Articles Tagged: Marion

The last day for Marion’s assistant to the city manager is Wednesday. She’ll then be heading to Oskaloosa to take over as city manager.

Bike to Work Week is May 16-22

The Marion Parks and Recreation Department is introducing a new traveling movie program called, ‘Movies on the Move’

Marion American Legion Post 298, which sports the largest membership in Iowa, is hosting a public open house and picnic from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the post home, 625 31st St.

First of two buildings to open next June

This summer, the Solid Waste Agency is starting to narrow down options for the future on the 360-acre landfill in Marion.

Speakers also cite city’s growth in population, housing, jobs at annual MEDCO luncheon.

Amal Eltahir will become city manager in southern Iowa city

Tom Treharne, the city’s community development director, talks about new apartments, affordable housing

Experience the new, communal dining experience where you cook meats and vegetables right at your table at MIX

Trading Grounds Coffee in Marion is opening this week ahead of a grand opening on Saturday at 917 Barrington Parkway, Suite B. The new coffee shop transformed the space in the MAC Express building previously home to a health club.

The Sea Chanters chorus frequently is found at the center of high-profile national events. The group performs for the president, vice president, and numerous congressional, military and foreign dignitaries. Saturday’s 7 p.m. performance is free and open to the public.

This year, the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day will be held in conjunction with Marion’s City Showcase. From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, there will be dozens of free, hands-on activities for the entire family to enjoy at the Marion YMCA & Community Rec Center, 3740 Irish Dr.

The Marion City Council will likely vote in May to extend the deal though fiscal 2023 to give the city more time to figure out the details of what the future of its public transportation could look like.

The First Methodist Episcopal Church, a historic and iconic feature on Uptown Marion’s horizon that was set to be demolished soon, may be saved after all.