City of Marion
Recent News About City of Marion
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Trick-Or-Treat in Marion on Halloween
Trick-or-treating in Marion takes place on Oct. 31.
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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 in traffic patterns that will go into effect next week.
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Democrats in Linn see biggest gain in 2020 election after grants from Mark Zuckerberg given to voting officials
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 55% of the vote in Linn.
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How high did Marion junior tennis player Reagan Boies rank in Girls' 18 bracket in September?
Marion tennis player Reagan Boies finished 7,170th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.
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How did Kara Kueper from Marion play in Girls' 18 bracket in September?
Marion tennis player Kara Kueper finished 9,872nd in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.
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Census Bureau: More women than men in Marion in 2020
Of the 39,910 people living in Marion in 2020, 52.6 percent (20,995) were women and 47.4 percent (18,915) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Cedar Rapids Today.
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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, Michel Pogge-Weaver, Albert Roder and Ryan Waller will participate in the interview process the first weekend in October.
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City Council Office Hours on Sep 25
As part of their ongoing commitment to connect with residents, Marion City Council members are hosting regular office hours.
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Matt Gogel - Pop-Up Acts in the Artway on Sep 24
Enjoy free live music in the Uptown Artway or from the patio of a nearby business on select Fridays this summer and fall.
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Marion City Facilities Reintroduce COVID-19 Safety Measures
Due to increased COVID-19 virus activity in Linn County, the City of Marion has reintroduced face mask requirements at City facilities. In addition, all public meetings will be held virtually through the month of September.
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Marion Outreach ribbon cutting Monday September 13
A formal ribbon cutting ceremony for the Marion Ministry and Outreach Center will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 13 at the center office, located at 640 14th Street in Marion.
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Marion City Facilities Reintroduce COVID-19 Safety Measures
Due to increased COVID-19 virus activity in Linn County, the City of Marion has reintroduced face mask requirements at City facilities.
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Water Board Meeting - VIRTUAL on Sep 14
Agendas, meeting packets and minutes can all be found by selecting the "Agendas & Minutes" icon below.
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Marion Announces Full Line-Up of Outdoor September Events
Fall into Marion this September and enjoy a full month of free, family-friendly outdoor activities.
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Innovation: 1 patent granted in Marion in week ending Aug. 8
There was one patent granted in Marion in the week ending Aug. 8, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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City Offices to Close in Observance of Labor Day
Marion City Hall and other City offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day.
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Upgrades Coming to Hanna Park
A new regulation basketball court is being installed on one of the new asphalt pads.
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Iowa to Transition to 10-Digit Telephone Dialing for Local Calls
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will transition to a three-digit dialing code (988) for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on July 16, 2022.
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program Launches to Help Linn County Renters Facing Eviction
Financial help is now available for Linn County residents falling behind on rent or utility payments due to financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pop-Up Acts in the Artway Coming to the Uptown Artway
The City of Marion will host “Pop-Up Acts” in the Uptown Artway this summer on a series of Friday evenings. E