St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Marion will host “The Living Story,” a free drive-thru live Nativity, this Thursday through Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. It will feature multiple scenes and more than 100 volunteers from the St. Mark’s congregation.
The Cedar Rapids opening will be Dunn Brothers Coffee’s sixth location in Iowa.
The Asian restaurant, which opened in July 2019, will be moving into the former location of Urban Pie.
Michelle Madden, author of Mad About Food for The Gazette, opened up Da Munchie Plug’s first physical location on Nov. 18. She has offered desserts through her business since mid-2020 and catering through Tastefully Made Creations since 2015.
Community Impact Award nominees may be an individual, couple, or organization whose volunteerism and outstanding service and dedication have made a significant impact on the Marion community.
City staff to develop plans based on task force recommendations
Ryan Waller, 42., was hired by the Marion City Council to succeed Lon Pluckhahn, who had been the city’s chief executive since 2007 and left to become deputy city manager in Vancouver, Wash.
Mamacita’s Taco Pub and La Casita Breakfast Cafe will open next door to each other in the 800 block of First Avenue NE in Cedar Rapids.
Izumi, at 221 Second Ave. SE in downtown Cedar Rapids, opened quietly on Nov. 15, replacing what used to be Wasabi.
Eight months after it was announced, Barrrel House has opened its Marion expansion. Its downtown Cedar Rapids location is on track to open early next year.
The city of Marion and Marion Parks and Recreation are encouraging residents to get into the festive spirit by decking their homes and yards for the holidays. To encourage participation, a total of $500 in prizes will be awarded to five winners.
Santa, and Mrs. Claus, will return to City Square Park in Marion for Christmas in the Park and Peppermint Walk on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.
The former Indianola City Manager started in his new role on Monday
Her talent for the homemade blanket that became an art form led Megan Bracy to build a studio in the basement of her family’s Marion home. There she stitches the finishing touches to others’ work.
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