18 Construction Projects in Marion Including Lowe Park Amphitheater

Marion Patch received an update on closed roads and construction from the Marion City Engineer.

Disgraced Peregrine CEO Wasendorf Could Be Released to Minister's Marion Home

A judge ruled Russell Wasendorf Sr. can be released after he pleas guilty on Monday.

Violating No Contact Order, False ID — Marion Police Blotter

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

Most Linn County Absentee Requests for Democrats

Joel Miller, the Linn County Auditor, has reported that over 70 percent of absentee ballot requests are from Democrats.

Store Manager, Pharmacy Tech and Teaching Assistant — Iowa Jobs Around Marion

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Linn-Mar 'Grinding' Ban Followed Blog From 2011 Homecoming Dance Chaperon

The Linn-Mar School District has put new rules on the books specifically outlining what kinds of dancing isn't allowed, but does it go to far?

Workers Have 24 Days to Finish Marion Corridor Construction, But May Not Finish in Time

The Marion Central Corridor Project allows subcontracting construction firms 100 days to finish before penalties kick in.

Lange Releases 12-Page Policy Promise; Braley Demands His Position on the Ryan Budget

Ben Lange has published a 12-page document outlining his specific plans if he were to be elected to Iowa's 1st Congressional District, while incumbent Bruce Braley demands Lange make a statement on U.S. Representative Paul Ryan's budget plan.

Synthetic Pot, Controlled Substances and Defective Muffler — Marion Police Blotter

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

No More Dirty Dancing: Linn-Mar Outlaws 'Grinding' at High School Dances

The Linn-Mar School District has updated the high school's handbook on dancing. It outlines very specifically, and in some cases graphically, what is not allowed.

Swamp Fox Festival Starts Friday: Here's Your Schedule, List of Events and What's New

The celebration of the city of Marion, which has nothing to do with our spotlight-stealing neighbor to the west, begins this weekend.

Iowa Voter Registration Deadline for 2012 Presidential Election; How To Register in Marion

You can register in Marion by mail or in person. Here’s what you need to know about how, when and where to register.

OWIs, Forgery and Fraudulent Practices at Menards — Marion Police Blotter

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

Search Warrant Leads to Discovery of 37 Weapons at Home of Central City Shooting Suspect

The items recovered from the search warrant sheds new light into last month's Central City shooting.

Mark Seidl for Iowa House: Faltering Education and the Race So Far

The Cedar Rapids attorney is the Democratic challenger to Iowa House Speaker Craig Paulsen in a newly drawn Marion district.

Marion's Linn Co-Op Oil Co. Among First to Offer E15 Fuel

The Iowa Renewable Fuel Association is starting a billboard campaign in the area announcing that E15 ethanol/gasoline will be coming to the Linn Co-op Oil Company.

Gov. Branstad Orders Flags in Marion to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Memory of September 11 Victims

The tragedy, already 11 years old, still has left an indelible mark on the country. Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered the victims of this tragedy be remembered with flags at half-staff at public buildings all over the state.

Police & Fire Police: 8 Charged with Assault-Related Charges

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

Letter to the Editor: Mark Seidl for Iowa House District 67

A Cedar Rapids volunteer writes about her experience with Iowa House 67 Democratic challenger, Mark Seidl.

Child Dies in Linn County Family Pool

2-year-old Aaron Rickles died from drowning in a Whittier house pool at approximately 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

Waterloo West Rallies Linn-Mar Lions in Fourth Quarter for First Win Since 2010

Waterloo West scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, beating the Lions 27-14.

5 New Homes for Less Than $200,000 In Marion

We've provided a list of the relatively affordable, newly listed homes in Marion's housing market, from AOL Real Estate.

Police: 9 Charged with Theft-Related Charges

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

Marion Man Asks City Council to Let His Family Keep Their Ducks

Scooter Clark asked the council for an exception to Marion's zoning ordinance to allow his cute kids to keep their cute ducks.

New 3-Story Building Could Become Marion's Landmark

The owner of Phillip's Diamond Shop will be constructing an approximately $3 million building designed in the style of Marion's historic uptown, which will effectively expand the business district.

Innocence Abducted: From Johnny Gosch to Evansdale Cousins, 30 Years Have Brought Many Changes to Missing Children Investigations in Marion and Beyond

Investigators say better relationships with media and faster response times have improved how missing children investigations are conducted.

Police Report: Man in White Van Tells 11-Year-Old Boy: 'Get the (Expletive) in My Car'

Marion Police responded to an incident of a man attempting to coerce an 11-year-old into his white van on Wednesday.

Man Escapes Burning Car in Marion by Crawling Out Window

The Marion Fire Department rushed to the scene of Highway 13, where they found a flaming car, but no one was injured.

Central Corridor Project Countdown: 28 Days of Allowed Construction Days Left

The City of Marion and Anderson Bogart have provided a progress update to the massive construction that's set to give Marion's downtown a huge facelift.

Help Marion Non-Profit Earn $250,000 from Chase Bank National Grant

Marion-based environmental non-profit, Trees Forever, is vying for a grant from Chase Bank's Community Giving project.

Marion Teen is 2012 Democratic National Convention’s Youngest Delegate [VIDEO]

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

Dish Network Subscribers May Miss Iowa-Iowa State Game; Here are Some Places to Watch in Marion

It's not clear if Dish Network will carry the in-state rivalry football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones, but we have some suggestions of where to watch.

Marion GOP Candidate Once Endorsed By Democratic Opponent's Mother

Marion resident and Republican representative in the Iowa House, Nick Wagner, is running for re-election in the newly redrawn District 68, against Democrat Daniel Lundby.

Marion Man Accused of Videotaping Woman in 'State of Partial or Full Nudity' in Bar Restroom

The Linn County Sheriff's Department has arrested Richard Allen Wessels, 58, of Marion, for invasion of privacy stemming from an incident at The Rut Bar in Cedar Rapids.

Marion's Sam Gray — Youngest Delegate at 2012 Democratic National Convention

At 17, Sam Gray of Marion is the youngest delegate at the Democratic National Convention.

Innocence Abducted: Noreen Gosch Blinded by Ugly World of Child Sex Trade (Part 2 of a Series)

Police say it’s “likely” Johnny Gosch was abducted and “possible” his mom’s right and he fell into a vortex of child prostitution, snuff films and pornography.

What Happens When A Child is Reported Missing in Marion?

Missing children are rarely abducted, according to local law enforcement, but they say there's a reason why systems are in place to help parents find lost children.

"How to rejuvenate a Garden"

Open mic night

Veterans for Peace Afghan Dinner