Articles Tagged: Marion

Annual Good Morning Cedar Rapids breakfast will be Nov. 6

The Iowa Department of Transportation this week rejected permit applications for most of the automated traffic enforcement cameras used to catch speeding around the state, but the rejected cameras can still be used for red light enforcement.

Parent reports open box cutter was thrown at her 15-year-old during Wednesday’s homecoming parade.

Now, coffee shop customers can get The Eat Shop’s bestselling pastries — cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, kolaches, cookies, dessert bars and more — without going to Solon.

The City of Marion held a ribbon cutting Tuesday to officially open it’s new public works building, a $28-million project.

Also, Marion will open its new public works facility Sept. 24

Also, the Iowa City school board will vote Tuesday on demolition of Hills Elementary

Seven housing projects in the Corridor received a combined boost of $5.03 million from the state Tuesday, helping add 310 residential units to the local market.

Prospect Meadows, the Linn County nonprofit baseball complex, faced headwinds brought on by 2020 disasters within a year of opening that hindered its startup period. But persistent lagging profits and looming debt are prompting the organization to urgently explore ways to boost revenue in consultation with local governments.

Lacey Schroeder has been hired as the new Uptown Marion program director starting Aug. 21. She succeeds Brooke Prouty.

The Marion restaurant plans to broaden its service area and catering abilities, thanks to a $10,000 grant.

Also, Linn County taking absentee ballots for school district special elections

St. Luke’s opening its Marion ER on Tuesday; Mercy’s Marion ER coming in December

St. Luke’s ER to open to public next month

Cricket, with some similarities to baseball, is taking off locally thanks to a new youth league started by members of the local Indian-American community.