Articles Tagged: Marion

The project would create a better connection between downtown and the northern part of town as well as reduce traffic on residential roads in the area.

Local partners are looking to hire a new talent attraction director who will work to grow the Cedar Rapids metro’s labor force as partner communities aim to address worker shortage woes.

Also, Cedar Rapids seeks training on homelessness diversion

Also, roads near Cedar River underneath I-380 in Cedar Rapids to close for construction

Several commercial corridors in neighborhoods around Cedar Rapids have seen a growing concentration of alcohol and tobacco shops, prompting the City Council to OK more regulatory hurdles for businesses looking to set up shop in the increasingly residential city core.

Played by all ages, pickleball is particularly popular in school physical education programs and in adult living communities.

Local seniors keep social tradition of square dancing alive.

Police in Marion are asking for the public’s help identifying a person who is accused of using a gun to rob a Kum & Go early Saturday morning.

Also, Linn-Mar seniors commit to being future educators

Time to head out for E. Iowa music, festivals and fundraisers

Also, Linn County Elections Office adopts conduct standards

Also, trail detours are planned to accommodate derecho debris cleanup along McLoud Run in Cedar Rapids.

Also, Marion Farmers Market to reopen for season

Trials are reset for two men charged with kidnapping and killing Melody Hoffman, 20, of Marion, on Feb. 17. Dakota Van Patten, 18, of Cedar Rapids, will be tried Aug. 26, and McKinley Louisma, 23, of Hiawatha, will be tried tentatively Nov. 4, in Linn County District Court.

While Iowa communities grapple with property tax reform state lawmakers passed last year, Marion’s fiscal 2025 budget bumps staff pay and invests in infrastructure improvements.