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Articles Tagged: Marion
News Mar. 29, 2024 1:48 pm548d ago
DockDogs, Balloon Glow, fireworks among signature events
Local Government Mar. 25, 2024 3:26 pm552d ago
Also, Iowa Economic Development Authority board awards incentives to Danisco expansion in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Local Government Mar. 25, 2024 8:50 am553d ago
Preliminary findings from an Uptown Marion parking study show ample parking remains in much of the city’s central district during peak hours, but suggests strategies such as parking partnerships with private businesses and improved wayfinding signage.
Local Government Mar. 12, 2024 7:25 am566d ago
The future operator of a new Holiday Inn Express and Suites being built in east Marion on the site of the city’s first large-scale mixed-use development anticipates opening doors to guests by the end of the year.
Local Government Mar. 11, 2024 11:22 am567d ago
Despite worries that the transformation of the historic Marion Methodist Church into Belltower Lofts apartments would worsen Uptown parking, the Marion City Council unanimously approved the site plan for the project this week.
Crashes Mar. 7, 2024 8:09 pm570d ago
Two people injured in a seed truck crash Wednesday morning have died from their injuries, according to a news release from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.
Mar. 6, 2024 4:00 am572d ago
Super Tuesday and Iowa Democratic caucus results, plus highlights from Marion’s State of the City address
Local Government Mar. 6, 2024 9:18 am572d ago
Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly’s State of the City address Tuesday, he touted Marion as a rapidly growing city that has elevated the quality of life and earned residents’ trust at a time when trust in government is declining.
By Steve Gravelle, - correspodent
Business News Feb. 26, 2024 2:25 pm580d ago
Spencer Olmstead started Magic Detail & Wash two years ago in Marion
Restaurants Feb. 20, 2024 12:21 pm587d ago
If you need to optimize your time or spending, check out these nine things that made the best impression on us. Then, try them for yourself through Feb. 25.
Local Government Feb. 19, 2024 8:33 am588d ago
Also, Cedar Rapids seeks more feedback on Greenway Parks Plan
Local Government Feb. 12, 2024 5:00 am595d ago
Also, after months of closure to facilitate structural work, the domes at Taft Middle School in Cedar Rapids have been reopened.
Things To Do Feb. 8, 2024 10:12 am599d ago
Dinner, dancing, romancing and even a vampire haunting are in store.
Local Government Feb. 5, 2024 7:56 am602d ago
With new legislation limiting the growth local governments can capture, coupled with this year’s low state residential property tax rollback, new Christmas decorations, park and other infrastructure improvements are on the chopping block in Swisher. Here’s how Corridor communities are looking to fill their budget gaps.