be. That is the only war where the dogs were declared “surplus equipment”, and left behind.

What is your favorite Marion nonprofit?

GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated charities in Marion, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.

Certificate of Proclamation...Designating March 13 of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

I am asking you to go to your Local, State, and Federal Legislatures and obtain Proclamations from them, Designating March 13 as K-9 Veterans’ Day.