It’s a great time to live in Marion! As Marion’s population nears 40,000, the city is experiencing unprecedented growth and …
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It’s a great time to live in Marion! As Marion’s population nears 40,000, the city is experiencing unprecedented growth and …
As other cities are fighting to save their historical communities, Marion seems all too glad to throw away our heritage. …
Marion, can you even think a better place to live? I sure can’t and with all the awards our city …
I am a 54 year resident of Marion and a 1971 graduate of Marion High School. I have worked as …
I once heard that running for city council is the most stressful of all elections because the people scrutinizing you …
I’ve been asked why I want to serve as mayor again. Truthfully, I wasn’t sure I wanted to; however, after …
I have served on Marion Council for the last eight years, I filled the Ward 2 position, vacated by former …
Libraries have evolved beyond being repositories for books. In the 21st century, a library needs to be a community hub …
Cedar Rapids is a great city, and the envy of many of our peer communities for its steady tax rates, …
Forty years ago I stood on the deck of I-380 with my father above the Five-In-One bridge while it was …
I have been honored to represent the residents of SW/NW Cedar Rapids in District 4 and the entire city as …
Have you noticed there’s an anti-establishment fervor spreading across our country? It’s because people are aching to be heard and …
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